Privacy Policy
Project Lazarus values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal and health-related information. The Project Lazarus Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose information obtained through our website, programs, and services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
Name, contact information, and demographic details:
- Donation and payment information
- Information submitted through forms, applications, referrals, or program enrollment
- Communications you send to us
As part of our programs and services, Project Lazarus may also collect health-related information, including information related to HIV status, substance use recovery, medical referrals, and supportive services, when relevant and voluntarily provided.
We may collect limited non-identifying information (such as website usage data) to improve our website and outreach efforts.
How We Use Information
Information collected by Project Lazarus is used only to:
- Provide and coordinate programs, housing, supportive services, and referrals
- Support continuity of care and program eligibility
- Communicate with participants, partners, and supporters
- Process donations and administrative functions
- Meet legal, regulatory, grant, and reporting requirements
We use personal and health-related information solely in furtherance of our mission and never for unrelated purposes.
Health Information & HIPAA-Aligned Practices
Project Lazarus recognizes the sensitive nature of health-related information and follows HIPAA-aligned privacy and confidentiality practices, even when not acting as a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Health-related information is:
- Collected only when necessary for program participation, referrals, or support services
- Accessed only by authorized staff and partners with a legitimate need to know
- Shared only with participant consent or when required by law
- Safeguarded using appropriate administrative, technical, and physical protections
- We respect the dignity, privacy, and autonomy of all individuals receiving services and treat health information with the highest level of confidentiality.
Information Sharing
Project Lazarus does not sell, rent, or trade personal or health-related information.
Information may be shared only:
- With trusted service providers or healthcare partners to coordinate care or process services
- When required by law, regulation, or court order
- To protect the rights, safety, or well-being of participants, staff, or the organization
- All partners and vendors are required to maintain confidentiality and appropriate data security standards.
Donor Privacy
Donor information is used exclusively for organizational purposes and is never sold or shared. Donors may choose to remain anonymous and may opt out of communications at any time.
Data Security
Project Lazarus employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal and health-related information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no system is entirely secure, we follow best practices to minimize risk and protect confidentiality.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to external websites. Project Lazarus is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies.
Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Opt out of communications at any time
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws
- Ask questions about how your information is collected or used
- Requests can be made by contacting us directly.
Changes to This Policy
Project Lazarus may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our confidentiality practices, please contact: