Privacy Policy

The Society for Disease Prevention ("SFDP," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website s-fdp.org, donate to our organization, volunteer with us, or otherwise interact with us.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or provide us with your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation
• Register for events
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Apply to volunteer
• Contact us through our website
• Participate in our programs

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access times
• Pages viewed
• Referring website addresses

This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing donations and sending receipts
• Sending newsletters, updates, and communications about our work
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Managing volunteer applications and activities
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Analyzing website usage and trends
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our operations (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of SFDP, our supporters, or others.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

When you make a donation, your payment information is processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained as required by law for tax and accounting purposes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from your country. By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@s-fdp.org
• Phone: +1 (800) 659-0506
• Mail: Society for Disease Prevention, 90 Village Rd, Manchester, PA 17345

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).