Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
The Dutchess County Agricultural Society Scholarship & Youth Empo values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website, apply for scholarships, or communicate with us.
Information We Collect
- Personal Identifiers: Name, address, email, phone number, and date of birth (for scholarship applicants).
- Educational & Demographic Info: School transcripts, GPA, field of study, and county residency status (Dutchess County).
- Website Usage: Non-identifying analytics such as pages visited and referral source (via standard server logs).
- Donor Information: If you donate, we collect billing information through secure third-party processors, but we do not store full credit card details.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to: evaluate scholarship applications, communicate event updates (Youth Empo), process donations, improve our website, and comply with legal or regulatory requirements. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Sharing of Information
We may share limited information (e.g., applicant name, school, and award amount) with scholarship selection committees or as required for public recognition of winners. We never share sensitive financial data. Occasionally, we use third-party services (e.g., email newsletters) – those parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Data Retention & Security
We retain scholarship applications for up to 5 years for audit purposes. We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. For New York residents, we comply with the NY SHIELD Act.
Children’s Privacy
Our programs primarily serve youth aged 13–22. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
Your Rights
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at contact@dutchessagyouthfund.org. You may also opt out of non-essential communications.
Updates to this Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted prominently on our site. Continued use of the website implies consent to the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries: Dutchess County Agricultural Society Scholarship & Youth Empo, PO BOX 389, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Email: contact@dutchessagyouthfund.org
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