Effective Date: February 14, 2025
Cancer Education Research Foundation (CERF) (“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 https://cerfcanada.com/ . By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our Site. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
- Donation Details: Payment information, donation history, and any related information provided during the donation process.
- Other Information: Any additional information you choose to provide, for example, when signing up for newsletters, participating in events, or contacting us for more information about our charitable initiatives.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: Processing donations, responding to inquiries, and delivering the services and information you request.
- Improving Our Website: Personalizing and enhancing your user experience on our Site.
- Communication: Sending you updates, newsletters, event notifications, and other communications related to our mission and charitable activities.
- Security and Compliance: Monitoring and protecting our Site, as well as complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: CERF may partner with third-party service providers to perform various functions, such as distributing our brochures or offering technical support. In these instances, these providers may access personal information solely to complete their assigned tasks. We require that they use the information only for the specific purposes for which it was shared, and not for any other reason. Additionally, CERF expects these third parties to implement safeguards that align with our privacy practices to ensure your data is properly protected.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or in connection with a legal process to protect our rights, safety, or those of our users.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us:
- Analyze website usage and trends.
- Remember your preferences.
- Improve overall functionality of the Site.
You can adjust your browser settings to control cookies; however, please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, please be aware that no method of online data transmission or storage is completely secure.
- Personal Information: CERF does not automatically collect personally identifiable information when you visit our website. However, we do log certain details such as your Internet service provider and the domain name or IP address of the server you are using. This information is aggregated to help us determine the total number of visitors and the sources of our traffic, rather than tracking individual users.
- Credit Card Security: We are deeply grateful for the donations that enable us to support vulnerable people around the world, and the security of our donors’ information is a top priority. To ensure this, we do not collect or store any donor personal data on our website. Instead, all donations to CERF are processed using a highly secure 128-bit encrypted protocol with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, which thoroughly protects your information.
7. Children’s Privacy
At CERF, we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in this age group. While we encourage children to learn about our organization and, with their parents’ knowledge and consent, participate in volunteer activities, we do not actively solicit or store personal data from them, nor do we market our services to children.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so that we can promptly address and remove the data.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: Office @ cerfcanada.com
- Mail: 101-7800 Kennedy Road, Markham, Ontario, L3R 2C7