Wheelchair Foundation Privacy Statement |
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The Wheelchair Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to
protecting it. The Wheelchair Foundation provides this Privacy Statement
to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of the choices you
can make about the way your information is collected online and how that
information is used.
We've structured our websites so that, in general, you can visit the Wheelchair Foundation website without identifying yourself or revealing any personal information. We make this notice readily available on our home page and at the bottom of every Wheelchair Foundation web page.
1. Sites covered by this Privacy StatementThis Privacy Statement applies to the following Wheelchair Foundation-owned websites and domains: http://www.wheelchairfoundation.org http://www.wheelchairfoundation.org.au http://www.wheelchairfoundation.net http://www.wheelchairfoundation.com Links to non-Wheelchair Foundation websitesThe Wheelchair Foundation websites may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the Wheelchair Foundation website. The Wheelchair Foundation does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from the Wheelchair Foundation's. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by the Wheelchair Foundation Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information.2. Types of information we collectThis Privacy Statement covers personal information and non-personal data collection.
3. How we use your informationThe Wheelchair Foundation uses your personal information to provide you with services and to help us better understand your needs and interests. Specifically, we use your information to help you complete a donation, to communicate with you, to provide service, to update you on services and benefits, and to personalize some Wheelchair Foundation websites. Occasionally we may also use your information to contact you for market research regarding Wheelchair Foundation products or services. We will give you the opportunity to choose your privacy preferences regarding such communications Credit card information is used only for payment processing and fraud prevention. Credit card information and sensitive personal data are not used for any other purpose by our financial services providers or the Wheelchair Foundation and will not be kept longer than necessary for providing the services, unless you ask us to retain your credit card information for future donations. Personal data collected online may also be combined with information you provide the Wheelchair Foundation through other sources such as donations, call centers or public events such as trade shows or seminars. Personal data given to the Wheelchair Foundation may be transferred across state and country borders for the purposes of data consolidation, storage and simplified customer information management. Non-personal data is aggregated for reporting about the Wheelchair Foundation website usability, performance and effectiveness. It is used to improve the customer experience, usability and site content. 4. Who we share your information withThe Wheelchair Foundation will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others. The Wheelchair Foundation will not share your personal information with third parties. The Wheelchair Foundation will not share personal information with any other third parties without your permission, unless required by law enforcement action, subpoena, or local law. 5. Your choicesThe Wheelchair Foundation gives you the choice of receiving a variety of information that complements our products and services. You can subscribe to receive the Wheelchair Foundation E-Newsletter and other marketing information about the Wheelchair Foundation. We give you a choice regarding delivery of the Wheelchair Foundation Newsletter by postal mail or e-mail. 6. Your privacy preferences and opting outNon-subscription servicesThe Wheelchair Foundation will not use your personal information for a different purpose than the one stated when you provided your data. Examples of unrelated uses include sending communications about special offers, product information, and marketing messages.You can opt out of all non-subscription services by going to: http://wheelchairfoundation.org/news/news/unsubscribe.php. Subscription servicesTo opt-out of receiving communications you have expressly requested (such as e-mail newsletters, donation solicitations, etc.), use any of the following methods:
7. Your information and third-party companiesCertain Wheelchair Foundation services are linked with those from unrelated third-party companies, some which offer you the option to share with both the Wheelchair Foundation and the third party personal data you provide. We will not share your personal information with those third-party companies unless you make that choice. 8. Access to and accuracy of your informationThe Wheelchair Foundation strives to keep your personal information accurate. We have implemented technology, management processes and policies to maintain customer data accuracy. We will provide you with access to your information, including making reasonable effort to provide you with online access and the opportunity to change your information. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID, before granting access to your data. Certain areas of the Wheelchair Foundation's websites may limit access to specific individuals through the use of passwords and other personal identifiers. The most effective way to view and change your personal information is to return to the Web page where you originally submitted your data and follow the instructions on that Web page or use the Wheelchair Foundation login system. 9. Keeping your information secureThe Wheelchair Foundation is committed to protecting the information you provide us. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of the information, the Wheelchair Foundation has in place appropriate physical and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect. We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as credit card information. SSL encryption is designed to make the information unreadable by anyone but us. This security measure is working when you see either the symbol of an unbroken key or closed lock (depending on your browser) on the bottom of your browser window. Credit card numbers are used only for processing payment and are not used for other purposes. 10. How the Wheelchair Foundation website uses cookiesA "cookie" is a small data file transferred by a website to your computer’s hard drive. The Wheelchair Foundation sends cookies when you surf our site, make donations, login, request or personalize information, or register yourself for certain services. Accepting the cookies used on our site does not give us access to your personal information, but we may use the cookies to identify your computer. Cookies are typically classified as either "session cookies" or "permanent" cookies.
11. Changes to this StatementIf there are updates to the terms of the Wheelchair Foundation's Online Privacy Statement, we will post those changes and update the revision date in this document, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have. For material changes to this Statement, the Wheelchair Foundation will provide notification to affected customers. 12. Contacting usWe value your opinions. If you have comments or questions about our privacy policy, please send them to info@wheelchairfoundation.org or write to us at the following address: Wheelchair Foundation Privacy Mailbox 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cirlce Danville, California 94506 USA Rev. March 2004 |
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