Effective Date: [1/11/25]

Ride for MS. This site values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ridems.org, or use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing address

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

• Any other information you voluntarily provide when registering, donating, or interacting with our Website.

1.2 Third-Party Information:

• Information from third-party payment processors or other partners if you use their services in connection with our Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and payments.

• To communicate with you about your donations or inquiries.

• To send updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent).

• To analyze usage trends and improve our Website and services.

• To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics services).

• Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes.

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or other business transaction involving our organization.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information.

• Data Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).

• Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications.

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at sgphoto3@gmail.com

6. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or to comply with legal obligations. (No more than 1 year.)

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: sgphoto3@gmail.com
 

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