Melanoma Know More (“MKM� or “we/our�) is committed to your privacy and to providing you with transparency in our information practices. This privacy policy (“Policy�) sets forth how MKM collects, uses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information (“PI�) you provide, submit or is otherwise collected on our website, www.melanomaknowmore.com (the “Site�).
By using our Site and services, you are consenting to the collection, transfer, manipulation, storage, disclosure, and other uses of your information as described in this Policy. MKM shall use any PI you provide when you use the Site in accordance with this Policy. However, this Policy applies only to information collected by our Site and does not protect information you post to public areas or third-party websites, except as set forth herein. This Policy imposes no duties on MKM not imposed by state, federal, or other applicable law.
What Information We collect
For purposes of this Policy, PI shall include any information that identifies you, such as your name, address, phone number, fax number, and email address, as well as any information of a private nature which you provide to us, such as credit card information, financial account information. Any PI you provide is voluntary or necessary for the identified purposes for which it is to be used. Sensitive PI (such as Social Security numbers, customer records, or protected classifications) is only collected if you affirmatively choose to provide it by opting in where applicable. You have no obligation to provide the information requested on any MKM form, but the failure to do so can impact MKM’s ability to respond to your inquiry, problem, request, or other communication, and may result, in the case of a request, in the denial of such request. The PI we may collect includes, but is not limited:
- Email address(es),
- First name and last name,
- Phone Number,
- Address, City, State, ZIP/Postal code,
- Payment information,
- Usage Data (data collected automatically when using the Site).
Usage Data
Usage Data may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
How We Use and Share PI
We will only use the PI you provide for the following purposes: to complete transactions or donations if applicable; to improve the content and overall look and feel of our Site and services; to respond to your inquiries or requests; to process requests; and to provide you promotional messages, or surveys, unless you have opted out.
We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise distribute your PI with outside parties, except to process your donations that you’ve made through our Site, including for example, companies that host our data services, process payments, deliver communications on our behalf, fulfill service requests, operate apps, or plug-ins on our behalf, or perform analytics (as described below).
From time to time, we may employ the use of return email addresses to answer the email we receive from you. Such addresses are not used for any other purpose and are not shared with outside parties. Also be aware that we may buy and sell business assets and/or divisions; customer information is generally part of such a sale.
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your information in the following ways:
- Do not submit information when presented with a form on our Site. Your submission of such forms is considered free and voluntary.
- If you have previously agreed to us using your information for marketing purposes, or subscriptions, you may change your mind at any time by using the unsubscribe links in your emails or by emailing us at info@melanomaknowmore.com
Web Statistics and Shared Data
We collect and use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather broad aggregate demographic information for reporting and sponsorship purposes. IP addresses are not linked to PI. MKM may provide third parties with aggregate statistics about our donors, traffic patterns, and related information. This data reflects site usage patterns gathered during thousands of customer visits to our Site each month but does not contain behavioral or identifying information about any individual unless that individual has given us permission to share that information. We may also provide log files and other databases of user information to third parties for analysis, so we can get a better understanding of traffic through our Site and thus improve our content offerings.
Information Collected Using Web Browser Cookies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and store certain information. The technologies we use provide us with information regarding your visits to our Site, information on your computer and internet connection, including IP address(es), operating system and browser type and other communication data and the research that you access and use on the Site. These technologies may include:
- Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on your device. 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 parts of our Site. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our Site may use Cookies.
- Flash Cookies. Certain features of our Site may use local stored objects (or Flash cookies) to collect and store information about your preferences or your activity on our Site. Flash cookies are not managed by the same browser settings as those used for Browser cookies. For more information on Flash cookies, please visit https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/end-of-life.html.
- Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Site and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit us, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).
Third Party use of Cookies and other Tracking Technologies. Some content or applications, including advertisements, on the Site may be served by third parties, including advertisers, ad networks and servers, content providers, and application providers. These third parties may use cookies alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use our Site. The information they collect may be associated with your information or they may collect information, including information, about your online activities over time and across different websites and other online services. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content.
We do not control these third parties’ tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly. For information about how you can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from many providers, see the “How We Use and Share PI� Section above.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may provide any information to or on the Site. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information, register an account, enter any subscriptions, make any purchases or submit any applications, or use any of the interactive or public comment features of the Site, or provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any screen name or username you may use. If we learn we have collected or received PI from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at info@melanomaknowmore.com
Security
We have implemented appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices designed to secure your information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to our Site. Any transmission of information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Site.
Disclosure of your Information
We may disclose generic aggregated demographic information not directly linked to any person without restriction. We may also share personal identification information with trusted vendors in order to help us provide services on or off of our Site. We do not sell, trade or rent any of your information to others unless we have your explicit permission or are required by law to do so. We may disclose your information under the following circumstances:
- If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
- To a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which PI held by us about users of our Site and our services is among the assets transferred.
- If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk protection.
- The information you enter when making a financial transaction on our Site will be shared with payment processors, financial gateways, and your credit card company to authorize credit card payments.
Scope of this Agreement; Third-Party Websites
Although this Policy applies to the PI obtained when you visit our Site, it does not apply to entities that are not owned by, controlled by, or associated or affiliated with us. Our Site may contain links to other third-party websites. Please be aware that MKM does not claim any responsibility for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Site and to take reasonable precautions when sharing your PI on third-party websites.
Modifications
MKM reserves the right, at any time, to modify, alter, or update this Policy without prior notice. Modifications shall become effective immediately upon being posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site made after amendments are posted constitutes an acknowledgement and acceptance of this Policy and its modifications. Except as expressly stated herein, this Policy may not be amended.
Questions?
MKM may change this Policy periodically by updating this Site. It is your responsibility to check this page from time to time to ensure that you continue to agree with the terms of this Policy.
The Site is owned and operated by MKM. Any inquiries about this Policy should be directed to MKM at info@melanomaknowmore.com, 513-946-7130, or by mail to:
Melanoma Know More
Attn: Privacy
1916 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
