South Bend Medical Foundation (SBMF) Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Website: https://www.sbmf.org
Organization: South Bend Medical Foundation (SBMF)

  1. Introduction

South Bend Medical Foundation (“SBMF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, sbmf.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through sbmf.org and does not apply to information collected through medical services, patient care, or offline activities. For information about how SBMF protects patient health information, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.

 

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information through:

  • Contact forms
  • Appointment or donor-related inquiries
  • Newsletter sign-ups
  • Job application submissions
  • Event registration portals

Personal information you provide may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Employment information (for job applicants)
  • Any other information you voluntarily submit

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use sbmf.org, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site
  • Referring website URLs
  • Cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve functionality and security.

2.3. Third-Party Data

Some pages may use embedded content, maps, forms, or applications hosted by third-party providers (e.g., analytics services, job application systems). Data collected by these third parties is subject to their own privacy policies.

  1. How We Use Your Information

SBMF uses collected information to:

  • Provide and improve website functionality
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Process job applications or event registrations
  • Support blood donor recruitment and communications
  • Enhance site security and performance
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

  1. How We Share Your Information

SBMF may share information with:

  • Vendors or service providers who support website hosting, analytics, email distribution, or form processing
  • Regulatory authorities, when legally required
  • Law enforcement, when necessary to protect SBMF, our donors, patients, or the public

All service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and security of your information.

SBMF does not share personal information for advertising purposes.

  1. Patient Health Information (HIPAA)

Information related to medical testing, patient results, or protected health information (PHI) is not collected through sbmf.org.

Any PHI provided to or created by SBMF in connection with clinical services is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which outlines your rights and our responsibilities under federal law.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SBMF may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze site usage trends
  • Enhance security

You can set your browser to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

  1. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

While we work hard to secure your data, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

  1. Links to External Websites

sbmf.org may contain links to third-party websites.
SBMF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy

sbmf.org is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

  1. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of email communications
  • Request correction or deletion of information you have provided
  • Disable cookies in your browser settings

To make a request, use the contact information below.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SBMF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

South Bend Medical Foundation
Attn: Quality Supervisor
Address: 3355 Douglas Road, South Bend, IN 46635
Phone: 574-234-4176
Email: marketing@sbmf.org