PRIVACY POLICY

Dimitri House (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://dimitri-house.org (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you use our website, including:

 

a. Email Subscription Form

When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address.

 

b. Share Your Story Form

 

When you choose to share your story, we collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Your story (including any personal details you provide)

• Optional photos you upload

 

c. Event Registration and Donations

 

When you register for an event or make a donation, we collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Payment information (processed through a third-party payment processor)

• Any additional details you provide during the registration or donation process

 

d. Volunteer Application

 

If you apply to volunteer using the linked Google Form, the information you provide will be processed directly by Google and stored according to Google’s privacy policy.

 

e. Payment Processing

 

We use third-party services (including PayPal and Venmo) to process payments. These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend that you review them. We do not store your payment information.

 

f. Google Analytics

 

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including:

• Your IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Other analytical data

 

This data helps us improve our website and services. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our services

• To communicate with you about events, updates, and news

• To process event registrations and donations

• To respond to your inquiries and feedback

• To improve our website and user experience

• To comply with legal obligations

 

3. How We Share Your Information

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us manage our website, process payments, or communicate with you.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your permission or at your request.

 

4. Data Security

 

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

 

5. Third-Party Links

 

Our website includes links to third-party sites, including PayPal, Venmo, and Google Forms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any information.

 

6. Your Rights and Choices

 

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information

• Withdraw your consent for communication at any time by unsubscribing from our emails

• Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ljprizel@dimitri-house.org.

 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

8. Children's Privacy

 

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Dimitri House, Inc.
102 North Union Street
Rochester, New York 14607
ljprizel@dimitri-house.org

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By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.