Normal Web site usage
In general, you can browse the LCIF site without revealing any personal information about yourself. The only information LCIF collects is standard Web usage records, Internet service provider, operating system, browser type, pages visited, downloads, Web site referrers, date visited. This information helps LCIF measure Web site activity, improve our Web site and better serve our visitors.
Collection of personally identifiable information
LCIF recognizes the importance of protecting the private information of our Web site visitors, donors and Lions. Visitor, donor and Lion contact information is only collected to facilitate communications when such data is voluntarily shared. This information is to be used solely to further our mission and to support Lions clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community. Visitors, donors or Lions may opt out of any of our direct marketing activities at any time. We may use service providers, such as Web site traffic consultants, to carry out certain activities on our behalf. They may be granted access to the personal information necessary, but will not use or disclose the information for any other purpose.
Personal information is also collected for LCIF to conduct its necessary operational activities including:
Online donor privacy
If you make a donation or make a purchase via LCIF’s online forms using a credit card, these details are transferred to a secure, online payment service hosted outside of LCIF. Any payment information collected is protected by software during transmission, which encrypts all of your personal information so that it can be safeguarded over Internet channels. We reveal only a limited part of your credit card number when confirming a donation, order or other transaction. We do not give out your credit card or other account information to third parties unless you authorize us to do so or if it is necessary to fulfill our responsibilities, including, but not limited to, acknowledging a donation by sending a recognition.
Password protection
LCIF protects personal information by using password-protected areas and by restricting access to such information. It is important that you protect your password. Paper files containing personal information are kept in areas with restricted access.
Cookies
LCIF may place a “cookie,” or small file, in the browser files of a visitor’s computer. By setting this cookie, the LCIF Web site will remember your details the next time you visit, so you don’t have to re-enter the information. This helps us to provide you with a better service. You can choose not to have cookies delivered by LCIF by changing your browser settings.
If you wish to change any of your personal information or remove any information, please e-mail us at lcif@lionsclubs.org
External links
Links to external Web sites included in LCIF’s Web site are provided for the convenience of visitors. LCIF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external Web sites, and any information provided by visitors to external sites is not subject to this Privacy Statement.
Security
We do not license, sell or share any personally identifiable information volunteered on the LCIF site to any third party except as described herein, or without consent. Any information provided to LCIF by users of the LCIF Web site, donors or Lions is held with the utmost care and security, and will not be used in ways other than as set forth in this privacy policy, or in any site-specific policies, or in ways to which you have explicitly consented. Only authorized employees are permitted to have access to personally-identifiable data about Web site visitors, donors and Lions, and that access is limited to what is reasonably needed to perform an employee’s responsibilities, such as providing customer service. LCIF employs a range of technologies and security measures to protect the information maintained on our systems from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite these security measures, we do not represent or warrant that personal information will be protected against loss, misuse, or alteration by third parties.
Policy changes
LCIF may periodically change this policy. When changes are made, we will post an announcement on our Web site home page. Or, visit this page any time to view changes. If you have any concerns or questions about these policies, please contact Lions Clubs International Foundation at (630) 468-6901 or www.lcif.org.
Removal from lists
To be removed from LCIF’s mail or e-mail list, please contact LCIF at lcif@lionsclubs.org. By requesting removal from the email list, you will no longer receive any updates from LCIF as well as Lions Clubs International.
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