Effective Date: October 6, 2025

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We The Patients (“WTP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates as a for- profit media and advocacy organization with a nonprofit fiduciary partner. Our mission is to build a national movement protecting the rights, dignity, and power of patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, join our campaigns, or interact with us online.

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1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information necessary to verify participation, communicate updates, and measure the collective power of our movement. 

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, zip code, or state of residence when you sign a pledge, register, or subscribe to communications.

• Professional affiliation if you volunteer or participate in leadership groups.

• Optional demographic or health-related information if you choose to share it for surveys or advocacy purposes.

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Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device ID, and IP address through standard analytics tools.

• Basic traffic and engagement metrics (page views, session time, referring URLs).

• We do not collect medical records, insurance details, financial account information, or anysensitive health data without explicit consent.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Verify participation in WTP programs and petitions.

• Communicate advocacy updates, campaign actions, and community events.

• Measure audience engagement and campaign reach.

• Maintain internal records required by applicable law or nonprofit fiduciary oversight.

• We never sell, rent, or trade your data to advertisers, insurance companies, political parties, or data brokers.

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3. Political and Advocacy Use

If you sign petitions, pledges, or legislative actions (such as the Cancer Patient Protection Act), your name or location may be used in aggregate reporting to demonstrate public support. Individual data is never shared publicly or with any campaign, candidate, or political committee.

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4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and ensure basic functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising.

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5. Information Sharing

We share limited data only with trusted third-party service providers who perform specific functions on our behalf, such as:

• Email distribution platforms

• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

• Website hosting and analytics tools

These vendors are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

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6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data.

• Request correction or deletion of your information.

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

• Opt out of analytics or cookies.

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Requests can be submitted to privacy@wethepatients.org. We will respond promptly within applicable legal timeframes.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Non-Commercial Participation

Membership in We The Patients does not imply any fundraising obligation. We do not solicit donations from members. Any voluntary contributions will be processed through our nonprofit fiduciary partner and governed by separate disclosures.                                     

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our site after such changes means you accept the updated terms.

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12. Contact Us

For questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact:

We The Patients
Email: privacy@wethepatients.org
Website: www.wethepatients.org