Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 29th, 2024

Project N95 (“PN95”) understands the importance of protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy applies to the personal information we collect, use, and disclose on projectn95.org (the “Site”). If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site or any services offered through the Site.

When we use the term “Personal Information,” we mean information that relates to an individual who is directly or indirectly identifiable.

Minors

We do not knowingly allow any users under the age of thirteen (13) to use or otherwise access the services of the Site. We do not seek any personal information (or any information at all) from any persons under 13 years old. Because we do not intentionally collect any information from children under the age of 13, we also do not knowingly share or disclose such information to third parties. If you are under 13 years old, you may not use the Site. If you have reason to believe that a child under 13 years of age has provided us with information, please contact us at info@projectn95.org.

Information You Provide Us

In order to access and use certain areas and services of the Site, users may be asked for personally identifiable information, including:

  • Identifiers, such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number
  • Commercial information, such as business name, address, and telephone number

While you may decline to provide certain information to us, it may render you unable to access certain services and features offered through the Site. By submitting a form on the Site, you consent to our providing your Personal Information to third parties as we determine is necessary to process your submission.

Information from Third Parties

If necessary, PN95 obtains personal information from third-party providers in order to improve the accuracy of the forms submitted to us.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Site, we collect certain internet or other electronic network activity information automatically as described in this section. As discussed further below, we may use a variety of technologies to assist in collecting this information.

Log Files. For all users of the Site, the Site's web server uses an extended log file format which captures: date and time of visit, referring address (location from which a visitor comes to the Site), type of Internet browser, and visitor's IP address. (Each computer that connects to the Internet is assigned a unique number, an IP address, for identification purposes). The log file does not capture a user's email address.

Cookies. A cookie is a series of data characters that, when programmed into a website, is placed by the web server into the browser's application folder on your computer. Once placed onto your machine, the cookie will allow the website to "recall" you as a unique individual. The Site uses cookies to personalize information for certain segments of its customer base. In some instances, cookies are also used to associate individual customers with their information profiles where users have elected to create such a profile. Should you choose to do so, cookies can be removed from your hard drive and certain web browsers can be set so that cookies are not used or saved. Please check with your browser provider for more information on removing cookies.

Cookie information may allow us to determine things like the URL of the website you visited before coming to this website, the type of browser or mobile device you are using to access the Site, your IP address, language, approximate geographic location, and time zone. We, and/or our authorized third-party service providers may automatically collect this information when you access and use the Site through the use of electronic tools like log files and cookies. We use this information to troubleshoot, administer the Site and its services, analyze trends, gather demographic information, comply with applicable law, and cooperate with law enforcement activities. We may also share this information with our authorized third-party service providers to measure the overall effectiveness of our online tools, content, and programming.

Do Not Track Signals from Web Browsers

The Site is not presently configured to support Do Not Track ("DNT") signals from web browsers.

Use of Information

The user information (including Personal Information) collected on the Site is used to process form submissions, for customer service, to market and improve projectn95.org services, to customize your experience on the Site, and to contact you with updates to the Site and other information. PN95 may also use your information to provide you with information we believe may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive marketing information, email us at info@projectn95.org. Email messages will also provide you with an opportunity to opt-out of receiving this information.

Sharing of Information

PN95 does not sell your information. We share user information obtained through the Site only under the following circumstances:

  • To help with the COVID-19 crisis: One of the core missions of the Site is to help locate valid sellers of PPE and other supplies and determine the hospital and government buyers who would be interested in purchasing these supplies. We will share user information of sellers and buyers to facilitate Project N95’s mission and charitable purposes.
  • To provide other services offered through the Site: From time to time, we will disclose your information (on a confidential basis) to agents and others that we use in the ordinary operation of the Site, such as account and billing, marketing and promotion, user experience research and surveys, website hosting and support and maintenance. We will only disclose your information to the extent required for the limited purpose of the third party providing services contracted to us so that we may service you.
  • With your consent: We will share personal information with outside companies, organizations, or individuals when we have your express affirmative consent to do so.
  • For legal reasons: We will share user information with outside parties if we have a good-faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of the information is reasonable necessary to meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request; or protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law.
  • Nonprofit Transfer: We may share your information in a nonprofit transfer. As with any other nonprofit, we could merge with, or be acquired by, another nonprofit, or we may file for protection under applicable bankruptcy laws in the future. In such event, user information obtained and maintained by us, including personal information, will transfer to a successor entity in connection with the nonprofit merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other organizational change. User information submitted prior to any such transfer would remain subject to the terms of the Privacy Policy (as it existed on the date of the submission). However, user information submitted after a transfer to a successor entity may be subject to a new privacy policy adopted by the successor entity.

