Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2024

CureSearch for Children's Cancer ("CURESEARCH," "we," "our," or "us") is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. We have formulated this Privacy Policy to delineate how we gather, employ, and disseminate Personal Information concerning visitors to and users of our website at www.curesearch.org, any associated websites linked to this Privacy Policy, our online and offline donation platforms, and our programs and services (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Platforms").

"Personal Information," as delineated in this Privacy Policy, signifies information that can identify or be reasonably associated with a specific individual, such as a name, address, phone number, or email address. Kindly review this Privacy Policy before utilizing or furnishing Personal Information to the Platforms.

Please review this Privacy Policy before using or submitting Personal Information to the Platforms.

The Personal Information We Collect

When using any of the Platforms, you may voluntarily provide information about yourself. CURESEARCH collects this information when you donate to our direct mail program, at an event, or online, and when you interact with us for any other purpose. We may also automatically collect information about your interactions with us and our Platforms.

The types of data collected by CURESEARCH will vary with your particular use of the Platforms or your donation activity. Some examples of the types of Personal Information CURESEARCH may collect or access include:

Contact Information
CURESEARCH may ask you to provide certain contact information, such as your name, phone number, address, or email address.

Demographic & Survey Information
CURESEARCH may collect demographic and general profile data (e.g., educational, professional, and geographic information).

Transactional Information
CURESEARCH may collect commercial or transactional information such as records of transactions with CURESEARCH.

Health Information
CURESEARCH may collect certain health information through our Platforms that can include diagnosis and treatment information, information about past medical history, and other health information. CURESEARCH may also collect information about a patient’s referring provider and parent/guardian information if the patient is a minor.

Technical Information
CURESEARCH may also collect Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or a unique identifier for a mobile device from users of the Platforms, and the date and time of access and the web pages accessed. CURESEARCH may also catalog your log-in information and the type of computer, browser, or operating system you use.

Geolocation Data
When you access and use the Platforms, CURESEARCH may receive, store and process different types of information about your geographic location, including general information (e.g., zip code) and more specific information (e.g., GPS-based functionality on mobile devices used to access the Platforms). If you access the Platforms through a mobile device and you do not want your device to provide with location-tracking information, you can disable the GPS or other location-tracking functions on your device, provided that your device allows you to do so. Please see your device manufacturer’s instructions for further details.

Inferences may be drawn from the above information about your predicted characteristics and preferences and other information about you that is linked to the Personal Information above.

How We Use Your Personal Information

The primary reason for CURESEARCH to collect Personal Information is to provide personalization options for users of our Platforms, and to facilitate and enhance Site features that require user input, whether this information is submitted directly by the user of our Platforms, or collected by use of technologies such as cookies, as discussed below. Personal Information submitted through CURESEARCH Platforms is only used for the purposes for which it is collected. Below please find additional information on how CURESEARCH may use Personal Information collected from the Platforms.

We may use your information for any lawful purpose, including the following:

• To enable you to make donations and to participate in activities, events, and offerings available through the Platforms;
• To respond to your inquiries, including providing information and materials you request;
• To deliver and improve our services, including to provide better services, products, and opportunities to our donors and visitors to our Platforms;
• To operate, personalize, and improve the Platforms, including for advertising and analytics purposes;
• To send surveys and promotional materials that may be of interest to you, and for other marketing activities;
• To prevent and detect fraud;
• To comply with the law and to maintain the security of our Platforms; or
• With your consent, or as otherwise disclosed at the time information is collected.

How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share the information we collect with other parties, including the following:

• To Fulfill Your Requests. We may share information with third-party service providers or vendors who process data on our behalf to help our business operations, such as payment processors and email service providers.
• As Required by Law and Similar Disclosures. We may share information pursuant to a subpoena, court order, governmental inquiry, or other legal process or as otherwise required by law, or to protect our rights or the rights of third parties.
• Affiliates. We may share information with our affiliates.
• Other Third Parties. We may share information with third-party companies, vendors, business partners, and other organizations whose products or services we think may interest you.
• De-identified or Anonymized Information. We may share information that has been de-identified or aggregated without limitation.
• Consent. We may share information with your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of data collection or sharing.

Cookies

CURESEARCH or its vendors may use cookies, web beacons, tags, log-in files or other similar data collection or tracking techniques to facilitate use of our Platforms by our users, and to enrich your online experience with us. A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's computer tied to information about that user. CURESEARCH uses both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the user's hard drive for an extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions.

Many consider the use of cookies and such identifiers to be an industry standard measure. Consequently, your web browser is likely set to accept cookies or allow other identifiers. If you would prefer not to receive cookies or allow identifiers, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies or surf anonymously. If you reject cookies, you may still use our websites and all the informational resources provided through them.

CURESEARCH uses a tracking utility provided by a third-party vendor to track usage of specific web pages and other resources provided through our website. The vendor sets cookies as a method for compiling site usage information, but these cookies are only used to compile demographic models of site usage and are not tied to the user's personal information.

Digital Advertising

We may partner with ad networks and other ad serving providers (“Advertising Providers”) that serve ads on behalf of us and others on non-affiliated platforms. Some of those ads may be personalized, meaning that they are intended to be relevant to you based on information Advertising Providers collect about your use of the Platforms and other sites or apps over time, including information about relationships among different browsers and devices. This type of advertising is known as interest-based advertising.

