Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [September 1, 2025]

The CSM Cancer Foundation (“CSM,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all individuals who interact with our website, programs, services, and outreach initiatives. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information, including health-related information, in accordance with applicable federal and Georgia state laws.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you visit our website, complete forms, make donations, apply for assistance, partner with us, or communicate with us. This information may include:

• Name, address, email address, and phone number

• Donation and payment-related information

• Program applications and intake information

• Health-related information voluntarily provided to receive assistance or support

• Communications and correspondence

We collect only the information necessary to fulfill our mission and services.

Protected Health Information (PHI) & HIPAA Practices

The CSM Cancer Foundation may receive health-related information from individuals seeking support services. While we are not a healthcare provider, we are committed to HIPAA-aligned privacy and security practices when handling any Protected Health Information (PHI).

We safeguard PHI by:

• Treating all health-related information as confidential

• Using PHI only for purposes related to providing assistance, support, and services

• Limiting access to PHI to authorized personnel and volunteers

• Maintaining administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse

PHI is never shared without proper authorization unless required by law.