Privacy Policy - Our Daughters Foundation
Last Updated: June 19, 2025
Our Daughters Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from our website visitors, donors, grant applicants, and all individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.
By visiting our website, engaging with our services, or making a donation, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - Our Daughters Foundation
Last Updated: June 19, 2025
Our Daughters Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from our website visitors, donors, grant applicants, and all individuals who interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.
By visiting our website, engaging with our services, or making a donation, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Our Daughters Foundation exists to raise awareness, support research, and provide compassionate grants to women impacted by complex hormonal illnesses. Our mission is rooted in prayer, guided by compassion, and fueled by the belief that no woman should have to suffer in silence or carry the burden alone. We’re here to walk alongside the daughters, mothers, sisters, and friends who are still searching for hope—and to be sure they feel seen & supported.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to support our mission and provide our services. This may include:
a. Information You Provide Directly:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address. This is typically collected when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or make inquiries.
• Donation Information: In addition to contact information, we collect donation amounts and payment details. Please note: Payment processing for donations is handled by secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe). We do not directly store your credit card or sensitive banking information on our servers.
• Grant Application Information: If you apply for a grant, we may collect more detailed personal and health-related information as necessary to evaluate your application. This may include health conditions, medical history, and financial information. This sensitive data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
• Communication Content: Any information you provide when communicating with us via email, phone, or other channels.
b. Information Collected Automatically (Website Usage Data):
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
• IP Address: To understand geographic location and help prevent fraud.
• Browser Type and Version: For website optimization and debugging.
• Operating System: For website compatibility and optimization.
• Referring/Exit Pages: To understand how users navigate to and from our site.
• Date and Time of Visit: For traffic analysis.
• Pages Viewed: To understand popular content and user interests.
• Clickstream Data: Information about how you interact with our website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like pixels and web beacons) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve relevant advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To Fulfill Our Mission: To process donations, evaluate grant applications, and administer grants.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, updates, and donation receipts, and provide information about our programs and events.
• To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage, understand user needs, and enhance our website's functionality, content, and user experience.
• For Fundraising and Engagement: To inform you about ways to support Our Daughters Foundation, including fundraising campaigns and volunteer opportunities.
• For Legal and Security Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and policies, prevent fraud, and protect the security and integrity of our website and data.
• For Research and Awareness: To inform our awareness campaigns and research advocacy efforts (always using aggregated or anonymized data where possible to protect individual privacy).
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
• With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, managing communications, conducting research, or providing other services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
• With Grant Reviewers/Committees: For grant applications, relevant information may be shared with our internal grant review committees or external experts involved in the evaluation process, strictly for the purpose of assessing eligibility and need.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we reasonably believe that such action is necessary to (a) comply with the law and the reasonable requests of law enforcement; (b) enforce our Terms of Use or to protect the security or integrity of our Service; and/or (c) exercise or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Our Daughters Foundation, our users, or others.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data (which cannot be used to identify you personally) for research, analytical, or public awareness purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction/Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion/Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection/Restriction: The right to object to or request restriction of our processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing or promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails. Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your donations or inquiries.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of other websites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is a sample and provided for informational purposes only. It should not be considered legal advice. It is highly recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure your Privacy Policy complies with all applicable laws and regulations relevant to your specific location and activities (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA if handling protected health information, etc.).
1. Who We Are
Our Daughters Foundation exists to raise awareness, support research, and provide compassionate grants to women impacted by complex hormonal illnesses. Our mission is rooted in prayer, guided by compassion, and fueled by the belief that no woman should have to suffer in silence or carry the burden alone. We’re here to walk alongside the daughters, mothers, sisters, and friends who are still searching for hope—and to be sure they feel seen & supported.
2. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to support our mission and provide our services. This may include:
a. Information You Provide Directly:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address. This is typically collected when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters, or make inquiries.
• Donation Information: In addition to contact information, we collect donation amounts and payment details. Please note: Payment processing for donations is handled by secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe). We do not directly store your credit card or sensitive banking information on our servers.
• Grant Application Information: If you apply for a grant, we may collect more detailed personal and health-related information as necessary to evaluate your application. This may include health conditions, medical history, and financial information. This sensitive data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
• Communication Content: Any information you provide when communicating with us via email, phone, or other channels.
b. Information Collected Automatically (Website Usage Data):
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
• IP Address: To understand geographic location and help prevent fraud.
• Browser Type and Version: For website optimization and debugging.
• Operating System: For website compatibility and optimization.
• Referring/Exit Pages: To understand how users navigate to and from our site.
• Date and Time of Visit: For traffic analysis.
• Pages Viewed: To understand popular content and user interests.
• Clickstream Data: Information about how you interact with our website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (like pixels and web beacons) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve relevant advertisements. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To Fulfill Our Mission: To process donations, evaluate grant applications, and administer grants.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, updates, and donation receipts, and provide information about our programs and events.
• To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage, understand user needs, and enhance our website's functionality, content, and user experience.
• For Fundraising and Engagement: To inform you about ways to support Our Daughters Foundation, including fundraising campaigns and volunteer opportunities.
