Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation  •  Last updated: March 9, 2025

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (“MPF”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, how it is protected, and
your rights regarding your information when you access or use our website and portal (collectively,
the “Site”). By accessing this Site or submitting information through any MPF form, you consent to
the practices described in this policy.

Section 1

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you complete forms,
communicate with us, or use our portal. This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address (if provided)
  • Application materials and form responses (such as scholarship applications, nominations, questionnaires, recommendations, and other program forms)
  • Communications sent to us by email or through contact forms
  • User account information for portal access (if applicable)
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and access time if collected by our hosting systems or security tools

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13.


Section 2

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information only for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Processing and reviewing scholarship applications, nominations, and submissions
  • Administering educational programs, grants, and charitable initiatives
  • Communicating with applicants, participants, donors, or affiliated individuals
  • Maintaining accurate internal records
  • Granting and managing access to the MPF portal
  • Improving website functionality and organizational operations
  • Meeting legal or record-keeping obligations

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation does not sell personal information and does not engage in advertising,
behavioral tracking, or user profiling.


Section 3

Email Communications

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation may send occasional non-commercial email communications related to:

  • Scholarship or program updates
  • Important organizational announcements
  • Required follow-ups on submitted forms or applications

We do not send spam and do not engage in email marketing campaigns or commercial advertising.
You may opt out of optional communications at any time by contacting us.


Section 4

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We only share personal information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With internal staff or authorized representatives for official business purposes
  • With trusted service providers that help operate the Site, portal, or data systems
  • When required by law, court order, or government authority
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Michigan Pharmacy Foundation or others

We do not sell, rent, lease, or exchange personal data with third parties for any commercial purpose.


Section 5

Security and Data Retention

We use reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal
information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for program operations, legal compliance,
and internal record maintenance. When information is no longer required, it is deleted or archived
in accordance with MPF’s data-retention practices.


Section 6

Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of incorrect or incomplete information
  • Deletion of data where legally permitted
  • Removal from email lists

To make a request, contact:

Email: rdrabek@michiganpharmacists.org

Phone: (517) 377-0227


Section 7

Policy Changes

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation may update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page
with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.


Section 8

Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation

408 Kalamazoo Plz
Lansing, MI 48933-1919
Phone: (517) 377-0227
Email: rdrabek@michiganpharmacists.org


Section 9

Our Commitment to Privacy

Michigan Pharmacy Foundation respects the trust you place in us. Your information is used only to
support our charitable mission and educational efforts. We do not exploit, sell, or misuse personal
data. Transparency and responsible stewardship of information are core values of our organization.