At Around the Hearth, LLC we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As part of our goal to advance supportive private trauma-informed care, we keep our policies transparent, and we value your input and confidentiality.

 

Any questions regarding this policy and our privacy practices can be sent by email to office@aroundthehearth.llc or at (475) 259 - 4789.

 

Data Use & Collection

The data collected through our website helps us to keep our website up to date and ensure a streamlined experience for our users. We obtain information through our email list, donation page, surveys, and newsletter but not our therapeutic or group services unless you participate in these public activities. Information is not required but may include:

• your name and contact details.

• your bank or credit card details if you make a donation; we use third-party payment processors who specialize in the secure online capture and processing of credit/debit card transactions.

 

We may use your information for several different purposes including:

• providing you with the services, products or information you requested;

• seeking your views or comments on the services we provide;

• notifying you of changes to our services;

• sending you requested communications that may be of interest to you, including information about campaigns, fundraising appeals and activities, and promotions of goods and services; and

• processing grants data or job applications.

 

Cookies Policy
This website and our registration website use cookies. 'Cookies' are small pieces of information sent by an organization to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow a website to recognize you when you visit. This helps us improve and deliver a more personalized service to you. It is possible to disable cookies or opt-out changing your internet browser preferences. Like most websites, we automatically collect the following information:

•    technical information, including the type of device you’re using, the IP address, geographic location, and browser and operating system being used to connect your computer to the internet; and

•    information about your activities on our website, including pages you visit and how you navigate the website (e.g., length of visits to certain pages, products and services you searched and viewed, and referral sources).

 

Data Retention  
Operational, HIPPA and legal considerations determine the length of time your personal information is retained.

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Email/Text/Phone
We will send you marketing and fundraising communications by email if you have provided consent. You may opt out of our marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the end of our marketing emails, or by opting out in your registration. We will not use your personal information for marketing purposes if you have indicated that you do not wish to be contacted and will retain your details on a suppression list to help ensure that we do not continue to contact you.

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Keeping your Information Safe
When you give us personal information, we take steps to ensure that appropriate technical and organizational controls are in place to protect it. Any sensitive information (such as credit or debit card details) is encrypted and protected. When you are on a secure page, a lock icon will appear on web browsers. 

Non-sensitive details (e.g., your email address) are normally transmitted over the Internet. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information via HTTP over SSL, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us. You are responsible for keeping any password you create safe.

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Sharing, Third-party Services, and Vendors
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties; however, we may disclose your information to third parties. This could include parties working on our behalf or business services and applications which provide technical support (ex. subcontractors, consultants, providers).  

 

Our website contains links to third-party websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our websites. We cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other services and websites regardless of if you access them using links from our website. Some of our common business partners include:

 

Google Analytics
Wix
Constant Contact 
Zoom

Donations

 

In the event of a merger or restructure, we reserve the right to share your information within the new organization. However, adequate steps will be taken to preserve your privacy and safety. 

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Social Media
We reserve the right to obtain information via Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Information we receive depends on your social media privacy preferences. To limit public access, we suggest verifying your social media privacy settings or refraining from social media use.  

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Photos, Online Course, Conference Calls or Recording 
We reserve the right to photograph, record, or film public marketing events sponsored by Around the Hearth. We do not photograph therapeutic services or groups but may ask before photographing public events. Use of film and photographs may be used for promotional and educational purposes and may be used in publications and media communications. Attendance at some events, sharing headshots or photos as an employee or contractor constitutes consent to be filmed or photographed for use in print and/or electronic publicity. If you do not want to be included in a photo/film or use a photo, please tell a staff member.

 

If you see a photo/film of yourself that you wish not to be used by Around the Hearth, please contact staff.  

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Copyright
Unless otherwise indicated, photographs, podcasts, blogs, webinars, recording, and videos published by or funded by Around the Hearth are the property of and are copyrighted or licensed by Around the Hearth. They may not be used for any purpose including but not limited to downloading, printing, distributing, or linking without permission. Furthermore, all materials posted on this site, names, trademarks, service marks, and logos are subject to copyrights owned by Around the Hearth, LLC. Around the Hearth must expressly grant its prior written consent to copy or reproduce the material on this website. These sites may not be used without permission for advertising, sponsorship or affiliation without written consent. All other rights reserved. 

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16 or Under
We protect the privacy of children aged 16 or under. If you are aged 16 or under‚ you must have your parent/guardian's permission to access our website. We require you send us written notification.

 

California Privacy Rights 
Under California Civil Code sections 1798.83-1798.84, California residents are entitled to ask for a notice identifying the categories of personal customer information which we share with our affiliates and/or third parties for marketing purposes and providing contact information for such affiliates and/or third parties. If you are a California resident and would like a copy of this notice, please submit a written request to the address below.

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European Union Rights/GDPR
Members of the European Union have certain rights regarding their data. We comply with these requests. Please visit European Guidelines to learn more about your data rights. Please send a description of your request you want to see and proof of your identity by mail at the address below. Please note that exceptions apply to a number of these rights, and not all rights will be applicable in all circumstances.

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Contact Us
If you see any objectionable, inaccurate or improperly functioning content or features on this site, please contact office@aroundthehearth.llc as soon as possible.

Written Requests
Subject: Data Request, Privacy Policy,

Around the Hearth,

Address:

13 Cherry Street

Milford, CT 06460