Privacy Notice

Data Collection

This site collects two types of information:

  1. Standard Web server traffic pattern information. General traffic and site usage information is collected and stored in log files. This type of information may be shared with third parties only on an aggregated basis, for advertising or promotional purposes.
  2. Personal information. We collect personally identifiable information from you only when you provide it to us voluntarily and knowingly: when you sign up for Supportline, request publications or information, make a contribution or purchase event tickets or products. If you do not make a request, donation, purchase, or otherwise identify yourself, we will have no personally-identifiable information about you.
    If you provide personal information and indicate your interest in receiving information from the BMCF, we may enter your name into our constituent database and contact you in order to supply you with information including bone marrow transplant-related health news; BMCF programs, events and services; or to request voluntary time or monetary contributions.
  3. We collect the email addresses of those who communicate with us by email, and may enter those into our constituent database. If your name is entered into the database, we may contact you for the reasons described above.

Use of Information Collected

The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation does not share any of your personal information with third parties (with the exception of Supportline mentor/seeker contacts as specifically requested by site visitors). The BMCF’s mailing lists (email and postal) are never sold to or shared with third parties, except to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws, police investigations, or in legal proceedings where such information is relevant.

The BMCF does allow access to database information by third parties providing technical services, such as email. In those instances, the third party is bound by these terms and have agreed to hold this information in confidence.

Security

The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation does not maintain any of the information provided by donors on this website. All financial transactions are handled securely by PayPal, a PCI compliant site encrypted with obsolete cryptography and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. Encryption keeps your contribution and payment information from being decoded by anyone other than the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation. All personal data is sent directly to The BMCF and maintained securely in our office database.

Our website also has security measures to protect it from spam and abuse. We use an advanced risk analysis engine to keep automated software from engaging in abusive activities on the site.

To make this notice easy to find, a link is provided at the bottom of our homepage. By visiting the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation at www.bonemarrow.org, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Notice. the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation reserves the right to change this policy at any time.

Your Options

We respect your privacy and recognize that you wish to limit or change the ways in which we contact you. At any time, you can opt-out of communication from the BMCF by letting us know using the form on the Contact page. If you contact us with an opt-out request, all reasonable efforts will be taken to ensure that you will not receive any of the selected communications from us in the future.

Use of Cookies

For most site visitors, we do not use cookies, small files that are sent to your web browser and stored on your computer’s hard drive. The only use of cookies is for “Experts” who log in to the Ask the Expert area of the site. It is just used to determine access privileges and session activity. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you are logging in as an Expert, you can set yours to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, it is possible that some parts of the Ask The Expert area will not function properly if you do so.

Links to Other Sites

It is important to note that this website contains links to other sites, and that those sites may not follow the same privacy policies as this site. These sites may send their own cookies to you, and may collect data and make use of it that the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation would not. Links to other sites do not imply an endorsement of the materials or policies on those websites. You should read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine what information that site may be collecting about you.

File Transmission

Note that no transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. It may be possible for hackers or other third parties not under the control of the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. Any such transmission is done at your own risk.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy or the use of your personal information under this privacy policy, please contact us at (212) 838-3029 or email us at thebmcf@bonemarrow.org.

Child Safety Standards Policy

Data Collection

This Child Safety Standards Policy (the “Policy”) demonstrates the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation’s unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. It outlines the actions, roles, and responsibilities required to protect children and comply with legislative requirements. Policy outlines our commitment to comply with regulations such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and similar laws globally, as well as Google Play’s Child Safety Standards. This policy applies to all aspects of our mobile app, from design and development to operation and maintenance.

Scope

This Policy applies to all individuals associated with the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation, including board members, staff, volunteers, contractors, consultants, and anyone engaged in activities involving children and young people. It covers all programs, events, and services where children are present or may be impacted.

Age Appropriateness

  1. Content: All content within the app is appropriate for the age group it targets. We ensure no adult themes, including excessive violence, sex, gore, or encouragement of harmful activities, are included.
  2. Data Privacy and Parental Consent:
    • COPPA Compliance: For users under 13 within the U.S., we adhere to COPPA by obtaining verifiable parental consent before collecting, storing, or disclosing any personal information from children.
    • For users outside the U.S., we comply with local laws regarding children’s data privacy and parental consent.
  3. Parental Controls: We provide parents with the ability to manage their child’s experience, including the ability to review and delete personal information, and to prevent further collection or use of their child’s information.
  4. Child Sexual Abuse Material and Exploitation (CSAE): We do not permit or tolerate the creation, distribution, or storage of any CSAE and will report any detected CSAE to appropriate authorities.
  5. Child Safety Officer: We have a designated Child Safety Officer to whom users, especially parents, can report any issues or concerns regarding child safety.
  6. Transparency and Accountability: We are transparent about our data collection and use, and provide clear information to users, especially parents, to continually improve our safety measures.

Contact Information for Child Safety Officer:

Effective Date: This Policy is effective from April 21st, 2025 and will be updated as needed to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or regulatory requirements.

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With rising cancer rates, our work has never been more important. All donations for the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation go to services that directly help cancer patients, survivors, and families. The Foundation relies 100% on private donations. We depend on individual and corporate donors, as we don’t receive government or public funding. We offer innovative ways to contribute, and options for doubling the impact of donations. Thank you for your support, it means so much to so many patients.

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