This Privacy Policy describes how Bellevue Sperm Bank collects, uses, protects, and shares information submitted through this website.
This website is used by individuals who are interested in applying to our sperm donor program. By using this website or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use this website or apply to become a sperm donor, we may collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- City, state, or general location
- Age or date of birth
- Height, weight, ethnicity, education, occupation, or similar donor-profile information
- Health history
- Family health history
- Genetic or hereditary information
- Reproductive or fertility-related information
- Lifestyle, background, and eligibility-related information
- Appointment preferences
- Any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect limited technical information when you visit the website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
- Interactions with website forms or pages
We may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to operate the website, understand how visitors use the website, improve performance, and measure marketing effectiveness.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information collected through this website to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Review donor applications
- Evaluate initial donor eligibility
- Contact prospective donors
- Schedule appointments
- Communicate about the donor screening process
- Maintain donor application records
- Improve the website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and marketing performance
- Protect against fraud, misuse, security incidents, or unauthorized activity
- Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational obligations
We do not use donor application information for unrelated purposes without appropriate authorization or consent where required.
3. Sensitive and Health-Related Information
Because this website is used for sperm donor applications, some information submitted through the website may include sensitive personal information, health-related information, reproductive health information, family medical history, genetic history, or other donor eligibility information.
We collect this information only as reasonably necessary to review donor applications, evaluate eligibility, communicate with applicants, schedule appointments, and operate our donor program.
We do not sell donor application information.
We do not sell health-related information.
We do not use donor health-related information for targeted advertising.
4. How We Share Information
We may share information only as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website and our donor program, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Form management providers
- Email and communication platforms
- Scheduling systems
- Analytics providers
- IT support providers
- Security and fraud-prevention services
These service providers are expected to use information only as needed to provide services to us.
Internal Locations and Affiliated Clinics
We may share information between our internal teams, donor program staff, laboratory locations, clinics, or related business locations when necessary to review applications, communicate with applicants, evaluate donor eligibility, schedule appointments, or administer donor-related services.
Legal, Safety, and Compliance Purposes
We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process
- Protect our rights, property, staff, applicants, or operations
- Prevent fraud, security threats, unauthorized activity, or unlawful conduct
- Respond to government, regulatory, or law-enforcement requests when legally required
Business Transfers
If our organization is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.
5. Cookies, Analytics, and Website Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate the website
- Remember user preferences
- Measure website traffic
- Understand how visitors interact with our pages
- Improve website performance
- Evaluate marketing campaigns
Some analytics or advertising tools may collect information about your interaction with the website. We do not intentionally send donor application answers, health history, genetic history, reproductive health information, or other donor eligibility information to advertising platforms.
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Review and respond to donor applications
- Communicate with applicants
- Maintain donor program records
- Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Maintain business, audit, and security records
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, transmission method, or electronic storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Request access to information we maintain about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Withdraw consent for certain uses of information
- Request information about how we collect, use, or disclose certain categories of data
- Appeal a denied privacy request, where applicable
To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information listed below.
We may need to verify your identity before processing a request. Certain information may be exempt from access, correction, deletion, or withdrawal requests where retention is required or permitted by law.
9. Washington Consumer Health Data
If you are a Washington resident, certain information submitted through this website may be considered consumer health data under Washington law.
Consumer health data may include information related to:
- Reproductive health
- Fertility
- Donor eligibility
- Health history
- Family health history
- Genetic or hereditary information
- Attempts to obtain reproductive health-related services
We collect and use this information to review donor applications, evaluate eligibility, communicate with applicants, schedule appointments, and operate our donor program.
We do not sell consumer health data.
We do not share consumer health data for targeted advertising.
Washington residents may have rights to access, delete, or withdraw consent relating to consumer health data, subject to applicable exceptions.
10. California Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, California privacy laws may provide additional rights regarding personal information, including sensitive personal information.
Depending on our legal obligations and business practices, California residents may have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect
- Know the purposes for which we use personal information
- Request access to personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information
- Opt out of certain sharing or sale of personal information, if applicable
We do not sell donor application information.
To exercise California privacy rights, contact us using the information below.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended only for adults who are interested in applying to our sperm donor program.
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from an individual under 18, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
12. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
14. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy request, contact us at:
Seattle Sperm Bank
Attn: Legal / Privacy Officer
Address: 4915 2th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Email: [email protected]
