Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 6, 2026

Privacy Policy

At DC’s Missing Voice Inc, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the individuals, families, volunteers, donors, and community members we serve. Our mission is to help locate missing persons while treating all personal information with respect, confidentiality, and care.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, submit information, or participate in our programs.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Date of birth (when applicable)
  • Emergency contact information

Missing Person Information

If you submit a missing person report or related information, we may collect:

  • Name of the missing individual
  • Age
  • Physical description
  • Photographs
  • Last known location
  • Date last seen
  • Circumstances surrounding the disappearance
  • Medical information voluntarily provided
  • Family or guardian contact information
  • Law enforcement case number (if available)

Website Information

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Assist in locating missing persons.
  • Verify submitted information.
  • Coordinate with families, volunteers, law enforcement agencies, and partner organizations when appropriate.
  • Respond to inquiries.
  • Provide updates regarding submitted cases.
  • Improve our website and services.
  • Process donations.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Prevent fraud or misuse of our services.

Sharing Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

Information may be shared only when necessary with:

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Search and rescue organizations
  • Emergency responders
  • Government agencies
  • Authorized volunteers
  • Technology service providers who support our operations
  • Legal authorities when required by law

Information regarding a missing person may also be shared publicly if authorized by the reporting family, legal guardian, or permitted under applicable law for the purpose of locating the missing individual.

Public Information

Because our mission involves helping locate missing individuals, certain information may be published on our website or social media platforms, including:

  • Name
  • Photograph
  • Physical description
  • Last known location
  • Date last seen
  • Relevant identifying information

We strive to publish only information necessary to assist in recovery efforts.

Donations

When you make a donation, payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Billing address
  • Email address
  • Donation amount
  • Transaction information

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Remember user preferences
  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

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

  • Fulfill our nonprofit mission
  • Support ongoing missing person investigations
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain organizational records

Information may be archived when appropriate.

Children’s Privacy

We understand that many missing person cases involve minors.

Information relating to children is collected only for legitimate purposes associated with locating the missing child or providing support to authorized guardians and law enforcement agencies.

Whenever possible, information regarding minors is submitted by a parent, legal guardian, law enforcement agency, or another authorized individual.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of certain information.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Request restrictions on how information is used.

Some requests may be limited if retaining the information is necessary for legal obligations or active missing person investigations.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately upon posting on this website. The Effective Date at the top of this page will indicate the latest revision.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

DC’s Missing Voice Inc

Phone: (202) 491-2327

Email: henderson.long22@icloud.com

Website: www.dcsmissingvoice.org