At http://mcchc.org/, we respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, the choices you have, and how we keep your data secure. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways: (1) Information you provide directly, such as when you subscribe to a newsletter, submit a contact form, or email us; this may include your name, email address, and message content. (2) Automatically collected information, including IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, referring/exit pages, timestamps, and general location (e.g., city or region) via analytics tools. (3) Cookies and similar technologies that remember your preferences and help us understand site usage.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive health information. Please do not submit protected health information (PHI) or confidential medical records. We do not sell personal information.
How We Use It
We use data to provide, maintain, and improve our services; personalize content; analyze site performance; communicate with you about updates, newsletters, or responses to inquiries; comply with legal obligations; and prevent fraud or abuse. When required by law, we rely on your consent for processing (e.g., for certain cookies) and on legitimate interests for analytics and site security.
Cookies & Tracking
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help our site function and measure performance. We may use session and persistent cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for analytics, load balancing, remembering preferences, and detecting issues. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. We respect applicable consent signals where supported and will honor withdrawal of consent when feasible. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
Third-Party Advertising (Google Ads compliance)
We may display ads served by Google and other partners. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your browsing behavior. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com/ and learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads. You may also opt out of third-party vendors’ cookies for personalized advertising at https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (US) or https://youradchoices.ca/ (Canada) or http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU). Advertisers do not receive access to your personal messages to us, and our editorial content remains independent of advertising.
Data Protection
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information, including HTTPS encryption in transit, access controls, and least-privilege practices. Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If we become aware of a data incident that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take appropriate steps consistent with applicable laws.
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, unless a longer period is required by law. We may process and store information in countries other than your own; protections will be applied in accordance with this Policy.
External Links
Our site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes may be communicated through additional notices.
Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Policy or your data, contact us at privacy@mcchc.org.