privacy policy

The Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership (SAICEP) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. We recognize that trust is essential to our work with American Indian communities, researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

You may visit the SAICEP website without providing any personal information.

If you choose to interact with our website, we may collect information such as:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Organization or affiliation

  • Information you provide through contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription information

  • Any messages or inquiries you submit

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

This information is collected to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to your questions or requests

  • Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed

  • Improve our website, educational resources, and services

  • Better understand website usage and visitor interests

  • Maintain website security and prevent misuse

  • Meet applicable legal or regulatory requirements

We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise permitted by law.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or request information from SAICEP, we may send you updates about our programs, educational resources, research opportunities, events, or community initiatives.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website performance and understand how visitors interact with our content.

These technologies may collect information such as:

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the website

  • General geographic region

  • Browser and device type

This information is generally aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function as intended.

Sharing Information

SAICEP does not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website or communications

  • When required by law or legal process

  • To protect the security, rights, or safety of SAICEP, our partners, or others

Any service providers acting on our behalf are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information.

Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to external websites, including partner institutions, educational resources, funding organizations, and community organizations.

Once you leave the SAICEP website, you are subject to the privacy policies of those websites. SAICEP is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information collected through this website.

While we work to protect your information, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should exercise appropriate caution when transmitting information online.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

If we become aware that personal information has been submitted by a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

Medical Information

The information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare professional regarding medical questions or health concerns.

Visiting this website or communicating with SAICEP through the website does not establish a patient-provider relationship.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SAICEP may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or organizational practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.