Who We Are
This website is operated as the Hawaii Architectural Foundation and AIA Hawaii Medal of Honor site. It exists to present information about the Medal of Honor, its recipients, and related events. The Medal of Honor is affiliated with the Hawai‘i Architectural Foundation (HAF) and AIA Hawai‘i, and this site serves as an informational and archival resource for the public, honorees, students, and the architectural community.
This website was designed and is currently maintained by Akamai Web Agency, a brand of Samsara Project, LLC, based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
What Information We Collect
At this time, this website does not collect personal information from visitors.
- There are no contact forms currently active on this site.
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal details.
- We do not sell, rent, or share visitor information with third parties.
If forms or interactive features are added in the future (for example, for nominations, inquiries, or event-related communication), this policy will be updated accordingly to reflect what information is collected and how it is used.
Analytics & Site Measurement
This website does not use Google Analytics or any third-party advertising or tracking platforms.
If analytics are enabled, they will use Independent Analytics, a privacy-focused, on-site analytics tool that:
- Operates entirely on the website’s own server
- Does not share data with third parties
- Does not use advertising trackers
- Collects only basic, anonymous usage data (such as page views) to help understand general site performance
No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Cookies
This site may use essential technical cookies only if required for core functionality.
- No marketing or advertising cookies are used.
- No cross-site tracking cookies are used.
If analytics cookies are ever enabled, they will be limited to anonymous, privacy-respecting measurement and will not be used for profiling or advertising.
Depending on configuration, a simple cookie notice may be displayed to inform visitors of this usage.
How Information Is Used
Any information collected in the future would be used solely to:
- Respond to inquiries or submissions
- Improve site performance and usability
- Support the operation of Medal of Honor–related content and events
Information will never be sold or used for unrelated marketing purposes.
Third-Party Content & External Links
This site may include:
- Embedded videos (such as YouTube or Vimeo)
- Links to external websites (including HAF or AIA Hawai‘i sites)
Third-party platforms operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage visitors to review those policies when interacting with external services.
Images and Visual Content
This website may include:
- Photographs of award recipients, projects, or events
- Archival images
- AI-assisted, enhanced, or composited imagery used for presentation purposes
All visual content is used in good faith for educational, historical, or illustrative purposes. If you believe an image should be credited differently or removed, please contact us and we will review the request.
Accessibility & Updates
We aim to keep this site accessible and accurate. Content, policies, and technical features may be updated periodically to reflect changes in functionality, regulations, or best practices.
The effective version of this policy is the one published on this page.
Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to:
- Use the content for informational and educational purposes only
- Not reproduce or redistribute content without permission, unless otherwise stated
- Respect the historical and professional context of the Medal of Honor and its recipients
This site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. While care is taken to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or error-free content.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or the website, please contact:
Hawaii Architectural Foundation