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Privacy Policy
Last updated: [31/03/2026]
1. Introduction
Welcome to [MACS]. We are a cancer support charity committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and respect.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
b. Sensitive Information
In some cases, we may collect information related to your health or cancer experience, for example:
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Type of cancer or diagnosis
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Support needs
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Personal circumstances shared through forms or messages
We only collect this information when you voluntarily provide it and with your explicit consent.
c. Usage Data
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IP address
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Browser type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
d. Donations and Payments
If you make a donation, we may collect necessary billing details. Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers, and we do not store full payment details.
e. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Provide support services and respond to requests
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Manage donations and fundraising activities
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Communicate with you about our work (if you opt in)
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Sensitive information is used strictly to provide appropriate support and is handled with additional safeguards.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
As we operate in the EU/UK context, we rely on:
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Your consent
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Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services)
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Legal obligations
For sensitive health data, we rely on your explicit consent.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email services, payment processors)
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Healthcare or support partners (only with your consent)
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Legal authorities when required
6. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide support, manage records, and meet legal requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at: macshannon@gmail.com
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal and sensitive data.
9. Children and Vulnerable Individuals
We take extra care when supporting children and vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, we may require consent from a parent, guardian, or caregiver.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: [macshannon@gmail.com]
Address: [Local II, Avenida de Almeria, Turre, Almeria]
Website: [www.macscancersupport.com]