Protecting your privacy is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to the American Turkish Association of Washington, D.C. (also known as ATA DC) and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to ATA DC include the American Turkish Association of Washington, D.C. ATA DC is a Nonprofit organization. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.
Collection of your Personal Information
In order to better serve you, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as your first and last name, mailing address, your email address and telephone number. This information may be used to notify you of our programs, activities, and our events, as well as, to request donations or to obtain your input in certain matters.
When you make a purchase, a financial contribution, or register for a class or a special event we ask for your billing and credit card information. This information is solely used to complete the financial transaction.
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain information to us when you elect to use certain services or products available on the Site. These may include: (a) registering for an event on our site; (b) entering a sweepstakes or contest sponsored by us or one of our partners; (c) signing up for special offers from us or selected third parties; (d) sending us an email message; (e) submitting your credit card or other payment information when making a financial distribution or ordering and purchasing products or services on our website. To wit, we will use your information for, but not limited to, communicating with you in relation to services and/or products you have requested from us. We also may gather additional personal or nonpersonal information in the future.
Use of your Personal Information
ATA DC collects and uses your personal information to operate its website and deliver the services you requested. ATA DC may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of other events, products or services available from ATA DC and its affiliates.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
ATA DC does not sell, rent or lease its member lists to third parties. Occasionally, ATA DC may share your personal information with affiliated third party vendors and partners for the purpose of completing orders, managing data, or processing donations and credit card transactions. ATA DC may also disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith believe that such action is necessary to: (A) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on ATA DC or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of ATA DC; and/ or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of ATA DC, or the public.
Tracking User Behavior
ATA DC may keep track of the pages our users visit within the ATA DC website, in order to determine what ATA DC services are the most popular. This data is used to deliver customized content and advertising within ATA DC to members whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.
Use of Cookies
The ATA DC website may use “cookies” to help you personalize your online experience. One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive futures of the ATA DC services or sites you visit.
Links
This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site to read the privacy statement of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
Security of your Personal Information
ATA DC secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. ATA DC uses SSL protocol for this purpose. When personal information (such as credit card information) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
We strive to take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or alteration of your personal information. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that (a) there are security and privacy limitations inherent to the internet which are beyond our control and (b) security and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and us through this Site cannot be guaranteed.
Opt-Out & Unsubscribe from Email Communications
We respect your privacy and give you an opportunity to opt-out of receiving announcements of certain information. Users/Members may opt-out of receiving any or all communications from ATA DC or third party partners by clicking the Unsubscribe button at the bottom of each email.
Changes to this Statement
ATA DC reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on our site, and/or by updating any privacy information on this page. Your continued use of the Site and/or services available through this Site after such modifications will constitute your (a) acknowledgement of the modified Privacy Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.
Contact Information
ATA DC welcomes your questions and comments regarding this Statement of Privacy or any other membership matter. You may contact us via email at membership@atadc.org
Effective as of May 10, 2020.