Privacy Policy

Introduction to Our Privacy Policy

Kids Diabetes Foundation ("we," "us," "our," or "Foundation") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. As a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes in children and providing educational resources, online content, nutritional support, and community programs, we understand the importance of trust. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage on our website and through our services. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Kids Diabetes Foundation collects information to better serve our mission of supporting children with diabetes and their families. We gather data through various means to improve our services, deliver educational content, process donations, and communicate important health and fundraising information. The information we collect helps us create meaningful online resources, coordinate food donation programs, and develop targeted educational initiatives.

• Information You Provide Directly: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation information, health-related information you voluntarily share, and any other details you submit through our website forms, donation platforms, event registrations, or direct communications with our Foundation.
• Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website URLs, and cookie identifiers. This information is collected through standard web analytics tools to understand user behavior and optimize our online content delivery.
• How We Use Your Information: We use collected data to process donations and send donation receipts; deliver educational content and health resources; send newsletters and updates about our programs; improve website functionality and user experience; conduct research to better understand diabetes awareness needs; comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and communicate with you about fundraising initiatives, events, and volunteer opportunities.

Data Protection, Security, and Your Rights

Kids Diabetes Foundation is deeply committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We recognize your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and we are committed to providing you with control over your personal information.

• Data Sharing and Disclosure: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, and delivering programs, all under strict confidentiality agreements. We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, and to protect the rights, safety, and security of our Foundation, users, and the public.
• Security Measures: We employ encryption protocols (SSL/TLS), secure payment gateways for donations, regular security audits, restricted access to personal data, and staff training on data protection practices. While we implement comprehensive safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Your Privacy Rights: Depending on your location, you have the right to access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations), opt-out of marketing communications, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 4. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Policy Updates and Contact Information

Kids Diabetes Foundation may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the policy effective date and, where appropriate, sending you a notification email. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website and services following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@kidsdiabetesfoundation.org or write to us at Kids Diabetes Foundation, Privacy Department, [Your Physical Address]. We are committed to addressing your concerns and working with you to resolve any privacy-related issues promptly and fairly.