Applied Dynamics Initiative Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 26, 2026
Website: https://applieddynamicsinitiative.org | https://adisteam.org
Contact: directors@adisteam.org
1. Introduction
Applied Dynamics Initiative (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you engage with us through our websites, email, text (SMS/MMS) messages, donation forms, and related fundraising or program activities.
By providing your contact information and opting in to receive messages from us, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or donation information when you register, donate, or subscribe.
- Automatic Information: such as your browser type, device information, and IP address through cookies or analytics tools.
- Communication Preferences: your consent or opt-in/opt-out status for SMS and email communications.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send updates, event invitations, and program news
- Process donations and send tax receipts and year-end statements
- Communicate via email or SMS about fundraising opportunities and program activities
- Improve our websites, services, and communications
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. SMS Communications
By providing your mobile number and checking the opt-in box on our donation or sign-up forms, you agree to receive recurring automated text messages (SMS/MMS) from Applied Dynamics Initiative for program updates, event invitations, and fundraising opportunities.
- Message frequency: approximately 2–6 messages per month.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- To unsubscribe at any time, reply STOP.
- To receive help, reply HELP or visit https://applieddynamicsinitiative.org/contact.
- Consent to receive SMS messages is not required to make a donation or participate in our programs.
Your opt-in consent will not be shared or sold to third parties. SMS communications are used exclusively for direct communication related to Applied Dynamics Initiative’s programs and fundraising activities. Messages may be sent from numbers associated with the adisteam.org domain.
5. Email Communications
By subscribing to our email list or providing your email address through a form, you consent to receive updates, newsletters, and donation opportunities from Applied Dynamics Initiative. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email. We do not sell or rent email lists to third parties.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no method of transmission is completely secure, we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection.
7. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access or correct your personal information
- Opt out of any communications
- Request deletion of your data from our systems
Please send any such requests to directors@adisteam.org.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party vendors to facilitate communication, donations, or program operations, including: Twilio/AWS (SMS delivery), SparkPost (email delivery), Stripe (payment processing), Cloudflare (web infrastructure and DNS), Outcome Nexus (program management platform), Vercel (web hosting), and Supabase (data storage). These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements and are prohibited from using your information for their own marketing purposes.
9. Children’s Privacy
Applied Dynamics Initiative serves youth participants. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Student participants under 18 are enrolled and managed through their parent, guardian, or authorized program coordinator. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a minor without appropriate consent, it will be promptly reviewed and deleted as necessary.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted at https://applieddynamicsinitiative.org/privacy-policy/ with a new effective date. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our websites. They help us understand how visitors interact with our sites and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality such as page navigation and secure form submissions. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about website traffic, pages visited, and general usage patterns. This data helps us improve our content and services. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
- Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences across visits.
Third-Party Cookies Our payment processor Stripe may set cookies during the donation process to prevent fraud and ensure transaction security. These cookies are governed by Stripe’s own privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.
Your Cookie Choices You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our websites. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Do Not Track Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Our websites currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, however we do not sell or share your data for advertising purposes.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
📧 directors@adisteam.org
📍 4301 Hillspire Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
📞 (505) 225-8520 – Please leave a message and we will promptly return your call