We may also work with third parties that collect data about your use of the Platforms and other sites or apps over time for non- advertising purposes. We use Google Analytics and other third-party services to improve the performance of the Platforms and for analytics and marketing purposes. For more information about how Google Analytics collects and uses data when you use our Platforms, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners, and to opt out of Google Analytics, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Third-Party Links and Tools

CURESEARCH exercises caution when providing links on the Platforms to third-party websites or apps, including plug-ins that link to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. It is imperative to note that these websites and apps operate independently from CURESEARCH and maintain their distinct privacy policies. CURESEARCH unequivocally disclaims responsibility for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites or apps.

While we may facilitate access to these external resources for your convenience, it is incumbent upon you to conduct a thorough review of the privacy policies of these third-party entities before engaging with their websites or apps. This proactive approach ensures that you are fully informed about their data practices and can make informed decisions regarding your privacy.

Furthermore, the Platforms may integrate social media tools or "plug-ins," such as social networking tools offered by third parties. Should you choose to utilize these tools to share personal information or otherwise interact with their features on the Platforms, it is crucial to recognize that these companies may collect information about you and may utilize and distribute such information per your account settings, including sharing it with the general public.

Your interactions with third-party companies and your utilization of their features are governed solely by the privacy notices and terms of service of the respective companies providing those features. We strongly urge you to meticulously review the privacy notices of any accounts you create and use to ensure a comprehensive understanding of how your information is managed and safeguarded.

Data Security

CURESEARCH prioritizes the security of your Personal Information and has implemented rigorous technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include but are not limited to encryption, firewalls, secure socket layer technology (SSL), access controls, and regular security assessments.

CURESEARCH restricts access to Personal Information to authorized personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes. Furthermore, all employees, contractors, and third-party service providers with access to Personal Information are bound by strict confidentiality obligations and are regularly trained on data protection protocols.

Despite these stringent measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is entirely secure. Therefore, while CURESEARCH strives to maintain the highest standards of security, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against all potential security threats. By using our Platforms, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with the transmission and storage of Personal Information.

Data Retention

CURESEARCH retains Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once the retention period expires, or if Personal Information is no longer necessary for the intended purposes, we will securely dispose of it using appropriate methods to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

From time to time, CURESEARCH may also share donor names and mailing addresses with other reputable nonprofit organizations on a limited basis in exchange for limited access to the names and addresses of their constituents. We have found this to be a cost-effective method of reaching additional potential constituents. These organizations will not have continued access to your name and address unless you choose to respond to their initial mailing. We do not share email addresses or health-related data in connection with this list exchange.

Opt-Out/Removal/Deletion

CureSearch will delete all collected user data or discontinue contact with any person upon oral or written request. We respect our donors’ choices and control over their information. You, as a donor may, at any time, have your name excluded from any donor list exchange activity. We also recognize that you may wish to limit the ways in which we contact you, and we offer the following options for restricting internal and external sharing of your contact information:

1. Do not contact me by telephone.
2. Do not contact me by postal mail.
3. Do not contact me by email.
4. Do not share my contact information with other nonprofit organizations.
5. Limit your fund-raising appeals to semiannual solicitations only.
6. Do not contact me.

To request that all collected user data be deleted, that your name be excluded from list exchange activity, or to otherwise change how CURESEARCH contacts you, please email us at donorservices@curesearch.org or feel free to contact us at 1-800-458-6223.

If you are an active participant in one of our fundraising events, such as Ultimate Hike or CureSearch Walk, you may receive communications related to that event regardless or your overall opt out selections. If you do not wish to receive emails about that event, please opt out using the “unsubscribe” link provided in the communication.

Phone: 1-800-458-6223
Email: donorservices@curesearch.org

Postal Mail:
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200 PMB 183
Bethesda, MD 20814

Donor Policy for Credit Card Information

Read full Donor Privacy Policy here.

Facebook Based Donor Engagement

To request that CURESEARCH delete information it may have collected about your activity on Facebook please send us an email at donorservices@curesearch.org with your request, name, email address, and phone number so that we can process your request. Please note that CURESEARCH may retain other information about you, and it may collect information from your activity on Facebook in the future if you use the Facebook platform again.

Social Security Number Protection

CureSearch does not normally collect the social security number (SSN) of individuals other than its employees. However, CureSearch may collect SSNs in limited circumstances, such as for CureSearch awardees to comply with state and federal law. The release of SSNs to external parties is prohibited except as required or permitted by law, and subject to appropriate protections. CureSearch maintains physical, technical and administrative security procedures to protect the confidentiality of all personal information, including any SSNs we maintain.

California Residents

Under California law, residents have specific rights regarding their Personal Information. If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the categories of Personal Information we have collected, the sources from which it was collected, the purposes for which it was collected, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it for direct marketing purposes.

Additionally, California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their Personal Information to third parties. CURESEARCH does not sell Personal Information, nor do we engage in activities that constitute a sale under California law.

To exercise your rights as a California resident, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contacting Us" section below. Please note that we may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

Notification of Changes

CURESEARCH reserves the right to change this policy at any time. Since any changes will be posted on this page, we encourage you to check this page regularly. Your continued use of the Platforms will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the state of Maryland. If you are located outside of the United States when you use the Platforms, any information you submit will be transferred to the United States.

Accordingly, by using the Platforms and submitting Personal Information, you authorize the transfer of your Personal Information to the United States. If any part of this Privacy Policy is determined to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the invalid or unenforceable provision or part will be deemed suspended and a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision or part, and the remainder of this Privacy Policy shall continue in full force and effect.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your Personal Information, please contact us using the following details:

Address: 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200 PMB 183, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 1-800-458-6223

Email: donorservices@curesearch.org

Additional Information

This Privacy Policy is personal between you and us, and no one else shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary of this policy. USE OF THIS SITE SIGNIFIES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS OF USE AND THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

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