The Compassion & Choices family of organizations comprises Compassion & Choices (a public charity described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), whose focus is expanding access, public education, and litigation; and Compassion & Choices Action Network (a social welfare organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Code), whose focus is legislative work at the federal and state levels. This policy (“Privacy Policy” or “Policy”) applies to both organizations, which are collectively referred to below as “C&C,” “us,” or “we.”
C&C values and respects your privacy. This Policy describes our practices in connection with the information we collect from visitors to our Websites or our donors or supporters (“the User”, “you”) through www.compassionandchoices.org and https://candcactionnetwork.org (“Website(s)”) and through offline interactions that we may have with you.
Please read this Policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle certain information we collect from you. By using C&C’s Website(s) or providing Personal Information (as defined below) through offline interactions with C&C, the User consents to the use and collection of Personal Information in the manner described in this Policy. If the User does not agree to all the information contained in this Policy, the User should not use the Website(s) or provide C&C with any Personal Information.
Any changes to this Policy will be posted here. If you continue to access or use the Website(s) after changes are posted to the Policy, you will be deemed to have accepted the changes.
This donor privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally identifiable information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website. If you have any questions you can contact us at info@compassionandchoices.org.
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to provide your contact information or other details to help you with your experience.
We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form or enter information on our site.
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services.
We use cookies to:
We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Google Chrome) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you disable cookies, some features will be disabled. It won’t affect the user’s experience that makes your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly.
We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users: https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. See more at: https://consumercal.org/about-cfc/cfc-education-foundation/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa-3
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
How does our site handle do not track signals? We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking? Yes.
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13.
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to:
Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
To be in accordance with CAN-SPAM we agree to the following:
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, please follow the instructions at the bottom of each email and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
In the normal course of business, Compassion & Choices regularly exchanges mailing lists with other like-minded organizations. If you would like to have your name removed from these exchanges, please notify us in writing, including your name and address. We will honor your wish upon receipt of your request.
Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party.
Compassion & Choices will send you two text messages per month on average. For help, text HELP or contact text-help@CompassionAndChoices.org. Text STOP to opt-out of text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact Compassion & Choices using this form or the information below.
8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128
info@compassionandchoices.org
The Compassion & Choices family comprises two organizations: Compassion & Choices, a 501(c)(3), which educates, empowers, and advocates to improve care and expand options at life’s end; and our advocacy and political arm, the Compassion & Choices Action Network, a 501(c)(4).