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Privacy Policy
The American Cancer Society has created this Privacy Policy to explain why we collect particular information and how we will protect your personal privacy within our Web site. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for the Web site located at the URL main.acsevents.org.
In order to fully understand your rights we encourage you to read this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use. The American Cancer Society reserves the right at any time and without notice to change this Privacy Policy simply by posting such changes on our Site. Any such change will be effective immediately upon posting.
1. Because we want to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy, this Privacy Policy notifies you of;
2. What personally identifiable information of yours is collected through the Site;
3. Who collects such information;
4. How such information is used;
5. With whom your information may be shared;
6. What choices you have regarding collection, use and distribution of your information;
7. What kind of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under our control;
8. and, How you can correct any inaccuracies in your information.
Please email The American Cancer Society directly with questions regarding this statement.
What Information We Collect and How We Use That Information:
Our registration forms require users to give us contact information that may include name, email address, format preference (HTML vs. Text), address, interests, and similar information. We do not request or store sensitive information from our visitors, such as credit card or social security numbers.
Internet Protocol Address:
We collect an 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.
Use of "Cookies":
Our 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, your personal preferences regarding your use of the particular Web site and to make sure you don't see the same ad repeatedly. 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.
Security:
All information provided to The American Cancer Society 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 The American Cancer Society. 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.
Tell A Friend®:
If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend about our Site, we ask them for the friend's name and email address. The American Cancer Society will automatically send the friend a one-time email inviting them to visit the Site. The American Cancer Society stores this information for the sole purpose of sending this one-time email.
Other Web Sites:
Our Site contains links to other Web sites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another Web site for which The American Cancer Society has no responsibility. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on all such sites as their policies may be different than ours.
Contacting the Website:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, you can call 1.800.ACS.2345
The American Cancer Society, Inc. ("ACS") is a New York not-for-profit corporation that is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. The American Cancer Society national home office is located at 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. The information provided in this section describes one or more of The Society's or an American Cancer Society Division's activities. Your gift is very much appreciated and tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the fullest extent allowed by law. A copy of The Society's or an American Cancer Society Division's latest financial report may be obtained by writing to ACS, 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 or by calling 1.800.ACS.2345. If you are a resident of the following states, you may obtain information directly by contacting:
Florida:
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION of ACS or the American Cancer Society, Florida Division, Inc. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICE BY CALLING 1.800.435.7352, TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. The ACS's registration number in Florida is SC-07486. The American Cancer Society, Florida Division, Inc.'s registration number is SC-00059.
Maryland:
Copies of documents and information submitted by ACS or the American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, Inc. are available for the cost of copies and postage from the Secretary of State, Statehouse, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1.410.974.5534.
Mississippi:
The official registration and financial information of ACS and the American Cancer Society, Mid-South Division, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1.888.236.6167.
New Jersey:
Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling 973.504.6215.
New York:
New York residents may obtain a copy of ACS's and the American Cancer Society, Eastern Division, Inc.'s annual report by writing to the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
North Carolina:
Financial information about ACS and the American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, Inc. and a copy of their licenses are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1.888.830.4989.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of ACS and the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999.
Virginia:
A financial statement for the most recent fiscal year is available upon request from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209; 1.804.786.1343.
Washington:
You may obtain additional financial disclosure information by contacting the Secretary of State at 1.800.332.GIVE.
West Virginia:
West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capital, Charleston, WV 25305.
REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.
For more information on the American Cancer Society's Privacy Policies, please click on the links below read all of the information provided carefully.
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