Last Updated: September 20th, 2025
Judge Dinkins Educational Center (“JDEC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, or participate in auctions.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our site, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details (processed securely through our payment providers; we do not store your full card details).
Event & Auction Information: Details related to tickets purchased, auction bids, and donations.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
Processing ticket sales, auction registrations, and payments.
Communicating with you about your purchases, event updates, or auction activity.
Sending important service-related emails (confirmations, receipts, reminders).
Improving our website, events, and fundraising activities.
Maintaining compliance with applicable laws and nonprofit reporting requirements.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to complete secure transactions.
Service providers (e.g., ticketing platforms, email systems) that assist in our operations.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Sensitive payment details are encrypted and handled only by trusted third-party processors.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and track site performance. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but some features may not work properly.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, update, or correct your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
Opt out of marketing communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails.
To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@jdecnash.org.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.
8. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Judge Dinkins Educational Center (JDEC)
Email: admin@jdecnash.org