Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
Effective Date: August 6, 2026
Privacy Policy
The V Foundation for Cancer Research (“V Foundation,” “Foundation,” “us,” “we,” or “our”), a registered 501(c)(3), is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information (“Personal Information”) obtained from individuals who interact with us, including donors, volunteers, event participants, website visitors, and recipients of our communications and digital services (collectively, “you” or “your”). To fully understand your rights, choices, and how we handle Personal Information, please review this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use in their entirety.
This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information collected through our website, online services, and offline interactions, including donations, event participation, and other engagements with the V Foundation. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual.
This Privacy Policy describes: (1) What information we collect, (2) How we use Personal Information, (3) How we may share Personal Information, (4) How we protect Personal Information, and (5) Your rights and choices regarding Personal Information.
By using our website or other online services, or by providing Personal Information to the V Foundation, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy also describes certain rights you may have regarding your Personal Information under applicable law.
Donor Privacy Commitment
The V Foundation for Cancer Research values the trust of those who engage with us and is committed to protecting the confidentiality of Personal Information.
We collect Personal Information that you provide to us, such as when you donate, register for an event, volunteer, or contact us. We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website or interact with our online services.
We use Personal Information to support our mission, including processing donations, communicating with supporters, operating our programs, and improving our services.
The V Foundation does not sell Personal Information. We may share Personal Information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our organization, processing donations, or communicating with supporters, and who are required to protect such information.
In limited circumstances, we may share names and mailing addresses with carefully selected nonprofit organizations whose missions we believe may be of interest to our community, consistent with applicable law and individual preferences.
You may request to opt out of certain communications or limit how your Personal Information is shared at any time by contacting the V Foundation.
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How We Use Personal Information
How We May Share Personal Information
How We Protect Personal Information
Your Privacy Rights and Contact Preferences
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The V Foundation uses your Personal Information to advance our mission. The information we collect depends on how you interact with us and the services we offer. When you engage with us, we may collect Personal Information that identifies you or could be linked to you as an individual. We collect the following Personal Information:
Contact Information and Preferences. We collect information such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, communication preferences, and records of your interactions with us when you donate, register for events, volunteer with us, subscribe to communications, submit forms, or contact us. If you contact us, we may retain the contents of your communications and any attachments you send.
Demographic Information. We may collect general demographic information such as city, state, ZIP code, age range, or similar information when voluntarily provided or otherwise permitted by law.
Mission-Related Information. Individuals sometimes choose to share personal stories or experiences related to cancer, caregiving, memorial giving, tribute giving, survivorship, or other mission-related matters. If provided, such information is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and used for the purpose for which it was provided.
Financial Information. When you make a donation or purchase, transaction-related information is collected, such as donation amount, billing information, payment method, and purchase details.
Donations and purchases made online are processed by trusted third-party payment processors or fundraising platforms. We do not collect or store full payment card numbers or payment authentication information. If payment card numbers are provided for recurring or future payments, card information is stored in accordance with payment processor standards.
Website and Online Activity Information. When you visit our website or use our online services, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies. This may include IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring website, and general usage activity.
We may use cookies and similar technologies such as analytics tools, tracking pixels, and tags to: understand how visitors navigate our website; remember user preferences; improve website functionality and performance; and analyze website traffic and engagement. We may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand website usage and improve our services. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
Information from Other Sources. We may receive Personal Information from third parties that support our mission and operations, including fundraising platforms, event registration providers, corporate partners, service providers, and nonprofit partners engaged in collaborative fundraising efforts.
HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION
The V Foundation uses Personal Information to advance our mission, communicate with supporters, provide support, operate effectively, and comply with applicable law. Details of such uses may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Communications and Relationship Management. We use Personal Information to respond to inquiries, provide updates about programs, events, or initiatives, send newsletters and fundraising communications, provide opportunities to participate in V Foundation events, and manage communication preferences.
Donations and Transactions. We use Personal Information to process donations and purchases, issue receipts and acknowledgments, maintain transaction records, and provide support related to donations or purchases.
Events, Campaigns, and Engagement. We use Personal Information to administer events, process registrations, coordinate attendance, manage participation, and better understand supporter engagement.
Website Operations and Improvement. We use online activity information to operate and improve our website and online services, analyze usage trends, personalize user experience, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain security.
Research, Planning, and Effectiveness. We use Personal Information and aggregated information to evaluate fundraising effectiveness, improve programs and outreach efforts, develop new programs, partnerships, and services, and support internal planning and reporting.
Legal, Compliance, and Protection Purposes. We use Personal Information as reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, maintain appropriate records, enforce policies, and protect the rights, property, and safety of the V Foundation and others.
