Dillard University Donor Portal Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Our Donors

Dillard University Institutional Advancement is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors and the personal information you may share with us. Dillard University Institutional Advancement values our donors’ trust and recognizes that maintaining this trust requires us to be transparent and accountable to our donors at all times. This Donor Portal Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard donor data when you interact with our donor portal. 

Information Collected and Maintained

Dillard University Institutional Advancement collects the following types of personal information:

• Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Payment Information: Credit and debit card details. We utilize secure transaction methods when collecting card information over the internet. We do not disclose card or account information provided by our donors, except for the proper processing of donations.
• Donation History: Records of past contributions.
• Any other information voluntarily provided by the donor to Dillard University Institutional Advancement.

We collect this information that you provide to us when you:

• Contact us by phone, email, mail, in-person, or via our website.
• Register for an event.
• Make a contribution, either on our website, at an event, over the phone, or by mailing in a check. 

How We Use Your Information

Dillard University Institutional Advancement never sells, rents, or exchanges any personal information, including email addresses and phone numbers to any third party. 

We collect personal information to:

• Establish a relationship and communicate with you about Dillard University, including our programs, special events, and funding opportunities.
• Learn about our donors and what matters to you.
• Process donations and event registrations and issue receipts, acknowledgements, and tax documents.
• Comply with all laws and regulations, including reporting requirements.
• Analyze giving patterns to improve our fundraising efforts and engagement strategies.
• Respond to donor inquiries.

Data Security

Dillard University Institutional Advancement takes reasonable precautions to protect donor data through:

• Encryption of sensitive information. 
• Limited access to donor data on a need-to-know basis.

Data Retention

Dillard University Institutional Advancement retains donor information as long as necessary for processing, record-keeping, and legal compliance. 

Donor Rights and Choices

Donors can access their donation records and contact information at any time via our Donor Portal. Donors have the right to:

• View, update, or make any corrections to their personal information. 
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Request deletion of personal information. 

Changes to the Donor Portal Privacy Policy

This Donor Portal Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. When we do, we will update the effective date seen at the top of the page. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or posted on our website. You are responsible for periodically visiting our website and this privacy policy to check for any changes. 

Contact Us

To opt out of receiving communications from Dillard University Institutional Advancement, to review the personal information we have collected about you, or to ask any other questions regarding this policy, please contact us at development@dillard.edu or call 504.816.4359.