Denver Sister Cities International Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [2025]
1. Introduction
Denver Sister Cities International (“DSCI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information from visitors, members, and supporters who use our website at denversistercities.org, or who interact with us by email, phone, or in person.
By using our website or providing your information, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal information you provide – such as name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you donate, register for events, or join as a member.
- Automatically collected data – such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, gathered through cookies or analytics tools.
- Volunteer and partnership submissions – including information submitted through forms related to city programs, membership, or event participation.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations, membership registrations, and event participation.
- Communicate updates, newsletters, and opportunities related to DSCI.
- Manage volunteer participation and city committee programs.
- Improve our website, events, and communications.
- Comply with legal and tax requirements.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who help us operate our website and programs.
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
All vendors must safeguard your information and use it only for DSCI purposes.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or be notified when cookies are used.
6. Your Rights Under the Colorado Privacy Act
Colorado residents have the right to:
- Access the personal data we have about you.
- Correct inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of targeted advertising or data sharing (DSCI does not engage in such activities).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@denversistercities.org. We may verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information without parental consent.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Denver Sister Cities International
2650 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205
📧 info@denversistercities.org