Effective Date: August 14, 2025
DAPEN.org (“DAPEN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services, including the DAPEN® Defense Fund.
1. Information We Collect
- Information you provide: Name, email, phone number, business details, payment information, and content you submit via forms, registrations, or correspondence.
- Website usage data: IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs, and general location derived from IP.
- Cookies & similar tech: Cookies, local storage, and pixels used for essential site functionality, analytics, and improving user experience.
2. How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- Process payments and manage subscriptions.
- Respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate updates or service notices.
- Monitor security, prevent fraud, and enforce policies.
- Comply with legal obligations and exercise legal rights.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Payment processors, hosting, analytics, legal and development partners who perform work for us under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal/Compliance: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may transfer as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site features and to understand how the site is used. You can control cookies via your browser settings; disabling some cookies may impact site functionality.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices & Rights
- Update or correct your information by contacting us.
- Request deletion, subject to legal/contractual obligations.
- Opt out of non-essential communications using links in emails or by contacting us.
7. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external sites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for business users and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
10. Contact Us
Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be submitted via our Contact Us page.
Reviewed/Updated: August 2025
Important: DAPEN provides educational information and coordinated services through licensed professionals. This page is for informational purposes and is not legal advice.
