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Privacy Policy This Website is owned and operated by the American Red Cross, Greenwich Connecticut Chapter. We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about the information they provide to us, and how we treat that information. This Privacy Policy addresses those concerns. This policy may be changed or updated from time to time. Our Policy The Greenwich Chapter uses its best efforts to respect the privacy of its online visitors. At our site, we do not collect personally identifiable information from individuals unless they provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly. This means we do not require you to register or provide information to us in order to view our site.        The American Red Cross only gathers personally identifiable data, such as names, addresses, zip/postal codes, e-mail addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by a visitor. For example, personally identifiable information may be collected in order to respond to a stated desire to volunteer time to the Greenwich Chapter or make a blood donation appointment online. This information is used solely by the Greenwich Chapter or other entities who are involved in the operation of this site for internal purposes. Greenwich Chapter lists are never sold to third parties. We will only share personally identifiable information with third parties when the person submitting the information authorizes us to share it or we are required to by law. How Do We Use "Cookies"? Visitors should be aware that non-personal information and data may be automatically collected by the Greenwich Chapter's website through the use of "cookies." "Cookies" are small text files a website can use to recognize repeat visitors, facilitate the visitor�s ongoing access to and use of the site, and allow a site to track usage behavior and compile aggregate data that will allow content improvements. Cookies are not programs that come onto a visitor�s system and damage files. Generally, cookies work by assigning a unique number to the visitor that has no meaning outside the assigning site. If a visitor does not want information collected through the use of cookies, there is a simple procedure in most browsers that allows the visitor to deny or accept the cookie feature. The Greenwich Chapter uses "cookie" technology only to obtain non-personal information from its online visitors in order to improve visitors� online experience and facilitate their visit within our site. Note to Parents on Our Privacy Policy The Greenwich Chapter welcomes children to learn more about our organization and, where appropriate, find opportunities to serve their community through Greenwich Chapter training programs and volunteer activities. However, we encourage this to be done only with their parent's knowledge and supervision. For this reason, the Greenwich Chapter follows the guidelines for interactive electronic media published by the Children�s Advertising Review Unit of the Better Business Bureau. Special notices urging children to get their parent's permission before providing any personal information have been incorporated into our site.