DWNC Donor/Membership Privacy Policy

DWNC is committed to protecting your privacy. The following describes what information DWNC collects on its website www.ncdemocraticwomen.org, how we use it, and how we protect your personal privacy while using www.ncdemocraticwomen.org.

To fully understand your rights, we encourage you to read this Privacy Policy. DWNC reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to change this Privacy Policy by posting updates on its website(s). Any such changes will become effective immediately upon posting.

Protection and Authorized Use of Member and Donor Information

DWNC values the trust of its members, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Member and donor information is collected and maintained solely for legitimate organizational purposes related to DWNC's mission, programs, operations, fundraising, communications, and governance.

Member and donor information, including names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, donation histories, and membership records, shall not be accessed, used, copied, distributed, sold, shared, or otherwise utilized for any individual's personal business, commercial enterprise, political campaign unrelated to DWNC, or private financial gain.

Access to member and donor information is limited to authorized DWNC officers, board members, staff, contractors, and volunteers who require such access to perform official duties on behalf of DWNC and who agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

All official electronic communications conducted on behalf of DWNC shall be sent using authorized organizational email accounts with the domain @ncdemocraticwomen.org. Member and donor information may not be used through personal email accounts or other non-DWNC communication channels except as specifically authorized by the organization for operational purposes.

Any unauthorized use, disclosure, or distribution of member or donor information may result in revocation of access privileges and other corrective action as determined by DWNC leadership and applicable policies.

What Information We Collect

DWNC collects information that you voluntarily submit, such as information you provide when you contact us by telephone, mail, email, or through our website forms. For example, we collect information you provide when you register for programs, sign up for communications, make a donation, become a member, or otherwise engage with DWNC through our website www.ncdemocraticwomen.org.

Information we collect may include personally identifiable information such as your name, address, email address, telephone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

DWNC also collects certain information through Google Analytics and similar technologies. Analytics features may include Display Advertising, Remarketing, Google Display Network Impression Reporting, DoubleClick integrations, and Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting. Visitors may opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize Google Display Network ads through Google's Ads Settings.

DWNC uses Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting features to identify trends in website usage and to improve our programs, communications, and website experience. Information gathered through these tools may be used in internal reports and analyses.

DWNC will not merge personally identifiable information with non-personally identifiable information collected through Google advertising products or features without providing appropriate notice and obtaining the user's prior affirmative consent where required.

Visitors may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

DWNC may also collect aggregate information about website usage, such as which pages and sections are most frequently visited. This information does not identify individual users. Our web servers do not automatically recognize or collect visitors' email addresses.

Children's Privacy Policy

DWNC recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of children under the age of 13. DWNC does not knowingly collect or solicit personally identifiable information from children under 13 through its website(s), nor are our website(s) designed to attract children under 13.

If a child under 13 has provided personal information without parental or guardian consent, a parent or guardian may contact DWNC at support@ncdemocraticwomen.orginformation and unsubscribe them from any electronic communications.

Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses

DWNC collects IP addresses from visitors to its website(s). An IP address is automatically assigned to your device when you access the internet.

DWNC uses IP addresses to:

• Diagnose server and technical issues;

• Administer and improve website functionality;

• Analyze usage trends;

• Track user movement throughout the website;

• Gather aggregate demographic information; and

• Deliver customized content and improve user experience.

DWNC utilizes Google Analytics tools and services for these purposes. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

How We Use Information You Provide

DWNC uses the information collected to communicate with you and to support our mission, programs, fundraising efforts, educational initiatives, and outreach activities.

Examples of how we may use your information include:

• Sending newsletters, updates, and organizational communications;

• Providing information about programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and services;

• Processing donations, memberships, registrations, or transactions;

• Conducting research and analysis to improve our programs and website; and

• Requesting support for DWNC's work and mission.

We may also use aggregate website usage information to improve website content, accessibility, and functionality.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

DWNC may share information with contractors, consultants, service providers, and agents who assist us in operating our website(s), managing communications, processing transactions, conducting outreach, or supporting other organizational functions.

Text messaging opt-in information will not be shared with third parties except:

1. With service providers who require access to such information to perform services on DWNC's behalf and who are prohibited from using it for their own purposes; or

2. When disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or law enforcement request.

DWNC may also share information with trusted partners and third parties for purposes that further DWNC's mission, programs, fundraising, educational initiatives, and outreach activities.

From time to time, DWNC may make personal information available to carefully selected organizations whose products, services, or missions may be of interest to our supporters. If you prefer that your information not be shared in this manner, please contact DWNC using the contact information provided in this policy.