Our policies, publicly stated.

Trust is earned through transparency. Below is the suite of policies that govern how we operate, how we handle information, and the standards we hold ourselves to as a 501(c)(3) public charity and NYS 4201 school operator.

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, store, and protect personal information of students, employees, donors, and website visitors. Includes our cookie policy and data retention practices.

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Terms of Use

The terms governing your use of this website, our online services, and any electronic communications with Mill Neck Center for the Deaf.

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Conflict of Interest Policy

How trustees, officers, and key employees disclose and manage potential conflicts to protect the integrity of our nonprofit mission.

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Whistleblower Policy

How employees, contractors, and volunteers can report suspected fraud, waste, or wrongdoing without fear of retaliation.

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Document Retention Policy

How long we keep different categories of records — including donor records, employee files, student files, financial records, and emails.

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Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

Our commitment to equal opportunity in employment, education, programs, and services — and our process for addressing any concerns.

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Our Form 990s, audited financial statements, and annual impact reports are available upon request. Contact us at foundation@millneck.org.

How we handle information.

Information we collect

Mill Neck Center for the Deaf collects personal information that you provide directly to us — including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and donation history when you make a gift, sign up for our newsletter, request an interpreter, apply for a job, or contact us through this website.

How we use information

We use your information to fulfill the purposes for which you provided it: processing donations, sending requested communications, scheduling interpreter services, evaluating job applications, and responding to inquiries. We may also use aggregated, de-identified data to understand how our website is used and to improve our services.

Information sharing

Mill Neck Center for the Deaf does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party. We share information only with trusted service providers (such as payment processors and email platforms) who help us operate our programs, and only under contractual obligations that require them to protect your information.

Cookies and analytics

This website uses cookies to remember your accessibility preferences and to help us understand which content is most useful to our visitors. You may disable cookies in your browser at any time — though some site features may not function fully without them.

Your rights

You have the right to know what personal information we hold about you, to request corrections, and to ask that we delete it. To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@millneck.org.

Last updated: January 2026. We will update this policy as needed and post the revised date here.

Using this website.

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using millneck.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

Content & intellectual property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, photographs, and historical archives — is the property of Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (DBA Mill Neck Center for the Deaf) or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

Disclaimers

This website is provided "as is." While we strive to keep all information accurate and current, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of website content. Always contact us directly for time-sensitive or critical information.

Last updated: January 2026.