Association to Preserve and Protect Local Livelihoods “APPLL”
Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Last updated: April 15, 2023
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PRIVACY POLICY
We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users, members, and visitors. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using our website, services, or participating in our events and activities, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information you provide to us:
When you become a member, sign up for our newsletter, participate in our events, or interact with us in any way, you may provide us with personal information, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other relevant information.
b. Information collected automatically:
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website or use our services. This may include data about your device, IP address, browsing history, and interactions with our website.
c. Information from third parties:
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as partners, social media platforms, or other sources, subject to their respective privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
a. To provide and improve our services and website
b. To communicate with you and send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials
c. To process donations, memberships, and event registrations
d. To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
e. To comply with legal requirements and prevent illegal activities
f. To analyze and understand how our website and services are used
3. Sharing Your Information
We value your privacy and will not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following situations:
a. With your consent
b. With service providers who assist us in our operations, such as payment processors, email service providers, or analytics providers
c. To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders
d. To protect our rights, users, and the general public, or to prevent illegal activities
e. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our organization or assets
4 Your Choices and Rights
You have certain choices and rights regarding your information, such as:
a. Updating or correcting your information: If you believe that any of the information we hold about you is incorrect, you can contact us to update or correct your information.
b. Unsubscribing from our communications: You may opt-out of receiving our newsletters or promotional materials by following the unsubscribe link in the respective email, or by contacting us.
c. Requesting access, deletion, or restriction of your information: You may have the right to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. 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 a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to check this page for any updates to our policy.
Terms of Use
Last updated: April 15, 2023
Introduction
Welcome to the Association to Preserve and Protect Local Livelihoods (“APPLL”) ("we", "our", or "us"). Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using our website, located at www.appll.me (the "Website"), as they govern your access to and use of our Website and its content. By accessing, browsing, or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our Website. Your continued use of the Website after we post the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Please check this page periodically for any changes.
Eligibility
By using our Website, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under the age of 13, you may only use our Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a user under the age of 13, you are fully responsible for the user's use of the Website and any applicable charges.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, video clips, audio clips, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, are the exclusive property of APPLL or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you comply with these Terms.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Website or its content:
a. For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
b. To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others.
c. To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.
d. To submit false or misleading information.
e. To upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other type of malicious code.
f. To collect or track the personal information of others.
g. To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Website or any related website, other websites, or the Internet.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall APPLL, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use our Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless APPLL, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of and access to our Website.