Delta Upsilon Fraternity – Western Illinois University Chapter
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

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Delta Upsilon is proud to be the world’s only international fraternity that is non-secretive and committed to Building Better Men through the promotion of Friendship, Character, Culture, and Justice. As the Western Illinois University chapter located in Macomb, Illinois, we take our members’ and visitors’ privacy seriously, while remaining transparent about our practices in keeping with our values.

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1. Our Commitment to Transparency and Inclusion

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Delta Upsilon stands firmly against hazing, secrecy, and any practices that endanger the wellbeing of our members or the campus community. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any personal information we may receive from potential new members, active brothers, alumni, event attendees, and website or social media visitors.

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2. Information We Collect

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We collect limited information for the purpose of communication, organization, and improvement of our fraternity’s programs and operations. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, social media handles

• Membership Information: Academic major, graduation year, interests, participation history

• Event Information: RSVP details, dietary preferences, emergency contact information

• Digital Interactions: Non-identifiable data via our website or social media (e.g., analytics)

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We do not collect or store sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, financial account data) unless explicitly required and consented for a specific purpose, such as scholarship disbursement.

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information collected solely for:

• Organizing events, chapter communications, and recruitment activities

• Communicating with members, alumni, and guests

• Reporting chapter metrics to Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

• Maintaining an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment

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We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

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4. Anti-Hazing and Open Practices

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Delta Upsilon at WIU does not engage in or tolerate hazing of any kind. Our recruitment and initiation processes are fully transparent, and we welcome parents, university officials, and community members to learn more about our activities at any time. Privacy is respected, but secrecy is not part of our culture.

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5. Your Rights and Choices

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You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting our chapter leadership. You may also opt out of communications or decline to provide information during recruitment events without any negative consequences.

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6. Data Security

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We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Any digital records are stored securely, and access is limited to authorized chapter officers.

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7. Policy Updates

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We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or compliance with university or fraternity-wide regulations. Any updates will be posted publicly and communicated to affected individuals.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle personal data, please reach out to:

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Delta Upsilon – WIU Chapter
[Insert Chapter Email Address]
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455