Online Privacy Policy Agreement
- Effective Date: April 13, 2025
- Welcome to the Habib Alrahman Charity Foundation (HACF Kidney Center). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our online services.
- We are committed to safeguarding your data and exceeding existing privacy standards.
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- Updates to This Policy
- We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Please review this page regularly to stay informed of any changes. If we make significant changes to how we use your personal information, you will be notified by email and given the option to consent to the new use.
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- Scope
- This Privacy Policy applies solely to data collected through hacfkidneycenter.org. It does not apply to any third-party websites or services linked to from our website. Please review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
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- What This Policy Covers
- This policy will explain:
- 1. What personal information we collect
- 2. Why we collect it and the legal basis for doing so
- 3. How we use the information and with whom it may be shared
- 4. Your choices regarding your data
- 5. Security measures to protect your information
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- Information We Collect
- We may collect the following types of information:
- • Voluntarily provided information: Name, address, email, credit card details, etc., when you donate, register, or communicate with us.
- • Automatically collected data: Cookies, server logs, IP address, and other tracking technologies during your visit.
- We may also collect anonymous demographic data, such as age, gender, and browser type, to improve our services.
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- Why We Collect Your Information
- We collect data to:
- • Provide the services you've requested
- • Improve our offerings and website experience
- • Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- • Conduct surveys and research
- • Personalize website content and functionality
- We only retain your information as long as necessary, based on legal, contractual, and operational requirements.
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- Use of Collected Information
- HACF does not sell, rent, or lease your personal data.
- We may use your data to:
- • Fulfill service requests
- • Keep you informed of new services and updates
- • Conduct surveys for service improvement
- We also use third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) which may collect your data under their own privacy policies.
- Note:
- “No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.”
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- Disclosure of Information
- We may disclose your data:
- • To deliver requested services
- • With your consent
- • As aggregated, non-identifiable data
- • As required by law (e.g., subpoenas)
- • To auditors under confidentiality agreements
- • To protect our rights and prevent misuse of our services
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- Non-Marketing Communications
- We may contact you for non-marketing purposes such as:
- • Security alerts
- • Account notifications
- • Website updates or outages
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- Children's Privacy (Under Age 13)
- We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data was collected without parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Children under 13 must have permission from a parent or guardian to use this site.
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- Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
- To stop receiving emails or newsletters, send an unsubscribe request to:
- Unsubscribe@hacfkidneycenter.org
- For third-party opt-outs, visit their websites directly.
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- Links to Other Websites
- Our website may link to others. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.
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- Notice to European Union Users
- Our operations are based in the United States. By providing information to us, you consent to its transfer, processing, and storage outside the EU, as governed by applicable U.S. laws and Privacy Shield principles.
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- Security
- We use SSL encryption and secure systems to protect your data both online and offline. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. Our measures help prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to your information.
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- Acceptance of Terms
- By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Continued use following any updates signifies your acceptance of those changes.
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- Contact Us
- If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, contact us at:
- Email: hacf@hacfkidneycenter.org
- Phone: 1-(314) 476-HACF (4223)
- Mailing Address:
- Habib Alrahman Charity Foundation
- 4517 Ferrer Dr.
- St. Louis, Missouri 63129
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- GDPR Compliance Disclosure
- To fully comply with GDPR, your organization must also:
- • Conduct a data processing assessment
- • Establish data processing agreements with vendors
- • Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- • Designate an EU representative (if required)
- • Have a protocol for data breaches
- For full guidance, visit: gd