Reach Out and Read (ROR) recognizes the importance of protecting information we acquire from visitors to our web site. Our goal in establishing this Online Privacy Policy is to allow site visitors to understand the care with which we intend to treat your personal information and to understand the manner in which that information may be used. In general, individuals can visit ROR's web pages without telling us who they are or revealing any personal information about themselves. If during an individuals use of the ROR web site he or she provides personal information ROR will take appropriate and reasonable measures to protect that personal information. Personal information consists of an individual's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, or other contact information and credit card information.

An example of instances in which ROR requests personal information is with regard donations. Our contribution forms request that the donor provide contact information (like name and shipping address) and other identifying information. This information is used for accepting and distributing donations and/or sales. If we have trouble processing a transaction, this contact information may be used to get in touch with the user.

ROR takes precautions to keep personal information disclosed to us secure, and such information will not be disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes. ROR does not, and will not, sell its donor or merchandise sales lists. ROR has taken steps, including the adoption of physical and electronic security measures, designed to prevent unauthorized access, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of personal information collected.

Please note that ROR does not currently send electronic "cookies" to users of its web site.

This web site may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that ROR is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personal information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.

ROR reserves the right to change this privacy policy at any time without prior notice. In the event that ROR does changes its privacy policy ROR will post those changes on the ROR website. Our goal in providing this privacy policy are to ensure that ROR's web site users are always aware of how ROR uses and discloses personal information.

In the event that ROR wishes to disclose your personal information to third parties in a manner not described within this notice, ROR will not do so without first giving you the opportunity to disapprove of such use (via e-mail or in writing).

If you have any questions about the security at our website, you can send an
e-mail to info@reachoutandreadnyc.org.