Privacy Policy

Louisiana Cancer Foundation Privacy Policy & SMS Terms

The Louisiana Cancer Foundation (“LCF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, forms, programs, events, and other services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and how we handle information submitted through our website.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Louisiana Cancer Foundation, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone or mobile phone number
• Information submitted through contact, assistance, registration, donation, event, screening, or other website forms
• Information you provide when requesting assistance or services
• Information related to your participation in LCF programs, events, screenings, or fundraising activities
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

Some forms may request information necessary to determine eligibility for or provide patient assistance and other services. We collect only the information reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is provided.

How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries
• Provide information about Louisiana Cancer Foundation programs and services
• Process requests for patient assistance
• Coordinate cancer screenings, events, and other programs
• Process donations and contributions
• Communicate with you regarding programs, services, events, and activities you have requested or expressed interest in
• Send SMS/text messages when you have provided appropriate consent
• Maintain and improve our website and services
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our website, programs, and organization
• Website Analytics

We may use website analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website. Analytics information may include information such as pages visited, general geographic information, browser or device information, and how visitors navigate the website.

Analytics information helps us understand website usage and improve the experience for visitors.

Before publishing this policy, LCF should confirm that Google Analytics is the only analytics/tracking technology currently installed on the website.

How We Share Your Information

Louisiana Cancer Foundation does not sell your personal information.

We may share information when reasonably necessary to operate our website, provide requested services, process transactions or donations, coordinate programs or events, communicate with you, or comply with legal requirements. This may include sharing information with service providers or vendors who perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Louisiana Cancer Foundation, our users, or others.

SMS/Text Messaging

“Mobile Opt in, SMS Consent,  and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes.”

SMS Terms & Conditions

1- SMS Consent Communication:

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2- Types of SMS Communications:

If you have consented to receive text messages from Louisiana Cancer Foundation, you may receive messages related to the following:

• Conversational purposes SMS.

3- Message Frequency:

“Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week regarding your Conversational purposes SMS”

4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5- Opt-In Method:

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Louisiana Cancer Foundation in the following way:

• By filling out a paper form

6- Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

7- Help:

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (318) 460-1006 

Additional Options:

• If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:

• Message and data rates may apply.

• You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”

• For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our [https://lacancerfoundation.org/privacy-policy/] page.

• Message frequency may vary

Information Submitted Through Forms

Information submitted through forms on our website is used for the purpose for which it was provided, such as requesting assistance, contacting Louisiana Cancer Foundation, registering for an event, requesting information, making a donation, or participating in a program.

Please do not submit information through a website form that you do not want Louisiana Cancer Foundation to receive.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information submitted to us. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. Louisiana Cancer Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate involvement of a parent, guardian, or other authorized adult. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us.

Your Choices

You may contact us to ask questions about the personal information you have provided to Louisiana Cancer Foundation or to request that we update or correct information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

You may also opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to a text message.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Louisiana Cancer Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our SMS program, or how your information is handled, please contact:

Louisiana Cancer Foundation
301 Hall Street
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 966-1900
Email: James.Adams@cancerinstitute.com