Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Accokeek Center (“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 (“Website”). By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
Contact us through forms or email
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Register for events or programs
Make donations
Submit inquiries or feedback
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization name
Donation and payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Date and time of visits
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Provide and improve our Website and services
Respond to inquiries and requests
Send newsletters, updates, and event information
Process donations and registrations
Analyze Website usage and performance
Maintain security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
Enhance user experience
Remember preferences
Analyze Website traffic
Improve functionality
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers that help operate our Website and services
Payment processors for donations and transactions
Email and communication platforms
Analytics providers
Government authorities when required by law
All third-party providers are expected to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without proper authorization, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive periodic emails regarding programs, events, news, and fundraising efforts. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in the emails or by contacting us directly.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Access personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where applicable