Privacy Policy
Data Privacy Policy of The Boys’ Club of New York
Data Privacy Statement for The Boys’ Club of New York
Last Updated: 3-15-2025
The Boys’ Club of New York (“BCNY,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy and security of the personal information of our website visitors, members, donors, and partners. This Data Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.bcny.org), engage with us online, or interact with our services.
By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Data Privacy Statement. Please read it carefully.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information when you visit our website, including:
Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you provide voluntarily through forms, newsletters, event registrations, donations, or other interactions.
Non-Personal Information: We collect general information such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, and other technical details related to your use of our website to improve our services and website functionality.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about how you interact with our site. Cookies help us remember preferences, analyze usage patterns, and improve site performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide information about our programs, services, and events.
- To process donations, registrations, and other transactions.
- To send newsletters, updates, and other communications that you have opted into.
- To improve the content, functionality, and usability of our website.
- To monitor and analyze website usage to improve our services and ensure security.
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve any disputes or issues that may arise.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us.
Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, email marketing services, and event management platforms. These providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and only use it for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests (e.g., court orders or subpoenas), or to protect our rights, property, and safety.
Business Transfers: If BCNY undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections or updates to that information.
Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails or other communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we are required to retain your information for legal reasons or if the information is part of a financial transaction).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Member Privacy
At The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members’ information. We do not house any sensitive member data directly on our systems. Instead, all member data is securely stored with trusted third-party service providers that specialize in data storage and management.
These third-party sites adhere to strict data privacy and security standards to ensure that your personal information is protected. For more information on how your data is handled, please feel free to email us at Communications@bcny.org.
By using our services, you agree to the practices outlined in these third-party privacy policies. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Data Privacy Statement from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated statement on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
The Boys’ Club of New York
Email: Avita.bansee@bcny.org
Phone: 347.505.5416
Mailing Address: 91 5th Avenue, Floor 7, New York, NY 10003
Thank you for trusting The Boys’ Club of New York with your information. Your privacy is important to us.
Donor Privacy Policy
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) assures that the payment information you provide is secure by not viewing or storing credit card data in any form. All credit card payments are processed by Blackbaud who processes credit card payments for philanthropic organizations around the world and who adheres to the stringent Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA DSS) by encrypting and tokenizing all card information and preventing BCNY from accessing card data. Blackbaud implements additional payment security measures, such as fraud mitigation tools, that ensure credit card information is, and remains, safe. To view Blackbaud’s Privacy Shield Certification Notice, click here.
BCNY collects personally identifiable information, such as name, organization, complete address, phone number, email address, and other information necessary to process a donation, event registration, and/or support fundraising operations. BCNY uses a secure online payment processing service who adheres to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA DSS) by encrypting and tokenizing all card information and preventing BCNY from accessing card data.
To the extent any donations or registrations are processed through a third-party service provider, donor information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation or registration.
BCNY does not sell, share, or trade donor names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to donors on behalf of other organizations.
You have the right to review the information that we have collected about you. If you have any privacy questions or concerns, please contact Tara Cotumaccio, Database, and Institutional Giving Manager, at 347.505.5419 or tara.cotumaccio@bcny.org.