Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 28, 2025

Community Medical Fund ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website communitymedicalfund.wixsite.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined here.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, donate, or sign up for our newsletter.
Payment Information: If you make a donation, it is through our rescues and veterinarian offices that we work with. We are a not-for-profit organization run by the community and good samaritans.
Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, referring URL, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide support.
Improve our Website, services, and user experience.
Send updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals (you may opt out at any time).
Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with payment processing, email communication, and website analytics.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect website usage data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and opting out of marketing communications. To exercise your rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to request its deletion.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Community Medical Fund

Marla Rubenstein

marlasaritkd@aol.com

Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 28, 2025

Welcome to [Your Organization Name] ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our website communitymedicalfund.wixsite.com (the "Website"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access and use of the Website. By using the Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms and all applicable laws and regulations in the state of Connecticut.

2. Use of the Website

The Website is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. If you are under 18, you may use the Website only with parental or guardian supervision.
You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited activities, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, or the transmission of harmful content.

3. Donations and Payments

Donations made through the Website or our third-party veterinary offices, clinics, and rescues that we work with are voluntary and non-refundable unless required by law.
We use third-parties to handle transactions securely. We do not store or process credit card details directly.
Items bought or sold for use of donations towards our medical fund personally, directly, or through Facebook Marketplace is entirely up to your discretion, and we are not obligated to provide any refunds, or monetary compensation for any goods or items. Please read Facebook Marketplace rules.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, logos, text, images, and other materials on the Website are owned by us or used with permission and are protected under copyright and trademark laws.
You may not copy, distribute, modify, or use our content without prior written consent unless you are sharing links directly to our site for social media or awareness purposes.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content (e.g., testimonials, comments, or photos), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content.
You are responsible for ensuring your submitted content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted.
There may be some disturbing or graphic images of animals on this site, used solely for the purpose of sharing rescue stories and showing what our community medical fund does to help and save these innocent animals. We have a disclaimer on our site and a trigger warning.
We are not responsible for any damages or personal disagreements resulting from the use of the Website or reliance on its content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages or attorney fees arising from the use or inability to use the Website.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or liabilities arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Connecticut, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Community Medical Fund

Marla Rubenstein

Connecticut, USA

Marlasaritkd@aol.com