Privacy Policy, SMS Terms & Compliance
The Access to Health Foundation
Last Updated: August 2026
The Access to Health Foundation (“Access to Health Foundation,” “Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is an organization dedicated to supporting healthcare access, education, community resources, and initiatives that help individuals and communities improve their health and well-being.
This Privacy, Terms & Compliance Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information; outlines the terms governing your use of accesstohealthfoundation.org (the “Website”); and provides information regarding our communications, including SMS/text messaging.
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge this policy and agree to the applicable terms described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
Full name
Email address
Phone or mobile number
Mailing address
Organization or affiliation
Event or program registration information
Volunteer information
Donation information, excluding full payment card details processed by third-party payment providers
Communication preferences
Information submitted through contact forms, applications, surveys, registrations, or other Website forms
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our Website, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, referring pages, pages visited, and general Website usage information.
2. How We Use Your Information
The Access to Health Foundation may use information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries, questions, and requests
Provide information about our programs, resources, services, events, and initiatives
Process event registrations, donations, or volunteer interest
Communicate important updates and reminders
Send communications you have requested or consented to receive
Improve our Website, programs, outreach efforts, and user experience
Analyze Website traffic and usage
Maintain appropriate organizational and administrative records
Prevent fraud, misuse, or security incidents
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, nonprofit, and reporting obligations
The Access to Health Foundation does not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support Website functionality, understand Website usage, analyze traffic, and improve the visitor experience.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device or browser. Depending on the tools used on our Website, cookies may help us remember preferences, measure Website performance, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of portions of the Website.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.
4. Donations & Payment Processing
Donations or other payments made through our Website may be processed by third-party payment processors.
The Access to Health Foundation does not intentionally store complete credit card numbers, banking credentials, or other full payment account information when transactions are processed by third-party payment providers.
Your use of a third-party payment processor may also be subject to that provider’s privacy policy and terms.
Unless otherwise stated or required by applicable law, donations are generally non-refundable.
Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as tax, legal, financial, or medical advice. Donors should consult their own professional advisors regarding the deductibility or tax treatment of contributions.
5. Information Sharing
The Access to Health Foundation may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to:
Service providers that assist us with Website hosting, communications, email delivery, SMS/text messaging, analytics, payment processing, event management, or other operational services
Professional advisors or vendors acting on our behalf
Government agencies, regulatory authorities, courts, or law enforcement when required by law or legal process
Protect the rights, safety, security, or property of the Access to Health Foundation, our users, or others
Service providers may receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are not authorized by the Access to Health Foundation to use that information for their own independent marketing purposes.
Mobile information and SMS opt-in data will not be shared, sold, or rented to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.
SMS consent information may be provided only to operational service providers that assist us in operating and delivering our messaging program, such as telecommunications providers, messaging platforms, and technology vendors, solely as necessary to provide those services.
6. Data Security
The Access to Health Foundation uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
However, no Website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through or stored by the Website.
7. Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate organizational records, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect our legitimate interests.
When information is no longer reasonably required, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it in accordance with our practices and applicable law.
8. Third-Party Websites & Services
Our Website may contain links to websites, platforms, resources, or services operated by third parties.
The Access to Health Foundation does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites or services.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party websites they visit.
9. Health & Educational Disclaimer
The Access to Health Foundation provides health-related education, awareness, community outreach, resources, and supportive information for informational and educational purposes.
Information provided through this Website, our programs, events, communications, resources, or educational materials is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Always consult an appropriately licensed healthcare professional regarding medical concerns, symptoms, diagnoses, medications, or treatment decisions.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact appropriate emergency medical services immediately.
10. Program Participation Disclaimer
Participation in an Access to Health Foundation program, event, educational initiative, community service, or other activity does not establish a medical, legal, financial, fiduciary, or other professional relationship between you and the Foundation.
Programs and resources are provided for educational, informational, charitable, and community-support purposes unless expressly stated otherwise.
Eligibility, availability, scheduling, and program offerings may change without notice.
11. Volunteer & Employment Disclaimer
Participation as a volunteer does not create an employment relationship with the Access to Health Foundation unless expressly established through a separate written employment agreement.
Volunteer opportunities, responsibilities, schedules, and eligibility requirements may be modified or discontinued at the discretion of the Foundation.
Nothing contained on this Website constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment, volunteer placement, compensation, or benefits.
12. Communications Consent
When you voluntarily provide your contact information and affirmatively consent where required, you authorize the Access to Health Foundation to communicate with you regarding your inquiry, programs, resources, services, events, volunteer opportunities, community initiatives, registrations, and other communications you have requested or agreed to receive.
Communications may occur by email, telephone, or SMS/text message, depending on the contact information and consent you provide.
Where permitted by law and based on the consent provided, communications may use automated technology, automated dialing systems, prerecorded or artificial voice messages, or automated text messaging systems.
