Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 04.08.2023

At CancerCommunityHub.org, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect:

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering as a member on our forum or when using certain features on the website. This may include, but is not limited to:

Your name
Email address
Age or date of birth
Gender
Location
Medical history (only if you choose to share it on the forum)

1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information when you interact with our website. This may include:

Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the website)

Use of Information:

2.1 Personal Information: We will use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide you with access to the forum and its services.
To personalize your experience on the website.
To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide support.
To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to cancer-related information and community events (only if you have opted in to receive such communications).
To comply with legal obligations.

2.2 Non-Personal Information: We may use non-personal information for statistical analysis, website improvement, and to enhance the user experience.

Sharing of Information:

3.1 Protection of Personal Information: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your personal information will only be shared under the following circumstances:

With your consent: We may share your personal information with your explicit consent.
Service providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website and providing services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others.

3.2 Anonymized Data: We may share anonymized and aggregated data that does not identify individuals for research, analysis, or marketing purposes.

Your Choices:

4.1 Access and Update: You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information by logging into your account and making the necessary changes. Alternatively, you can contact us at [email address] to request assistance.

4.2 Communication Preferences: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Third-Party Websites:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these external websites before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy:

CancerCommunityHub.org is intended for a general audience and is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information from our records.

Changes to the Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time 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 policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]