HOW WE MAY SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION
The V Foundation does not sell Personal Information. However, we may disclose Personal Information only in limited circumstances necessary to support our mission, operate our organization, or comply with legal obligations. Such disclosures may include the following:
Service Providers. We share Personal Information with trusted vendors who provide services such as donation processing, communications directed to individuals and businesses, website hosting, analytics, event administration, and related operational support. We may supplement the information you provide with data from publicly available sources, including general demographic and financial capacity indicators, to better understand and engage with our supporters. Our service providers are authorized to use Personal Information only as necessary to perform services for us and are held to the highest standards in data security.
Other Nonprofit Organizations. In limited circumstances and on a limited basis, donor names and mailing addresses may be shared with carefully selected nonprofit organizations as part of collaborative fundraising or outreach efforts that support our mission. Email addresses, phone numbers, and payment information are not shared for these purposes.
Donors may request at any time that their name be excluded from such sharing by contacting us.
Aggregated or De-Identified Information. We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify individuals, such as website statistics or campaign performance summaries.
Legal Requirements. We may disclose Personal Information when required by law, legal process, regulatory request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the V Foundation or others.
Organizational Changes. Personal Information may be transferred as part of a merger, restructuring, or other organizational change involving the V Foundation.
HOW WE PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION
The V Foundation is committed to protecting Personal Information through a combination of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. These measures are designed to help protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction and to support its secure handling throughout its lifecycle.
Administrative Safeguards
We maintain policies, procedures, and training programs designed to promote the responsible handling of Personal Information. Access to Personal Information is limited to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job responsibilities. We also take steps to evaluate and manage third-party service providers that may have access to Personal Information on our behalf.
Technical Safeguards
We use appropriate technical measures to help protect Personal Information, including safeguards designed to control access to our systems and protect data during storage and transmission. We monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and regularly review and update our security practices to address evolving risks and industry standards.
Physical Safeguards
We implement physical security measures designed to protect facilities, systems, and devices where Personal Information is stored or accessed. These measures help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information in our physical environment.
While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect Personal Information.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CONTACT PREFERENCES
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have certain choices regarding how Personal Information is used or maintained.
Email Communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
We send email communications in accordance with applicable law, including the CAN-SPAM Act. We may continue to send transactional communications related to donations, receipts, registrations, or services.
Access and Correction. At any point, you may request access to or correction of Personal Information we maintain about you by contacting us.
Cookies. You may adjust your personal browser settings to manage cookie preferences and how your information is shared with us.
Donor Sharing Preferences. You may request that your name be excluded from the limited donor list sharing described above.
RELATED NOTICES
State Privacy Rights. Certain U.S. states provide additional privacy rights regarding Personal Information, such as access, correction, deletion, obtaining a copy of Personal Information, or opting out of certain data processing activities, subject to applicable law. The V Foundation provides this high standard of privacy to you regardless of state of residence.
Requests may be submitted by contacting us.
Children’s Privacy. The V Foundation’s website and online services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to either delete it or immediately seek to obtain verifiable parental consent for the collection.
Third-Party Links. The V Foundation website and online services may include links to third-party websites. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. The V Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Accessibility. The V Foundation is committed to making our website and digital communications accessible to all users. If you experience difficulty accessing information or need assistance, please contact us and we will work to provide information in an accessible manner.
International Users. The V Foundation is based in the United States. If you access our website or online services from outside the United States, information you provide may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
By using our website or online services, you consent to such transfer and processing.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The V Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our practices evolve or applicable laws change. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Personal Information is handled, please contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-380-9505
Mailing Address
The V Foundation
14600 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
Terms of Use
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the V Foundation’s website and online services.
By using the website or online services, you agree to these Terms of Use.
1. Permitted Use
Our website and online services are provided for informational and charitable purposes. Users agree to use these services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with their operation.
2. Donations and Transactions
Online donations and purchases are processed through secure payment systems. Transactions are generally processed in U.S. dollars. Accepted payment methods may include major credit cards and other methods offered at checkout.
3. Merchandise and Purchases
When merchandise is available for purchase through our website or other online platforms, sales are generally final unless an item arrives damaged or defective. Replacement requests may be made by contacting us.
4. User Accounts
If user accounts are made available, users are responsible for providing accurate information and maintaining account credentials. We reserve the right to suspend or deactivate accounts for misuse, false information or inactivity, or if the V Foundation migrates services to different service platforms.
5. Intellectual Property
Website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is owned by the V Foundation or its licensors and may not be reproduced or used without permission except as permitted by law.
6. Third-Party Links
We may provide links to third-party websites for convenience. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those websites.
7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
8. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-380-9505
Mailing Address
The V Foundation
14600 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513