Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

OrgansPathway.org ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

We operate in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the European Union and United Kingdom.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you contact us through our form, we may collect:

• Your name (or initials, if you prefer to remain anonymous)
• Email address
• Country of residence
• Organ of interest (kidney, liver, heart, lung)
• General description of your situation (optional)

2.2 What We Do NOT Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following purposes:

• Medical Navigation: To review your inquiry and provide guidance toward legal, verified transplant centers
• Communication: To respond to your questions via email within 24-48 hours
• Internal Review: Our medical network of licensed specialists reviews inquiries to provide accurate guidance

We do NOT:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Share your data with hospitals, brokers, or any external organizations
• Use your data for marketing or advertising
• Store your data longer than necessary (typically 12 months after last contact)

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
• Access Control: Only authorized members of our medical network can access your inquiry
• Secure Storage: Your information is stored on secure, encrypted servers
• No Third-Party Sharing: We never share your data with external parties

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a European resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@organspathway.org.

6. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for the site to function properly. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies that collect personal data.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for 12 months after our last communication with you, unless you request earlier deletion. After this period, your data is permanently deleted from our systems.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites (WHO, Eurotransplant, government health ministries, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: