Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. Please read below to see how Special Olympics handles information. This Privacy Policy describes:

• The personal information we collect and how we use it,
• With whom we share your information,
• The measures we take to protect the security of your personal information, and
• How you can communicate with us about your rights and choices.

This policy was written in English. To the extent a translated version conflicts with the English version, the English version controls.

INFORMATION SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLLECTS AND HOW WE USE IT

We collect different kinds of information that help us run Special Olympics activities, promote inclusion, raise awareness, and support for our mission. Here are the categories of information we collect and how we use it:

• Your Contact Information is used to provide information to you regarding Special Olympics activities and our mission, and to offer you opportunities to donate to Special Olympics. Contact Information includes your name, address, phone number, email address, and your parent or guardian’s information if you are a minor or an adult with a legal guardian.
• International Event Registration Data are used to organize world games and other events and ensure the safety of all participants. This data include your name, demographic information, emergency contacts, travel information, physician information, health information, workplace or organizational affiliations, passport information, and background check information.
• National and Local Registration Data are used to organize local and national activities and ensure the safety of all participants. This data include your name, demographic information, emergency contacts, physician information, health history, workplace or organizational affiliations, and background check information.
• Your Participation Data are used to operate Special Olympics activities, promote Special Olympics, solicit donations, recognize Special Olympics sponsors and partners, and maintain the history of Special Olympics. Participation data include your name, age, gender, competition results, participation history, images, video, and biographical information.
• Health and Research Data are used to understand and address trends and issues affecting the health and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Health and research data include health screening data, survey data, and pre-participation medical form data. Special Olympics uses research data to influence governments, health care providers, and public health organizations to address disparities in access to health care and other public resources for people with disabilities. Special Olympics keeps your personal information confidential and only aggregated research data is published.
• Your Donation History is used for accounting, tracking your giving to Special Olympics, and thanking you for your gifts. We do not store your credit card information, and credit card payments are routed through payment card industry compliant third-party payment services.
• Online Message Boards and similar online tools maintained by Special Olympics allow you to disclose information about yourself publicly. Because of the public nature of these tools, other online users can access information you provide.

In addition, we also collect other technical information such as the type of browser you are using (e.g., Google Chrome, Internet Explorer), the type of operating system you are using (e.g., Windows or Mac OS), CPU type (e.g., Pentium Intel Core), your manner of connecting to the internet (e.g., connection speed through narrowband or broadband access); internet protocol address; other information about your geographic location; and/or the domain name of your internet service provider.

COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE

WE DO NOT KNOWINGLY COLLECT INFORMATION FROM CHILDREN

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE SHARE

• Payment Processing. Special Olympics uses third parties to provide credit card, bank, payment and information processing services. If you choose to make a donation online, by phone, through the mail, or by other means, we will share your personal information with our processing service providers. We authorize these service providers to use your personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf or to comply with legal requirements. We require these service providers by contract to safeguard the privacy and security of personal information they process on our behalf. 
• Contractors. Special Olympics uses agents and contractors in order to help with our operations. These contractors are required by contract to protect your information in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy and by not using the information for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for Special Olympics.
• Medical Emergency. Special Olympics will disclose your personal information to medical professionals in an emergency.
• Third Party Researchers. Special Olympics may disclose your personal information confidentially with researchers, such as universities or public health agencies, who are studying intellectual disabilities and the impact of Special Olympics activities. Information will only be published in aggregate form without identifying any individual data subjects.
• Visa Assistance. Special Olympics may disclose your personal information with government authorities for the purpose of assisting you with any visas required for international travel to Special Olympics events.
• Necessity. Special Olympics will disclose your personal information as necessary to protect your vital interest, protect the vital interest of another person, protect public safety, respond to government requests, and report information as required by law.
• U.S. Donor List Exchange. For U.S. donors, we occasionally exchange our donor name, email, and address list with other reputable nonprofit organizations to keep our costs down. If shared, the other nonprofit organization is only permitted to use such information for a one-time mailing or online advertising and cannot use it for telemarketing and/or emailing purposes. You can opt out of this exchange at any time by calling us at +1 (800) 380-3071 or emailing DonorServices@SpecialOlympics.org and providing your complete name, email address, and/or mailing address.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

• Limit the sharing of your information with third parties for direct marketing purposes;
• Obtain confirmation that we hold personal information about you;
• Request access to and receive information about the personal information we maintain about you;
• Receive copies of the personal information we maintain about you;
• Update and correct inaccuracies in your personal information;
• Have the processing of your personal information restricted or object to the processing of your personal information; and
• Have the information blocked or deleted, as appropriate.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

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