Privacy Policy
The PLGA Foundation values the relationship we share with the PLGA community. We protect that relationship by respecting your privacy and the information you share with us.
Our Internet privacy policy is explained below. This policy was last reviewed January, 2008. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
About Our Information-Gathering Practices
We never give, sell, or rent our mailing lists.
We appreciate your trust in us. Regardless of whether you contact us by phone, e-mail, or register at our web site, your name will not be shared with others outside ofPLGA Foundation and our authorized agents. Exceptions to this policy include your approval or request to share your information, legal processes, or when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect you or our rights. This includes, but is not limited to, mailing addresses, telephone or fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.
From time to time, we may become aware of information or services that may be of interest to you (such as a new support group or a brain tumor meeting in your area). In those circumstances, we will mail the information to you. We will do not give, sell, or rent mailing lists to anyone.
Requests for information sent through our web site are mailed from thePLGA Foundation office.
We collect an Internet Protocol (IP) address from all visitors to our Site.
An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our Site, analyze trends, track users' movement, gather broad demographic information for aggregate use in order for us to improve the site, and deliver customized, personalized content. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Our web site may use cookies to enhance your experience while using our Site.
Cookies are pieces of information that some Web sites transfer to the computer that is browsing that Web site and are used for record-keeping purposes at many Web sites. Use of cookies makes Web-surfing easier by performing certain functions such as saving your passwords, and your personal preferences regarding your use of the particular Web site. Many consider the use of cookies to be an industry standard.
Your browser is probably set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our Site will not function properly when you view them.
How we use your personal information.
We use your information to send updates about PLGA brain tumor research and PLGA Foundation activities that may be of interest to you. If at any time you choose not to receive these mailings, please contact us. We will promptly respond to your request. Instructions for stopping e-mail notices are included within each of our messages. Registered users of our web site are able to opt-out of these mailings at the time they register, and can change that choice online at any time.
Donations made at our web site using our online Donation Form and other information transmitted through our website are secure.
All information provided to PLGA Foundation is transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a proven coding system that lets your browser automatically encrypt, or scramble, data before you send it to us. We also protect account information by placing it on a secure portion of our Site that is only accessible by certain qualified employees of PLGA Foundation. Unfortunately, however, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of such information.
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