Privacy Policy

Duchess County Real Estate Charity Golf, Inc ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, donate, register for events, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Donation Information: Payment details, donation amount, and tax receipt preferences.
• Event Registration: Golf handicap, dietary restrictions, emergency contact.
• Communication: Any correspondence you send to contact@dutchesscharitygolf.org.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and issue tax receipts (as required by IRS regulations).
• Register you for charity golf events and tournaments.
• Send newsletters, event updates, and volunteer opportunities.
• Comply with New York State Charities Bureau reporting requirements (CHAR500).
• Improve our website and fundraising activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to complete donations.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government agencies (e.g., NY Attorney General, IRS).
• Protection of Rights: To protect the safety, property, or rights of our organization, donors, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We do not store credit card details on our servers.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including New York State residents), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., IRS donation records).
• Opt-out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@dutchesscharitygolf.org.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., event registration, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Duchess County Real Estate Charity Golf, Inc
2610 South Avenue
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
United States
Email: contact@dutchesscharitygolf.org
Phone: (845) 473-7773

This organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity registered with the New York State Charities Bureau (Registration #46-30-22).