
Minimally Invasive Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery
Privacy Policy
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. By using this website, you acknowledge that “the website” (“we,” “us,” or “our”) may update this policy from time to time. If you need advice about your specific legal rights or obligations, consult qualified legal counsel.
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: [Feb, 28 2024]
DKBAdvantage, LLC, is an established private entity. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about what information we collect and how we use it. We do not sell your personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information depending on how you interact with the site:
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Information you provide: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and message content submitted through forms or email.
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Membership information: membership type (one-time, monthly, annual), purchase confirmation, and basic contact details needed to administer membership.
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Donation information (if applicable): donor name/contact information, donation amount, and transaction confirmation. Payment card details are typically processed by a third-party payment processor and are not stored by DKBAdvantage, LLC.
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Website usage data (automatic): IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general interaction data collected via cookies or analytics tools.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Administer memberships and provide organizational communications
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Acknowledge donations and provide confirmations/receipts (if applicable)
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Improve site performance, usability, and security
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Maintain records for operational, compliance, and audit purposes
Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information only:
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With service providers who help operate the website (hosting, email services, analytics, membership tools)
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With payment processors to complete membership payments and/or donations
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When required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or security
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law or appropriate for legitimate recordkeeping.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards. However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Your Choices and Requests
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain, subject to operational and legal requirements.
Contact: [danbeckles@gmail.com]
External Links
Our site may include links to third-party sites or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.
Contact
Email: [danbeckles@gmail.com]
Mailing address: Please refer to the address listed on our website.
