Privacy Policy
Last Updated Aug 1, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to DREAM’s website. DREAM is a nonprofit youth service organization dedicated to bringing high-quality mentoring, adventure, and out-of-school enrichment programs to at-promise youth. Our programs aim to provide quality, no-cost activities that foster enduring, positive relationships and experiences. We operate throughout Vermont, Boston, and Philadelphia. This website is funded in part through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Please note that neither the U.S. Department of Justice nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website, including its content, technical infrastructure, policies, and any services or tools provided.
Information Collected
We are committed to protecting your privacy. DREAM collects personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for our programs, subscribe to our newsletters, make donations, or contact us through our website. The types of personal information we collect may include:
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Names
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Email addresses
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Phone numbers
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Mailing addresses
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Demographic information
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Program participation details
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We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. Information such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers are collected through newsletter sign-ups or enrollment forms. Wix, the platform where our website is housed, collects general data and places essential cookies on our site for the following reasons:
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To provide a great experience for our site visitors
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To identify our registered members (users who registered to your site)
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To monitor and analyze the performance, operation, and effectiveness of Wix's platform
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To ensure the platform is secure and safe to use
Use of Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
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To communicate with you about our programs, events, and activities
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To process donations and provide receipts
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To improve our website and services
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To comply with legal obligations
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To generate reports for internal use and for our funders
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Information provided through our website is not shared with third parties, such as partners, sponsors, or service providers. However, we may share your information with trusted partners and service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We use Mailchimp for newsletter contact lists, Data collected through the website and contact forms are housed in Wix or LGL form. Information on our alumni network and enrollment sign-up through Google Forms or Alchemer is housed either in IMS or LGL. DREAM does not delete your personal information from our databases, even when you unsubscribe from emails.
Data Protection and Security
The platforms we use such as Mailchimp, Google Forms, Wix and IMS employ various security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.
Your Rights
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. If you wish to review, update, or delete your information, please contact us at info@dreamprogram.org. You may also opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by contacting us directly.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at info@dreamprogram.org.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated statement on our website and indicating the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated privacy statement.
Thank you for supporting DREAM and helping us bring high-quality mentoring and enrichment programs to at-promise youth. We will revisit this privacy policy annually.