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Donor Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 5, 2026 

 

Our Commitment to Donor Privacy 

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Autism on the Seas Foundation is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors and protecting the personal information

entrusted to us. We recognize that donors expect transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship when they support our work. 

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This Donor Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect donor information. 

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1. Information We Collect 

 

When you make a donation, we may collect the following information: 

  • Name 

  • Mailing address 

  • Email address 

  • Telephone number 

  • Donation amount and history 

  • Payment information necessary to process the donation 

  • Communication preferences 

 

If donations are made online, payment card information is typically processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. 

 

We may also collect donor information through: 

  • online donation forms 

  • event registrations 

  • mailed contributions 

  • fundraising campaigns 

  • communications with our staff or volunteers 

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2. How Donor Information Is Used 

 

We use donor information to: 

  • Process and acknowledge donations 

  • Provide donation receipts for tax purposes 

  • Maintain accurate donor records 

  • Communicate with donors about our mission, programs, and impact 

  • Invite donors to events or fundraising opportunities 

  • Improve our fundraising and outreach efforts 

  • Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations 

 

Donors may opt out of communications at any time. 

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3. Donor Recognition and Anonymity 

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We may publicly recognize donors in: 

  • annual reports 

  • newsletters 

  • event materials 

  • our website 

 

Donors may request to remain anonymous at any time, and we will honor those requests whenever possible. To request anonymity, please contact us using one of the methods in section 9 below. 

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4. Sharing of Donor Information 

 

We respect donor confidentiality.  We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor mailing lists or personal information with third parties for their marketing or fundraising purposes. 

 

Donor information may be shared only in limited circumstances, such as: 

 

Service Providers 

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We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with: 

  • payment processing 

  • email communications 

  • donor database management 

  • website hosting 

  • mailing services 

  • program delivery 

 

These providers are required to protect donor information and use it only for the services they perform on our behalf. 

 

Legal Requirements 

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We may disclose donor information when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes. 

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5. Data Security 

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We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect donor information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. 

 

Online donations are processed through secure payment platforms using encryption and other security safeguards. 

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. 

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6. Donor Access and Control 

 

Donors have the right to: 

  • request access to their personal information 

  • correct inaccurate information 

  • update communication preferences 

  • request that their name be removed from mailing lists 

  • request anonymity in donor recognition 

  • request deletion of personal information where appropriate 

 

We will respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner. 

 

Certain rights may also apply under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act or Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. 

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7. Children’s Information 

 

Our organization does not knowingly solicit donations from children under the age of 13, consistent with the principles of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. 

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8. Policy Updates 

 

We may update this Donor Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. 

When updates are made, the “Last Updated” date will be revised. 

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9. Contact Us 

 

If you have questions about this Donor Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: 

 

Autism on the Seas Foundation 

100 Beard Sawmill Road, Suite 580 

Shelton, CT  06484  

United States 

 

Email: info@aotsf.org 

Website: https://www.aotsf.org/ 

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