Our Commitment
ALS United Mid-Atlantic is committed to safeguarding your privacy and the security of your financial transactions. By donating, you can have confidence that your personal and payment information is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with industry standards.
PCI Compliance Privacy Policy for Donations
At ALS United Mid-Atlantic, we prioritize the privacy and security of our donors' personal and financial information. We are fully committed to adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) to ensure all sensitive data is securely collected, transmitted, and stored. Below, we outline how your information is protected and used in accordance with our privacy practices.
Data Collection and Usage
When you make a donation to ALS United Mid-Atlantic, we collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
- Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address.
This information is used solely for the following purposes:
1. Processing Donations: To securely and efficiently process your financial contributions.
2. Communication: To send you donation confirmations, acknowledgments, and updates about our programs and initiatives.
3. Legal Compliance: To meet any legal or regulatory requirements related to donations.
We ensure that your information is handled responsibly and only accessed by authorized personnel.
PCI Compliance and Data Security
ALS United Mid-Atlantic is PCI DSS compliant. This means we adhere to strict security protocols to protect your credit card and other sensitive information. Our measures include:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted during transmission using secure socket layer (SSL) technology.
- Secure Storage: Credit card details are securely processed and stored in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
- Access Control: Access to payment information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
We continually review and update our systems to maintain the highest level of security.
Data Sharing
Your personal and payment information is never shared with any third parties, except in the following circumstances:
1. Donation Processing: Information shared with trusted payment processors to complete your donation securely.
2. Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law or legal process.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties for marketing or other purposes.