Massachusetts Citizens for Life (MCFL) places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This privacy policy was created in order to demonstrate MCFL’s firm commitment to the privacy of our members and website users. This policy explains what types of information is collected by the MCFL’s website, www.masscitizensforlife.org, and how this information is used.
What Personally Identifiable Information is Collected
MCFL members who register fat www.masscitizensforlife.org and individuals who sign up to receive MCFL communications voluntarily provide us with contact information (such as name and e-mail address). We may use this information for specific, limited purposes. You may always "opt out," either now or at any time in the future, if you do not wish to receive our messages.
IP addresses
MCFL uses your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer www.masscitizensforlife.org, and for statistical metrics used to track website visitor traffic.
Cookies
www.masscitizensforlife.org uses cookies to automatically help provide better services. They remind us who you are and your preferences for our website based on what you've done and told us before. The cookie is placed in your computer and is read when you come back to our website. Cookies let us take you to the information and features you're particularly interested in. They also let us track your usage of www.masscitizensforlife.org, so we know which parts of our sites are most popular. You can reject cookies or cancel them by instructing your Web browser accordingly.
Google Analytics Disclosure
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). This service utilizes cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details. This information helps us analyze trends, enhance site functionality, and refine our marketing strategies. By using our website, you consent to Google’s processing of your data as described. For more details on Google’s data collection and processing practices, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How Your Information May Be Used
We use your personal information to provide you with personalized service; to send e-mail alerts to you; to answer your requests; to process your membership and donations; etc. You may choose to opt out at any time, which will cease all communications from us. We may also use your information to track visitors to our website. This lets us see which of our features are the most popular so we can better serve our users' needs. It also lets us provide aggregate data about our traffic (not identifying you personally, but showing how many visitors used which features, for example) to outside parties.
We may share your personally identifiable information with third-party vendors whose products we use to serve you and to advance the mission of MCFL. All information will be secured by appropriate security measures and in compliance with relevant industry standards, including but not limited to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for all financial transactions.
External Links
www.masscitizensforlife.org includes links to external websites. These links do not fall under the www.masscitizensforlife.org domain, and MCFL is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites. Your use of any linked website is solely at your own risk.
Modifications
We may amend this privacy policy from time to time; please review it periodically. We maintain the option to modify this privacy at any time by electronic notice posted on our website. Your continued use of our website after the date that such notices are posted will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms.
August 5, 2024