DADS’ RESOURCE CENTER, INC.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Effective Date: January 2026

Dads’ Resource Center, Inc. (“Dads’ Resource Center,” “DRC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization committed to supporting fathers and families through education, advocacy, resources, and human-services programming. Many of the individuals who engage with our organization are navigating sensitive family situations, court involvement, safety concerns, or periods of personal stress. We take seriously the responsibility that comes with collecting, using, and safeguarding personal information.

This Privacy Notice is intended to explain, in clear and plain language, how Dads’ Resource Center collects, uses, shares, stores, and protects information when individuals interact with us through our website, communications, programs, and operations.

  1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

This Privacy Notice applies to personal information collected by Dads’ Resource Center when you:

  • visit or use our website;
  • contact us by phone, email, online form, or social media;
  • inquire about or participate in programs or services;
  • attend events, meetings, or educational activities;
  • make a donation or provide financial support;
  • apply for employment, volunteer roles, or advisory positions;
  • otherwise interact with DRC in the course of our nonprofit activities.

This Notice applies only to Dads’ Resource Center and does not govern the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked to or referenced by our website.

  1. OUR PRIVACY VALUES AND APPROACH

Dads’ Resource Center collects and uses personal information only when reasonably necessary to carry out our nonprofit mission, operate responsibly, meet legal and safety obligations, and communicate with individuals who choose to engage with us.

We are guided by the following principles:

  • Purpose-driven collection: We do not collect information “just in case.”
  • Respect for sensitivity: We recognize that some information shared with us may be deeply personal or safety-related.
  • Limited sharing: We do not sell or rent personal information.
  • Care and discretion: We seek to balance transparency, safety, and privacy in all interactions.
  1. TYPES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
  2. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when interacting with Dads’ Resource Center. Depending on the nature of your interaction, this may include:

  • name, email address, phone number, and mailing address;
  • basic demographic information;
  • information shared in inquiries or communications;
  • donation or payment information;
  • information related to program interest or participation;
  • employment or volunteer application information;
  • professional credentials or advisory background.

You are not required to provide all requested information, but certain information may be necessary for us to respond to inquiries, process donations, or operate programs.

  1. Sensitive Information in a Human-Services Context

Because DRC operates in the human-services space, we may receive information related to:

  • family circumstances and parenting issues;
  • custody or court-related matters;
  • safety concerns or domestic violence impacts;
  • supervised visitation or monitored exchanges;
  • housing or shelter-adjacent needs;
  • referrals to external services.

We recognize that this information may be sensitive in nature. When such information is shared with us, it is handled with heightened care and used only for legitimate nonprofit, safety, or legal purposes.

  1. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address;
  • browser type and operating system;
  • device type;
  • pages viewed and time spent on the site;
  • referring website addresses.

This information helps us maintain website security, understand general usage trends, and improve website functionality. It is not used to personally identify individuals unless required for security or legal reasons.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze general usage trends. You may adjust your browser settings to manage cookies.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY LIMITATIONS

While Dads’ Resource Center treats information with care and discretion, communications through our website, email, or general contact channels are not guaranteed to be secure or confidential.

You should not submit through the website or general email:

  • emergency or crisis information;
  • detailed case histories;
  • protected health information;
  • information requiring immediate intervention.

Formal confidentiality obligations, if any, arise only through separate written program agreements, applicable professional standards, or legal requirements not through general website use.

  1. MANDATORY REPORTING AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

As a Pennsylvania nonprofit providing human-services-related support, Dads’ Resource Center is subject to mandatory reporting and other legal obligations, including obligations related to the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals.

Nothing in this Privacy Notice limits, waives, or overrides those obligations. Information may be disclosed where required by law or where necessary to protect individuals from harm.

  1. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

Dads’ Resource Center does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only when reasonably necessary and appropriate, including:

  • with service providers who support our operations (such as IT services, payment processors, or administrative support);
  • with program partners or professionals, where lawful and appropriate;
  • to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests;
  • to protect the safety of individuals or the organization;
  • to meet mandatory reporting or regulatory requirements.

Payment information is processed through third party-party processors. DSRC does not store full credit card numbers and relies on those processors to maintain appropriate security safeguards.

When information is shared, we seek to limit disclosure to what is reasonably necessary for the specific purpose.

  1. CHILDREN AND MINORS

Dads’ Resource Center may interact with families and receive information related to minors as part of family-focused programming.

Information about minors is collected only with appropriate parental or legal guardian involvement and is handled with particular care, consistent with applicable law and safety considerations.

  1. DATA SECURITY

Dads’ Resource Center uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

No system can guarantee absolute security. However, we are committed to responsible data protection practices appropriate for a nonprofit human-services organization.

In the event of a data security incident involving personal information DRC will take appropriate steps consistent with applicable law to investigate, mitigate harm, and provide required notifications.

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • fulfill the purposes for which it was collected;
  • comply with legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations;
  • address safety, operational, or organizational needs.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable requirements.

  1. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You may contact Dads’ Resource Center to:

  • request access to personal information we maintain about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate information;
  • ask questions about how your information is used.

Certain information may need to be retained for legal, safety, or operational reasons, even if a deletion request is made.

  1. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND PLATFORMS

Our website may link to or interact with third-party websites or platforms, including social media services. Dads’ Resource Center is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

  1. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, programs, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued interaction with Dads’ Resource Center after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Notice.

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or how information is handled, please contact:

Dads’ Resource Center, Inc.
612 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16801

DADS’ RESOURCE CENTER, INC.

TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: January 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website operated by Dads’ Resource Center, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation (“Dads’ Resource Center,” “DRC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms are intended to clearly explain the limits, expectations, and conditions associated with use of this website, while reflecting the realities of a nonprofit organization providing education, advocacy, and human services to fathers and families.

