We Respect Your Privacy
The PolyBio Research Foundation respects your privacy. This notice explains our donor information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. This notice is available on our homepage and every page throughout the site for your convenience.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
The PolyBio Research Foundation gathers two types of information:
- Personal, or “individually identifiable,” information you voluntarily provide to us; and
- Standard web server/traffic information commonly referred to as “aggregate information,” regarding overall Web traffic patterns.
Individually Identifiable Information
The PolyBio Research Foundation is the sole owner of and the only organization that uses the information collected on this site. We do not sell, share, or rent this information to others under any circumstances.
Information on individual site visitors is requested for purposes such as donation processing, future direct mailings and information requests. The information we request includes name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, and e-mail address.
In the case of contributions, we may request credit card information (card number, card type, expiration date, CCV number) and will process your order via a secure server. All online payments are processed through PayPal and credit card information is not retained by the PolyBio Research Foundation.
In the case of memorial or honor contributions, we will also request the name and complete mailing address of your designated recipient for the purposes of acknowledgment only.
Collection of Personal Information from Users
The PolyBio Research Foundation may collect or track:
(a) the email addresses of users that communicate with PolyBio Research Foundation via email;
(b) information knowingly provided by the user in online forms, registration or membership forms, surveys, email, and other online avenues (including, without limitation, demographic and personal profile data);
(c) aggregate and user-specific information regarding which pages a user accesses;
(d) the home server domain names, date and time of your visit, type of computer, the originating IP address, files downloaded, search engine used, operating system, and type of Web browser of users of the Sites; and
(e) for users who opt-in to the Geolocation service, the location of users of the Sites.
The PolyBio Research Foundation may place Internet “cookies” on your hard drive. Internet cookies are small amounts of data that contain a unique identifier that many websites frequently send to your web browser to be stored on your computer’s hard drive in order to save data about you, such as your name, password, user-name, screen preferences, and the pages of a website you have viewed. When you revisit the site, PolyBio Research Foundation may recognize you by your Internet cookies and customize your experience accordingly.
Donation Refunds
The PolyBio Research Foundation is grateful for the partnership of donors who empower us to fight on behalf of millions of suffering ME/CFS and Chronic Illness patients. If you believe your card had been charged by us in error, or you have changed your mind about making a donation to us for any reason, you may contact us to request a refund.
Requests for a refund will be honored if made within 30 days of the date of the donation to info@polybio.org. If you are requesting a refund on a recurring donation, we will only be able to refund the last month’s payment.
Refunds are returned using the original method of payment within 45 days of the date of the request. If you made your donation by credit card, your refund will be credited to that same credit card. Alternatively, overpayments or errors may be refunded by check to the donors address on file with this nonprofit organization.
Credit Card Numbers
When our registration or order form asks you to enter your credit card number, that information is encrypted and is protected with encryption software. The PolyBio Research Foundation does not disclose your credit card account information to any other company.
Donors Information
The PolyBio Research Foundation will not share or sell a donor’s personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
Our online form has an “opt-out” mechanism for users who wish to donate or request information, but do not wish to receive addition information or material from PolyBio Research Foundation. At any time, you can also make an opt-out request, amend or correct your personal information maintained by the PolyBio Research Foundation by sending us an email at info@polybio.org.
Changing your Information
If at any time you wish to make changes to the personal information previously provided, we will take steps to verify your identity before making any corrections. You will be asked specific reference questions including full name, address, phone numbers and email address, if applicable.
Aggregate Information
In addition to information provided by our visitors, we track site visits using normal Internet tracking tools to help manage our system and better serve our community. This information is used for reporting purposes only and includes information such as: total number of visits, most visited sections, peak traffic times, browser versions, search terms used and average duration of visit.
Links
This site contains links to other, third-party sites. The PolyBio Research Foundation is not responsible for privacy practices or the content on these linked websites.
Data Security
To prevent unauthorized access and maintain data security, we have put in all reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard information collected online. Techniques employed include but are not limited to: user authentication, encryption, firewall technology and the use of detection software. PolyBio Research Foundation assumes responsibility for identifying information that must be protected and provides adequate levels of protection for all data collected.
Our Commitment to Youth Privacy
We recognize the particular importance of protecting privacy where children are involved. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information, including names or addresses and/or credit card information on our website from those under the age of 16.
A special section of our website has been created to provide information to young people with PolyBio addressing their unique needs, questions, and concerns. We do not collect, use or disclose personally identifiable information from children; or give children the ability to publicly post, directly communicate with others or otherwise distribute personally identifiable information.
Notification of Changes
In the event the PolyBio Research Foundation makes any changes to its privacy policy, we will post those changes in the News section of our homepage and will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
How to Contact Us
Should you have any questions about our privacy policies, please send an email to info@polybio.org with Privacy Policy in the subject line.
General Disclaimer
Ideas expressed within the PolyBio Research Foundation website, print publications or materials, or monthly e-newsletters are strictly those of the authors or quoted individuals. The PolyBio Research Foundation assumes no liability for any medical treatment or other activity undertaken by individuals and encourages you to seek advice from a licensed health care professional before beginning any new medication, supplement, treatment, therapy, or exercise regime. The PolyBio Research Foundation does not recommend, endorse, make any warranties or representations with regard to any of the materials, products or services provided by companies or organizations referred to in this website, print publications or materials, or e-newsletters.
Permission is granted to copy or quote from this site for non-commercial purposes only, provided the intended meaning is preserved and proper credit is given to the PolyBio Research Foundation (and author if applicable), website URL (www.polybio.org).
The latest registration and financial information filed by PolyBio Research Foundation Inc., may be obtained by contacting PolyBio Research Foundation; email info@polybio.org. Registration in any state does not imply endorsement.
Changes to Terms of Use and This Policy
The PolyBio Research Foundation may, in its sole discretion, update this Policy at any time and from time to time, by posting the amended Policy on the website. The revised or amended Policy shall be effective upon posting. Any access to or use of the website or Online Services following such update shall be deemed consent to such update. All Visitors are therefore encouraged to refer back to this page regularly. This Policy may not be otherwise amended without the written consent of the PolyBio Research Foundation.