Privacy Policy

At our Pancreatic Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Advocacy platform, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your information when you interact with our website and services.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from users of our website to enhance your experience and provide the services you expect. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, register for events, submit forms, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.

• Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and other analytics data to better understand user behavior and improve our website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to provide you with a better experience and ensure that our advocacy efforts reach those in need. Specifically, we use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide Information: We use your personal information to send you newsletters, updates, and resources related to pancreatic cancer awareness and early detection.

• To Improve Our Services: By analyzing non-personal data, we can improve our website’s functionality, design, and content to better meet your needs.

• To Communicate: We may use your personal information to respond to inquiries, provide support, and offer educational resources or event invitations related to pancreatic cancer awareness.

• To Promote Advocacy Efforts: With your consent, we may use your contact information to inform you about campaigns, fundraising efforts, and events aimed at increasing awareness and promoting early detection of pancreatic cancer.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that help us recognize you as a returning user, store preferences, and gather information about website usage.

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled.

• Analytics Cookies: We use analytics tools to track how users interact with our website, helping us improve content and user experience.

You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser at any time, but please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting outreach, or analyzing user data. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

• To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

• With Your Consent: In specific situations, we may ask for your explicit consent to share your information with third parties for additional purposes, such as co-hosted events or advocacy collaborations.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. This includes encryption, firewalls, and secure access controls. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for further information on pancreatic cancer, medical support, or related topics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal information and ask for corrections if necessary.

• Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information at any time. We will comply with such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

• Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive newsletters or updates from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe link in any of our emails or by contacting us directly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version will include the effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us via the channels provided on our website.