For use by the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning; and all its programs, initiatives and affiliates, owner of www.ghhi.org.
We are committed to protecting your privacy at the Coalition and to holding any information received in strict confidence. We will not collect any personal information from you that you do not volunteer, and we are the sole owner of all information collected on this site.
We do not sell, share, or rent this information to others in any way that we have not mentioned in this statement.
1. Introduction
The Coalition takes your privacy seriously. This privacy policy describes how and why we obtain, store and process data which can identify you. We may update this policy from time to time and shall indicate on the website when changes have been made.
2. The information we collect
Information is collected from you when you register with us, or when you contribute to or use some of the advanced features on the site. The information we collect is clearly set out on the web page on which we collect it. See for example our e-newsletter registration and healthy home assessment quiz.
3. Why we collect it
We collect information about you so that we can personalize your use of the site, assist your use of the site and improve the site generally.
4. Who we disclose it to
4.1 We will only pass on information about you as an individual (as opposed to aggregate information) to other Coalition staff or third parties to enable us to perform services requested by you or with your prior consent. Any personal information provided is confidential and protected and may be disclosed only under specific conditions and with prior written authorizations and consents.
4.2 If you give your consent, we will pass your contact details to third parties who may then occasionally send communications to you to provide information and services that may be of interest to you.
4.3 In certain circumstances we may need to disclose information about you if you breach this privacy policy or if you breach the Terms and Conditions. We may also disclose or access your account if required to do so by law.
5. How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. Cookies are commonly utilized by most Internet users.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
6. Security
Keeping information about you secure is very important to us and certain sections of the site may encrypt data using SSL or a comparable standard. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be totally secure. We strive to protect your personal information, but we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information which you send to us, and you do so at your own risk. We use reasonable precautions to keep the personal information you disclose both in your browsing and to only release this information to third parties we believe share our commitment to privacy. However, we are not responsible for any breach of security or for the actions of these parties.
7. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Coalition. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, the Coalition takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues.
8. Liability
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the Coalition and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. The Coalition provides general information on its website. The Coalition’s website is not intended to provide legal advice. Any person needing legal advice should consult an attorney.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Coalition. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, the Coalition takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues.
9. Questions?
If you wish to change any information you have given us, or have any questions on our Privacy Policy, you can contact us at info@ghhi.org. Please note Privacy Policy in the subject line of your e-mail.
15.Terms of Use
Welcome to www.ghhi.org. This website (Site) is owned and operated by the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning (Coalition). It is provided for general informational, educational, and awareness purposes and other various services, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this document (Terms of Use).
By accessing this Site, you agree to comply with and are bound by these Terms of Use. The Coalition reserves the right to change or modify the Terms of Use without notice at any time. Any changes or modifications will be effective upon including the revisions and changes on this page on the Site. Your continued use of this Site after we have posted revised Terms of Use constitutes your agreement to be bound by the revised Terms of Use.
Intellectual Property Rights; Limited License
All material on the site, including text, photographs, images, illustrations, graphics, sound recordings, video and other material (collectively "Content") are protected under applicable intellectual property and other laws of the United States.
Use of Site. Except as otherwise indicated on the Site, you may view, download, retrieve, access, and print documents and information available on this Site subject to the following conditions:
User Content.
In these Terms of Use, User Content refers to all of the text, photographs, images, illustrations, graphics, sounds, video, and other content posted by you and other users on or through this Site using the social networking tools the Coalition makes available and to individuals who have acquired a username and password for specific sections of this Site. You shall be solely responsible for User Content you submit and the consequences of the Coalition’s posting or publishing such User Content. In connection with any User Content you submit, you affirm, represent, and warrant that (i) you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents and permissions to use and authorize the Coalition to use all Content; and (ii) you have the written consent, release, or permission to use the name, image or likeness of each individual identified in the User Content.
Removal of Content
The Coalition does not knowingly permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on this Site, and will remove all Content or User Content if properly notified that such infringement has occurred.
If you are a copyright owner or agent thereof and believe that any Content or User Content infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the "DMCA") by providing the Coalition with the following information in writing: (i) an electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest; (ii) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (iii) a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on this Site (including the URL, title and/or item number if applicable, or other identifying characteristics); (iv) your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, and, if you are not the owner of the copyright, the name of the owner; (v) a written statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (vi) a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. Your statement may be sent to Senior Vice President of Communications, Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, 2714 Hudson Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.
Trademarks
The Coalition and GHHI name, trademarks, service marks, brand names, and logos (collectively "Coalition Marks") appearing on this Site are owned by the Coalition and others. You are not authorized to display or use the Coalition Marks in any manner without expressed permission.
Links to Third Party Sites
This Site may provide links to other websites maintained by third parties. You acknowledge and agree that such links are provided for your convenience only and do not reflect endorsement, affiliation, relationship or sponsorship by the Coalition with respect to the provider of such links or the quality, reliability or other characteristic feature of such linked site. The Coalition is not responsible in any manner for damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, advertising, services, products or other material on or available from such sites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Coalition and its agents, officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, and affiliates provide this site "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, and expressly disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
The Coalition and its agents, officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, and affiliates do not warrant that the operation of this site, or the information, content, or materials included on this site will be uninterrupted or error free. You expressly agree that your use of this site is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, the coalition disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Coalition does not warrant that these sites, or its servers, are free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall the coalition or its agents, officers, directors, employees, successors, assigns, or affiliates be liable to you or any other person for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages for any matter arising from or relating to this agreement or your use of this site, including, without limitation, your use or inability to use the site, any changes to or inaccessibility of the site, delay, failure, unauthorized access to or alteration of any transmission or data, any material or data sent or received or not sent or received, any transaction or agreement entered into through the site, or any data or material from a third person accessed on or through the site, whether such liability is asserted on the basis of contract, tort or otherwise.
Governing Law
This Agreement is made in and shall be governed and construed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States of America, without reference to conflicts of laws. If you access this site from locations outside Maryland or the United States, you are voluntarily and purposefully availing yourself of the laws of the State of Maryland, United States of America, and you are solely responsible for compliance with all your local laws. Access to the Site from locations where the Site's contents may be unlawful is prohibited.
Entire Agreement
This Terms of Use (together with the Coalition’s Privacy Policy and any click-through agreement to which you may be subject) contain the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior communications, negotiations and agreements, whether oral, written, or electronic, between the parties.