Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

DoConnect Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development organization located at 86 Main Street #525, Yonkers, NY 10701 (EIN: 99-2883548). We operate the website at doconnectinc.org and are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who interact with us — including program participants, donors, partners, and website visitors.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about programs, events, and updates
• Process donations and provide tax receipts (required for 501(c)(3) compliance)
• Send impact reports, newsletters, and giving updates to donors who have opted in
• Administer program enrollment and track participant outcomes (for program participants only)
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Improve our website and communications based on usage patterns
• Meet legal, regulatory, and grant reporting obligations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Participant Privacy

We handle participant information with the utmost care, especially given that many of our participants come from populations with sensitive personal histories.

• Participant personal data (including background, employment history, and program records) is used solely for program administration, outcome tracking, and required grant reporting
• Participant information is never shared publicly without express written consent
• Success stories, testimonials, or photos of participants are only published with explicit permission
• Participant records are retained only as long as necessary for program, legal, and grant compliance purposes

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our website and communications. These providers may have access to certain personal information as needed to perform their functions, but they are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes. These services may include:

• Email communication platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, MailerLite, or Brevo) for newsletters and donor updates
• Payment processors for secure donation transactions
• Website analytics tools to understand how our site is used
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) where we maintain business pages

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

7. NY SHIELD Act & Legal Compliance

DoConnect Inc. complies with the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act. We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the private information we collect. In the event of a data breach affecting New York residents, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donor records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years as required for nonprofit financial record-keeping. You may request deletion of your information at any time (subject to legal retention requirements) by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (where not required by law)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request anonymity as a donor at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and programs are directed to adults (18 years and older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.