Privacy Policy for LVADStrong
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
LVADStrong is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us through any other means. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information necessary for volunteering or engaging with our services.
- Health Information: If you are an LVAD patient or caretaker, we may collect non-medical health information to provide appropriate support. This will only be done with your consent.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services.
- To communicate with you regarding your involvement with LVADStrong.
- To support and assist LVAD patients, caregivers, and volunteers.
- To send newsletters, updates, and event information with your consent.
- To ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
3. How We Protect Your Information
LVADStrong takes the security of your information seriously and uses industry-standard security practices to protect it. However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- With Volunteers: In cases where volunteers need to connect with patients and caregivers for support.
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as email services or data analysis.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of LVADStrong, its volunteers, or others.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time.
- Request information about how we handle your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email or phone number].
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. LVADStrong is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
LVADStrong reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at: [email protected]