Women in Medicine® Privacy Policy

Women in Medicine® ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors and those who share information with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you make a donation or otherwise interact with us. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

1. Information We Collect:

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us:

  • When you make a donation, we collect information necessary to process your donation, including:

    • Your name

    • Contact information (address, phone number, email address)

    • Donation amount

    • Payment information (credit card details or other payment information – this is processed securely through our payment processor and we do not store it on our servers)

    • Donation designation (if applicable)

  • You may choose to share additional information with us, such as:

    • Information provided through surveys, forms, or other communications.

    • Your professional information (e.g., medical specialty, credentials) if you choose to share it.

  • When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Referring website

    • Pages visited on our website

    • Date and time of visit (This information is used to improve our website and understand user behavior.)

2. How We Use Your Information:

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process your donations, provide donation acknowledgements, and maintain donation records.

  • To communicate with you about your donation, our programs, events, and other opportunities to support Women in Medicine®. We will provide you with the option to opt-out of these communications.

  • To analyze website usage and improve our website, programs, and services.

  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

  • internal administrative purposes, such as accounting and auditing.

3. Sharing Your Information:

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with1 the following parties:

  • We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with donation processing, data analysis, email marketing, and other services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.

  • We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.

  • We may share your information with affiliated organizations that share our mission and values. We will only do this with your consent, and you will have the opportunity to opt-out.

4. Data Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Our servers are protected by industry-standard security measures.

  • We use encryption to protect sensitive information, such as payment information.

  • We restrict access to your information to authorized personnel only.

5. Your Choices:

You have the following choices regarding your information:

  • You can opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

  • You may request access to and correction of your personal information by contacting us.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and notify you as required by law.

7. Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Women in Medicine® 550 N Saint Clair #1906 Chicago IL 60611 / info@wimedicine.org

8. Consent:

By making a donation or providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.