Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to SuperShane.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at https://supershane.com (the "Website").
Important Note: This Website is built to help people by providing informational resources about leukemia research, clinical trials, and support programs. We only use analytics tracking to understand how visitors use our Website and improve our services. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use cookies or tracking technologies beyond standard analytics.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through forms or email
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms
- Comment on our content
- Report issues or request support
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior through analytics tracking, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring/exit pages, search queries, and dates/times of access
- Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
- Technical Information: Screen resolution, language preferences, and JavaScript enabled/disabled status
This information is collected solely through analytics tracking to help us understand how visitors use our Website and improve our services. We do not use this information for advertising or marketing purposes beyond improving the Website.
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies only for analytics purposes to collect and store information about your interactions with our Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand Website usage patterns and improve your experience.
We only use analytics tracking. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or sharing your data with third parties for marketing purposes. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy section below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Website Operation
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
- Customize your experience and deliver relevant content
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze Website usage and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights
3.2 Analytics and Performance
We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our Website:
- Analytics Services: We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to collect and analyze Website usage statistics, track user behavior, measure Website performance, and improve user experience. Analytics services use cookies to collect anonymous data including page views, session duration, bounce rates, traffic sources, and demographic information. This data helps us understand visitor patterns and optimize our content.
- Opt-Out Options: You can typically opt out of analytics tracking by installing browser add-ons or adjusting your browser settings. However, this may affect certain Website functionality.
We do not use analytics data for advertising purposes, and we do not share analytics data with third parties for marketing or advertising.
3.3 Marketing and Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may send you informational emails about new content, features, or services. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
We do not engage in targeted advertising, retargeting, or sharing your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services and Integration
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Data analytics and reporting (analytics only)
- Email marketing platforms (if you subscribe to newsletters)
- Customer support tools
- Security and fraud prevention
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services and must maintain reasonable security measures. We do not share your information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
4.2 External Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including research institutions, clinical trial databases, donation platforms, and other external sites. These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given explicit consent to the processing
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and preventing fraud
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website and providing services (analytics and hosting only)
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy proceeding
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or others
- Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the information, and applicable legal requirements.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Privacy Rights
9.1 Rights Under GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
9.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination
9.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
10. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies only for analytics purposes to enhance your browsing experience, analyze Website traffic, and understand how visitors use our Website.
10.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality and security (e.g., session management, fraud prevention)
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our Website (analytics services only)
We do not use functional cookies, advertising cookies, or tracking cookies for marketing purposes.
10.2 Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third parties to set cookies on our Website for analytics purposes only:
- Analytics Services: Web analytics and performance measurement (e.g., Google Analytics or similar services)
We do not allow third-party advertising cookies or social media tracking cookies.
10.3 Cookie Management
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can typically configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality, including analytics tracking.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including implementing standard contractual clauses where applicable.
13. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including research institutions, clinical trial databases, donation platforms, and other services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Data Protection Officer
For data protection matters, including GDPR inquiries, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Website: SuperShane.com
- Email: helloshanecom@gmail.com
- Website Contact: https://supershane.com
- Legal Entity: PHO Solutions LLC
- Jurisdiction: Wyoming, United States
- Registered Address: 30 N Gould St STE R, Sheridan, WY 82801
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and address your concerns.
17. Wyoming State Law Compliance
As a Wyoming LLC, we comply with all applicable Wyoming state laws regarding data privacy and protection, including Wyoming's data breach notification requirements. We also comply with relevant federal laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and any industry-specific regulations that may apply.
18. Acknowledgment
By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 2, 2025. For questions about this policy, please contact us using the information provided above.