Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2026

Blind Center of Nevada (“Blind Center,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of the individuals we serve, our donors, volunteers, employees, business partners, website visitors, and members of our community.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit blindcenter.org, communicate with us electronically, make a donation, request information, register for or participate in programs or events, or otherwise interact with Blind Center of Nevada.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with Blind Center of Nevada, we may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide to us may include:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Organization or employer
• Donation information
• Event registration information
• Volunteer information
• Employment application information
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Communications you send to us
• Information necessary to provide Blind Center programs or services

Program and Accessibility Information

Individuals seeking programs or services may voluntarily provide information concerning blindness, visual impairment, disability, accessibility needs, accommodations, independent living needs, employment goals, or other information necessary for us to determine appropriate services or provide requested assistance.

Some of this information may constitute consumer health data under applicable Nevada law.

We collect and use such information only as reasonably necessary to provide requested services, administer our programs, comply with legal or funding requirements, or for other purposes to which the individual has consented.

Donation and Payment Information

When you make a donation, purchase an item, register for a paid event, or otherwise make a payment, payment information may be collected and processed by our third-party payment processors.

Blind Center of Nevada generally does not store complete credit card or debit card numbers on its own systems when transactions are processed through a third-party payment provider.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits
• General geographic information derived from an IP address
• Website interaction and performance information

We may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its functionality.

2. How We Use Information

Blind Center of Nevada may use information we collect to:

• Provide programs, services, resources, and assistance
• Respond to questions and requests
• Process donations and acknowledge donors
• Register individuals for programs, classes, tours, or events
• Provide accessibility accommodations
• Communicate about Blind Center programs, events, services, and community activities
• Send newsletters and other communications requested by recipients
• Manage volunteers and employment applications
• Fulfill contractual, governmental, grant, or reporting requirements
• Operate and improve our website
• Analyze website traffic and effectiveness
• Protect the security of our website, systems, staff, members, and visitors
• Prevent fraud or misuse
• Maintain appropriate organizational and financial records
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and government requirements

We may also use information in an aggregated or de-identified form that does not reasonably identify an individual.

3. Consumer Health and Disability Information

Because Blind Center of Nevada provides programs and services for people who are blind or visually impaired, individuals may provide information relating to a disability, visual condition, health status, rehabilitation need, accommodation, or related circumstance.

We may collect such information directly from the individual, the individual's authorized representative, referral sources, governmental agencies, service providers, or other sources authorized by the individual or permitted by law.

We may use this information to:

• Determine eligibility for requested programs or services
• Provide appropriate services and accommodations
• Coordinate services requested by an individual
• Measure program outcomes
• Meet contractual, grant, or government reporting requirements
• Maintain program records
• Improve our programs and services

We do not sell consumer health information.

We do not share consumer health information with unrelated third parties for advertising purposes.

We may provide information to service providers or program partners when reasonably necessary to deliver a service requested by the individual, when the individual has authorized the disclosure, or when otherwise permitted or required by law.

4. How We May Share Information

Blind Center of Nevada does not sell donor lists or client information for monetary consideration.

We may share information in limited circumstances with:

Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party vendors to perform services on our behalf, including:

• Website hosting
• Information technology services
• Payment processing
• Email communications
• Data storage
• Analytics
• Event registration
• Accounting
• Fundraising administration
• Customer or donor relationship management
• Cybersecurity and fraud prevention

These organizations may access information only as reasonably necessary to provide services to Blind Center of Nevada.

Program and Community Partners

When necessary to provide a program or service requested by an individual, and where authorized or otherwise legally permitted, we may coordinate with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, rehabilitation providers, employers, training providers, or other service partners.

Legal and Safety Requirements

We may disclose information if we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law
• Respond to a subpoena, court order, or lawful governmental request
• Protect the rights or property of Blind Center of Nevada
• Protect an individual's safety or the safety of others
• Investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity
• Enforce agreements or organizational policies

Organizational Transactions

If Blind Center of Nevada undergoes a restructuring, merger, transfer of a program, or similar organizational transaction, information may be transferred where permitted by law and subject to appropriate protections.

5. Donations

We respect the privacy of our donors.

