Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Rotary Action Group and Alzheimers Rotary Foundation Inc. (collectively, “ADRAG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through adrag.org and related online activities.
By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with ADRAG, we may collect:
Information You Provide
Name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and other contact details.
Membership, volunteer, Club Champion, District Ambassador, event, or program information.
Donation information, including the amount, date, frequency, payment status, and transaction identifier.
Newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences.
Messages, questions, applications, survey responses, stories, and other information you submit.
Records of your communications with ADRAG.
Please do not submit full payment-card numbers, card security codes, government identification numbers, or sensitive health information through ordinary email or contact forms.
Payment Information
Payments may be processed by Stripe or another authorized payment or fundraising provider.
When Stripe processes a payment, Stripe may collect your name, email address, billing information, payment-method details, device information, IP address, transaction information, and other data needed to process the payment, prevent fraud, and comply with law.
ADRAG may receive transaction details such as your name, contact information, contribution amount, payment date, payment status, card brand, and the last four digits of the payment card. ADRAG does not store full payment-card numbers or card security codes on its website.
Stripe processes information under its own Privacy Policy, available at https://stripe.com/privacy.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
IP address and approximate location derived from it.
Browser, device, and operating-system information.
Pages viewed, links selected, referring pages, and visit dates and times.
Website performance, error, and security information.
Cookie identifiers and similar technical data.
3. How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
Process and acknowledge donations and membership contributions.
Administer recurring contributions, cancellations, and refunds.
Provide receipts and maintain financial and organizational records.
Respond to questions and provide customer service.
Manage memberships, volunteers, advocates, events, programs, and applications.
Send newsletters and other communications you request.
Share organizational news, fundraising opportunities, events, and mission-related updates, where permitted.
Operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
Detect fraud, misuse, security incidents, and unauthorized transactions.
Comply with legal, tax, accounting, payment-network, and regulatory obligations.
Protect ADRAG, its supporters, and the public.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, security, preferences, analytics, performance measurement, and embedded content.
You can manage many cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may cause parts of the website to function incorrectly.
Where required by applicable law, ADRAG will provide additional cookie choices or request consent before using nonessential cookies.
5. How We Disclose Information
ADRAG may disclose personal information to:
Payment processors, including Stripe.
Fundraising and membership platforms.
Website hosting, security, analytics, email, newsletter, and technical-service providers.
Event, program, or project partners when needed to fulfill a request or administer an activity.
Professional advisers, including accountants, auditors, attorneys, and insurers.
Government authorities, courts, regulators, or law-enforcement agencies when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect legal rights and safety.
A successor organization in connection with a merger, restructuring, or transfer of organizational operations.
Service providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to perform services for ADRAG or meet legal obligations.
ADRAG does not sell personal information for money. Some privacy laws define “sale” or “sharing” more broadly in connection with certain advertising or analytics technologies. Where those laws apply, ADRAG will provide any legally required notices and choices.
6. Email and Newsletter Choices
You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter emails by using the unsubscribe link in the message or contacting membership@adrag.org.
ADRAG may still send non-promotional communications relating to donations, receipts, recurring-payment administration, security, or requests you have made.
7. Data Retention
ADRAG retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including membership administration, donor relations, accounting, tax reporting, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable requirements.
8. Data Security
ADRAG uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information.
Online payments are transmitted using encrypted connections and are processed through authorized payment providers. However, no website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information held about you.
Request correction or deletion of your information.
Receive a portable copy of certain information.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of certain targeted advertising, sales, or sharing.
Appeal a decision concerning a privacy request.
Submit a complaint to an appropriate privacy regulator.
These rights may be subject to exceptions under applicable law.
To submit a privacy request, email membership@adrag.org with the subject line “Privacy Request.” ADRAG may need to verify your identity before completing the request.
ADRAG will not discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right.
10. Children’s Privacy
The website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.
ADRAG does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact membership@adrag.org so the matter can be reviewed.
11. Sensitive and Health-Related Information
ADRAG’s mission relates to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, caregiving, and family support. Information you voluntarily share may reveal health circumstances about you or another person.
Please share only information you are authorized to provide and that is reasonably necessary for the relevant activity. Do not submit medical records or detailed health information through ordinary website forms unless ADRAG specifically requests it and provides an appropriate method.
ADRAG does not use website submissions to provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
12. International Visitors
ADRAG works with Rotary and Rotaract communities internationally. Information may be processed in the United States or other countries where ADRAG’s service providers operate.
Data-protection laws in those countries may differ from the laws where you live. Where required, ADRAG will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
13. Third-Party Websites
The website may link to third-party organizations, fundraising platforms, payment services, marketplaces, videos, and social networks.
This Privacy Policy does not govern third-party services. Review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
ADRAG may update this Privacy Policy as its practices, services, or legal obligations change.
The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated through another appropriate method.
15. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Rotary Action Group
Email: membership@adrag.org
Website: https://adrag.org
