First Book will not collect personally identifiable information from our donors – name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number – without the express consent of the individual(s) as provided on the forms used by First Book to collect such information. Donors may restrict how the information is used by indicating individual preferences, including opting out of having information stored and used for any reason other than follow-up correspondence.
First Book does not share donor information with other organizations for commercial or non-commercial purposes. Information collected by First Book is used to respond to requests and provide better service to individuals using the website.
First Book’s on-line e-commerce processing system allows for safe donations and purchases. The system collects name, address, phone, credit card number and expiration date in order to process transactions. The encryption technology, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), offers the highest level of security available on the Internet today. First Book has state-of-the-art firewalls and other security technology in place to provide confidentiality for all transactions.
Donors may contact First Book at any time to review personal information collected and request corrections.
FIRST BOOK CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members of the First Book International Board of Directors are prohibited from accepting gifts, money or gratuities from the following:
- Persons receiving benefits or services from First Book;
- Any person or entity performing or seeking to perform services under contract with First Book; and
- Persons who are otherwise in a position to benefit from the actions of any Board member of First Book.
A conflict of interest is defined as an actual or perceived interest by a Board member in an action that results in or has the appearance of resulting in, personal, organizational or professional gain.
FIRST BOOK CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - EMPLOYEES
Employees may, with the prior written approval of the President/CEO, receive honoraria for lectures and other such activities while on personal days, compensatory time, annual leave or leave without pay. If the employee is acting in any official capacity, honoraria received by an employee in connection with activities relating to employment with the organization are to be paid to the organization.
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