• For Legal and Security Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and policies, prevent fraud, and protect the security and integrity of our website and data.
• For Research and Awareness: To inform our awareness campaigns and research advocacy efforts (always using aggregated or anonymized data where possible to protect individual privacy).
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
• With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, managing communications, conducting research, or providing other services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
• With Grant Reviewers/Committees: For grant applications, relevant information may be shared with our internal grant review committees or external experts involved in the evaluation process, strictly for the purpose of assessing eligibility and need.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we reasonably believe that such action is necessary to (a) comply with the law and the reasonable requests of law enforcement; (b) enforce our Terms of Use or to protect the security or integrity of our Service; and/or (c) exercise or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Our Daughters Foundation, our users, or others.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data (which cannot be used to identify you personally) for research, analytical, or public awareness purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction/Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion/Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Objection/Restriction: The right to object to or request restriction of our processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing or promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails. Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional or administrative messages related to your donations or inquiries.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of other websites, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is a sample and provided for informational purposes only. It should not be considered legal advice. It is highly recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure your Privacy Policy complies with all applicable laws and regulations relevant to your specific location and activities (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA if handling protected health information, etc.).
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Your support can transform lives. Every donation helps us fund research, advocate for better care, and provide essential grants to women facing debilitating conditions.
Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and PCOS Autoimmune Conditions
The Immune Connection: Are Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and PCOS Autoimmune Conditions?
By Our Daughters Foundation
More and more women are asking an important question: Could my hormone-related illness also be connected to my immune system?
Conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are often discussed in the context of reproductive health or hormonal imbalance. But researchers are beginning to explore deeper connections—specifically, whether autoimmunity plays a role in these diseases.
Let’s break down what the science says—and what questions remain unanswered.
What Is Autoimmunity?
The immune system is designed to protect the body from threats like viruses and bacteria. But in autoimmune diseases, the immune system becomes misguided and starts attacking the body’s own cells and tissues.
Common autoimmune conditions include:
• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Multiple sclerosis
Symptoms vary widely, but many autoimmune conditions involve chronic inflammation, pain, fatigue, and a pattern of flare-ups.
The Immune System and Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus—causing pain, inflammation, and sometimes infertility. While its exact cause is still debated, many researchers believe that the immune system fails to clear out these rogue cells effectively.
Several studies have found:
• Women with endometriosis often have higher levels of inflammatory markers, like cytokines and prostaglandins.
• Natural killer (NK) cell activity is lower in women with endometriosis, impairing the immune system’s ability to destroy misplaced cells.
• There are elevated autoantibodies in some patients, suggesting an autoimmune component.
Some scientists now consider endometriosis to be a non-classical autoimmune disease—showing many features of one without meeting all diagnostic criteria.
Further reading:
• NIH - Immune dysfunction in endometriosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30664929/
• Cleveland Clinic - Endometriosis and the Immune System: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/endometriosis-and-the-immune-system/
What About Adenomyosis?
Adenomyosis is sometimes called the "sister disease" of endometriosis. It occurs when endometrial tissue grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. It's less studied, but immune abnormalities have also been observed.
Research is still emerging, but here’s what we know:
• Women with adenomyosis show immune cell changes and chronic inflammation within the uterus.
• Some studies report increased macrophage and mast cell activity—cells involved in both immune defense and inflammation
• The condition often coexists with endometriosis, raising questions about shared immune pathways.
While it’s too early to label adenomyosis an autoimmune disorder, it may involve an immune imbalance that contributes to symptoms.
Further reading:
• Frontiers in Immunology - Immunopathogenesis of Adenomyosis: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.796273/full
PCOS and Autoimmune Overlap
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is primarily known as a hormonal disorder involving androgen excess and insulin resistance. However, there’s growing interest in its immune connections, especially in women with chronic inflammation or thyroid issues.
Emerging links include:
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (an autoimmune thyroid disorder) is more common in women with PCOS.
• Inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) are often elevated in PCOS patients.
• Some PCOS patients have anti-ovarian antibodies, suggesting potential autoimmunity.
Still, the autoimmune theory is more speculative in PCOS than in endometriosis.
Further reading:
• Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism - PCOS and Autoimmune Disease: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/106/9/e3536/6280755
Why Does This Matter?
If immune dysfunction is part of the puzzle, treatment strategies may need to shift. Many women with endometriosis, adenomyosis, or PCOS are treated solely with hormone suppression—but if autoimmunity is involved, we may also need to address inflammation, gut health, and immune regulation.
There’s also hope that newer treatments—like immunomodulatory therapies or even personalized nutrition and lifestyle interventions—could improve outcomes when tailored to the immune system’s role.
Bottom Line
We don’t yet have all the answers, but the research is evolving. Endometriosis, adenomyosis, and PCOS may not be traditional autoimmune diseases—but they often coexist with immune dysfunction, and the overlap deserves attention. At Our Daughters Foundation, we believe in honoring women’s voices, advocating for deeper research, and pursuing whole-body solutions.
If you’ve experienced overlapping conditions like endo, thyroid disease, or unexplained inflammation—you’re not alone.
