Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to Desmond's Dynamic Auctions ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Patrick Desmond, Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS). We provide specialized benefit auctioneering, gala timeline engineering, and fundraising consultation services for charitable foundations, private schools, healthcare institutions, and non-profit organizations across the United States.

We recognize that non-profit leaders, event chairs, and donors entrust us with sensitive event plans and personal contact information. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is safeguarded, and how we honor your privacy rights in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy statutes.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information necessary to deliver exceptional benefit auction and consulting services:

• Direct Inquiries & Consultation Requests: When you schedule an introductory Zoom or in-person consultation through our website or scheduling widgets, we collect your name, organizational affiliation, email address, telephone number, event date, venue location, and fundraising goals.
• Event Strategy & Gala Production Data: In preparing for live auctions and Fund-a-Need appeals, we may receive run-of-show schedules, auction catalog package descriptions, sponsor information, and designated giving tiers.
• Technical & Usage Data: Like most modern websites, our hosting servers automatically log standard, non-identifying telemetry including browser type, operating system, referring URL, time stamps, and anonymized interaction metrics.

3. Non-Profit Donor Confidentiality

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data solely for legitimate business operations:

• To review date availability on Patrick Desmond's professional gala calendar.
• To conduct complimentary 20-minute strategy consultations and customized timeline audits.
• To draft formal service agreements, invoices, and run-of-show production documentation.
• To communicate event updates, sound/AV requirements, and post-event fundraising revenue recaps.
• To protect our website against malicious traffic, security threats, or unauthorized access.

5. Third-Party Service Providers & Integrations

To facilitate frictionless booking and broadcast-quality media delivery, we work with trusted, industry-standard third-party providers:

• HoneyBook: Our scheduling widgets and consultation booking workflows are integrated with HoneyBook. Data submitted through booking forms is transmitted securely to facilitate calendar management. You may review HoneyBook's Privacy Policy.
• Video Delivery (Vimeo / Cloud Providers): Video showreels and gala highlights are streamed via privacy-conscious content delivery networks that do not inject tracking cookies without consent.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website utilizes minimal, essential session cookies required for core navigation, high-contrast performance, and embedded scheduling functionality. We do not engage in cross-site behavioral retargeting or intrusive biometric data harvesting. You may configure your internet browser to refuse or clear cookies at any time without forfeiting access to the site.

7. Data Security & Storage

We enforce industry-standard technical safeguards—including TLS 1.3 / SSL encryption in transit, strict access control protocols, and authenticated administrative channels—to shield your information against loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your state of residence (including California, Illinois, and other jurisdictions with enhanced consumer privacy statutes), you possess the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal contact records we retain about you or your organization.
• Request prompt correction of any inaccurate or outdated information.
• Request complete deletion or erasure of your consultation inquiries from our records.
• Opt out of any non-transactional marketing correspondence at any time.

To exercise any of these privileges, simply contact us via the coordinates below. All verified inquiries will receive an acknowledgment within 5 business days.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services and website are exclusively directed to adults, non-profit staff, gala committees, and foundation directors. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may periodically update this policy to mirror technological advancements, licensing regulations, or statutory revisions. Any modifications will be posted to this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp.

11. Contact Us

For inquiries, privacy requests, or questions regarding this statement, please reach out directly: