A Neighborhood Technical Assistance Center
Terms & Conditions
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Welcome to My Happy Place! These terms and conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and any services, information, or content provided by My Happy Place (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") through the website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.
1.Website Use
1.1. Eligibility: By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or accessing the website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.
1.2. Account Registration: Some areas of our website may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process and to keep your account credentials secure. You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
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2.Services and Content
2.1. Capacity Building Services: My Happy Place provides capacity building services to neighborhood groups. These services are subject to separate agreements, terms, and conditions, which will be communicated to the respective groups.
2.2. Transportation Services: My Happy Place offers transportation services to individuals going to work. These services are subject to separate agreements, terms, and conditions, which will be communicated to the individuals using the transportation services.
2.3. Website Content: The content on our website, including text, graphics, images, videos, and other materials, is provided for informational purposes only. We strive to ensure the accuracy and quality of the content, but we do not guarantee its completeness or suitability for any particular purpose.
3.Intellectual Property
3.1. Ownership: All intellectual property rights related to the website and its content are owned by My Happy Place or its licensors. You may not use, reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of any material from our website without our prior written consent.
4.User Conduct
4.1. Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any activities that may:
4.1.1. Violate any applicable laws or regulations. 4.1.2. Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights. 4.1.3. Disrupt or interfere with the functioning of our website or its security. 4.1.4. Transmit any harmful or offensive content, including viruses or malware. 4.1.5. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our website or its systems.
5.Privacy Policy
5.1. Privacy: Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy [link to Privacy Policy] to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
6.Limitation of Liability
6.1. Disclaimer: Our website and its content are provided on an "as-is" basis. We do not make any warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the content or services provided through the website.
6.2. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold My Happy Place and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the website or any violation of these Terms.
7.Modifications
7.1. Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on our website, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically. Your continued use of the website after the changes will indicate your acceptance of the modified Terms.
8.Governing Law
8.1. Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Illinois. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Illinois.
9.Contact Us
9.1. If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at admin@place-happy.org.
Privacy Policy
Last updated:5.18.23
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1.Introduction
My Happy Place ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us, including visitors to the My Happy Place website and individuals participating in our capacity building services and transportation programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information. By accessing our website or providing personal information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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2.Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you when you interact with us, such as when you visit our website, participate in our capacity building services, or use our transportation programs. The types of personal information we may collect include:
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Name, address, email address, and phone number
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Demographic information
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Employment and educational background
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Transportation preferences and schedules
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Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
2.2. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and other similar data.
3.Use of Information
3.1. We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our capacity building services and transportation programs
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To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing updates
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To personalize your experience and offer tailored content and recommendations
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To administer surveys, contests, or other promotional activities
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To analyze and improve the effectiveness of our website and services
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To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights
3.2. We may combine personal information with other information we collect or obtain from third parties for the purposes stated above.
4.Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1. We may share personal information with third-party service providers and partners who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, and managing our programs. These service providers and partners are obligated to keep the information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we provide it to them.
4.2. We may also disclose personal information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government investigation.
4.3. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other corporate reorganization, we may transfer personal information to the relevant third parties involved.
5.Data Security
5.1. We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please notify us immediately.
6.Your Rights and Choices
6.1. You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6.2. You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us.
7.Third-Party Links
7.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.
8.Children's Privacy
8.1. Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.
9.Changes to this Privacy Policy
9.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website, and the revised version will take effect upon posting.
10.Contact Us
10.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at admin@place-happy.org
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