This Privacy Policy describes how we (IBD Champions) collect, use, and disclose your information in connection with your use of our website (ibdchampions.com) and the Ulcerative Colitis Symptom Tracker tool (UC Symptom Tracker).
We collect two types of information from users:
- Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and username (if you register for the Symptom Tracker).
- Non-Personal Information: This includes information that does not identify you personally, such as data about your usage of the Website and Symptom Tracker (e.g., pages visited, symptoms tracked).
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you provide: You may provide personal information by registering for the Symptom Tracker or contacting us through the Website.
- Automatic collection: We may automatically collect non-personal information about your use of the Website and Symptom Tracker through cookies and similar technologies.
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the Website and Symptom Tracker: We use your information to operate and maintain the Website and Symptom Tracker, and to develop new features and functionality.
- To personalize your experience: We may use your information to personalize your experience on the Website, such as by remembering your preferences.
- To send you informational emails: We may use your email address to send you informational emails about IBD Champions, ulcerative colitis, and related topics. You can opt-out of receiving these emails at any time.
- To provide customer support: We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
We will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We will share your personal information with third parties with your consent.
- To service providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Website and Symptom Tracker (e.g., data storage providers). These service providers are obligated to protect your information.
- To comply with the law: We may disclose your information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
- To protect our rights: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of IBD Champions, or others.
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
- You can access and update your personal information in the Symptom Tracker settings.
- You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
- You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website and Symptom Tracker.
The Website and Symptom Tracker are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at digital.ibdchampions@gmail.com