Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

Chronic Pain Advocacy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit a patient story or testimonial
• Sign a petition or participate in advocacy campaigns
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Make a donation
• Submit a provider to our directory

This information may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Health Information

If you choose to share your patient story, you may provide health-related information. We treat this information with the utmost sensitivity and will never publish your story without your explicit written consent. You may request to remain anonymous.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Communicate with you about our advocacy work
• Process donations (if applicable)
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries
• Maintain our provider directory
• Analyze website usage to improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We will share your story or information only with your explicit permission
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, email delivery, or payment processing
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You 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 obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for us to publish your story
• Request that we do not share your information with third parties

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: