ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT
September 30, 2019
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium (SeaFAC) values its user’s privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Seattle Food Allergy Consortium of our commitment and realized of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Seattle Food Allergy Consortium decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from which was stated when this information was initially collected, this user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
This Policy applies to Seattle Food Allergy Consortium, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of seafac.org, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Seattle Food Allergy Consortium does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us/ If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggestion that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites, garner, make use of, and share the information collected.
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:
– Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information, etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
– Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies, and server logs.
In addition, Seattle Food Allergy Consortium may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
– To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
– To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
– To contact you to fill out surveys, when we have your consent to do so;
– To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations and limitation periods within which claims might be made; any regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interested in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.
Use of Information Collected
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personal identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible services that may be available to your from seafac.org.
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Seattle Food Allergy Consortium’s control.
Disclosure of Information
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium may not use of disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
– As necessary to provide services you have requested;
– In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
– In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonable be determined;
– As required by law or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
– To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
– As necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
– As necessary to maintain safeguards and preserve all the rights and property of Seattle Food Allergy Consortium.
Non-Marketing Purposes
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes. In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newsletters, or other public means to post a notice.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to cfeight@seattleallergy.org. If you wish to unsubscribe from any third-part website, you must go that specific website to do so. Seattle Food Allergy Consortium will adhere to this policy with respect to any personal information previous collected.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Seattle Food Allergy Consortium does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collect personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Security
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted in a secure way.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our site. In addition, your continued use of website following the posting of any updates or changes of our terms and conditions shall mean you agree and acceptance of such changes.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number, or mailing address.
Email: cfeight@seattleallergy.org
Mailing Address:
Seattle Food Allergy Consortium
9725 Third Ave NE, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-525-550 ext. 1182