Privacy

At Hope 4 M.E. & Fibromyalgia, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, www.hope4mefibro.org, and engage with our services.

1. Who We Are

Hope 4 M.E. & Fibromyalgia is a website dedicated to raising awareness, sharing information, and supporting individuals affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and Fibromyalgia.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Contact information (e.g., name, email address) when you subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or fill in forms.
Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device type) through cookies and analytics tools.
Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, interactions) to help us improve our content and user experience.

We do not collect sensitive health data unless explicitly provided by you via secure channels (e.g., email or contact form), and only with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiries or messages
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Improve website content and user experience through analytics
Maintain website security and performance

We will never sell or rent your data to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Understand how visitors use our site
Improve performance and content relevance
Manage user preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool.

5. Data Sharing and Security

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools) to operate and maintain our site. All partners comply with data protection laws (e.g., UK GDPR).

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information.

6. Your Rights

Under data protection laws (such as the UK GDPR), you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletters, etc.)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hopew4mefibro@outlook.com

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:

Hope 4 M.E. & Fibromyalgia
Email: hopew4mefibro@outlook.com
Website: https://www.hope4mefibro.org/