1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: If you email us at david@youngmotherscancerawareness.org or use our contact form (when available), we may collect your name, email address, and any details you provide, such as your story or inquiry.
- Widower Stories: If you share your experience as a widower or about a rapid-onset cancer case, we may collect details like your partner's medical history or circumstances, with your consent.
- Social Media Interactions: If you engage with us on X via @MothersCancer, we may see your public profile information or messages, subject to X's privacy policies.
- Website Usage: We may collect anonymized data about your visit (e.g., pages viewed, device type) via server logs. We do not use cookies or third-party trackers.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us fulfill our mission to support widowers and investigate rapid-onset cancers. We may use it to:
- Respond to your inquiries or provide support.
- Connect with widowers to gather stories and identify patterns, with your permission.
- Share anonymized data or stories (e.g., in reports or campaigns) to raise awareness, only with your consent.
- Improve our website and communication based on usage patterns.
We will not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.
3. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:
- Storing contact data securely and limiting access to authorized team members (e.g., David Plummer and Robert Partin).
- Using secure email systems for communication.
- Deleting unnecessary data promptly, unless you request we retain it for ongoing support.
However, no online system is 100% secure. If you share sensitive information, consider contacting us directly via email for added privacy.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete your data.
- Withdraw consent for us to use your story or information at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at david@youngmotherscancerawareness.org.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site links to external platforms like X (@MothersCancer). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review X's privacy policy for details on how your data is handled there.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our site evolves. Changes will be posted here, with the last update noted below. Please check back periodically.
Last Updated: May 18, 2025
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
