Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha (“KAHĀ,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose information when you visit our website, engage with our programs, attend our gatherings, or otherwise interact with KAHĀ.

Our work is grounded in aloha, pilina (relationship), and kuleana (responsibility). We honor these values by handling your information with care, integrity, and transparency.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Registration or event participation details

  • Newsletter sign-ups or inquiry forms

  • Donation or payment information (processed securely through third-party platforms)

  • Automatically Collected Information

  • When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring URLs

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us improve our website and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Communicate with you about events, programs, and updates

  • Process registrations, donations, or volunteer participation

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Improve our website, offerings, and community engagement

  • Meet legal, regulatory, or organizational obligations

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Cultural Respect and Community Data

KAHĀ is committed to honoring ʻike Hawaiʻi and ʻike kūpuna. Any cultural knowledge, shared ʻike, images, recordings, or ʻike pilina provided through participation in KAHĀ gatherings, programs, or digital platforms is treated with respect and intention. Use of such materials will align with our cultural protocols, permissions granted, and community values.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tools to enhance functionality and analyze site usage. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Website hosting

  • Email communications

  • Event registration

  • Donation processing

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect your data.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information

  • Contact us with questions or concerns about your data

  • Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

KAHĀ does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: fox.pomaikai@hawaiikaha.org

Websites:

www.hawaiikaha.org

www.kahahawaii.org