Privacy Policy

Effective January 2026

At the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking (LCHT), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, integrity, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you interact with us.

This policy applies to personal information collected through our website at combathumantrafficking.org, through online or offline forms, event registrations, donations, email communications, SMS/text messages, and other interactions you may have with LCHT.

If we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the revised version on our website and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 1031 33rd Street, Suite 237, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 295-0451

How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

Visit our website
Sign up for our newsletter or email list
Register for events or trainings
Complete online or paper forms
Make a donation
Otherwise communicate or engage with LCHT

What Information We Collect

The personal information we collect may include:

Your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or similar contact information
Information you voluntarily provide through forms or communications
Donation and payment information when you make a contribution

Payment information is processed securely by trusted third-party payment processors (such as Stripe). LCHT does not store your full credit card or banking details.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Process donations, payments, and registrations
Communicate with you about our programs, events, and impact
Send newsletters, updates, appeals, and other mission-related communications by mail, email, or SMS/text
Respond to inquiries or requests
Support internal operations directly related to our mission

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Sharing and Access to Information

Access to personal information is limited to authorized LCHT staff and trusted service providers who need it to perform work on our behalf and who are required to protect its confidentiality.

We may share information:

With service providers that support our operations (such as donation processing, email delivery, data storage, or website analytics)
When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of LCHT or others

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Your Choices and Data Rights

You may:

Opt out of receiving communications from LCHT at any time using unsubscribe links or by contacting us
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational retention requirements

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or (303) 295-0451.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to LCHT’s website and services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Use of Technology and AI

LCHT may use technology tools, including limited AI-supported features, to support internal operations and communications. We do not use AI tools to process sensitive personal information or to make decisions about individuals without appropriate human oversight.

Cookies Policy

LCHT uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on combathumantrafficking.org and to better understand how our website is used.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites recognize your browser and remember certain information.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies may be used to:

Understand how visitors interact with our website
Improve website performance and functionality
Remember basic user preferences

We do not use cookies to sell personal information.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Review and Updates

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as needed to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.