Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
The DYC Historical Preservation Foundation, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website www.PreserveDYC.org (the “Site”) or interact with us in other ways.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you:
- Make an online donation
- Sign up for our email list or newsletter
- Contact us via our online form, email, or phone
- Interact with us through social media
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed securely via a third-party payment processor such as Stripe)
- Donation history
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you use our Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our Site
- Referring website address
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Process donations and provide tax receipts
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Communicate with you about your donations, our mission, and upcoming events
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Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)
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Improve our Site and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Donation Processing
We use third-party payment processors such as Stripe to handle online donations.
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When you donate online, your payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely to the processor.
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We do not store your complete credit or debit card information on our servers.
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Stripe’s privacy practices are available at https://stripe.com/privacy.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only:
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With trusted service providers who help us operate our Site and process donations (e.g., payment processors, email services)
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When required by law or legal process
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To protect our rights, property, or safety
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and support marketing efforts. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Choices
You may:
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Opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages
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Request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@PreserveDYC.org
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
DYC Historical Preservation Foundation, Inc.
489 Washington St.
Duxbury, Massachusetts 02332
Email: info@PreserveDYC.org