Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1st, 2025

The Appalachian Shelter Medicine Initiative (ASMI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the personal information you may provide while visiting our website: https://appsheltermed.org.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, donate, or contact us, we may collect your name, email, address, phone number, or payment details.
• Automated Information: Non-personal browsing data such as IP address, browser type, and site usage patterns.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests
• Process donations or volunteer onboarding
• Send updates or newsletters (if you opt in)
• Improve website performance
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations

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3. How We Share Your Information

ASMI does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our website or process donations, under confidentiality agreements.

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4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytical tools to enhance user experience and track website performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

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5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain third-party links. ASMI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

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6. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is completely secure—please exercise caution when submitting sensitive information.

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7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

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8. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Unsubscribe from emails at any time
• Request access to, update, or deletion of your personal data

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9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to us using our contact form.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will appear on this page with the revised effective date.