Effective Date: February 11, 2026
Colorado Discover Ability (“CDA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how it is protected.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website or related services. This may include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, donation information, participant registration details, financial assistance information, volunteer information, and any other information you choose to provide.
When you visit our website, limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, and access times may be automatically collected for security and operational purposes.
How We Use Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Process donations and payments
- Register participants for programs
- Evaluate financial assistance applications
- Manage volunteer applications and scheduling
- Conduct required background check clearances for volunteers
- Communicate with you about programs, events, or services
- Maintain organizational and grant reporting records
We do not sell personal information.
Cookies and Website Analytics
CDA does not use advertising or marketing tracking cookies. Our website may use limited technical cookies necessary for basic functionality and security. We use privacy-focused, cookieless analytics to understand general website usage and improve performance. No personal browsing profiles are created.
Third-Party Services
CDA uses secure third-party service providers to manage registrations, donations, communications, volunteer scheduling, website analytics, and payment processing. These providers process and store information on CDA’s behalf and are accessible only to authorized staff. CDA retains ownership of all constituent data maintained within these systems.
Payment information submitted through online forms is processed by secure third-party payment processors that are PCI compliant. CDA does not store full credit card numbers on its website servers.
For volunteer background checks, CDA works with a third-party screening provider. CDA receives only the approval status and does not collect or store detailed background information.
Participant and Minor Information
Many of our programs serve children and youth. Online forms for participants under 18 must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental involvement.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Media
Participant photographs or media may be used for promotional or reporting purposes when a signed Media Waiver is on file. Participants may opt out of media use.
Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information as long as necessary to operate our programs, comply with legal and grant requirements, and maintain appropriate records. We use SSL encryption and reasonable administrative safeguards to protect personal information. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our Contact page.