Privacy Policy
The Alice Mayo Society exists to welcome and acquaint spouses of Mayo Clinic staff members, residents, and medical students. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
Information We Collect
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Membership Data: When you join The Alice Mayo Society, we collect basic information such as your name, contact details, and affiliation with Mayo Clinic.
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Event Participation: We may collect data related to your attendance at our events or participation in activities.
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Communications: If you interact with us via email, social media, or other channels, we may retain those communications.
How We Use Your Information
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Membership Administration: We use your data to manage membership, communicate with you, and organize events.
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Newsletters and Updates: We send newsletters and updates related to The Alice Mayo Society.
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Facebook Group: Our closed Facebook group allows individual members to share relevant content.
Data Sharing
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No Advertising or Product Endorsement: We do not permit advertising or product endorsement in our official publications or communications. However, individual members can promote their businesses within our Facebook group.
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Respecting Privacy: We respect everyone’s privacy within the group. Authentic discussions are encouraged, but sensitive or private matters should be handled with care.
Security Measures
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We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
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We do not sell or share your information with third parties.
Safety and Security
Data Security
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Our website is hosted on Wix, a platform that employs robust security measures. These include:
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A dedicated security team that monitors for threats and conducts routine assessments.
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Compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 27018, and PCI DSS Level 1 standards.
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Physical access controls at data centers.
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Business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
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Privacy and Confidentiality: We respect your privacy and handle personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. No unauthorized sharing of data occurs.
Website Security
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Malware Prevention: We regularly scan our website for malware and promptly address any issues. If you encounter any security warnings, please report them to us.
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Secure Access: Access to our Wix account is restricted to authorized administrators. Strong passwords and two-factor authentication are enforced.
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Regular Backups: We maintain regular backups of our website to ensure data integrity and availability.
Community Guidelines
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Respectful Behavior: Members are expected to engage respectfully in all interactions. Offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content will not be tolerated.
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User Contributions: Members can contribute content to our website, but it must align with our mission and values. Moderators review submissions to maintain quality and security.
Incident Response
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Reporting Incidents: If you notice any security issues or suspect a breach, report it immediately to communications@ams-mn.org
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Timely Resolution: We address security incidents promptly, investigate their cause, and take corrective actions.