Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025

Target ALS, Inc. (“TALS”) is a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Our mission is to break down barriers to ALS research to find effective treatments. Learn more at https://www.targetals.org.

TALS is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your financial advisor for specific guidance.

Overview

TALS provides a digital communications platform (the “TALS Platform”) that includes our website, social media, email communications, advertising, mobile applications, and other commonly used outreach tools. The TALS Platform is a public service to share stories, educate, promote research ideation, and advance our mission.

Unless otherwise stated, all content shared on the TALS Platform is considered public information and may be distributed or copied, with proper attribution. If you share any content containing third-party personally identifiable information (PII) or personal health information (PHI), you must have the individual’s signed consent and make it available to TALS upon request. User-generated content reflects the views of the poster and not of TALS. It should not be construed as TALS endorsement or official opinion.

External Link Disclaimer

Links to external websites are provided for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by TALS of any organization, product, service, or content. TALS does not control external websites’ editorial, privacy, or user policies. Users should review the privacy practices of external sites, especially when providing PHI or PII.

Privacy and Data Collection

When you voluntarily provide personal information—such as via our “Contact Us” form, newsletter signup, or event registration—we will use it only to fulfill your request or respond to your inquiry. We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share your data only:

• With a third party if your inquiry relates directly to them;
• As required by law;
• Or with service providers under contractual obligation to protect your data.

We recommend not including sensitive personal details like Social Security numbers in any form submissions.

Interest-Based Advertising

TALS may work with third-party partners (e.g., advertising networks or social media platforms) to collect user data from our website and mobile applications in order to serve interest-based ads. These partners may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to understand your behavior and tailor content accordingly.

To the extent applicable, TALS is responsible for providing users with legally sufficient notice that this data collection occurs and will offer instructions on how to opt out of interest-based advertising. You can learn more about this and manage your preferences by visiting:

• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance

Cookies and Analytics

We use session cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) to understand user behavior, improve website performance, and deliver targeted content. These tools may collect anonymous demographic data but do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting your ability to use our site. Refer to your browser’s help section for guidance on managing cookie preferences.

Security and Monitoring

To maintain security and ensure service availability, TALS uses software to monitor network traffic, detect unauthorized activity, and assess technical performance. Use of the TALS Platform constitutes consent to such monitoring.

Attempts to compromise system security are strictly prohibited and may be subject to criminal prosecution under applicable U.S. laws.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@targetals.org