PRIVACY POLICY
This website is owned and operated by The DNT FOUNDATION INC. We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about the information they provide to us and how we use that information. By visiting
www.thedntfoundationinc.com you accept the practices described in this policy. DNT will retain your Personal Information to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. DNT will establish minimum and maximum retention periods based upon the type of information collected (i.e., sensitivity), the intended purposes and as otherwise required by Maryland State law. This Privacy Statement may be changed or updated at any time.
DATA COLLECTION
DNT is committed to respecting the privacy of our visitors, donors, program participants and similar. DNT does not trade, share or sell donor lists. Donors, subscribers, event participants and the similar, who supply DNT with their phone number, email or mailing address may be contacted periodically for solicitation purposes and/or information regarding upcoming events. DNT does not send mailings on behalf of other organizations unless proper coordination has been executed. The use of personal information will be limited to our internal use and that use will be to further the activities and mission of DNT. All who give DNT their information have the option to contact us via email, phone or other to request that they no longer receive communications. All requests to be removed from DNT’s emailing/mailing list shall be honored.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not collect personally identifiable information from you unless you provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly. If you make a donation, register for an event through the DNT website we may collect your name, mailing address, telephone number & email address, when applicable.
Generally, our uses of Personal Information collected online includes responses to inquiries, sending surveys/seeking feedback, advertising events, enabling you to make a donation or purchase something, or providing you with information, such as sending marketing communications and newsletters.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
*We use high-grade encryption and security protocols (Secure Socket Layer-SSL) when processing financial transactions. This method is the industry-standard security protocol, which makes it difficult for anyone to intercept the information you send us. Please be sure to read the “Security” paragraph below for more information. Our staff is educated about the importance of safeguarding your information. However, such precautions do not guarantee that our website is invulnerable to all security breaks. DNT makes no warranty or guarantee that the use of our website is 100% protected from viruses, security threats or other vulnerabilities. However, DNT is committed to ensuring that we go above and beyond to secure & protect your information will always be secure.
COOKIES & INDIRECTLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
DNT may use cookies to enhance your experience while using our site. A “cookie” is a small piece of data that is sent to your browser from DNT’s web server and is stored on your computer’s hard drive. The site also may use cookies or other technologies to track the specific pages viewed by visitors on the site or to target specific content that might be of interest to you. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site will not function properly when you view them.
Please note that we do not change our practices in response to a “Do Not Track” signal in the HTTP header from a browser or mobile application, however, most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them. You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie, or you may choose to block cookies with your browser.
SECURITY
DNT has implemented security measures designed to protect the Personal Information you share with us, including physical, electronic and procedural measures. Among other things, we offer HTTPS secure access to most areas on our website; the transmission of sensitive payment information (such as a credit card number) through our designated purchase forms is protected by an industry standard SSL/TLS encrypted connection; and payment processor regularly maintain a PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) certification. We also regularly monitor our systems for possible vulnerabilities and attacks, and regularly seek new ways and Third Party Services for further enhancing the security of our website and protection of our Visitors’ and Users’ privacy. As a part of industry standard & practice, regardless of the measures and efforts taken by DNT, we cannot and do not guarantee the absolute protection and security of your Personal Information.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Our Privacy Statement applies only to your use of DNT website. This site contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Links to other sites do not imply an endorsement of their privacy policies and/or security practices of those web sites. DNT advise you to read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine what information they may be collecting from you.
CONTACT US
As mentioned above, by accessing or using the DNT website, you agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of DNT Privacy Statement as posted at the time of your access or use. If you have any questions about our policies or compliance, you may Email: info@thedntfoundationinc.com or write to us at:
The DNT Foundation Inc.
12138 Central Ave, Suite #175
Mitchellville, MD 20721-1932
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