Privacy Statement for Vasculitis Foundation Website:
Last Updated: September 25, 2023
At the Vasculitis Foundation, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you interact with our website and services. This may include:
Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when contacting us or creating an account.
Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information (please see our Cookie Policy for more details).
Payment Information: If you make a purchase through our website, we collect payment information, including credit card details, billing address, and other necessary payment details. We use a third-party payment processor to handle this information securely.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Providing and Improving Services: To deliver the products and services you request, and to improve our website and offerings.
Communications: To communicate with you about our products, services, and promotions, and to respond to your inquiries.
Marketing: To send you promotional materials and offers that may be of interest to you, in accordance with your preferences (you can opt out at any time).
Analytics: To analyze and understand how you use our website and services, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience.
Security: To protect our website and users from fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
Information Sharing
We may share your personal information with:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and marketing partners.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information in response to a legal request or to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Your Choices
You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:
Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails we send or by contacting us.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no online data transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Statement on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or your personal information, please contact us at vf@vasculitisfoundation.org or Vasculitis Foundation, PO Box 28660, Kansas City, MO 64188-8660.
By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and agree to its terms.