Privacy Policy
Fort Chiswell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Chapter 2043 VA | District IV | Bristol, Virginia
Effective Date: April 6, 2026
Introduction
The Fort Chiswell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution ("Fort Chiswell Chapter," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.fortchiswelldar.org.
This policy is guided by the NSDAR Community Protocol & Etiquette, Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Guidelines (effective September 9, 2025) and the NSDAR Circularization Policy as referenced in the DAR Handbook.
Our chapter is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and patriotism. We collect only the minimum information necessary to respond to inquiries and operate this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our contact form or otherwise communicate with us through this website, we may collect:
- Your name, so we can address you in our response
- Your email address, so we can reply to your inquiry
- The content of your message
We collect this information only when you voluntarily submit it. You should carefully consider whether you wish to submit personal information and tailor any content you submit appropriately.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies. A "cookie" is a small data text file placed in your browser that allows us to recognize you each time you visit our site for personalization and site functionality. Cookies may also be used by third-party content providers. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, if you decline cookies, you may not have access to the full benefits of the site.
Third-Party Services. Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect technical information:
- Squarespace — Our hosting platform collects standard web server data including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. See Squarespace's Privacy Policy at squarespace.com/privacy for details.
- Google reCAPTCHA — Our contact form may use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam. See Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy for details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
- Improve our website based on general usage patterns
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
We do not use your information for marketing, solicitation, or promotional purposes.
How We Share and Disclose Information
Any personal information you voluntarily provide to us will not be released, sold, or rented to any entities or individuals outside of our organization except as noted below.
Service Providers. We may share your personal information with companies that perform services on our behalf, including our website hosting provider (Squarespace). Our service providers are required by contract to protect the confidentiality of the personal information we share with them and to use it only to provide specific services on our behalf.
Business Transfers. Your personal information may be transferred to another entity in connection with a merger, reorganization, dissolution, or similar event. If such a transfer were to occur, the acquiring entity's use of your personal information will still be subject to this Privacy Policy.
Government and Legal Disclosures. We may disclose the personal information we collect through this website when we, in good faith, believe disclosure is appropriate to comply with the law (or a court order or subpoena); to prevent or investigate a possible crime, such as fraud or identity theft; to enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our members, or others.
Member Data Protection
In compliance with NSDAR Standing Rules A1 and A2 and the NSDAR Circularization Policy (2025 update), all membership data — including but not limited to data in eMembership, directories of DAR members, and chapter, state, and national yearbooks — is entrusted to members exclusively for official use.
The National Society expressly prohibits the use of member data for any purpose including but not limited to personal, commercial, political, or promotional purposes. No member data may be downloaded, republished, distributed, shared, sold, or duplicated, in whole or in part, for any of these purposes, or for any purpose other than one related to official DAR duties, tasks, or responsibilities, or for any purpose that is calculated to disturb the harmony of the National Society, to injure its reputation, or to hamper it in its work.
For a full explanation of the Circularization Policy, please review the DAR Handbook at dar.org.
Data Security
We will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of information submitted through this website. Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides SSL/TLS encryption, DDoS protection, and SOC 2 certified infrastructure.
When you submit information through this website, please be aware that your data is transmitted across the Internet and that no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure. Although we maintain reasonable safeguards and take reasonable security measures to protect your information when we receive it, you also need to take appropriate steps to protect your information.
Data Storage and Cross-Border Transfers
Our principal place of business is in the United States. Our website is hosted on servers located in the United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, your information will be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. You agree to such cross-border transfers of personal information.
Your Rights
You can access, update, or delete your information by contacting us through our website contact form or by emailing community@nsdar.org. We may ask you to provide sufficient evidence of your identity for your own protection so we can ensure that information is being released to the correct person. We will respond to your request within 30 days. In some cases, our organizational requirements and legal obligations may prevent us from deleting your information. If we are unable to delete your information, we will notify you and provide the reason why.
External Sites
We are not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Our website contains links to external websites including dar.org, virginiadar.org, and social media platforms. You are advised to read the privacy policy of external sites before disclosing any personal information. We disclaim any responsibility or liability for their policies or actions.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We will occasionally update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page so that you will be aware of the information we collect, how we may use it, and whether we will disclose it to others. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights:
Fort Chiswell Chapter, NSDAR
Email: fortchiswelldar@gmail.com
Website: www.fortchiswelldar.org
For questions about NSDAR privacy practices and community guidelines:
Email: community@nsdar.org
DAR Handbook: dar.org/national-society/governance/dar-handbook
This Privacy Policy aligns with the NSDAR Community Protocol & Etiquette, Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Guidelines (effective September 9, 2025).