Privacy
Privacy Policy Last Updated: September 16, 2020
1. Introduction
This website is owned and operated by the Chris Hondros Fund (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing this website, including the services thereon (“Website”), you agree to this Privacy Policy. Please review this Privacy Policy carefully as it forms a contract between you and us. From time to time, we may decide to modify this Privacy Policy. If we do so, in a material way, we will change the “Last Updated” date above. Please check the Privacy Policy regularly for any such modifications. Each time you visit the Website, you agree to the current Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Privacy Policy, as modified, your only option is to discontinue use of the Website. This Privacy Policy is incorporated into, and is part of our Terms of Use located here (“Terms”), which also govern your use of the Website. Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the definitions provided in the Terms.
2. Personal Information
You can enjoy most aspects of the Website without providing information that can identify you or that can be used with other sources of information to identify you (“Personal Information”). To use some services, we may collect limited Personal Information that you voluntarily provide to us. For example, if you become a member, we may collect your name and contact information. In such cases, we collect and store only that information that you enter in connection with the Website and that are needed for the functionality of specific services. If you make a donation online, we work with third-party companies to process credit card transactions and such processing is subject to the applicable third party’s privacy policy.
3. Anonymous Information
When you use the Website, we may also collect certain information that does not identify you individually (“Anonymous Information”). For example, we may collect your IP address, browser information, and website domain name every time you access the Website. We may also collect information regarding user-traffic patterns and Website usage.
4. Use of Cookies
Like many websites, we use “cookies,” which are files stored on your computer’s hard drive by your browser. Cookies help us identify users and optimize their website experience. Most browsers accept cookies automatically but allow you to disable them. We recommend that you leave cookies enabled so we can offer you a better Website experience.
5. Use of Your Information
5.1. Use of Anonymous Information
We may use Anonymous Information to help us determine how our users interact with parts of the Website so we can improve the Website and make it more useful. Wemay also use or share with others Anonymous Information in any other manner that we deem appropriate or necessary.
5.2. Use of Personal Information
Our Use of Your Personal Information.
We may use your Personal Information to contact you about programs and opportunities related to the mission of the Fund. For example, we may use your Personal Information to contact you about new press releases, volunteer opportunities, and donation appeals.
Third Party Agents
We occasionally may have third-party agents that perform functions on our behalf, such as marketing, website development, hosting, web analytics, credit-card processing, and fraud protection. These entities have access to the Personal Information needed to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of Personal Information.
Legally Compelled Disclosures
We may disclose Personal Information to government authorities and to other third parties when compelled to do so under law (and/or under a reasonable interpretation of the law), including, without limitation, in response to court orders and subpoenas. Emergency Situations We may also use or disclose Personal Information in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary toprotect and defend our rights, property, or the Website,or to act under emergency circumstances to protect the personal safety of us, our users, and others.
6. Links and Other Websites
This Privacy Policy only applies to the information collected while you are on the Website. The Website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any information that may be collected on those other websites. We have no responsibility for the information that may be collected on other websites. Accordingly, you should use common sense as you navigate the web, be aware when you leave this Website, and read the applicable legal documents for each website you visit.
7. Transfer in the Event of Reorganization
In the event that we or substantially all of our assets are acquired by one or more third parties as a result of an acquisition, merger, sale, reorganization, consolidation or liquidation, Personal Information may be one of the transferred assets. For purposes of this policy, an “affiliate” of us is an entity that is under the control of, or under common control with us.
8. Security
We or our agents implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices appropriate to the nature of the information, to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. You understand and agree, however, that no transmission of data over the internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. It may be possible for third parties not under the control of us or our agents to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully. Accordingly, though we may take reasonable steps to protect the security and integrity of all Personal Information provided to the Website, due to the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee that information, during transmission through the internet or while stored on our system or otherwise in our care, will be absolutely safe from intrusion by others, such as hackers. Any such transmission is done at your own risk.
9. Users
This Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you must immediately discontinue use of this Website.
10. Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy will be interpreted under the laws of the United States of America. To the extent you are accessing this Website from outside of the United States of America, you do so at your own risk. If you are located outside the United States of America, you should be aware that your Personal Information will be transferred to the United States of America, the laws of which may be deemed by the other countries to have inadequate data protection. If you are located in a country outside the United States of America and voluntarily submit Personal Information to us, you consent to the general use of such information as provided in this Privacy Policy and to the transfer of that information to, and/or storage of that information in, the United States of America.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments regarding our privacy practices, you may contact us at: