Privacy Policy for Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, Inc. Website
Thank you for visiting the website of Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) and reviewing our privacy policy. This policy explains how LSS/NCA collects and uses information by means of our website at www.lssnca.org.
LSS/NCA does not sell, exchange, or release your personal information to outside parties without your consent.
Information We Collect and How it is Used
We collect website usage information (number of unique hits, geographic information, etc.) on an aggregate basis to help us better administer the site and identify usage trends, but we do not link IP addresses to personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address), nor do we use personally identifiable information to monitor your specific web usage patterns on our site.
Certain areas of our website require visitors to submit contact information that may include your name, email address, or other personal information. All information you provide is confidential and will be used for internal purposes only or to respond to your requests for information.
Security
Online donations are secure through a protected web page powered by Groundspring.org; however, please be aware that LSS/NCA has no control over the security of information sent to us via email.
How We Protect the Privacy of Those We Serve
Protecting the privacy of those we serve, particularly children, is very important to us. In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection act, we do not collect or maintain information by means of our website from children who we know are under the age of 13 without parental consent. Children under the age of 13 should not disclose or provide any personally identifiable information without parental consent. If we discover that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with such information, we will delete such information from our records.
Links to Third Party Sites
For your convenience, our website may link to partner agencies and other third party websites. LSS/NCA does not review or monitor the content or privacy policies of the sites that link to or from our site, and we do not exercise control or authority over such websites. Please note when you click one of these links, you are entering another website for which LSS/NCA has no responsibility. We encourage you to read the privacy policies on all such sites as their policies may differ from ours.
How You Can Correct or Update your Personal Information
If your personally identifiable information changes or if you no longer desire our services, you correct, update, or ask us to remove the personal data that you have provided by sending an email, by faxing your request to (202) 723-3303, or by calling (202) 723-3000.
Your Consent to this Policy
By using the LSS/NCA website and providing us with your personal information, you are accepting the privacy practices described in this policy statement. We may update this policy periodically. If we do, notices will be posted on our website so you will always be aware of the information we collect and how we use it. Please check back occasionally; you can always find the privacy policy posted here.
How You Can Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, the practices of the LSS/NCA website, or your dealings with this website, please contact us via email or write us at:
Webmaster
c/o LSS/NCA
4406 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20011
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) is a registered 501c3 that has been serving the metro-DC area since 1917. After more than 90 years, we continue our mission to walk with those in need and mobilize community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives. Programs include Adoption, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Foster Care, Refugee and Immigrant Services, and Youth Haven Camps for children and teens affected by HIV/AIDS.