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The Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening relations between ethnic communities. We are committed to the belief that direct, face-to-face dialogue between ethnic communities is the most effective path towards the reduction of bigotry and the promotion of reconciliation and understanding. |
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The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding All interactions are processed from start to finish via our secure servers verified by 128 bit encryption. Any data submitted is encrypted, using SSL technology. We protect all customer data against unauthorized access. We use secure technology, privacy protection controls and restrictions on employee access, to safeguard your personal information. Your information is safe and secure! At The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding ("The Foundation"), we understand the importance of privacy to the users of our website and have designed, and strive to operate, our website with the protection of that privacy in mind. Set forth below are our policies concerning information supplied to us in conjunction with your use or potential use of this website and/or information you may choose to provide to us through use of this website (including information that can be directly associated with you, such as your name, your e-mail address, or your phone number), including:
What kind of information does The Foundation collect from me? Information about you is collected online by The Foundation (a) when you choose to submit such information to us through e-mail, an online form or other method, and (b) when a temporary "cookie" (explanation below) is created in connection with your use of this website, whether as a result of an inquiry submitted to us concerning The Foundation and its mission or upon your viewing newsletters, schedule of events, program descriptions, press releases or other content contained at our website. Information collected consists of either anonymous or "personally identifiable" information:
What are cookies and how does The Foundation use them? In addition to information you choose to provide The Foundation, our website uses cookies to store and sometimes track information about you and your use of the site. A cookie is a small text file sent to your browser that contains a unique identification number stored on your computer that permits our system automatically to identify your browser - but not you - whenever you interact with us. Cookies, by themselves, cannot be used to find out the identity of any user because they only contain information that the server computer "knew" in the first place, and can only be read by the serving domain that placed them. Each website utilizes its own cookie and does not access the cookies placed by other sites. Since cookies are only text files, they cannot "run" on your computer and have no ability to search your computer for other information, or transmit it to anyone. Generally, we use cookies: (a) to remind us of who you are and to access any information (stored on our computers) previously supplied to us by you in order to deliver to you a better and more personalized service; (b) to track interest in our website and its content, as the cookie indicates the extent of repeat usage, areas visited and patterns of use at our website; and (c), with your consent, to assist The Foundation in its funding activities by targeting potential donors based upon usage of our website.] We may also use this information to better personalize the content and banners that you and other users will see on our sites. How may The Foundation use my information? In collecting aggregate log information as described above, The Foundation is able better to understand how our website is used and to provide you, the user, with a customized experience on our web site. In collecting Personal Identifiable Information about you, The Foundation is able, with your consent: (1) to respond to your specific requests for information about our services; (2) to inform you about events, programs and other activities which might be of interest to you; (3) to gather feedback regarding our events, programs and other activities, as well as our website and more generally, The Foundation and its mission; and (4) to compile mailing lists for distribution by us of promotional and/or solicitation materials in connection with scheduled events and fund-raising activities. With whom may The Foundation share my information? As a general rule, The Foundation will not disclose, sell, rent, or otherwise provide to any third party any of your Personally Identifiable Information except when we have your permission or under special circumstances, such as when we believe in good faith that the law reasonable requires it or under the circumstances described below. The following describes some of the ways that your information may be disclosed. Partners & Sponsors: The Foundation may disclose or share your personal information to its partners or sponsors, in which case we will tell you before we collect or transfer the data. Many events, programs and activities of The Foundation offer opportunities to request additional information from sponsors and, by requesting more information, you give The Foundation permission to transfer your personal information to the sponsor so they can fulfill your request. In many instances, only your email address will be shared. If more information will be shared with the sponsor, you will be notified prior to the transfer. Legal Proceedings: The Foundation may disclose contact information about you in response to a subpoena, search warrant, or court order, or other legal process. Risk of Injury: The Foundation may also disclose information in special cases when we believe that disclosing this information is reasonably necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) The Foundation's rights or property, other users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities. Administrative: The Foundation may disclose or access for administrative and other purposes that information we deem reasonably necessary to maintain, service, and improve our services. What are my choices regarding collection, use, and distribution of my information by The Foundation? Generally, if data is to be shared by us, you will be notified prior to the time of data collection or transfer, at which time you can decide whether or not you wish your data to be shared. Likewise, we will only send you e-mail messages, direct mail, solicitations or other correspondence which use distribution or mailing lists compiled from information provided by you at our website if you have indicated that you do not object. If you do not want to receive such messages, mail, solicitation or other correspondence from us, simply "opt out" at when you provide us your personal information by setting your preferences to indicate that you would not wish to receive any such correspondence. If you originally "opted in" to receive such correspondence, you can edit your personal information at any time to no longer receive such correspondence. Who else may be collecting my information? Our website may include from time to time banners, advertisements, hyperlinks or other linking arrangements to partners, sponsors and other sites neither owned nor managed by The Foundation. Because these sites are not covered by our Privacy Policy, we cannot guarantee the privacy of any information that may be obtained by third parties at such other sites. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies of any website you visit before supplying Personally Identifiable Information through that website. Can I disable cookies? You also have choices with respect to cookies. By modifying your browser preferences, you have the choice to accept all cookies, to be notified when a cookie is set, or to reject all cookies. If you choose to reject all cookies you will be unable to use any services offered by our website that require information from a cookie. How can I correct any inaccuracies in, or update any of, my information? The Foundation believes strongly in providing you with the ability to access and edit the personal information that you have provided to us. To update the information retained about you, or to indicate that you wish or no longer wish to receive any correspondence from The Foundation as a result of you accessing our website, please contact us at ffeu@ffeu.org. How will I be notified of changes to this Privacy Policy? We will update this Privacy Policy if we change our policies for collecting and using information provided to us or collected via our website. We will notify you of any material change(s) to this Privacy Policy by posting a notification of such change(s) on the home page of our website. We will not post notification of non- material changes, such as correction of typographical errors. How do I contact The Foundation for Additional Information Questions regarding this statement should be directed to us by e-mail to ffeu@ffeu.org or, by telephone, to Office Manager at 917-492-2538. You may also correspond to us by mail at: The Foundation
for Ethnic Understanding
Attn: Office Manager 1 East 93rd Street, Suite 1C New York, New York 10128 |
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