Thank you for visiting our website. By using this website, you consent to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms set forth in the policy, please do not use this site. We reserve the right to modify, add, or remove portions of this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
The Arc Minnesota Protects Your Privacy
Information visitors share on this website will be used only for The Arc purposes, to improve the quality of services and promote public understanding and education about the impact of intellectual and developmental disabilities on people’s lives. The Arc welcomes your feedback on its Privacy Policy.
What You Need to Know about The Arc’s Privacy Policy
The Arc collects Personal and Non-Personal information
When you browse our website, you do so anonymously. Personal information is not collected, unless you voluntarily provide us with information as described below. To improve performance and design of the website and provide better service, The Arc tracks site usage through information captured in log files. The information collected is basic statistical data, such as channels and sections viewed, time of access and amount of time spent on pages, search phrases used to reach the Arc’s site, and browser type. This information is non-personal and is collected in the aggregate.
Through The Arc website, you may choose to become a member, donate, join our Action Alert grassroots network, join one of our e-Communities or subscribe to The Arc’s e-newsletter. The personal information collected through these transactions includes name, address, phone number, email address, and, when you make a financial transaction, your credit card number.
By voluntarily providing your email address to The Arc Minnesota by becoming a member, joining one of our email distribution lists, submitting information through a form, or working with The Arc Minnesota staff, you are opting in to receive further email communications via our email service provider or staff at The Arc Minnesota. These emails may include surveys, events, and other promotional materials. You can opt out of emails at any time by unsubscribing at the link in your emails, or by emailing info@arcminnesota.org
The Arc’s use of “cookies”
A cookie is a small amount of data stored as a text file. The data contains a unique identification number assigned by our system that recognizes your browser when you come to The Arc website, but does not recognize you as an individual. These cookies remain on your system and are automatically retrieved when you return to our website later. The Arc does not use cookies for any other reason than to assist with an efficient connection to our website and to save your text size preferences. You may choose to set the Internet properties of your computer to alert you each time a cookie is being stored on your computer, or you may prohibit cookies all together. In addition, you may delete cookies that have already been stored on your hard drive.
Links to other websites
The Arc site includes hyperlinks to other Internet sites we believe are of interest to people who use The Arc’s website. When you hyperlink to those websites, you are subject to their privacy policies and not those of The Arc. The Arc expressly disclaims any and all liability related to the privacy policy or practices of other such websites and encourages you to review the privacy policies of these websites.
Changing your personal information or discontinuing communications
The Arc maintains record of all requests made by donors or their representatives, indicating they do not wish to be solicited and/or contacted by or on behalf of the agency. The Arc staff, board of directors, volunteers, professional fundraisers or other agents will not willfully or knowingly engage in communications and/or solicitation activities that cause donors to feel threatened or intimidated.
Upon receipt of a “no solicitation” request, either verbally or in writing, The Arc will discontinue contacting donor for solicitation. If the donor wishes to continue receiving non-solicitation materials, then the donor’s database file will be marked “no solicitation” and deleted from all solicitation mailing lists. He/she will continue to receive communications that are not soliciting donations.
Upon receipt of a “discontinue contact” request, either verbally or in writing, The Arc will discontinue contacting donor either by mail and/or by phone, per the specific request of the donor. The donor’s database file will be marked “do not contact” and deleted from mailing lists and/or phoning campaigns.
You can change your personal information anytime by simply going to Contact Us. You may also unsubscribe by sending an e-mail to info@arcminnesota.org.
Children’s Privacy
The Arc website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
SMS Terms of use
The Arc Minnesota Text Messaging Terms of Use
By “Opting In” to or using a “Text Message Service” (as defined below) from The Arc Minnesota, you accept these Terms & Conditions.
This agreement is between you and THE ARC MINNESOTA or one of its affiliates. All references to “The Arc Minnesota,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to TThe Arc Minnesota, P.O. Box 64007, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164.
Definitions
“Opting In,” “Opt In,” and “Opt-In” refer to requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, responding to, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more text messages.
“Text Message Service” includes any arrangement or situation in which we send one or more messages addressed to your mobile phone number, including text messages (such as SMS, MMS, or successor protocols or technologies).
Consenting to Text Messaging
By consenting to receive text messages from us, you agreed to these Text Messaging Terms and Conditions, as well as our general Privacy Policy https://arcminnesota.org/resource/privacy-policy/ incorporated herein by reference.
E-Sign Disclosure
By agreeing to receive text messages, you also consent to the use of an electronic record to document your agreement. You may withdraw your consent to the use of the electronic record by replying STOP.
The Arc Minnesota Text Messaging Service Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. We only use information you provide through this service to transmit your mobile messages and respond to you. This includes, but isn’t limited to, sharing information with platform providers, phone companies, and other vendors who assist us in the delivery of mobile messages. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. Nonetheless, we reserve the right always to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect our rights or property. This Text Message Service Privacy Policy applies to your use of the Text Message Service and isn’t intended to modify our general “Privacy Policy”, incorporated by reference above, which may govern the relationship between you and us in other contexts.
Costs of Text Messages
We do not charge you for the messages you send and receive via this text message service. But message and data rates may apply, so depending on your plan with your wireless or other applicable provider, you may be charged by your carrier or other applicable provider.
Frequency of Text Messages
This Text Messaging Service is for conversational person-to-person communication between you and our employees. We may send you an initial message providing details about the service. After that, the number of text messages you receive will vary depending on how you use our services and whether you take steps to generate more text messages from us (such as by sending a HELP request).
Opting Out of Text Messages
If you no longer want to receive text messages, you may reply to any text message with STOP, QUIT, END, REVOKE, OPT OUT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE. As a person-to-person communication service, opt-out requests are specific to each conversation between you and one of our employees and their associated phone number. After unsubscribing, we may send you confirmation of your opt-out via text message.
Contact Us
For support, email us at info@arcminnesota.org
Privacy Policy updated March 2026