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Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to dbqreads.org and related digital forms or registrations managed by DALINC/DCR.

What Information We Collect

A) Information You Provide

  • Contact details: name, email, phone (e.g., RSVP forms, newsletter sign-ups).

  • Event details: preferred session, accessibility needs, library affiliation.

  • Donations: if applicable, the amount and donor contact info (processed via third-party tools).

  • Feedback/Surveys: comments, ratings, program suggestions.

B) Information Collected Automatically

  • Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, pages visited, referring links.

  • Cookies & similar technologies: to improve site performance, remember preferences, and measure traffic. See Section on User Submissions & Conduct.

C) Information From Partners (Occasionally)

  • With your consent or when necessary to manage events, we may receive limited registration/attendance info from participating libraries or venues.

How We Use Your Information

  • Program administration: manage event RSVPs, waitlists, communications, and logistics.

  • Community outreach: send confirmations, reminders, updates, and post-event resources.

  • Improvement & reporting: aggregate attendance counts, survey results, and anonymized metrics for grants and program evaluation.

  • Safety & compliance: uphold community standards, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.

  • Marketing (limited): share upcoming DCR events or partner offerings closely related to DCR. You can opt-out at any time (Section 9).

Legal Bases (where applicable)

  • Consent: when you sign up for emails or voluntary surveys.

  • Contract/legitimate interests: to fulfill your RSVP and run community programs efficiently.

  • Legal obligations: record retention or responding to lawful requests.

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may share information:

  • Service providers: website hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment/donation processors—only as needed to provide the service.

  • Program partners: participating libraries/venues to coordinate your registration and event access.

  • Legal requirements: to comply with law, court orders, or protect rights, safety, or property.

  • Aggregated/anonymized data: for program reporting and grant applications (e.g., attendance totals).

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose collected (e.g., through the event cycle and reasonable reporting period) or as required by law or grants. We periodically review and delete data that is no longer needed.

Cookies & Analytics

  • Essential cookies: remember session preferences and support basic site functionality.

  • Performance/analytics: understand usage trends (e.g., page views) to improve the site.

  • Managing cookies: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

  • Third-party tools: If we use tools like Wix Analytics or Google Analytics, those services may collect data per their policies. See Section 10 for links.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices & Rights

  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from emails anytime via the footer link or by contacting us.

  • Access/Correction: You may request to see or correct your information.

  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational requirements.

  • Do Not Track/Global Privacy Control: We honor browser-based opt-out signals where feasible for analytics/marketing cookies.

Third-Party Links & Tools

When you use external RSVP pages, donate, or visit partner websites, your information is handled under those sites’ privacy policies. Please review them:

Children’s Privacy

Our site and events are family-friendly, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to remove it.

International Visitors

DCR is based in Iowa, USA. If you visit from outside the U.S., your information will be processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect program, legal, or technical changes. The “Last Updated” date will indicate when changes were made. Material changes will be communicated via website notice.

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Effective Date: 12/15/2025
Last Updated: 12/15/2025

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