Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/27/2025

The DLP Foundation our values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our website, including our Contact Us and Donation sections.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Personal Information You Provide:
When you contact us, make a donation, or subscribe to updates, we may collect information such as:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation amount and payment details (processed securely through our third-party payment provider)

  • Any personal stories or information you choose to share with us through our contact form

b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Device type and operating system

This data helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve our content and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries and stories submitted through our contact form

  • Process donations and send receipts or acknowledgments

  • Provide updates about our work, programs, and opportunities to get involved

  • Maintain accurate donor and supporter records

  • Improve website performance and security

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

All donations made through our website are processed via a secure third-party payment processor (such as PayPal, Stripe, or a nonprofit donation platform).
The DLP Foundation does not store or have access to your full credit card information. Please review the payment processor’s privacy policy for more details on how your financial data is handled.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited personal information only when necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests

  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

  • Work with trusted service providers (such as email platforms or donation processors) who assist us in operating our website and fulfilling our mission. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

5. Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of receiving future communications

  • Request access to or correction of your personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal information, except where retention is required by law

To make any of these requests, please contact us at thedlpfoundation@gmail.com.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes the use of secure servers, SSL encryption, and trusted third-party services for data handling. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
The DLP Foundation
Email: thedlpfoundation@gmail.com

Document. Lock. Protect.
Your trust matters to us — and protecting your information is part of that promise.