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1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition (“the Coalition”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of visitors’ and members’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or interact with us, including as a member of our coalition.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information you provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register or join as a member of the Coalition.

  • Sign up for newsletters, events, training, or exercises.

  • Submit a form on our Site (for example: contact us, membership application, resource request).
    The types of information may include your name, organization, email address, mailing address, telephone number, job title, and other relevant information for the services or events you request.

b. Information automatically collected

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information about your device and visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and date/time stamps.

c. Information from cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons) to collect information about your use of the Site, to improve the Site’s functionality, and for analytics. If applicable, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used; however, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • To operate and maintain the Site and our operations.

  • To communicate with you (e.g., via email, newsletters, event information, membership updates).

  • To provide and administer membership benefits, training, events, resources.

  • To monitor and analyse usage of the Site and improve our services.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and those of our stakeholders.

  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues or security incidents.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:

  • With our service providers or contractors who perform services on our behalf (for example: hosting, analytics) and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

  • When required by law, regulation, legal process or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

  • When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or the public.

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of all or a portion of our assets, provided that the acquiring entity agrees to respect the terms of this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100 % secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and as required or permitted by law. We will periodically review the information and securely delete or anonymize it when no longer needed.

7. Your Choices and Access

You may:

  • Choose not to provide certain personal information, but note that may limit your ability to access some services or features.

  • Update, correct or delete the personal information you have provided to us by contacting us at the contact details below.

  • Opt out of receiving promotional or non-essential communications. If you no longer wish to receive such emails, you may unsubscribe via the link provided in the email or contact us directly.

  • Refuse cookies via your browser settings, though such refusal may impair the usefulness of the Site.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Users

If you access our Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. by us or our service providers. By using the Site and providing your information, you consent to such transfer, storage and processing.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices). When we make substantive changes, we will post the updated policy on this Site with the “Last Updated” date noted at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition
12220 Towne Lake Dr., Suite #1
Fort Myers, Florida 33913
Phone: (239) 433-6700

Last Updated: 10/30/25