Privacy Policy for CORE-IBD.org
Effective Date: November 7, 2024
At CORE-IBD.org (the “Site”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when visiting CORE-IBD.org, and how we use, disclose, and protect that information.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices outlined below, please do not use CORE-IBD.org.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
- Personal Information: Information that may identify you personally, such as your name, email address, or other contact details, only if you voluntarily provide it to us (e.g., through a contact form or newsletter signup).
- Non-Personal Information: Information about your internet connection, device, browser type, and browsing patterns. This may include IP addresses, the pages you visit on our Site, and other aggregated usage information that does not specifically identify you.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in two primary ways:
- Directly from You: We collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it to us, such as through contact forms or email communication.
- Automatically: We may automatically collect certain non-personal information as you navigate through and interact with our Site. We use cookies, server logs, and other technologies to collect usage data, which helps us improve the user experience on CORE-IBD.org.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information collected about you or provided by you, including any personal information, for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our Site
- To respond to your inquiries or feedback
- To provide you with information, content, or resources that may be of interest to you
- To understand and analyze how users interact with our Site
- To protect the security and integrity of our Site and our users
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose aggregated, anonymized information about our users without restriction. We may also disclose personal information:
- To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to a government or regulatory request.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of CORE-IBD.org, our users, or others.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
CORE-IBD.org may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about your browsing activities. Cookies help us improve our Site and deliver a better user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of our Site may not function properly as a result.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
CORE-IBD.org is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will delete that information.
9. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
By using CORE-IBD.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.