Privacy Policy of The New York Foundling
The New York Foundling (“we,” “us,” “our”) has developed this Privacy Policy (“Policy”) to inform our clients, potential clients, subcontractors, staff members, suppliers, job applicants, and individuals visiting our websites or using our applications about our practices regarding the collection, usage, transfer, and security of Personal Information. This Policy also outlines the rights individuals have concerning their data. For information about how we handle Protected Information under HIPAA, please refer to our Notices of Privacy Practices.
Definitions
Personal Information: Any information that identifies or could reasonably be linked to a specific individual or household. You: Any individual whose Personal Information is governed by this Policy.
I. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following types of Personal Information, including categories collected in the past 12 months:
- Identifiers: Name, mailing address, unique personal identifiers, online identifiers, IP address, email address, account name, or similar identifiers.
- Protected Classifications: Characteristics like race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age.
- Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, and interactions with websites, applications, or advertisements.
- Sensory Data: Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information.
- Professional Information: Occupation and job history.
- Geolocation Data: Physical location information.
- Inferences: Profiles based on preferences, characteristics, predispositions, or behaviors.
- Other Information: Personal data described in the New York Consumer Protection Act, such as physical characteristics, education, financial information, or medical information (some overlap with other categories).
II. Sources of Personal Information
We collect Personal Information from the following sources:
- Information You Provide: Via events, surveys, email, phone, webforms, or job applications.
- Automated Collection: Through cookies and analytics tools (see Cookies section).
- Your Employer: If your employer is an insurer, subcontractor, or supplier.
- Security Cameras: Installed at our offices and clinics.
- Public Online Platforms: Such as LinkedIn.
- Third-Party Providers: Including website hosts, analytics providers, and content management services.
III. Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
We collect Personal Information for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Responding to inquiries about services and eligibility.
- Fulfilling client requests and providing services.
- Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Conducting business activities, including service improvement and operational expansion.
- Advertising and marketing.
- Ensuring website functionality and user experience.
- Debugging and improving website features.
- Verifying identities and ensuring security.
- Investigating crimes and assisting law enforcement.
- Evaluating job applicants and recruitment efforts.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Facilitating mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations.
IV. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose Personal Information to:
- Third-Party Providers: For services like data analysis, IT support, security, and legal compliance.
- Government Entities: For legal compliance or law enforcement purposes.
- Prospective Buyers or Sellers: In the event of a reorganization or merger.
- Disclosures in the Past 12 Months
We disclosed Personal Information in the following categories:
- Identifiers, internet activity, sensory data, geolocation data, and inferences to service providers.
- Protected classifications to governmental entities and service providers.
V. No Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell Personal Information and have not sold Personal Information in the past 12 months. We do not knowingly sell information of children under 16 years old.
VII. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device to track activity and preferences on our websites.
How We Use Cookies:
To ensure website functionality, monitor usage, analyze outreach efforts, and detect fraud or malicious activity.
Managing Cookies:
You can decline cookies via browser settings, though some essential cookies cannot be disabled.
VIII. Do Not Track (DNT)
Our websites do not currently respond to DNT signals. Third parties may collect Personal Information regarding your online activity for interest-based content.
IX. Third-Party Privacy Practices
Our websites may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Review their privacy notices when connecting to third-party websites.
X. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, we will delete it promptly.
XI. Protecting Your Personal Information
We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard Personal Information. However, no system is completely secure. If you believe your Personal Information has been compromised, contact us at Compliance@NYFoundling.org.
XII. Privacy Rights
For information about rights under HIPAA, refer to our Notices of Privacy Practices. For other privacy rights, refer to the section below.
XIII. Exercising Your Privacy Rights
Submitting Requests:
To exercise your rights, submit a verifiable request via:
- Email: Compliance@NYFoundling.org
- Phone: 212-206-4197
Include your name, state of residence, specific rights you wish to exercise, and relevant details.
