Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 8/1/2024
Last Updated: 10/30/2025
Plain Language Summary
At The SHE+ Foundation, we respect your privacy. This policy explains:
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What information we collect when you visit our website or donate
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How we use and protect your information
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Your rights to access, correct, or delete your data
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How to contact us with privacy questions
For the complete legal details, please read the full policy below.
Introduction
At The SHE+ Foundation ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website (including shesnotdramatic.com), use our services, submit stories through our campaigns, or interact with us in any way.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our websites and services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or services.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services:
1. Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our website or services, you may provide us with the following personal information:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
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Donation Information: Payment details (processed by third-party payment processors), donation amount, billing address
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Story Submissions: Personal stories, experiences, testimonials, and any information you choose to share through our campaign platforms
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Communications: Messages sent through contact forms, emails, feedback, comments, and recommendations
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Account Information: Username, password (if you create an account)
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Event Registration: Information provided when registering for events, webinars, or programs
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Survey Responses: Information provided in surveys, questionnaires, or research participation
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:
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Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
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Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, page response times, download errors
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Referral Information: Website that referred you to our site
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Session Information: Date and time of visit, browsing patterns, methods used to navigate
3. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
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Social Media: If you interact with us on social media platforms
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Partner Organizations: Information from collaborative partners or affiliated organizations (with your consent)
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Public Sources: Publicly available information relevant to our mission
Story Submissions & Campaign Data
Collection of Stories
Through our "She's Not Dramatic, She's Been Dismissed" campaign and other initiatives, we collect personal stories and experiences from individuals who choose to share them with us.
How We Use Submitted Stories
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Publication: Stories may be published on our website, social media, or in campaign materials. We will only publish stories with your explicit consent.
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Anonymity: You may choose to submit your story anonymously or with identifying information removed. Please indicate your preference when submitting.
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Editing: We may edit stories for length, clarity, or to protect privacy, but we will preserve the substance of your experience.
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Campaign Use: Stories may be used for advocacy, educational materials, presentations, and promotional purposes related to our mission.
Your Rights Regarding Story Submissions
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Withdrawal of Consent: You may request removal of your story at any time by contacting us at info@sheplusfoundation.com
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Correction: You may request corrections or updates to your submitted story
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Anonymity Protection: If you submit anonymously, we will take reasonable measures to prevent identification, though we cannot guarantee complete anonymity if you include identifying details
Data Protection for Stories
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Story submissions are stored securely on protected servers
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Access to identifiable story submissions is limited to authorized personnel only
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We implement technical and organizational measures to protect the confidentiality of your submissions
How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
Service Provision
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To provide and operate our services, including our website and campaigns
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To process donations and send donation receipts
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To register you for events, webinars, or programs
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To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Communications
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To send you general or personalized service-related notices
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To provide updates about our programs, campaigns, and initiatives
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To send newsletters and promotional messages (with your consent, where required)
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To communicate about advocacy opportunities and ways to get involved
Analytics and Improvement
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To analyze how our website and services are used
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To create aggregated statistical data to improve our services
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To understand our audience and optimize our programs
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To conduct research aligned with our mission
Legal and Compliance
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To comply with applicable laws and regulations
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To protect our legal rights and prevent misuse of our services
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To enforce our terms of service and other policies
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To respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
Advocacy and Education
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To advance our mission of improving women's health and healthcare
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To educate healthcare providers and the public
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To advocate for policy changes and systemic improvements
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To amplify women's voices and experiences in healthcare
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information about your interaction with our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies enable core functionality such as security, verification of identity and network management. These cookies can’t be disabled.
2. Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to track advertising effectiveness to provide a more relevant service and deliver better ads to suit your interests.
3. Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies collect data to remember choices users make to improve and give a more personalised experience.
4. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us to understand how visitors interact with our website, discover errors and provide a better overall analytics.
Cookie Duration
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Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. To learn how to manage cookies, visit the support page for your browser:
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Firefox: support.mozilla.org
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Internet Explorer: support.microsoft.com
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Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
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Safari (OS X): support.apple.com/guide/safari
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Safari (iOS): support.apple.com
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Android: support.google.com/chrome
Opt-Out of Google Analytics: To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our website and deliver our services. These providers may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
Website Hosting
Provider: Wix.com
Purpose: Website hosting and infrastructure
Data Shared: All data entered on our website
Security: Data stored on secure servers behind a firewall
Donation Processing
Provider: Fundraise Up
Purpose: Online donation platform
Data Shared: Donation information, contact details
Security: All Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is encrypted. Financial information (banking details, credit card numbers, CVV codes) is collected and stored by third-party payment processors, not by Fundraise Up or The SHE+ Foundation.
Compliance: Subject to GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws
Email Communications
Provider: Mailchimp
Purpose: Sending newsletters, updates, and campaign communications
Data Shared: Name, email address, engagement data
Analytics
Provider: Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity
Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
Data Shared: Usage data, device information, anonymized user data
Social Media Platforms
Platforms: Meta and LinkedIn
Purpose: Social media integration, sharing, and advertising
Data Shared: Interaction data, pixels may track website visits
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes to this Privacy Policy:
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Minor Changes: Will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
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Material Changes: We will provide more prominent notice, which may include email notification, a banner on our website, or notice through social media
Your continued use of our website and services after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
General Privacy Inquiry
Email: info@sheplusfoundation.com
Phone: 513-208-6973
Mail: The SHE+ Foundation, PO Box 982, Cincinnati, OH 45201
Data Protection Requests
For requests to access, correct, delete, or port your personal information, please use the contact information above and include "Privacy Request" in the subject line.
Response Time: We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days (45 days for complex requests).
Accessibility
The SHE+ Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.
If you have difficulty accessing any content on our website or notice any accessibility issues, please contact us at info@sheplusfoundation.com, and we will work with you to provide the information or services you need in an alternative format.
Health Information Notice
The SHE+ Foundation is not a healthcare provider and is not subject to HIPAA. However, we treat any health-related information you share with us with the utmost care and confidentiality.
Any health information you provide (particularly through story submissions) is voluntary. You choose what information to share and whether to do so anonymously.
Information on our website is for educational and advocacy purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.
Thank you for trusting The SHE+ Foundation with your personal information. Your privacy and security are important to us.