PRIVACY POLICY.
A legal disclaimer
At My Sister’s Keeper, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, sign up for services, or participate in our programs. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information to better serve our community:
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a. Personal Information
When you sign up as a Sister, volunteer, or partner, or when you contact us through the website, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Any other personal information you voluntarily provide
b. Sensitive Information
If you are a Sister (cancer patient/survivor), we may collect health-related information, such as the type of cancer, stage of treatment, and other health details you voluntarily share with us.
c. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect the following information:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Referring URL
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Time spent on our site
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To facilitate your participation in programs (e.g., Big Sister mentorship)
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To communicate with you about events, services, or opportunities
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To provide the resources and support requested by you
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To improve our services and website functionality
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To send important updates related to My Sister’s Keeper programs
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To comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
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With Your Consent: We may share your personal information when you give us explicit permission to do so.
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Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website or deliver services (e.g., email communication platforms). These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for the intended purposes.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data we hold.
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Right to Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate personal information.
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Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
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Right to Restriction: You can request limitations on how we process your data.
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Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
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Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format to transfer it to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@myskcle.org.
How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal data, including:
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Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., health-related information)
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Secure storage of personal information in a protected database
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Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
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Regular updates to our security practices to prevent unauthorized access
However, please note that no transmission of data over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit some features of our website.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
My Sister’s Keeper
Email: Info@myskcle.org
Phone: (216) 333-1819