Effective Date: January 2025
The Alaska Environmental Health Study ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, participate in research activities, or make a donation:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Donation and transaction details (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited)
We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for legitimate purposes, including:
- Sharing updates about the Alaska Environmental Health Study
- Notifying you about participation or enrollment opportunities
- Communicating research updates and findings
- Processing donations and maintaining financial records
- Responding to inquiries
- Meeting legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the context, we process personal information based on:
- Your consent
- Our legitimate interests in conducting research and outreach
- Contractual necessity (such as processing donations)
- Legal obligations
Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website and communications, including but not limited to:
- Mailchimp (email communications)
- Stripe (secure payment processing)
- Website hosting and cloud services
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are contractually required to protect your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze site usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. For example:
- Donation and financial records are retained for 7 years to comply with IRS and accounting requirements
- Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Withdraw consent for communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at ryan@alaskamoldstudy.com.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights
We do not sell or share personal information. Requests may be submitted by emailing ryan@alaskamoldstudy.com.
International Visitors
If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take reasonable steps to protect your information in accordance with applicable laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Alaska Environmental Health Study
P.O. Box 1942
Palmer, AK 99645
Email: ryan@alaskamoldstudy.com