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Privacy Policy

The Aurelia & Edith Breast Cancer Foundation (the “Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a non-profit organization organized under the laws of the District of Columbia, United States of America (“United States”), and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information collected through our website at www.aebcf.org (the “Site”).

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you:

  • Information you provide directly: When you subscribe to updates, register for events, submit an inquiry, or make a charitable contribution, you may provide details such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, and professional affiliation.

  • Payment details: Online donations are handled through independent third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not collect or store complete credit card numbers or sensitive banking account credentials on our servers.

  • Automatically collected data: When you browse the Site, our systems collect technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring web addresses through server logs and analytics tools.

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2. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK Visitors)

For individuals accessing the Site from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal data under the following legal bases pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to receive specific communications, such as email newsletters.

  • Legitimate interests: To maintain site security, optimize performance, prevent fraud, and advance our non-profit educational and charitable mission, provided those interests do not override your privacy rights.

  • Contractual necessity: To process event registrations or fulfill donor acknowledgments requested by you.

  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable tax, financial reporting, and statutory regulatory requirements.

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3. How We Use Your Information and Donor Privacy

We use your information for administrative and charitable purposes, including:

  • Distributing information related to the work of the Foundation, such as operational updates, event invitations, organizational announcements, community and fundraising activities, partnerships and research publications.

  • Processing charitable donations and generating tax receipts.

  • Analyzing general traffic trends to enhance Site functionality and navigation.

  • Maintaining the operational security of our systems and fulfilling legal compliance duties.

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Donor Privacy Protection and Legal Disclosures:

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor contact information or transaction history with external third parties for their commercial marketing or independent fundraising purposes. We only disclose donor information to third-party vendors (such as payment processors and database hosts) performing administrative services on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements, or as required by law (including confidential reporting required on Internal Revenue Service Form 990 schedules). Donors may opt out of future fundraising appeals at any time by contacting us at privacy@aebcf.org.

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4. International Data Transfers

The Site is hosted and operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your personal information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where privacy standards may differ from those in your home jurisdiction. Where required by European data protection rules, we apply appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, or rely on recognized statutory derogations for necessary cross-border transfers.

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for the duration necessary to satisfy the objectives described in this policy, adhere to federal and state tax retention periods, resolve legal disputes, or enforce our agreements.

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6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your place of residence (including the EEA, UK, and applicable U.S. jurisdictions), you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete records.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restrict or object to specific processing activities.

  • Request a portable copy of your data.

  • Withdraw previously given consent at any time without retroactive effect.

  • Submit a complaint to your relevant national or regional data protection authority.

To submit a request, contact our team at privacy@aebcf.org.

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7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies necessary for site navigation and basic functions, as well as performance cookies to understand visitor interactions. Visitors subject to opt-in cookie requirements may accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies using our site cookie banner.

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8. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Aurelia & Edith Breast Cancer Foundation
Attention: Privacy Officer
1235 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #5033, Washington, DC 20003
Email: privacy@aebcf.org
Phone: +1-202-972-2630

Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) before accessing or using the website provided by The Aurelia & Edith Breast Cancer Foundation (the “Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) at www.aebcf.org (the “Site”). By accessing or browsing the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

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1. Purpose of the Site

The Site is maintained to support our charitable and educational mission. The materials, analyses, updates, articles, and reports published here are provided for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical, legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice.

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2. Intellectual Property

All text, research papers, graphics, logos, icons, and software on the Site are the property of the Foundation or its licensors and are protected under United States and international intellectual property laws.

  • You are welcome to download, view, and print materials for personal, non-commercial, and educational research purposes, provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.

  • Commercial redistribution, modification, reproduction, or republication of Site materials requires prior written permission from the Foundation.

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3. Permitted and Prohibited Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Disrupt, disable, or overburden the infrastructure or servers supporting the Site.

  • Employ scrapers, automated spiders, or extraction scripts to harvest data without authorization.

  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other technologically harmful material.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to restricted sections of the Site or administrative systems.

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Political Activity and Interactive Features Prohibition:

As a Section 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation is strictly prohibited by federal law from participating or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. If you submit comments, messages, or materials to our Site, you agree not to post, upload, or transmit any statements that endorse, oppose, or raise funds for any candidate or political party. The Foundation reserves the right to remove any content that risks compromising its tax-exempt status.

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4. Charitable Contributions, 501(c)(3) Status, and External Links

501(c)(3) Status and Tax-Deductible Contributions:

The Aurelia & Edith Breast Cancer Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by U.S. law. Unless expressly stated otherwise at the time of your contribution, no goods or services of monetary value are provided in consideration for your donation. We will issue a written acknowledgment for your records, but we do not provide legal or tax advice; please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility.

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Donation Terms:

Donations made through the Site represent voluntary gifts supporting our exempt purpose and are non-refundable unless required by applicable law.

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State Charitable Solicitation Notice:

A copy of our latest financial report or registration may be obtained directly from: The Aurelia & Edith Breast Cancer Foundation, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #5033, Washington, DC 20003, Telephone: 1-202-972-2630, or by contacting the District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, or online at DLCP Charitable Services Business. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the District of Columbia.

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External Third-Party Links:

The Site may contain links to external, third-party websites for reference. The Foundation does not control, endorse, or accept liability for the content, privacy practices, or operational standards of third-party platforms.

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5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all materials are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation disclaims all express or implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will operate without interruptions or errors.

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6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent authorized by applicable law, the Foundation, its founder, trustees, directors, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising out of your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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7. Cross-Border Access

The Foundation operates the Site from the United States. We make no claim that Site materials are legal or suitable for access outside the United States. Users accessing the Site from other countries do so on their own initiative and are responsible for adherence to local regulations.

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8. Governing Law and Forum

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms must be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located within Washington, D.C.

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9. Amendments

We may revise these Terms at our discretion. Updated terms take effect immediately upon posting to the Site with a revised revision date. Your ongoing use of the Site represents agreement to the amended Terms.

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10. Contact Us

For inquiries concerning these Terms of Use, please reach out to:

The Aurelia & Edith Breast Cancer Foundation
1235 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, #5033, Washington, DC 20003
Email: info@aebcf.org

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