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Privacy Policy

Legal Disclaimer

The explanations and information provided in this Privacy Policy are general and high-level descriptions of privacy practices. They are not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Project Butterfly encourages users to seek professional legal counsel to help understand privacy obligations and to tailor this Privacy Policy to specific business needs and applicable laws.

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1. Introduction

ProjectButterfly.org (“Project Butterfly,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, program participants, subscribers, and community members (“you” or “your”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

 

By using ProjectButterfly.org, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

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2. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Demographic information (e.g., age range, gender, ZIP code)

  • Information submitted through contact forms, program registration forms, surveys, or newsletters

  • Any information you voluntarily provide to Project Butterfly

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B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring pages

  • Cookies, web beacons, tags, and other tracking technologies

C. Sensitive Information

Project Butterfly does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly provided by you (e.g., health-related information for program participation). We handle any such data with heightened care and confidentiality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide services, resources, and program updates

  • To respond to inquiries, questions, and support requests

  • To send newsletters, announcements, and communications you opt into

  • To improve website functionality and user experience

  • To conduct research, program evaluations, and reporting in aggregate form

  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights

We do not sell personal information.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

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A. Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website, deliver communications, or support our programs (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers).

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B. Partner Organizations

Because Project Butterfly collaborates with community organizations, healthcare entities, and funders, aggregated or de-identified data may be shared for reporting, evaluation, or program enhancement. Personal information is only shared with partners when necessary and with appropriate safeguards.

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C. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or in good faith to:

  • Protect Project Butterfly’s legal rights

  • Comply with legal processes

  • Ensure the safety of participants or the public

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ProjectButterfly.org may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze user behavior

  • Customize your browsing experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Comply with legal or reporting requirements

  • Support Project Butterfly’s programming

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7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

  • Requesting access to your personal information

  • Requesting corrections or updates

  • Requesting deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Opting out of marketing communications

  • Restricting or objecting to certain types of data processing to exercise any rights, contact us at nfo@hsipgh.org 

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9. Children’s Privacy

Project Butterfly does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent, as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If we learn that information was collected without consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

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10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Project Butterfly is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage users to review their policies.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes signifies acceptance.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at 

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