Last updated: 1/2025
Thank you for visiting the Lupus Colorado website (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you may provide to us through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information. By using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out our contact form (e.g., name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to include in your message).
- Make a donation through our MightyCause donation widget (e.g., name, email address, billing information), although the payment processing and direct handling of financial information may be managed by MightyCause.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
When you visit our website, our servers may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs (e.g., which website you visited before coming to ours)
- Pages viewed and the dates/times you accessed our website
This non-personal information does not reveal your specific identity and is used to maintain the security and operation of our website, and for internal analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about information, events, and updates related to our mission.
- Process your donations through our third-party service provider (MightyCause).
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience on our website.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to access or store information. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website function more efficiently and provide reporting information.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functions and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user interactions on the website to improve user experience.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you choose not to accept cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share or transfer your personal information in the following situations:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., MightyCause for donation processing) who perform services on our behalf. These parties only receive the information necessary for them to provide the services, and they must adhere to privacy and security obligations.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
- Business Transfers: If we reorganize or merge, user information may be transferred as part of that process.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that the information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted over the internet.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including MightyCause for donations. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so that we can take the necessary steps to delete such information.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we update the policy, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at:
Lupus Foundation of Colorado
14143 Denver West Parkway Suite 100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 597-4050