The Myocarditis Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates our website to provide educational resources and support. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
Personal Data: We may request information such as your name, email address.
Usage Data: Includes details on how you use our site, such as IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages.
Cookies: We use cookies to track preferences and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but it may affect website functionality.
Phone Numbers: provided through forms, surveys, event registrations, or communications.
How We Use Your Data
To improve and maintain our website.
To communicate with you via email or newsletters.
To monitor website performance and usage patterns.
To detect and resolve technical issues.
How We Use Your Phone Numbers
To provide updates about our mission, programs, and research.
To send SMS notifications related to events, fundraising campaigns, or urgent updates.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Legal Basis for Collection
Our collection of phone numbers is based on the following lawful grounds:
Consent: By providing your phone number, you consent to its use for the purposes outlined.
Legitimate Interest: For advancing our mission-related communications and outreach.
Data Sharing and Security
Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers (e.g., analytics services like Google Analytics) who assist us in website operations.
Data Transfer: Information may be processed in the United States, even if accessed from other countries.
Security: We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information, but absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
We may share phone numbers with:
- Service providers to send SMS messages or manage communications.
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell, rent, or trade phone numbers to third parties.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your phone number from our systems.
- Opt-Out: Withdraw consent or opt out of receiving messages.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Retention Policy
We retain phone numbers only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We do not have control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit, as we are not responsible for their data practices or content.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy, please reach out to us at [email protected].