By submitting your information, you agree to allow Project N95 to disclose the information you provide to us for these purposes. Please contact us at the address below for any additional questions about the management or use of user information.

Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third-party sites. We do not exercise control over third-party websites displayed as search results or links from within the Site and these third-party websites may place their own cookies or other files on your computer, collect data, or solicit personal information from you. Accordingly, we encourage our users to be aware of this fact when they leave our website and to read the privacy policies or statements of each and every website that they visit that collects personally-identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected on the Site.

Security

The PN95 Site has security measures in place to protect customer information. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. As a result, while we employ security measures to protect data, we cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted to the Site and are not responsible for the actions of any third parties that may receive any such information.

Password-protected areas of the Site can be accessed only with a valid password. Each password owner is responsible for keeping the password confidential and safe.

For Users Outside of the United States Only

The Site is hosted on servers located in the United States. If you are a user accessing our websites from the European Union, Australia, Asia, or any other region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, and disclosure that differ from United States laws, you are transferring your personal data to the United States which may not have the same data protection laws as such other regions. By providing user information through the Service, you are consenting to the transfer of your information to the United States for processing and maintenance in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions. You are also consenting to the application of United States law in all matters concerning the Site and any services offered or provided therefrom.

Data Subject Rights

Depending on your residency, you may have certain data subject rights. These rights vary by state and country, but they may include the right to: (i) request additional disclosures about the Personal Information we collect, use, and disclose, i.e., a “Request to Know (Categories of Information)”; (ii) obtain a copy of Personal Information, i.e., a “Request to Know (Specific Pieces of Information),” sometimes called the Right to Access; (iii) request deletion of Personal Information, i.e., a “Request to Delete Information,” sometimes called the Right to Be Forgotten; (iii) opt out of the sale of Personal Information if we were to sell Personal Information, i.e., a “Request to Opt Out.” We do not sell your information, so you are already opted-out of such sales. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. However, we may provide a different level or quality of goods or services when that difference is reasonably related to the value provided to us by the data.

How to Exercise Data Subject Rights

If you wish to exercise any of these rights please email info@projectn95.org with the phrase “Data Subject Rights” in the subject line. We will review your requests and respond accordingly. The rights described herein are not absolute and we reserve all of our rights available to us at law in this regard. Additionally, if we retain your Personal Information only in de-identified form, we will not attempt to re-identify your data in response to a Data Subject Rights request.

If you make a request related to Personal Information about you, we will need to verify your identity. To do so, we will request that you match specific pieces of information you have provided us previously, as well as, in some instances, provide a signed declaration under penalty of perjury that you are the individual whose personal information is the subject of the request. If it is necessary to collect additional information from you, we will use the information only for verification purposes and will delete it as soon as practicable after complying the request. For requests related to particularly sensitive information, we may require additional proof of identification.

If you make a Data Subject Rights request through an authorized agent, we will require written proof that the agent is authorized to act on your behalf.

We will process your request within the time provided by applicable law.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This Site operates "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE," without warranties of any other kind. We are not responsible for events beyond our direct control. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, excluding conflicts of law principles. Any legal actions against us arising out of or related to the Site or any services offered or provided therefrom must be commenced in the state of New York in the United States of America.

How do I contact Project N95?

We can be reached via email: info@projectn95.org.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Project N95 reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time with or without notice. Any changes will be posted on this page. Project N95 encourages you to check this page regularly. If you provide information to us, access, or use the Site in any way after this Privacy Policy has been changed, you will be deemed to have unconditionally consented and agreed to such changes. The most current version of this Privacy Policy will be available on the web page at all appropriate times and will supersede all previous versions of this Privacy Policy.