Website Privacy Policy      

Effective Date - November 1st, 2025

1. Introduction

Pathologists Overseas ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, and explains your rights under relevant privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when you donate, register for events, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us.

  • Non-Personal Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts.

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Communicate about our programs, advocacy work, and upcoming events.

  • Improve our website, campaigns, and supporter engagement strategies.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in the following ways:

  • With trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., donation processors, email service providers), under confidentiality agreements.

  • When legally required, such as in response to subpoenas or to protect our rights.

  • With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. This includes secure encryption, limited access protocols, and staff training.

6. Your Rights

If you reside in a region with applicable data privacy laws—such as the European Economic Area (under the GDPR) or California (under the CCPA/CPRA)—you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your information for certain purposes, including legitimate interests.

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (California only).

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

  • File a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Admin@pathologistsoverseas.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Pathologists Overseas
2108 N ST # 6124 Sacramento, CA 95816
Admin@pathologistisoverseas.org
360-851-9823