Privacy Policy

Welcome to Soldiers2Scientists ("we," "our," "us"). Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring its security. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.soldiers2scientists.org (the "Site").

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 13, 2024.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you visit our Site, we may collect the following personally identifiable information ("Personal Information"):

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (for donations)

  • Other information you voluntarily provide to us (e.g., through our contact forms or event registrations)

  • Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information about your visit to our Site, including:

  • Browser type

  • IP address

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

Personal Information

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • Processing donations and providing receipts

  • Communicating with you about our programs, events, and updates

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support

  • Improving our services and website

  • Complying with legal obligations

Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is used to:

  • Analyze trends and usage patterns

  • Improve the functionality and user experience of our Site

  • Gather demographic information for aggregate use

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission

  • Secure servers and firewalls

  • Regular security audits and updates

Access controls to limit who can access your information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to assist us in operating our Site and providing our services. These third parties may have access to your Personal Information but are only authorized to use it as necessary to perform services on our behalf. We ensure that these third parties adhere to strict data protection standards.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your Personal Information

  • Correct or update any inaccuracies in your Personal Information

  • Request the deletion of your Personal Information

  • Opt-out of receiving communications from us

To exercise these rights, please contact us at soldiers2scientists@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from a child under 13, please contact us at soldiers2scientists@gmail.com

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Soldiers2Scientists

2372 South Seamans Neck Rd

Seaford, NY 11783

Soldiers2Scientists@gmail.com

(516) 727-1093