Effective July 7 2025

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Protecting your private information is our priority. This Privacy Policy describes how Friends of KFSYSCC, a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity located at 6 Liberty Square #9052, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 (“Friends,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), collects, uses, shares, and secures information obtained through the website www.friendsofkfsyscc.org (“Site”). The Site supports fundraising, education, and research initiatives that benefit the Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the data-handling practices detailed below.

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Collection of Personal Information

We collect two kinds of data. First, we may collect personally identifiable information—such as your first and last name and email address—when you voluntarily submit it while subscribing to email updates, making a donation, completing a contact form, or otherwise communicating with us. We do not knowingly collect additional personal data unless you choose to provide it, but future Site features may request information necessary to fulfill specific products or services. Second, we automatically gather technical information about your device and usage, including Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, domain name, referring website, access times, and the pages you view. This technical data helps us operate the Site, maintain quality of service, and compile statistics about overall traffic patterns.

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Publicly Disclosed Information

Any personally identifiable information you post in public areas of the Site—such as comment sections or message boards—can be read, collected, and used by others. You should exercise caution when deciding to disclose personal details in a public forum.

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Use of Personal Information

We use personal information to operate and improve the Site; process donations and issue tax receipts; deliver the services and information you request; respond to inquiries; and send communications that may include program updates, event invitations, surveys, or promotional material we believe will interest you. We may also use data to conduct internal statistical analyses that guide our outreach and enhance website performance.

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Sharing Information with Third Parties

Friends of KFSYSCC does not sell, rent, or lease donor or user lists to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers—such as payment processors, email distribution platforms, data-analysis partners, and website-hosting vendors—solely to perform tasks on our behalf. Those third parties may use your data only to provide services to Friends and must safeguard its confidentiality. We may also disclose information if required by law, to comply with legal process, to protect our rights or property, or to protect the safety of our users or the public.

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Tracking User Behavior

We monitor how visitors navigate the Site in order to learn which pages, topics, and campaigns generate the most interest. This behavioral data helps us customize content and present information that aligns with user preferences.

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Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to recognize repeat visitors, remember preferences, and streamline navigation. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses. Most browsers accept cookies by default; you can disable them through browser settings, though doing so may limit certain interactive features.

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External Links

The Site contains links to external websites not operated by Friends of KFSYSCC. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review the privacy statements of any website that collects personal information.

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Security of Personal Information

We secure personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Information you transmit through forms or donation pages is protected by encryption protocols such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Nevertheless, no Internet or wireless transmission is entirely secure, and you acknowledge the inherent limitations of online security when you interact with the Site.

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Children Under Thirteen

Friends of KFSYSCC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen years of age. If you are under thirteen, you must obtain permission from a parent or guardian before using the Site or providing any personal data.

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Opt-Out and Unsubscribe Options

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each message or by contacting us directly at info@friendsofkfsyscc.org. If we partner with external organizations to share information we believe may interest you, you will have the opportunity to decline such communications.

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Email Communications

Periodically we may send announcements, confirmations, surveys, or fundraising appeals via email. We may receive automatic notifications when you open an email or click a link, which helps us improve our outreach. You may stop receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided.

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External Data Storage

We may store collected information on servers operated by reputable third-party hosting providers with whom we have contractual agreements to protect data confidentiality.

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Changes to This Policy

Friends of KFSYSCC reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date and, when appropriate, communicated via the primary email address you have provided. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised policy.

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Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or believe that Friends of KFSYSCC has not adhered to its provisions, please contact us:

 

Friends of KFSYSCC

6 Liberty Square #9052

Boston, MA 02109 USA

Email: info@friendsofkfsyscc.org

 

We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and resolve any issues.