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the website.

  1. ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

Dads’ Resource Center, Inc. is a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization formed to support fathers and families through education, resources, advocacy, and programmatic services. Our work addresses complex family dynamics, including situations involving custody, parenting challenges, court involvement, domestic violence impacts, and related safety concerns.

This website is one of several tools used to communicate with the public. It is designed to share general information about our mission, values, programs, and opportunities for engagement or support. It is not intended to function as a substitute for in-person services, individualized assessments, or formal program participation processes.

Because the populations we serve may be experiencing stress, conflict, or safety-related issues, it is especially important that users understand the limitations of what this website can and cannot provide.

  1. SCOPE AND INTENDED USE OF THE WEBSITE

This website may be used for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes consistent with DRC’s mission. Permissible uses include, by way of example:

  • learning about DRC’s mission, programs, and public resources;
  • contacting DRC for general information or inquiries;
  • expressing interest in programs or services;
  • making donations or supporting our work;
  • accessing educational or informational materials.

This website is not intended to:

  • provide individualized advice or guidance;
  • replace formal intake, screening, or eligibility determinations;
  • facilitate emergency communications or crisis intervention;
  • serve as a confidential reporting platform.

Use of this website does not create any entitlement to services or establish any legal or professional relationship with DRC.

  1. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR RELATIONSHIP

Informational Nature of Content

All information provided on this website is offered for general informational and educational purposes only. While DRC strives to ensure that content is accurate and responsible, it is not a substitute for advice from licensed professionals.

Nothing on this website constitutes:

  • legal advice or representation;
  • medical or mental health advice;
  • therapeutic counseling;
  • social work or case management services.

No Professional Relationship

Use of this website does not create an attorney-client, counselor-client, therapist-client, social worker-client, advocate-client, or any other professional relationship. Any such relationship, if applicable, would arise only through separate, written agreements executed outside of this website.

  1. NO EMERGENCY OR CRISIS SERVICES

Dads’ Resource Center does not provide emergency services through this website. If you are experiencing an emergency, are in immediate danger, or require urgent assistance, you should contact 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

Messages sent through this website or general email accounts are not monitored for emergencies and may not receive immediate response.

  1. USER ELIGIBILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this website complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as these Terms.

You agree not to use the website in any manner that:

  • is unlawful, deceptive, or misleading;
  • interferes with or disrupts website operations;
  • attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts;
  • submits false or harmful information;
  • harasses, threatens, or abuses others;
  • undermines the safety, dignity, or mission of DRC.

DRC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict or terminate access to the website if it determines that use is inconsistent with these Terms, applicable law, or the organization’s mission.

  1. PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND SEPARATE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

Participation in any DRC program or service including education programs, supervised visitation, monitored exchanges, shelter-related services, support services, or referrals is governed by separate written policies, procedures, eligibility requirements, and agreements.

Nothing on this website:

  • guarantees acceptance into any program;
  • creates eligibility for services;
  • replaces intake, screening, or orientation processes;
  • modifies or overrides program-specific agreements.

In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and program-specific documents, the program-specific documents shall control.

  1. COMMUNICATIONS, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND LIMITATIONS

DRC treats communications with care and respect. However, communications submitted through this website such as contact forms or emails are not inherently secure or confidential.

You should not submit through this website:

  • sensitive personal or safety information;
  • detailed case histories;
  • protected health information;
  • emergency disclosures.

Formal confidentiality obligations, if any, arise only through separate written agreements and applicable law.

  1. MANDATORY REPORTING AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

As a human-services nonprofit operating in Pennsylvania, Dads’ Resource Center is subject to mandatory reporting and other legal obligations related to safety, abuse, neglect, and protection of vulnerable individuals.

Nothing in these Terms limits, waives, or alters those obligations. Information received by DRC may be disclosed where required by law or where necessary to protect individuals from harm.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USE OF CONTENT

All content on this website including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and other materials is owned by or licensed to DRC and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content solely for personal, non-commercial use consistent with DRC’s mission. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, display, transmit, create derivative works from, sell, license, or otherwise exploit website content without prior written permission from DRC.

In addition, you may not:

  • use automated systems, bots, crawlers, scrapers, data-mining tools, or similar technologies to access, extract, harvest or copy website content:
  • use any portion of website content, in whole or in part, for purposes of training, developing, or improving artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, large language models, or similar technologies.
  • reproduce, redistribute, upload, share, repost, or republish DRC’s educational materials, program content, or downloadable resources on other websites platforms, social media channels, databases, or repositories without express written authorization.

Unauthorized use of content may violate copyright, trademark, contract, or other applicacable laws and may result in legal action.

  1. USER-SUBMITTED INFORMATION

If you submit information or materials through this website, you represent that:

  • the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
  • you have the right to provide it;
  • it does not infringe the rights of others.

Information you submit may be used by DRC for legitimate nonprofit purposes consistent with our mission and Privacy Notice.

  1. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND PLATFORMS

This website may include links to third-party websites or platforms for convenience or informational purposes. DRC does not control or endorse those websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.

Your interactions with third-party platforms are governed by their own terms and policies.

  1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. DRC makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of website content.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by Pennsylvania law, Dads’ Resource Center shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to use of, or inability to use, this website.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

  1. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dads’ Resource Center, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

  • your use of the website;
  • your violation of these Terms;
  • your violation of applicable law.
  1. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action relating to these Terms shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located within Pennsylvania, unless otherwise required by law.

  1. MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS

DRC may revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in operations, programs, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

  1. Privacy Policy

Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collected, use and protect information.

  1. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined by the court of a competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining terms and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Dads’ Resource Center, Inc.
612 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16801