Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 01, 2025
Detroit Ortho Research Foundation (“DORF”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website [dorf.org] and when you engage with our services, programs, or events.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you fill out forms, make a donation, sign up for a newsletter, register for events, or otherwise interact with DORF, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
- Non-Personal Information: We may collect anonymous information such as browser type, operating system, device type, pages visited, and general usage data through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and send receipts
- Communicate with you regarding updates, news, events, and fundraising efforts
- Manage volunteer, research, and internship applications
- Improve and personalize your experience on our website
- Maintain the security and integrity of our website and services
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, website hosting, or email distribution.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may share your information to comply with legal processes or protect the rights, property, or safety of DORF, our supporters, or others.
All third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand and improve your website experience
- Monitor website performance and usage
- Remember your preferences for future visits
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our site may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. While no system can guarantee complete security, we implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of your information.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by DORF. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:
- Access the information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of receiving communications from us
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@detroitorthoresearch.org.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:
Detroit Ortho Research Foundation
Email: contact@detroitorthoresearch.org
Address: 44038 Woodward Ave, Suite 200, Bloomfield, MI 48302