Privacy policy
CDSA, Inc. Privacy Policy and Site Usage Terms
We are committed to keeping your personal information private. However, no transmission over the Internet is completely secure. CDSA will take reasonable steps to protect the information collected and provided via the Site from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Personal information may be entered when registering for a secure login, signing up for agency classes or events, and responding to specific inquiries such as employment or volunteering. CDSA, Inc. will never give, rent or sell your information to third parties, unless it is necessary to complete a service request or otherwise required by law.
Online donations are made through PayPal, a secure third party server. For more information on PayPal’s privacy policy, visit: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full .
Internally, maintaining the privacy and safety of those using our services is very important to us. If you would like additional information on this confidentiality policy for program clients, please contact us at info@cdsaok.org and a copy will be provided.
REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
All requests for service or assistance from CDSA, Inc. are strictly confidential. Personal information including your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, age and gender may be collected in order to better serve you and will be retained as long as it is needed for the purposes identified herein or as otherwise provided by law. We ask that you not provide information relating to your race, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, criminal background, trade union affiliation or health, unless we specifically request it. In the instance that we do request such information, we only do so with you express consent and in accord with applicable laws. This Site is also not intended for use by those under the age of 16. We reserve the right to delete any information that is not requested, but are not obligated to do so.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
CDSA, Inc. is committed to providing resources and information relevant to our programs, services, mission and agency for the education and assistance of visitors via our website. This website contains links to other sites, including PayPal.com (online payment processing site). CDSA, Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other sites. We encourage our site visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each website to which we may link that collect personally identifiable information. It is possible that these links may be used by third parties or others to collect personal or other information about you. CDSA is not responsible for the privacy practices of any other websites including, without limit, those with links on the Site. Any information shared with CDSA, Inc. by these other sites will be treated confidentially.
SMS Privacy Policy
Introduction
At CDSA, Inc. we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring the confidentiality and security of your SMS (Text Messaging) communications. This SMS Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your SMS data in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collection and Use of SMS Data
When you communicate with us via SMS, we may collect limited information, such as:
- Your phone number
- The content of your messages
We collect this data to facilitate communication, provide support, deliver updates, or share relevant information about our services. We will not use your SMS data for any other purpose without your explicit written consent. Additionally, we do not sell, rent, or share your SMS data with third parties unless required by law.
Opt-In Process
To ensure you have control over your communication preferences, we operate on an opt-in basis for SMS notifications:
- If you wish to “Opt-in”, then at the end of your message please state “I agree to receive text messages from CDSA and provide your phone number”.
Opt-Out Process
You have the right to stop receiving SMS notifications at any time:
- If you wish to “Opt-Out”, then DO NOT provide your phone number in your message and instead provide an alternate means of communication, such as an email, etc.
- Reply with “STOP” to any of our messages to opt-out.
- Upon opting out, you will receive a confirmation message indicating you have been removed from our SMS notifications.
If you change your mind, you can always opt back in by following the opt-in process.
Protection of SMS Data
We take the security of your SMS data seriously. Our systems implement industry-standard measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure access protocols, and regular system audits to ensure compliance with privacy standards.
Disclosure of SMS Data
Your SMS data is never disclosed to third parties except under the following circumstances:
- To comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or subpoenas.
- To protect our rights, property, or the safety of our employees, customers, or others.
We remain transparent in such cases and will notify you when legally permissible.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your SMS data:
- Access:Request a copy of the SMS data we hold about you.
- Correction:Update or correct any inaccuracies in your SMS data.
- Deletion:Request the deletion of your SMS data, except where retention is required by law.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at tech@cdsaok.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this SMS Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this SMS Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: services@cdsaok.org
Phone: 580.242.6131