Data Privacy and Security Policy

At buildOn, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our stakeholders’ data, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII). To uphold these principles, we adhere to the following guidelines.

Personal Information

buildOn collects personal information from site visitors on a voluntary basis only, and you will always be aware when we are attempting to collect such information. We do not sell, rent, or transmit personal information to other organizations or third parties. You may remove your name from our email or mailing list at any time.

Because buildOn considers the individual information we maintain to be confidential, we will not disclose any personal information to third parties unless its release is required by law or is pertinent to judicial proceedings. We will put forth our best efforts to implement this privacy policy; however, we cannot guarantee that information we seek to protect will be protected under all circumstances, including those beyond our control.

Online Donations

Your online and offline donations are safe and secure. When you donate online or offline, buildOn will never sell, rent or trade this information to a third party. buildOn uses industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect the confidentiality of your personal information and the security of your online transactions. buildOn’s online donations are processed through Authorize.Net. (For details, visit www.AuthorizeNet.com.) All online transactions are confirmed by a follow-up email.

Emails & eNewsletters

Periodically, buildOn sends emails and eNewsletters to our opt-in lists to keep supporters informed of news and events related to our mission. To receive these updates you must provide buildOn with contact details including your name, street address and/or email address. This information will be held in complete confidence, and buildOn will NOT sell, rent, trade or otherwise reveal this information to a third party. You are given the option to remove your name from our email list within each email/eNewsletter update.

Cookies

buildOn occasionally uses “cookies” – parcels of text sent by a server to your web browser and then sent back unchanged each time your browser accesses that server – for authenticating, tracking and maintaining specific information about users, such as site preferences. You may chose to configure your browser to accept or reject cookies or to notify you when you enter a website that utilizes cookie technology. Should you choose to configure your browser to reject cookies, you may not have access to some or all of the features of our website.

Links to Other Websites

buildOn’s website contains links to other websites. We will make every effort to ensure that such links are to sites that share our high content and privacy standards; however, we cannot be responsible for the content or privacy practices of these other sites.

Information for Parents and Teachers

buildOn staff has approved all information collected on this site as obscenity-free educational material fit for all ages. Teachers, students, and parents are encouraged to use any and all information from this site for educational purposes.

Respect for Privacy Rights

At buildOn, we deeply respect every individual’s right to privacy. We recognize the trust placed in us when sharing personal information, and we are committed to protecting this trust by not disclosing any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) without explicit, informed consent, except as required by law or as necessary for the protection of our legal interests. Our stakeholders’ privacy is paramount, and we are dedicated to upholding their rights, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring that their data is not misused.

Collection and Use of PII

buildOn only collects and processes PII that is necessary for our operations and services. PII shall not be used for any purpose beyond the scope of the intended interaction without consent.

Principle of Least Privilege

Access to PII (and all Database Information) is granted on a need-to-know basis, following the principle of least privilege. Only authorized personnel with relevant responsibilities may access, handle, or process PII.

Data Security Measures

buildOn implements technical and organizational measures to protect PII from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Regular security assessments and updates are conducted to maintain a secure environment.

Data Sharing

buildOn does not share PII with third parties without explicit consent, except when required by law or in support of our legitimate business purposes. Agreements with third-party processors ensure they comply with our data protection standards.

Data Subject Rights

buildOn respects individuals’ rights regarding their PII, including the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their data. Requests related to data subjects’ rights are handled promptly and transparently.

Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach involving PII, buildOn will take immediate action to mitigate its impact, notify affected parties, and work diligently to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Staff Training and Awareness

buildOn employees undergo regular training on data privacy and security practices to ensure compliance and promote a culture of data protection. See buildOn Information Privacy and Data Security Training Guidelines

Privacy Policy Is Subject To Change

buildOn will take all steps necessary to ensure that donors and visitors to our website are afforded complete privacy. In order to do so, buildOn reserves the right to change this policy at any time to keep up with changing laws, regulations and trends. buildOn encourages you to occasionally review this privacy policy to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

Parent’s Bill of Rights

  • A student’s personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes.
  • Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child’s education record.
  • State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices, including but not limited to, encryption, firewalls, and password protection, must be in place when data is stored or transferred.
  • A complete list of all student data elements collected by buildOn are as follows: First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone Number, DOB, Zip Code, High School, Current Grade, Gender Identity, Race, Primary Language Spoken at Home, Qualitative/Quantitative Social & Emotional Responses, School Attendance Information, and buildOn Volunteer Program Participation Information.
  • Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed to eric.donley@buildon.org, or at 1111 Summer Street, Suite 602A, Stamford, CT 06905.

Contact buildOn

If you have any questions about the practices of this website, or would like to be removed from our electronic or printed mailing lists, please contact:

buildOn, Inc.
1111 Summer Street, Suite 602A, Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 585-5390
news@buildon.org