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Denver Council on Foreign Relations Privacy Policy

Last Change Date: October 1, 2025

Overview

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations (DCFR) is building an informed, inclusive, and globally engaged community by providing education on international affairs and their local impact. By providing education on global affairs to our members and the public, the Denver Council on Foreign Relations helps people understand international issues and appreciate their local impact. Our vision is to promote global awareness, illuminate a complex world, and inspire the next generation of internationally-minded leaders.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. We seek to collect and maintain only the information necessary to facilitate our mission and vision. We will only use your data in ways that fulfill our duties as a nonprofit organization, maintain our membership community, and promote future DCFR opportunities.

This Privacy Policy outlines the personal information collected by the Denver Council on Foreign Relations for its ongoing operations, including the methods of collection, its use, and the privacy rights and policies applicable to our members, event guests, website visitors, and newsletter subscribers.1

Information We Collect

1. Membership Information

When you become a DCFR member, we collect:

2. Event Registration Information

When you register for DCFR events, we collect:

3. Website and Newsletter Information

When you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:

4. Photography and Media

By attending DCFR events, you grant permission for the use of photographs or video recordings taken of you during these events for our marketing and promotional efforts related to DCFR, its events, and programs.

How We Use Your Information

1. Operational Purposes

We use the collected information to:

When you register for a DCFR event, your email address will be added to our list to receive event updates and our newsletters from the Denver Council on Foreign Relations. We value your inbox, and you’re always free to unsubscribe from these communications at any time via the link in our emails.

2. Member Directory and Networking

The DCFR maintains a member directory feature available through Wild Apricot. See, https://www.wildapricot.com/. By default, certain information (name, email, title, and role) may be visible to other active members. Members have complete control over what information is displayed and can hide or limit the visibility of their personal information through their Wild Apricot profile privacy and security settings.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

1. Our Non-Sharing Commitment

The DCFR does not sell, rent, or lease its membership lists, event registration lists, mailing lists, or personal information to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

2. Trusted Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, including:

These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to DCFR.

3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

Consent for Guest Registrations

When registering guests for events or adding bundle members, members are responsible for obtaining their consent to our data collection and use practices as outlined in this Privacy Policy. By registering others, you confirm that you have their permission to provide their personal information to DCFR and that they understand how their information will be used.

Third-Party Applications and Services

We utilize several third-party platforms for day-to-day operations. Each has its own privacy policy, for which DCFR is not responsible. Key third parties2 include: 

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle your personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

1. Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. As a Wild Apricot user, you can review and update your profile information by logging into your account. For additional assistance, contact us at [email protected].

2. Deletion and Opt-Out

You may request deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to legal and financial retention requirements. You can:

3. Member Directory Control

Members can control their visibility in the member directory through their Wild Apricot profile settings, including the ability to hide their information entirely from other members.

Data Security

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations strives to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

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

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with applicable laws and regulations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods include:

Children’s Privacy

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly take steps to delete such information3. No information from a minor will be collected unless a guardian or parent expressly consents in writing.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify members of significant changes through email or prominent notices on our website. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

Contact Information

Questions or Concerns: If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Executive Director: Casey Moher – [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Denver Council on Foreign Relations
P.O. Box 101654
Denver, CO 80250-1654

Data Requests: For requests related to accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information, please email [email protected] with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID: 98-07599) committed to building an informed, inclusive, and globally engaged community through education on international affairs and their local impact.

  1.  This privacy policy is intended to comply with the Colorado Privacy Act enacted originally on July 7, 2021. C.R.S. §§ 6-1-1301 to 60101314; 4 Colo. Code Regs. §§ 904-3:1.01 to 904-3:12.02, and applicable federal law. ↩︎
  2. Third parties may from time to time be substituted for other services as needed. Nevertheless, the Denver Council on Foreign Relations is committed to work only with third parties who have and maintain the highest standard of privacy policies. ↩︎
  3.  The Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”) prior to October 1, 2025, defined a “child” as an individual under 13 years of age. C.R.S. § 6-1-1303(4), which was (and is) consistent with the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) 15 U.S.C. § 6501(1). 

    However, amendments effective October 1, 2025, added new definitions for the terms “minor” (individual under age 18) and “adult” (individual age 18 or older), creating three age classes for individuals (Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 6-1-1303(1) (effective October 1, 2025).

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