Dante Alighieri Society, Inc. Michigan Chapter
30100 Telegraph Rd – Ste 322
Bingham Farms, MI 48025 United States

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

1. OUR COMMITMENT

Dante Alighieri Society, Inc., Michigan Chapter (“Dante Michigan,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy, maintaining transparency, and ensuring responsible management of personal information.

These policies apply to:

and all related services including memberships, events, language classes, theatrical programs, PLIDA examinations, donations, and communications.

2. PRIVACY POLICY

Information We Collect

We may collect:

Name
Address
Email
Phone number
Family member information (for membership purposes)
Emergency contact information
Program-related information (including PLIDA data)

We do not collect Social Security numbers.

Payments are processed securely through PayPal. We do not store full financial account numbers.

We may automatically collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage information.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

Administer memberships
Process event and class registrations
Conduct PLIDA examinations
Communicate with participants
Maintain nonprofit records
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

Sharing of Information

We may share information:

With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
With Società Dante Alighieri headquarters in Italy for PLIDA certification
When required by law

International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States and, for certain programs such as PLIDA, and VoluntarItaly program, in Italy.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for nonprofit operations, legal compliance, and certification requirements.

Children’s Privacy

We may offer programs for minors.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards, but no internet transmission is completely secure.

Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting:

info@dantemichigan.org

California residents may have additional rights under California law.

3. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE

By using our websites or registering for any program, you agree to these Terms.

Event & Program Participation

Participation in events, classes, theatrical programs, and examinations is voluntary.

Dante Michigan reserves the right to:

Modify schedules
Cancel events
Adjust programming as necessary

Refund policies may vary depending on the event or program and will be communicated at the time of registration.

Code of Conduct

Participants are expected to behave respectfully toward staff, instructors, volunteers, and other participants.

We reserve the right to remove individuals from programs for inappropriate conduct.

Intellectual Property

All website content, logos, program materials, and theatrical productions are the property of Sociatà Dante Alighieri, Roma and Dante Michigan unless otherwise stated and may not be reproduced without permission.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dante Michigan shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in programs or use of the website.

Participation in programs is at your own risk.

4. PHOTO & MEDIA POLICY

By attending our events or participating in programs, you acknowledge that photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings may be taken.

These images may be used for:

Website content
Social media
Promotional materials
Archival purposes

If you do not wish to be photographed, you must notify us in writing prior to the event.

For minors, parental or guardian consent is required for participation and media use.

5. COOKIE NOTICE

Our websites use cookies to:

Enable functionality
Improve performance
Analyze website usage

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY

Dante Michigan is committed to making its website accessible and usable for all individuals, including those with disabilities.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, please contact: