PRIVACY STATEMENT

This Privacy Statement relates solely to the online information collection and use practices of the website located at http://www.svdpindy.org (this "Website") and not to any subdomains of this Website. This website is owned and operated by the Society of St Vincent dePaul ("SVDP") located in Indianapolis, Indiana. We recognize that many visitors and users of this Website are concerned about the information they provide to us and how we treat that information. This Privacy Statement, which may be updated from time to time, was developed to address those concerns.

Your use of this Website indicates that you have read and accept the privacy practices, as outlined in this Privacy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us.

WHAT INFORMATION ABOUT YOU DO WE COLLECT?
When you visit this Website, you may provide types of information: (1) personally identifiable information that you knowingly choose to disclose, which is collected on an individual basis, and (2) general user information that does not contain personally identifiable information, which is collected on an aggregate basis as you browse this Website. In some cases, if you choose not to provide the requested information, you may not be able to access all of this Website's content or services.

Personally Identifiable Information You Choose to Provide
You may be asked for certain personal information for the purpose of providing you with content and/or services that you request. For example, if you contact us regarding volunteering, you are asked to submit your name, phone number and email address, which will be retained on file, so that the information you requested may be sent to you. In order to respond appropriately to questions or concerns or for purposes of future communications, a record may be retained of users who have contacted this Website

Nonpersonally Identifiable Information 
Cookies/ Web server logs: Similar to commercial websites, this Website uses standard technology called cookies and web server logs to collect information about how this Website is used. Cookies are a feature of web browser software that allows web servers to recognize the computer used to access a website. Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored by a user's web browser on the user's hard drive. Information gathered through cookies and web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at this Website, and the websites visited just before and just after this Website. The information is collected on an aggregate basis. None of the information is associated with you as an individual.

You can, of course, disable cookies on your computer by indicating this in the preferences or options menus in your browser. However, it is possible that some parts of this Website will not operate correctly if you disable cookies. Consult with your browser's provider/manufacturer if you have any questions regarding disabling cookies.

HOW DOES SVDP USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT?
Your personally identifiable information is used to provide you with information or content that you requested, and, in some cases, to contact you about SVDP programs, features, or services.

The SVDP uses non-identifying information collected on this Website in the aggregate to better understand your use of the Website and to enhance your enjoyment and experience. For example, the information may be used to improve the design and content of this Website or to analyze offered programs and services.

In the event that the company undergoes a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, users' personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred.

Your personally identifiable information will not be shared in ways unrelated to those described above without providing you with an opportunity to opt out of such use or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.

PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN USING THE INTERNET
Protecting children's privacy is important to us. For that reason, information is not collected or maintained on this Website from those actually known to be under the AGE of 13 years, and no part of this Website is targeted to attract anyone under age13 years. All visitors to this Website who are under AGE 13 years are requested not to disclose or provide any personally identifiable information. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personally identifiable information, we will delete that child's personally identifiable information from our records.

DATA SECURITY
Reasonable steps are taken to maintain the security of the personally identifiable information that is collected on this Website, including limiting the number of people who have physical access to this Website's database servers, as well as installing electronic security systems that guard against unauthorized access. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information that you transmit to us, so you do so at your own risk.

CONSENT TO TRANSFER
This Website is operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide on this Website will be transferred to the United States. By using this Website, participating in any of the services offered, and/or providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

LINKS
This Website contains links to third-party sites as well as to other sites owned and/or operated by SVDP. Please be aware that the SVDP is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites. Please also be aware that the privacy policies of other SVDP sites may differ significantly from the privacy policy of this Website. Therefore, this Website's users are encouraged to read the privacy statement of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Statement applies solely to information collected by this Website.

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Published on: 2006-02-20 (4173 reads)