Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to the website of the Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome (referred to as "SANDS," "we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you through the following methods:

1. Forms Submitted on Our Website:

   • Name

   • Contact information (e.g., phone number, email address, physical address)

   • Other details related to your request for services or information.

2. Other Communication Channels:

   • Information you provide through email, mail, phone calls, in-person interactions, or social media platforms, including Facebook pages and groups managed by SANDS.

3. Donations:

   • Information necessary to process your donation, such as your name, contact details, and payment information.

4. Website Analytics:

   • Information collected through tools like Google Analytics or other website analytics platforms, including:

     • IP address

     • Browser type and version

     • Pages visited and time spent on our site

     • Referral sources (e.g., search engines or external links)

5. Family Information:

   • As a charity supporting families and individuals with Down Syndrome, we may collect information about families, including details about children under 13. This information is necessary to provide appropriate resources and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your requests for services, resources, or information.

• To process and acknowledge donations.

• To communicate updates, events, and other relevant information about our organization.

• To manage and improve our website and understand visitor behavior.

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information under the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist us with operations, such as payment processors, website analytics, or email communication tools.

• As Required by Law: When required to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests.

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information.

4. Data Security

At SANDS, we prioritize the protection of your personal information. While we do not employ dedicated security personnel or possess specialized expertise in computer systems, we take steps to ensure the safety of the data we collect. To this end, we rely on reputable third-party vendors, such as Google, PayPal, and MailChimp, to manage and secure the information entrusted to us. These providers implement industry-standard measures to safeguard data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and as such, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

You have the right to:

• Access or Update Your Information: Contact us to review or correct the personal information we have about you.

• Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from emails or request to stop receiving communications.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

7. Children’s Privacy

We support families and individuals with Down Syndrome, which necessarily involves collecting information about families, including children under 13. We only collect this information as needed to provide resources and services to the families we serve. If you have concerns about the information we collect, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Phone: (520) 312-2030
Email: info@sandsaz.org
Mail: SANDS, P.O. Box 17011, Tucson AZ 85731