Privacy Policy for Sista Luv Foundation
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
Welcome to the Sista Luv Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are a peer support organization in Papua New Guinea dedicated to empowering breast cancer patients, survivors, and their carers. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, sistaluv.org.pg, and use our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide: This includes your name, email address, phone number, location, and any other information you share when you contact us for support, sign up for our newsletter, or participate in our events.
- Shared Stories and Testimonials: With your explicit consent, we collect personal stories, photos, and testimonial videos from survivors, patients, and carers to share on our digital platforms. This is a core part of our mission to foster community and healing.
- Technical Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you navigate our site. This helps us understand how our website is being used and how to improve it.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide you with the emotional, psychological, and social support you need.
- To Build Community: To share approved stories and testimonials on our website and social media to connect the breast cancer community, raise awareness, and reduce stigma.
- To Communicate With You: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our programs and events.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage data to improve our website’s functionality and content.
- To Meet Legal Obligations: To comply with any applicable laws and regulations in Papua New Guinea.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your privacy is our priority. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We will only share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Explicit Consent: We will only share your personal story, video, or photo after you have given us clear, written permission to do so.
- With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted partners who help us operate our website and services (e.g., website hosting). These partners are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
- For Legal Reasons: If required by law, we may disclose your information to law enforcement or other public authorities.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. Our website is equipped with security measures to protect the information under our control. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information. You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to share your story or testimonial at any time. If you do, we will remove it from our platforms as quickly as possible.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information from our records.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to our website (sistaluv.org.pg). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
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. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sista Luv Foundation