PRIVACY POLICY

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address, if applicable
• Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer applications, donations, newsletters, event registrations, or other communications

We may also collect limited technical information automatically through our website, such as:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of your visit

This information may help us improve the performance, security, usability, and accessibility of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide information about our programs, travel opportunities, advocacy, and services
• Send newsletters or updates if you choose to subscribe
• Process donations or payments when online payment options become available
• Register participants for events, activities, or travel opportunities
• Improve our website and accessibility
• Maintain appropriate organizational records
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

DBVTA does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when reasonably necessary to:

• Process secure online donations or payments through third-party providers
• Operate website, email, registration, or other organizational services through trusted providers
• Respond to a request or provide a service you requested
• Comply with applicable laws, legal requirements, or lawful government requests
• Protect the rights, safety, security, or property of DBVTA or others

Third-party service providers are expected to safeguard personal information appropriately.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to safeguard the personal information we collect against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, travel providers, registration forms, social media platforms, or payment platforms.

DBVTA is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accessibility, or content of independently operated third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and DBVTA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected unintentionally, reasonable steps will be taken to remove that information.

Your Choices

Depending on applicable law and the information involved, you may contact DBVTA to:

• Request access to personal information you previously provided
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information, where reasonably possible and permitted by law
• Ask questions about how your information is handled
• Unsubscribe from optional email communications

Accessibility Commitment

DeafBlind Voyage & Touch Adventures (DBVTA) is committed to making our website, communications, information, and services accessible to DeafBlind individuals and people with other disabilities.

We strive to design and maintain our website using recognized accessibility best practices so visitors can access information as independently as possible.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or require information in an alternative format or communication method, please contact DBVTA. We will make reasonable efforts to provide the requested information or assistance in an accessible manner.

Accessibility is central to DBVTA's mission of promoting equal access, independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation for DeafBlind individuals.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

DBVTA may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, technology, or privacy practices change.

Updates will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, your personal information, or an accessibility request, please contact: