Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to The Survivors, Inc. We believe you should know what information we collect from you and how we use it. The Survivors, Inc. wants you to make the best decisions about personal information and other information that you share with us. Personal information means information that can be used to identify you, and may include, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number and email address. This privacy policy describes how The Survivors, Inc. collects and uses personal information, and the rights and choices available to you regarding such information.
By visiting our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the processes and policies referred to in this Privacy Policy and consent to our data collection, use, disclosure, and processing practices as set forth below. If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact The Survivors, Inc. at WeCare@TheSurvivorsInc.org.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect Personal Information directly from you via the Site or through your direct interactions with us outside of the Site, such as, Name, Address, Phone number, Organization or employer name, Email address, Donor transaction information (such as when you make a donation and the amount), Credit card, or bank information.
Information We Collect Through Technology
When you visit the Site, we may collect information through technology about you that could be considered Personal Information. For example, we may collect information about your browser type and/or your location each time you visit the Site, or activity or usage data. The Site collect this information automatically, and we may use the Technical Data we receive from the Site to ensure the Site is functional. We may also use and retain Technical Data from the Site to generate aggregate statistics about visitors to our site and to otherwise analyze the visits to our Site.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information to others. The Survivors, Inc. collects and uses personal information only for the purposes explained in this privacy policy. Those purposes include the following:
We may share your personal information with service providers, vendors and consultants who help us operate, maintain, and improve our Website, programs, and services. For example, we may work with service providers, vendors, and consultants to assist us with data analysis, promotional marketing, and customer support. We use third party vendors to collect funds from you when you purchase our products or make donations. We do not receive your credit card numbers or other personal financial information from those third-party vendors, other than information about the amount you paid when making a donation or when purchasing our products. These parties may have access to personal information to perform services for TSI but may not use such information for any other purpose.
Non-specific, aggregate data is also used for the purpose of collecting general demographic information, measuring user interests, and analyzing the collective characteristics and behaviors of our registered visitors. The collection of this information allows us to appropriately change and update our programs and service our Website and web platforms to improve our programs and services and the user experience.
From time to time, The Survivors, Inc. may use your information to inform you of changes and enhancements to our content and services. For those who have chosen to receive information from The Survivors, Inc., such as information about the company, we may send you direct or electronic mail regarding programs and services we feel may be of interest to you. If you do not want to continue to receive such offers or information, simply tell us and we can edit your account information to no longer receive such mailings.
You should be aware that if you voluntarily disclose personal information (i.e., your name, e-mail address, etc.) in any discussion forums or other public areas on this site, any information you disclose in your communication can be collected and used by third parties. Such activities are beyond our control and this policy does not apply to such information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your password and/or account information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you are online.
The Survivors, Inc. is committed to protecting your personal information and using it in compliance with applicable data privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). The Survivors, Inc. makes reasonable efforts to avoid collecting or retaining the personal information of anyone under the age of 13, except in compliance with COPPA and other applicable data privacy laws. Where certain personal information is requested, it must be indicated that the user is 13 years of age or older in order for the information to be collected, stored, or transmitted, unless otherwise collected and retained in accordance with COPPA and other applicable data privacy laws.
We respond to subpoenas, warrants, or other court orders and judicial authorities regarding personal information concerning any member or visitor. We also reserve the right to release that information concerning a user who we believe is in violation of The Survivors, Inc. Terms of Use or other published guidelines and official rules, even without a subpoena, warrant, or other court order. We cooperate with law enforcement agencies in identifying those who use our servers for illegal activities. We also reserve the right to report any activity to law enforcement that we in good faith believe to be unlawful.
The Survivors, Inc. uses SSL security on any form that requires credit card information. We will never ask for information that could be used in a phishing scheme without the SSL security behind the form.
Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that: (a) there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond our control; (b) the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and us through our Website cannot be guaranteed; and (c) any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party.
Protection of Information
We endeavor to keep your Personal Information secure. We use technical, administrative, and physical methods designed to maintain the integrity and security of your information, including the use of encryption and reputable services providers. Please be aware though that there is no such thing as “perfect security” on the Internet, and third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible or liable for any damages, losses, or causes of action arising out of or in connection with the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of your Personal Information. You use our Site and send information at your own risk.
Our Privacy Vow to Donors
We will not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations, unless our donor has given The Survivors, Inc. specific permission to do so.
This policy applies to all information received by The Survivors, Inc., both online and offline, on any Platform, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.
To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors' information will be used for purposes necessary to process the donation. Some of our partners may use our donor's information in aggregate for statistical analysis, but data that are organizationally or personally identifiable will not be shared other than to process the donation.
Sensitive Data
The Survivors, Inc. does not generally collect sensitive data (also known as special categories) through the Website or otherwise. The term "sensitive data" refers to the various categories of personal data identified by data privacy laws as requiring special treatment, including in some circumstances the need to obtain explicit consent from you. These categories include, without limitation, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious, philosophical, or other similar beliefs, membership of a trade union, physical or mental health, biometric or genetic data, or criminal convictions and offenses (including information about suspected criminal activities). In the limited circumstances where TSI may collect such data, we will do so in accordance with all applicable data privacy law requirements, which may include obtaining consent. If you choose to provide TSI with unsolicited sensitive data, you are consenting to TSI using the sensitive data as described in this privacy policy, subject to applicable laws.
Cookies
Information about your visit and use of our Website may be collected through third-party tools such as Google Analytics. The information may include your IP address, your operating system, your browser ID, and other information about how you interact with the Website. The Survivors, Inc. uses this information to improve its services and the user experience as well as network management and security. TSI and its third-party vendors also use various technologies to collect and store information when you use the Website, including cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as pixels and web beacons, to analyze trends, administer the Website, track users' movement around the Website, and identify ways to improve the Website and determine how TSI can make the Website a more positive and relevant user experience.
The use of cookies is now an industry standard and will be found on most major website. Cookies are pieces of information that website transfer to your browser to keep on your computer for record-keeping purposes. For example, cookies allow us to "save" your passwords and settings so that you can avoid re-entering them each time you return for a visit. The cookies make your use of the site easier, make the site run more smoothly, and help us to maintain a secure site. By using our Website, you agree that The Survivors, Inc. can place cookies on your device.
If you want to remove existing cookies from your device or to block future cookies from being placed on your device, you can usually do this by changing your browser options and settings. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to block cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon as you visit our Website, even if you have previously deleted our cookies. Turning off cookies will also prevent any web beacons from tracking your user activity on our Website. The web beacon will still account for an anonymous visit, but your unique information will not be recorded. Please bear in mind that deleting and blocking cookies will likely have an impact on your user experience as parts of the Website may no longer work as intended.
Third Party Sites
Our Website may, from time to time, contain links to other third-party websites. This privacy policy does not apply to other third-party websites. If you follow a link to any such websites, please note that they may have their own privacy policies and their own data collection, use and disclosure practices. The Survivors, Inc. does not accept any responsibility or liability for such third-party policies or practices. Please check the applicable privacy policies before you submit personal information to any third-party websites. Additionally, in the event other companies place advertising or other links on our Website, they may collect information about you if you view their advertising or click on their links, including through the use of cookies. We cannot control this collection of information; rather you should contact these parties directly if you have any questions about the information they collect.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us at: WeCare@TheSurvivorsInc.org. We welcome any questions, concerns, or comments you may have.