Privacy Policy
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Cancer FactFinder (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website:
Cancer FactFinder is an educational platform providing evidence-based information about cancer-related topics.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
The website is operated by the Zhu Family Center for the Global Cancer Prevention at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact:
cgcp@hsph.harvard.edu
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
When you use the contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Selected category
- Message content
Additionally:
- If you check “Let me know if this topic is added”, we store your email for notification purposes.
3.2 Automatically Collected Data
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and interaction data
This data is collected for analytics, performance monitoring, and security.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Consent – when you submit the form or opt-in for notifications
- Legitimate interest – to improve the website and ensure security
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Evaluate submitted topics or feedback
- Notify you about added topics (only if you opted in)
- Improve website content and usability
- Ensure security and prevent abuse
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
- For as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- For notification purposes until you withdraw consent
- Or as required by applicable law
7. Data Sharing
We may share your data only:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, email services)
- When required by law
All third parties are required to protect your data.
8. Cookies and Tracking
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Loss or misuse
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
10. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
11. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact: