Privacy Policy
Effective: September 11, 2018
Updated: April 19, 2020
Updated: February 1, 2022
Welcome to The September 11 Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.neverforget911.org (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Our site serves to protect privacy to the best extent possible under all laws including the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation, and others. Additionally, our Terms of Use is here.
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Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Donation Information: Information related to your donations, including payment details.
- Volunteering Information: Information you provide when you sign up to volunteer, including your skills, availability, and contact information.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our Site, such as:
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the Site, including IP addresses, browser types, pages viewed, and referring sites.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences.
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How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for various purposes, including:
- Processing Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations, and provide receipts.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates, and send newsletters or promotional materials if you have opted in to receive them.
- Volunteer Management: To manage volunteer applications and communicate with volunteers.
- Site Improvement: To analyze and improve the functionality and content of our Site.
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How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors and email service providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, respond to requests from government authorities, or protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of such changes in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
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Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
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Your Choices
You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information, including:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to and correction of your personal information by contacting us using the contact information provided below.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
- Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
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Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
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Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
The September 11 Foundation
99 Wall Street, Suite 4911
New York, New York 10005
admin@neverforget911.org
(212) 680-4911