
Ditch the Blindfold

Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy, and this policy is provided to understand how our organization collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users.
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Information We Collect Automatically
We collect certain standard information about you and your device whenever you visit the Website. Such information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned by your internet service provider to the computer you used), the type of browser and operating system you used, the date and time you visited the Website, the Internet address of the site from which you linked to the Website, and which pages you viewed on the Website. We use this information for several purposes, such as calculating usage levels, helping to diagnose server problems, and administering the Website.
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Cookies
We may use “cookies” and similar technologies to enhance your experience with the Website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your computer so that the Website can recognize you and keep track of your preferences. Use of cookies helps measure aggregate web statistics, such as collecting the number of Users to the Website, the number of repeat Users and the most popular webpages, and for other purposes. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, however, some parts of the Website may not function properly.
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We may use Google Analytics to gather web analytical data for us. Information about how Google uses information collected from sites that use its services is located at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You may opt out of participating with Google Analytics by downloading the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
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Information You Provide to Us
We collect certain information - such as names, email addresses and phone numbers -- directly from Users when they voluntarily provide such information. Users provide such information when, for example, make donations or sign up for our. It is your responsibility to obtain appropriate consent from others whose information you provide to us. To review or to update the information we have collected about you as discussed in this section, send us an email at info@ditchtheblindfold.org
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How We Use the Information that We Collect
We use Users’ information to better understand how Users use the Website so that we can improve the Website. We also use User information to administer the Website and to communicate with you about the website and your account with us. In addition, we use the information for the purpose for which the information was provided, in other words, to create an account or to invite others to participate.
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How We Protect User Information
We have adopted appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to help protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your information. Unfortunately, however, no data transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
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Sharing Information
We value the information you share with us and your privacy. We will not share or sell your data with any other organization or person other than as specified below, without your express permission. Outlined below are circumstances we may share your information and data, so you can make informed decisions about what to share with us.
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We use third party service providers to help us operate the Website and administer activities on our behalf, such as processing payments, website hosting, analytics and security. These third party vendors may have access to User information but they are required to protect the confidentiality of the information and to use it only on our behalf.
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We will share information about Users when required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with state and federal laws or to respond to a court order, subpoena, or search warrant. We will also share your information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of us or others.
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We may also share your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
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​Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for general audiences and are not directed at children. If we become aware that we have collected information without legally valid parental consent from children under an age where consent is required under applicable law , we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as practicable.
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Non-U.S. Visitors
The Website and the Services are not intended for individuals located outside of the U.S. I[SG3] f you are a non-U.S. resident, you acknowledge that our collection and processing of personal information is subject to United States law, and that any personal information you provide to us shall be processed in the United States, where the laws and regulations may not provide the same level of data protection rights as in the jurisdiction in which you are located.
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Third Party Websites
We may provide links from the Website to other websites. A link to a third party site does not constitute an endorsement of the linked site or its service. Moreover, it is important to understand that we do not control the content or links that appear on these third party websites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the Website. These websites and services have their own privacy policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to or from the Website, is subject to those websites’ own terms and policies. This Privacy Policy covers only information collected through the use of this Website.
Do Not Track Signals
Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that Users may set in certain browsers. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. The date at the bottom of this page indicates when the Privacy Policy was last updated. Changes become effective upon posting. We will comply with any applicable laws governing notice or choice in the event we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website after the Privacy Policy has been modified means that you accept the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about what information we collect and how we use that information. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of any modifications since your last visit.
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Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using the Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept the terms of this policy, please do not use the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
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Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or anything relating to the Website, please contact us at info@ditchtheblindfold.org