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
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
 
10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
 
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
 
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the website form.