Privacy Policy
Effective on April 14, 2015
Welcome to Harmonyluvfoundation.org (the “Website”), which is operated by the Harmony
Smith Love Foundation for kids with Cerebral Palsy (“HSLF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Please
review our Terms of Service Agreement, which governs your use of the Services.
1.
Introduction
This Policy (“Privacy Policy” or “Policy”) is an agreement between HSLF and you, the user of
the Website. This agreement identifies the types of information HSLF may collect from you or
that you may provide when you visit the Website and our practices for collecting, using,
maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. By using this Website you accept the
practices described in this Privacy Policy. Notices will be conspicuously posted on the Website if
changes are made to this Policy.
This Policy applies to information we collect:
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On this Website;
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In e-mail, text, and any other electronic messages between you and this Website; and
services, if those applications or advertising include links to this Policy.
It does not apply to information collected by:
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Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by
Company or any third party; or
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Any third party, including through application or content (including advertising) that may
link to or be accessible from the Website.
2.
Information We Collect
When you visit the Website you can browse our informational content without disclosing any
personally identifiable information. However, HSLF may collect the following information from
or about you:
Information You Provide To Us. We collect information you provide to us. For instance, when
you send a message through our contact feature, we collect your name, mailing address, phone
number, and email address for the purpose of responding to requests for information and
inquiries involving our services. In order to make a donation, your payment data will be handled
by the Bank of America Merchant Services secure Merchant Processing website. In addition,
HSLF may collect information you share and post (including communications, suggestions,
concerns, experiences or ideas) using the blog on the Website.
Data Collected Through Cookies and Similar Technologies. A cookie is a small string of
information that the Website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes.
You can turn off all cookies, in case you prefer not to receive them. You can also have your
computer warn you whenever cookies are being used. For both options you have to adjust your
browser settings.
This website does not use cookies.
Financial Information. HSLF is a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. You can make a
monetary donation via the Website or mail. All electronic monetary donations are completed
through Bank of America Merchant Services, which is a third party site not owned or maintained
by HSLF. HSLF does not retain any of your financial information. Upon making a donation
HSLF will only receive your name, e-mail address, and the amount of the donation.
3.
Our Use of Information We Collect
Personal Information. We use your personal information that you enter into our Website
through the contact feature or the blog primarily for community development, such as collecting
insight and providing information to you. You may access and browse the website without
providing personal information. We will not use your personally identifiable information,
without prior consent, for any purpose other than that for which it is submitted.
Stored Information. We store the information entered on the Website. This information is used
to contact our users with information on Cerebral Palsy and strengthens the community that
supports those diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.
Do Not Track. Some Internet browsers include the ability to transmit “Do Not Track” signals,
which is a privacy preference that you can set in most web browsers. HSLF does not process or
respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
4.
Sharing of Information with Third Parties
We do not disclose information to non-affiliated third parties except in response to a subpoena,
warrant, court order, or other comparable legal process, including subpoena from private parties
in a civil action.
If the subpoena seeks information about an identified user, we’ll make reasonable business
efforts to contact the user before providing information to the party that requests it. We cannot
guarantee that we will be able to contact the user in all cases, whether because of a time limit,
court order, inability to effectively contact a user, or for any other reason.
In addition to the foregoing, we disclose information that we, in good faith, believe inappropriate
to cooperate in investigations of fraud or other illegal activity, or to conduct investigations of
violations of Terms of Use.
Donations. Donations to HSLF are completed through Bank of America’s Merchant Services,
which is a third party website. HSLF does not own, operate, or maintain Bank of America
Merchant Services. When accessing Bank of America Merchant Services you are subject to its
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By using HSLF, you are hereby agreeing to hold HSLF
harmless for any issues or damages that may arise from the actions of Bank of America
Merchant Services.
5.
Links to Third Parties
You may be able to access third party websites directly from our Website. This Privacy Policy
does not apply when you access third party websites. We cannot control how third parties may
use personal information you disclose to them. We are not responsible for the manner of use or
misuse of information that you disclose.
6.
Security
Whenever you give out personal information online there is a risk that third parties may intercept
and use that information. While HSLF strives to protect your personal information and privacy,
we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. By using this Website
you expressly acknowledge and agree that we do not guarantee the security of any data provided
to or received by us through this Website and that any personal information, general information,
or other data or information received from you through the Website is provided to us at your own
risk which you expressly assume.
7.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. No one under age 13 may
provide personal information to our Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information
from children under 13. If you are under 13, do not use or provide any information on this
Website or through any of the features on the Website, use any of the public comment features of
this Website provide any information about yourself to us, including your name, address,
telephone number, or e-mail address.
8.
Review Your Information
You may review and modify your personally identifiable information retained by HSLF by
clicking by contacting us through email at [email protected].
9.
Governing Law Clause
If you choose to visit HSLF, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Policy and
our Terms of Use including limitations, on damages, resolution of disputes, and application of
the law of the state of California. If you have any concern about privacy at HSLF please contact
us with a thorough description, and we will try to resolve it. Contact e-mail:
[email protected].
10.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Policy may change as HSLF continues to grow, if HSLF changes, our Privacy Policy and
Terms of Use may change also. We may e-mail periodic reminders of our policies and terms, but
you should check HSLF to see recent changes. Unless stated otherwise, our current Privacy
Policy applies to all information that we have about you.
11.
Notice to California Residents
California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits users of our Website that are California
residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third
parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an e-mail to
[email protected] or write us at:
Harmony Smith Luv Foundation
3755 Avocado Blvd # 301
La Mesa, CA 91941
12.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments relating to our Website, the Privacy Policy or Terms of
Use send an e-mail to [email protected].
Please also visit our Terms of Use establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability
governing the use of our Website.