Consent to receive marketing or promotional communications is not a condition of making a donation, participating in a program, receiving services, or making any purchase.
You may withdraw your consent or opt out of applicable communications at any time using the methods described in the communication or this policy.
Submitting a Website form does not create a contractual, medical, financial, or professional relationship with the Access to Health Foundation.
13. SMS/Text Messaging Terms & Conditions
By providing your mobile telephone number and affirmatively consenting to receive text messages from the Access to Health Foundation, you agree to receive SMS and/or MMS messages at the mobile number you provided.
Messages may include information related to:
Your inquiries or requests
Foundation programs, resources, and services
Event information and registrations
Appointment or event reminders
Volunteer opportunities
Community programs and initiatives
Educational and health-related information
Organizational updates
Other communications you have requested or consented to receive
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS/text messages at any time by replying STOP to a text message from the Access to Health Foundation.
After submitting a STOP request, you may receive a final confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed. You will no longer receive messages from the applicable messaging program unless you subsequently opt in again.
Getting Help
For assistance with SMS/text messaging, reply HELP to a message or contact the Access to Health Foundation using the contact information provided at the bottom of this policy.
Consent
Consent to receive SMS/text messages is not a condition of making a donation, participating in a program, receiving services, or making any purchase.
You represent that you are the subscriber, account holder, or customary user of the mobile number you provide and that you are authorized to consent to receive messages at that number.
If your mobile number changes or is reassigned to another person, you should notify the Access to Health Foundation or opt out of the messaging program before discontinuing use of that number.
Carriers & Delivery
SMS and MMS message delivery is subject to effective transmission by your wireless carrier and/or network operator. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Message availability and functionality may vary depending on your device, wireless carrier, and service plan.
SMS Privacy
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties except operational service providers assisting with message delivery.
Operational service providers may include telecommunications providers, messaging platforms, and technology vendors that assist the Access to Health Foundation in delivering and operating its messaging program.
Your participation in the SMS program is also subject to the privacy provisions contained in this policy.
The Access to Health Foundation may modify, suspend, or discontinue a messaging program at any time, subject to applicable law.
14. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.
If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete or appropriately address the information.
Parents or legal guardians who believe a child has provided personal information to the Access to Health Foundation may contact us using the information below.
15. Terms of Website Use
By using this Website, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes.
You may not:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, systems, or accounts
Interfere with the operation or security of the Website
Use the Website to transmit malicious software or harmful content
Misrepresent your identity when submitting information
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content without authorization, except as permitted by law
Use the Website in any manner that violates applicable law or the rights of the Access to Health Foundation or others
Website content is provided for general informational purposes and may be changed, corrected, updated, or removed at any time without notice.
16. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, Website content, including text, graphics, logos, branding, photographs, videos, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the Access to Health Foundation and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and use Website materials for personal, noncommercial, and informational purposes. No other use is permitted without prior authorization from the Access to Health Foundation or the applicable rights holder.
17. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
The Access to Health Foundation does not warrant that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components, or that all information will always be complete, accurate, or current.
Nothing in this section excludes any warranty or right that cannot lawfully be excluded.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Access to Health Foundation and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Website.
Nothing in this policy is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
19. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Access to Health Foundation and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the Website or material violation of these Terms.
20. Accessibility Commitment
The Access to Health Foundation is committed to promoting digital accessibility and making Website content available to as many users as reasonably possible.
If you experience difficulty accessing Website content or need assistance accessing information, please contact us so that we can work to provide reasonable assistance or an alternative method of access.
21. Your Privacy Rights & Choices
Depending on where you reside and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the ability to request:
Access to certain personal information we maintain about you
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of certain personal information
Information about how personal information is used or disclosed
Withdrawal of certain previously provided consent
These rights may be subject to legal exceptions, verification requirements, and record-retention obligations.
To submit a privacy request, contact the Access to Health Foundation using the information provided below.
We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing a request.
22. Email Communications
You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in applicable emails or by contacting the Access to Health Foundation.
Even if you unsubscribe from promotional communications, we may continue to send non-promotional or transactional communications when reasonably necessary, such as responses to requests, donation receipts, registration confirmations, or legally required notices.
23. Governing Law
These Terms and this policy shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the Access to Health Foundation is incorporated, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable federal or other law provides otherwise.
24. Changes to This Policy
The Access to Health Foundation may revise this Privacy, Terms & Compliance Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, Website, programs, technologies, or legal requirements.
When material changes are made, we may update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and provide additional notice when required by applicable law.
Your continued use of the Website following an update constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms to the extent permitted by law.
25. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy, Terms & Compliance Policy, your personal information, Website accessibility, or Access to Health Foundation communications, please contact:
The Access to Health Foundation
Website: accesstohealthfoundation.org
For SMS/text messaging assistance, reply HELP to an Access to Health Foundation text message. To stop receiving SMS/text messages, reply STOP.