Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 05/24/2024
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Somers Philanthropy Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.somersphilanthropy.org] (the "Site") and when you interact with us through other means. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Make a donation
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Register for events or programs
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Sign up for our newsletter
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Contact us with inquiries
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Volunteer or apply for a job
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The personal information we collect may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment information (e.g., credit card details for donations)
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Any other personal information you provide to us
Non-Personal Information:
We may collect non-personal information about you automatically when you visit
the Site, such as:
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Your IP address
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Browser type
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Operating system
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Access times
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Pages viewed directly before and after accessing the Site
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Other anonymous usage data
2. How We Collect Information
Directly from You:
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Through forms you fill out on our Site
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When you contact us directly via email, phone, or other methods
Automatically:
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Through cookies and similar tracking technologies
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Via log files and analytics services
3. Why We Collect Information
We collect information to:
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Process and acknowledge donations
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Provide and manage our services
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Send you newsletters, updates, and other information
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Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
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Improve our website and services
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Conduct research and analysis
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
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With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
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For Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
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To Protect Rights and Interests: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Somers Philanthropy Inc., our users, or others.
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With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: You can request that we correct or update your personal information.
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Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
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Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Practices Regarding Minors' Data Collection
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our files as soon as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Somers Philanthropy Inc.
6 State St, Peabody, MA 01960
Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
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Thank you for supporting Somers Philanthropy Inc. and helping us make a positive impact in our community.