Our Commitment to Privacy: The DonorConnect Foundation Website and Processes are operated by DonorConnect Foundation, the federally designated, nonprofit community service organization dedicated to continuity of operations for parent organization DonorConnect. The DonorConnect Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information provided by site users, along with the security of information entrusted to the DonorConnect Foundation. The process outlined below details The DonorConnect Foundation's privacy position.
Policy and Procedure:
Requirements
1.1. Financial Contributions: If you choose to make a financial contribution, we require your contact information and collect standard credit card information (card number, card type, expiration date) and keep a record of your donation. Credit card numbers are held only until the charge can be processed (usually several minutes), and then the number is only available for purposes of problem resolution, such as to facillitate a refund by request.
1.2. Use of Cookies: During your visit to the DonorConnect Foundation website, a temporary “cookie” is stored on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies do not capture any personal information, however they are used for authentication, tracking and speeding up access to information you may want to view. When you log off the site, the session-based cookie is automatically cleared from your system. Most web browsers accept cookies, and your browser’s “Help” menu should provide options for the manipulation (i.e. preventing, accepting, or receiving notice) of new cookies. Please be aware the blocking of cookies may result in some site functionality being lost.
Information We Collect
2.1. Standard Web Server Traffic Pattern Information: General traffic, site usage, and length of stay information is collected and stored in log files. Log files are transaction records maintained on Web servers to record information such as: Service provider IP addresses, browser versions, referring websites, average number of pages requested, average duration of visit to the Site, and total visitor traffic. This type of information is shared externally only on an aggregated basis.
2.2. Personal Information: We do not collect personally identifiable information from you unless you provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly, as described below.
How Your Information is Used
3.1. Information of Financial Contributors: Personal information provided in connection with a financial contribution will only be used for the specific purpose for which it was submitted. The personally identifiable information that you submit on behalf of yourself may be used in marketing initiatives. Your personal information is not shared externally, except when necessary in systems that process payments and manage constituent records.
3.2. Aggregate Information: Personal information may be used to generate aggregated data that does not allow the individual to be personally identified or contacted. Aggregated data shows visitor activity as a whole rather than on an individual basis and may be used to improve the effectiveness of the site and third parties.
3.3. Service Providers: Third parties may be used to provide services such as credit card processing, website content management, and constituent record management. In all cases, DonorConnect ensures that third-party service providers maintain the privacy of your information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
Legal Requirements
4.1. Other than as outlined above, personal information will only be released to third parties if a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena or court order legally requires such disclosure. When we believe disclosure is appropriate, we may disclose Personally-Identifying Information in connection with efforts to investigate, prevent or take other action regarding illegal activity, suspected fraud or other wrongdoing; to protect and defend the rights, property or safety of Company, our users, our employees or others.
Security
5.1. Appropriate security measures (including encryption and other electronic and procedural safeguards) are used in order to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of personal information under The DonorConnect Foundation's control. However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Consequently, The DonorConnect Foundation and its service providers and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents do not represent, warrant or guarantee that personal information will be protected against misuse, loss, or alterations.
Links
7.1. The DonorConnect Foundation's website(s) may provide links to other third-party sites which may have different privacy policies. The DonorConnect Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. It is strongly encouraged you read carefully and fully understand the privacy policies of any website collecting personally identifiable information.
Notification of Changes
8.1. Any changes to the Privacy Statements for The DonorConnect Foundation website(s) will be posted on the respective sites so that users will be informed of what information is collected, how it is utilized, and under what circumstances (if any), it is disclosed. Information will be used in accordance with the Privacy Statement under which it was collected.
