Privacy Statement

Website Privacy Policy and Statement

This page describes how Zebra Crossings handles information that we learn about consumers when consumers visit the web site we operate (www.zebra-crossings.org) or contact us by mail, phone or email. Your privacy is important to us. We maintain all information collected in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, where applicable.

Any personally identifying information you provide is voluntary. We use it to fulfill a request you make or to assist us in carrying out our mission; it may be disclosed to others for such purposes.

Personal information is any information about you which can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as a person (such as name, address, and date of birth), your devices, payment details, and even information about how you use a website or online service.

In the event our site contains links to third party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our site.

This policy is effective as of October 28, 2024.

Last updated: October 28, 2024

If you visit our Web site to browse, read, or download information:

• We automatically collect and store: the name of the domain and host from which you access the internet; the Internet protocol (IP) address of the computer you are using; the browser software you use and your operating system; the date and time you access our site; and the internet address of the site form which you linked directly to our site.
• We use this information only as anonymous aggregate data to determine the number of visitors to different sections of our sites and to help us make our sites more useful. We do not use it to track or record information about individuals. Generally, we delete this information after one year.

We do not use “cookies” or tracking mechanisms that collect personally identifying information on our site.

If you choose to identify yourself when you contact us:

(you call us, write us, send us email, or use our secure online forms)

Information We Collect    

 Personal Information:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address

Sensitive Information

• Emergency contact information
• Health information
• Pertinent medical diagnosis or medical information
• Any information you provide us with for participation in one of our programs
• Payment information shared with us for donations or payment for programs. Payment information is only retained for the brief period of time that it’s needed to process the specific transaction it is provided for.

User-Generated Content

• Any content created by you and shared with Zebra Crossings or publicly, such as photos, videos, text, audio, testimonials, etc.

How We Use and Disclose Information

Collection and Use of Information:

•  To plan, fund, and manage our programs
•  For statistical analysis of programs

How Long We Keep Your Personal Information:

Retention of your personal information is governed by our Information Retention Policy, which is aligned with local, state and federal rules and guidelines. You may request a copy of this policy via the contact information provided below.

Children’s Privacy:

Zebra Crossings does not collect information from children under the age of 13. Any information collected about children under the age of 18 is protected in accordance with the guidelines set forth in other sections of this policy and in accordance with local, state and federal rules and guidelines.

 Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties:

 If you choose to provide personally identifying information to us, we will use it and disclose it as described. If you do not provide your name or other identifying information, it may be impossible for us to refer, respond to, or investigate your request or complaint.

• If you contact us to register for our programs, we use the information you provide to fulfill your registration request or contact you about your registration.
• If you contact us to complain about a program, individual, or a particular practice, you may be contacted by Zebra Crossings staff.

This is what you should know about the security of the information you provide to us:

• We use a secure socket layer (SSL) encryption to protect the transmission of the information you submit to us when you use our secure online forms. The information you provide to us is stored securely.
• Email that you send to us is not secure against interception. If your email communication includes sensitive information like your social security number, or your credit card numbers, contact us through one of our secure online forms, or by mail or telephone.

Donor Privacy

 Zebra Crossings respects the privacy of its donors. Regarding general collection and use of personal information:

Zebra Crossings collects and uses personal information such as: name, address, phone number and email address when a donor voluntarily provides it to us.  In addition, Zebra Crossings keeps a record of each donor’s giving history.  This information is kept on file for IRS purposes and is also used by the Development Department to analyze overall giving patterns in order to make more accurate budget projections.

Zebra Crossings does NOT sell, trade, or share its donor list with any other organization.

Once you access another site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that site.

Your Rights and Controlling Your Personal Information

 You have the right to control your personal information, and you may contact Zebra Crossings at any time to self-direct how any information provided to us may be used or shared.

Limits of Our Policy

Your right to self-direct how your information may be used or shared is limited to the information you have directly shared with Zebra Crossings. Such self-direction cannot be applied retroactively to any time prior to your notification to Zebra Crossings. If you share your information with a third party your right to self-direct the use and sharing of your information is subject to that third party’s policy.

Changes to This Policy

Changes to our privacy policy will be made available wherever this policy is made available. Zebra Crossings will make notice of substantive changes to this policy on our website and via our newsletter.

Contact Us:

Zebra Crossings

PO Box 411

Dover, NH 03821

(603) 312-2052

[email protected]

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