Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 27, 2018
Updated: August 6, 2025; June 24, 2026; August 25, 2026
Welcome to Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, accessible at https://cvvim.org/. We take your privacy seriously and want to be transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
This policy applies strictly to our online activities at https://cvvim.org/. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other channels.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.
1. Your Consent
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to how we collect and use data as described below.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
If you contact us directly or fill out a webform, we may ask for details such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and the contents of your message or attachments.
Medical & Eligibility Information:
If you complete a webform to request medical care, we collect details to confirm your identity, residency, and eligibility. We may also use this information to refer you to medical specialists or enroll you in medical assistance programs.
3. Technical Data, System Logs, and Routing Metadata
Like most websites, our servers automatically log technical information when you visit. This data is essential for delivering web content to your device, maintaining site security, and managing network traffic.
What we collect:
System logs and routing metadata include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, system specs, and click count.
How it works:
By browsing our site, you acknowledge and agree that your browser automatically transmits these electronic communication signals and routing headers. You consent to our collection and recording of these signals, system logs, and metadata for system administration, fraud prevention, security, and traffic analysis.
4. Cookies, Pixels and Analytics
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to store your preferences, remember your settings, and analyze how visitors navigate our pages.
Third-Party Analytics:
We work with third-party analytics partners who place scripts, cookies, or pixels on our site. These tools record interaction data—such as clicks, page movement, and referral links—to help us improve site performance and evaluate marketing campaigns.
Consent to Tracking:
Using our website means you consent to our use of these tracking technologies and the automated collection of interaction data by us and our third-party service providers.
Managing Cookies:
You can choose to disable or block cookies through your individual browser settings. Check your browser's "Help" menu to learn how to manage cookie preferences.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to keep our website running smoothly and serve you effectively. Specifically, we use your information to:
• Provide, maintain, and optimize our website content.
• Process webforms, verify eligibility, and confirm your identity.
• Refer you to medical specialists or help enroll you in medical assistance programs.
• Communicate with you about updates, services, or support requests.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity.
• Analyze website usage trends to design better features and tools.
6. Third-Party Links & Advertisers
Our Privacy Policy only covers https://cvvim.org/. If you follow links to third-party websites or interact with third-party ad networks, their privacy policies will apply. We do not control and are not responsible for the cookies or tracking tools used by independent third parties. We encourage you to read their respective privacy statements.
7. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
If you reside in California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Know:
You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
Right to Delete:
You can ask us to delete personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain legal legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out:
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal data).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to verified requests within thirty (30) days of receipt.
8. Protection for Children
Protecting children online is a top priority. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor and guide their children's web activity.
https://cvvim.org/ does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe your child has submitted personal details on our site, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove that information from our records.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, need help with cookie settings, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out to us.
Name: Coachella Valley Volunteers In Medicine (CVVIM)
Street Address: 82915 Avenue 48, Indio, CA 92201
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10090, Indio, CA 92202
Website: https://cvvim.org
Email: doug.morin@cvvim.org
Phone: 760-342-4414