Unless otherwise required by law or authorized by the donor, Blind Center of Nevada does not sell, rent, or exchange donor names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, or other personally identifiable donor information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

Information may be provided to vendors assisting us with donation processing, accounting, donor communications, mailings, or similar services.

Donors may request that their gift be treated anonymously in public recognition materials by contacting us.

6. Email and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to a newsletter or other electronic communications, we may use your email address to provide information about Blind Center of Nevada programs, events, accomplishments, fundraising activities, and opportunities to become involved.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in the communication or by contacting us.

Certain transactional, program-related, administrative, or legally required communications may continue even after an individual unsubscribes from promotional communications.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember website preferences
• Maintain website functionality
• Understand visitor activity
• Measure website performance
• Improve accessibility and usability
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communications or campaigns

Third-party technology providers may also collect information through our website in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations.

Blind Center of Nevada is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accessibility, or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of websites they visit.

9. Data Security

Blind Center of Nevada uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

These safeguards may include access controls, cybersecurity protections, secure systems, staff procedures, vendor requirements, and other measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.

No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including program administration, donor relations, contractual obligations, financial recordkeeping, legal requirements, grant requirements, dispute resolution, and organizational operations.

Different categories of information may have different retention periods.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we may securely delete, destroy, or de-identify it, subject to applicable legal and record-retention requirements.

11. Your Privacy Choices and Requests

Depending upon applicable law and the nature of the information we maintain, individuals may request to:

• Obtain information about personal information we maintain about them
• Review certain personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain information
• Withdraw a consent previously provided where applicable
• Request additional information regarding how certain information is used or shared

We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

Certain information may need to be retained when required by law, contractual obligations, accounting requirements, government funding requirements, legitimate organizational purposes, or other permitted exceptions.

Authorized representatives may submit requests when permitted by law and when appropriate documentation of their authority is provided.

12. Nevada Consumer Health Data Rights

Nevada residents and certain other individuals whose consumer health data is collected in Nevada may have rights under Nevada law regarding qualifying consumer health data.

Subject to applicable law and exceptions, these rights may include the ability to:

• Confirm whether Blind Center of Nevada is collecting, sharing, or selling consumer health data concerning the individual
• Access qualifying consumer health data
• Request correction of qualifying consumer health data
• Request deletion of qualifying consumer health data
• Withdraw certain consent relating to the collection or sharing of consumer health data
• Appeal certain decisions concerning a privacy request

Blind Center of Nevada does not sell consumer health data.

A person wishing to exercise an applicable consumer health data right may contact Blind Center of Nevada using the contact information listed below.

We may verify the identity of the person making the request before acting upon it.

We will not discriminate against an individual for exercising a privacy right provided by applicable law.

13. Children's Privacy

Our general website is not directed toward children under the age of 13 for purposes of independently collecting personal information from them online.

Blind Center of Nevada may provide programs or activities involving minors. When personal information concerning a minor is required for such a program, we seek to obtain the information from or with appropriate involvement of a parent, guardian, or other authorized representative as required by applicable law.

Parents or guardians who have questions regarding information concerning a minor should contact us.

14. Employment Applicants

Individuals who apply for employment with Blind Center of Nevada may provide information including employment history, education, professional qualifications, references, contact information, and other application materials.

We use this information for recruiting, evaluating candidates, communicating with applicants, meeting legal requirements, and maintaining appropriate employment records.

15. Accessibility

Blind Center of Nevada is committed to making information regarding our privacy practices accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired and to individuals with disabilities.

If you experience difficulty accessing this Privacy Policy or would like it provided in an alternative format, please contact Blind Center of Nevada.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, programs, legal requirements, or other circumstances.

When material changes are made, we will post the revised Privacy Policy on our website and update the effective date shown at the beginning of the policy.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or privacy requests may be directed to:

Blind Center of Nevada
1001 North Bruce Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Phone: 702-642-6000
Website: blindcenter.org

Please identify your communication as a Privacy Request when contacting us regarding personal information or consumer health data.

For accessibility assistance with this Privacy Policy, please contact Blind Center of Nevada using the information above.