Authorized Agents:
You may designate an authorized agent by emailing Compliance@NYFoundling.org with “Request for Authorized Agent” in the subject line.
Identity Verification:
We will verify your identity using reasonable measures, such as existing authentication for password-protected accounts.
Online Privacy Policy
We at The New York Foundling (“The Foundling”) respect the privacy of every individual who contacts us. We are grateful for your support and the crucial role you play in helping us continue our essential work. As part of our commitment to safeguarding your privacy we have adopted the online privacy policy outlined below. This Privacy Statement may be changed or updated at any time.
Please note: this privacy policy applies to website visitors only. Please read the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which applies to The Foundling’s clients and consumers.
Collection and Use of Information
We collect two kinds of information from our website visitors: site usage data, which is not individually identifiable, and individually identifiable information, which is provided, voluntarily, by the visitor.
Site usage data
Our Web server automatically recognizes and collects the domain name of each visitor to our website. We collect information about visitors to our site, such as the number of visitors, what pages they access, and the length of their visit. This information is used in aggregate form in order to manage our website and improve its content.
Individually identifiable information
We collect individually identifiable information about you when you choose to share information about yourself, for example, when you make a donation. We use individually identifiable information to provide you with information or to deliver the service you have requested. We maintain this information on a proprietary database. If you provide your postal address, telephone number or e-mail address to The Foundling online, you may receive periodic contacts from us.
At this time, we do not make our constituent email or postal addresses available to any third parties. If we change this policy, we will notify our constituents via this page and provide them with the opportunity to designate their Privacy Preference.
Email Communications
We occasionally send out an email newsletter and email communications to update our constituents on Foundling programs and newsworthy events. You may elect not to receive communications from us by contacting The Foundling by postal mail with your request. In addition, Foundling email communications have easy-to-follow “unsubscribe” instructions at the bottom of each email.
Links to Other Sites
The Foundling website provides links to other websites including our community partners and sponsors. Please note The Foundling is not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites; we encourage you to review the privacy policy of each site you visit.
Social Media Policy
The New York Foundling Facebook page, www.facebook.com/nyfoundling, is the official Facebook page affiliated with The New York Foundling, one of the oldest and largest child welfare organizations in New York City. Our goal is to foster a positive environment on The Foundling Facebook page, through which members of the Foundling Family and friends can communicate with the agency and with each other.
Please remember that, as a voluntary member of the Facebook community, you are responsible for any correspondence or communication you have with individuals on any Facebook page.
We ask that all “fans” of The New York Foundling page respect the interests and views of other fans of the page. The administrators of The New York Foundling Facebook page reserve the right to delete comments/posts that may be considered offensive or threatening. The administrators of The New York Foundling page may report or block any fan whose postings or comments the agency deems inappropriate. Any concerns regarding the use or administration of The New York Foundling Facebook page should be directed to the current administrator.
Children Online
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we adhere to the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). For more information, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s COPPA site. Whenever we collect or maintain information at our website from those we actually know are under 13, we obtain parental consent before any personally identifiable information is collected, used or disclosed. We also follow strict rules when sending email; and we provide parents reasonable access to information collected from their children, and the ability to correct or remove that information.
Security
In order to prevent unauthorized access and protect our site users’ personal information, we strive to maintain physical, electronic and administrative safeguards to secure the information we collect online. For example, online contributions are processed using a secure server. This secure server software, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore, all of the customer transactional data we collect is protected against unauthorized access with the use of digital certificates.
Questions or Concerns
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of The New York Foundling Privacy Statement as posted at the time of your access or use. Your complete satisfaction in dealing with The New York Foundling is important to us. If you have questions about The New York Foundling’s privacy practices described above, please send us an e-mail (compliance@NYFoundling.org). Thank you.
If you have general questions about New York Foundling programs and services, please email us ( info@nyfoundling.org)
The New York Foundling
Development Department/Website Inquiries
590 Avenue of the Americas, 13th Fl
New York, NY 10011
Thank you for visiting our site.
July 2010
