Privacy and Usage Policy

This Privacy and Usage Policy for Second Début explains why we collect information, how we use it and how we protect your personal privacy on our web site as an organization. It contains the conditions of use for the content on this site, including publishing the content and inbound and outbound links. In order to fully understand your rights we encourage you to read this information.

This nonprofit boutique is operated by Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota and our privacy policy mirrors the privacy policy on our main web site at www.goodwilleasterseals.org

Because we want to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy, this Privacy and Usage Policy notifies you of:

1. General privacy practices practices on this web site;
2. Information we collect through this site and who collects such information;  
3. How the information is collected and used;
4. Security: How we protect your personal information;
5. What choices you have regarding collection, accuracy and use of your information;
6. Terms of use for links to and from this web site;
7. Terms of use for content on this site;
8. Terms of use for site and acceptance of our web site privacy and usage policies.

Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Second Début by sending an e-mail to webmaster@goodwileasterseals.org. Please reference this Privacy Policy in your subject line. 

PRIVACY AND TERMS OF USE POLICIES

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1. General privacy practices

• Visitors to this web site are not required to share personally identifiable information. Users who do not wish to share personal information when visiting Second Début can still access our web pages and the information provided.
• Information from and about minors under 18 years old: Second Début does not seek to collect personal information about children on this site or elsewhere. If a child submits information on this site, and we become aware that the user submitting the information is a child, the information is not used for any purpose, nor is it disclosed to third parties. Second Début will comply with all regulations set forward by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). To learn more about COPPA, visit the Federal Trade Commission.

2. Information we collect on this site and who collects it
Our registration, public policy action alert and donations forms require users to give us basic contact information that may include name, e-mail address, format preference (HTML vs. Text), address, interests and similar information.

• Collecting this information helps Second Début provide site visitors with relevant and useful content. It will never be shared or transferred to another organization, person or entity.
• Neither Second Début nor Convio store sensitive information such as credit card numbers when an online transaction is completed through this Web site. Credit card information is used solely for the purpose of completing that specific transaction and is not retained.
• Second Début reserves the right to maintain information on users who have had their access to our site blocked.
• Demographic and profile data (i.e., age, gender, browser usage) is also collected on this Second Début web site. We use this information in a collective format to improve outreach and promotional efforts, statistically analyze site usage, improve content and product offerings and to customize site content, layout, and services.

3. How information is collected on this web site and how it is used

• Information collected is specifically and knowingly provided by site visitors who complete online forms on this web site.
• Internet Protocol Address: We collect an IP address from all visitors to our Site. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, administer our Site, analyze trends, track users' movement, gather broad demographic information for aggregate use in order for us to improve the site, and deliver customized, personalized content. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
• Use of "Cookies": Our site may use cookies to enhance your experience while using it. Cookies are pieces of information that web sites transfer to the computer that is browsing that Web site and are used for record-keeping purposes at many web sites. Use of cookies makes Web-surfing easier by performing certain functions such as saving your passwords, your personal preferences regarding your use of the particular Web site and to make sure you don't see the same ad repeatedly. Many consider the use of cookies to be an industry standard. Your browser is probably set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site will not function properly when you view them.
• Second Début and Convio does not and will never sell, share or exchange personal contact information, such as your name, e-mail, address or any other information, collected from this web site with other organizations, persons or entities.

4. Security: How we protect your personal information on this Web site
All credit card and personal information provided to Second Début is transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a proven coding system that lets your browser automatically encrypt, or scramble, data before you send it to us. We also protect account information by placing it on a secure portion of our Site that is only accessible by certain qualified employees of Second Début. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of such information.

5. What choices you have regarding the collection, accuracy and use of your information 

• Opting Out: Second Début provides site visitors with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving our online and offline communications. If you would like to stio receiving e-mail, phone or postal mail communications from us, please update your user profile on our web site by clicking here. E-mail unsubscribe requests are processed immediately. Or contact us at the address or telephone number listed at the top of this page.
• Correct/Update Your Profile: Second Début offers the option to update and modify personally identifiable information. If you are a registered user of this site, you can access your Easter Seals profile and update your contact information and user preferences by clicking here.
• Tell-A-Friend: If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend about our site, we ask them for the friend's name and e-mail address. Second Début will automatically send the friend a one-time e-mail inviting them to visit the site. Second Début stores this information for the sole purpose of sending this one-time e-mail.
• Other web sites: Our site contains links to other web sites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another web site for which Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota has no responsibility. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on all such sites as their policies may be different than ours.

6. Terms of use for links to and from this Web site
To request a link from this web site to your site, please contact the webmaster@goodwilleasterseals.org. Outbound links are usually provided to help our participants, partners and supporters. Inbound links to our site are welcome but please contact the webmaster@goodwilleasterseals.org to inform us of the decision to do so. We reserve the right to deny or block any such links when they present offensive or objectionable content or materials.

7. Terms of use for content on this site

• All content, stories and images on this site are the copyright property of Second Début and may not be used without express permission from Second Début. It is not intended to be used outside the parameters for which it was written – for the supporters, partners, participants and friends of Second Début.
• Information on our Web site and on this page is not intended to provide legal, IRS or tax advice. See your professional advisors for such advice.
• Second Début is not liable for any incorrect information published

8. Acceptance of Second Début web site privacy policy terms and conditions
By using this site, you signify your agreement to the terms and conditions of this Second Début Site Privacy and Usage Policy. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this policy at any time. When we do, the changes will be posted on this page upon date of change. Please check this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Second Début web site following the posting of any changes to these terms shall mean that you have accepted those changes. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail us at info@goodwilleasterseals.org.