Donor Privacy Policy

Collection and Use of Personal Donor Data by Lions Clubs International Foundation
Lions Clubs International Foundation recognizes the importance of protecting the private information of our donors and grant recipients. LCIF collects personal information about donors and grant recipients to facilitate communications. This information is to be used solely to further its mission, to support clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects. It is also collected for LCIF to conduct its necessary operational activities including:

• Donor cultivation
• Grant application reviews and funding decisions
• Reports on donations and grants
• Distribution of publications, including the Annual Report
• Compilation of donor profiles and trends to support development programs
• Program monitoring and evaluation
• Convention and meeting planning
• Contact information for Lion leaders, including past and present International Officers, Directors, and Board Appointees, Multiple District Council Chairpersons and Council of Governors, District and Vice District Governors, Club Officers, Grant Administrators, Project Chairpersons, and Technical Advisors
• Furtherance of public relations activities and cooperative alliances
• Support of Lions Clubs International and other adopted service programs
• Disclosure of information to the Lions Clubs International Foundation Board of Trustees and appropriate advisory committees
• Disclosure of information as required by law or that is pertinent to judicial or governmental investigations
• Other purposes as approved by the LCIF Board of Trustees

Lions Clubs International Foundation protects personal information by using password-protected areas and by restricting access to such information. It is important that you protect your password.  Paper files containing personal information are kept in areas with restricted access.

Any payment information collected is protected by software during transmission, which encrypts all of your personal information so that it can be safeguarded over Internet channels. We reveal only a limited part of your credit card number when confirming a donation, order, or other transaction.

Privacy Recommendations for Lions Clubs, Districts, Multiple Districts and Foundations
Your Lions Club, District, Multiple District and/or Foundation should consider your privacy practices and follow similar guidelines when using the personal information of members, donors, recipients of your humanitarian assistance, or that of other individuals obtained in the course of conducting your activities. You should consider obtaining written permission before disclosing any personal information including names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, medical information, financial information, etc. You should also be cautious when posting any personal information on the Internet or sharing email addresses with third parties. Please be aware that LOCAL LAWS MAY GOVERN THIS ISSUE and these laws vary widely from country to country, so you should seek advice from a local expert for more information before any personal information is used.

If you have any concerns or questions about these policies, please contact Lions Clubs International Foundation at 630-571-5466 or lcif@lionsclubs.org.