Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Cancer Education Foundation (“CEF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is collected, used, and shared.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit:
https://cancereducationfoundation.org/

This policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including California and other state-specific regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number (if submitted)
Any information you provide via forms or contact pages

B. Automatically Collected Data

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent

C. Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect medical or health data unless voluntarily submitted.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide educational content and services
Respond to inquiries
Improve website performance and user experience
Send updates or newsletters (if subscribed)
Ensure website security and prevent misuse

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Track recently viewed articles (cef_recent_reads) to improve your browsing experience
Record cookie consent acknowledgment (cef_cookie_consent)
We do not use analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

Service providers (hosting and email tools)
Legal authorities (if required by law)

6. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request deletion of your data
Correct inaccurate data
Opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising

Under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), users have the right to know what data is collected and how it is used .

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Contact us

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know categories of personal data collected
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal data.

8. “Do Not Track” Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) settings.

Under CalOPPA, websites must disclose how they respond to DNT signals .

Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our website is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

Under COPPA, parental consent is required before collecting data from children under 13 .

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure hosting
Encryption where applicable
Access controls

However, no system is 100% secure.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

Providing services
Legal compliance
Operational purposes

13. State-Specific Privacy Disclosures

The United States has a fragmented, state-based privacy system, meaning laws vary by state .

We aim to comply with applicable laws including:

California (CCPA/CPRA, CalOPPA)
Virginia (VCDPA)
Colorado (CPA)
Connecticut (CTDPA)
Utah (UCPA)

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”