Privacy Statement
Effective Date: July 21, 2026
The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, grant applicants, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Contact information, including your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
- Donation information necessary to process charitable contributions.
- Information submitted through grant applications, contact forms, or other online forms.
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general website usage through standard website analytics.
We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Process donations and provide tax acknowledgments.
- Respond to inquiries and requests.
- Administer grant application programs.
- Communicate Foundation news, events, and opportunities.
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Meet legal, financial, and regulatory obligations.
We will only use your information for purposes consistent with the reason it was provided.
Donor Privacy
The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation respects the privacy of its donors.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share donor information with outside organizations for marketing purposes. Donor information is used solely for Foundation operations, donor stewardship, legal compliance, and communications related to our mission.
Grant Applicant Information
Information submitted through grant applications is used exclusively to evaluate, administer, and monitor grant programs. Access is limited to Foundation trustees, reviewers, staff, and authorized volunteers who require the information to perform their responsibilities.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand how visitors use the site. These tools help us improve website performance but generally do not identify individual visitors.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function as intended.
Third-Party Services
Our website may utilize trusted third-party providers for services such as:
- Secure online donation processing
- Embedded grant management software
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
These providers maintain their own privacy practices and are responsible for safeguarding information processed through their systems.
Information Security
The Foundation takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we strive to use appropriate safeguards to protect the information entrusted to us.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites we do not control.
Your Choices
You may request to:
- Update or correct your contact information.
- Opt out of future email communications.
- Request information about personal data maintained by the Foundation, subject to applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
The Foundation may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how your information is handled, please contact:
Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation
3131 South Dixie Drive, Suite 102
Dayton, Ohio 45439
Email: foundation@daytonrotary.com
Phone: (937) 228-3331