Effective Date: June 8, 2023
At Rally Round, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you create an account, complete forms, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you provide.
1.2 Usage Data:
We may automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits. We may also collect information about your usage and activity on our platform.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. This helps us analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the site, and gather demographic information. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Provision of Services:
We may use the information we collect to provide you with the services and features of Rally Round. This includes enabling you to create and manage your account, communicate with other users, and access and utilize various functionalities of the platform.
2.2 Communication:
We may use your contact information to send you administrative or promotional communications related to our services. You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly.
2.3 Analytics and Improvements:
We may use the information we collect to analyze usage patterns, improve our website and services, develop new features, and enhance the user experience. This includes aggregating and anonymizing data for statistical and research purposes.
3. Information Sharing
3.1 Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you. These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
3.2 Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., government or law enforcement agencies).
3.3 Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
4. Data Security
We have implemented reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Choices
5.1 Account Settings:
You may review and update your account information by logging into your Rally Round account. You can also delete your account, subject to any legal or contractual obligations.
5.2 Cookies:
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Image and Vote Submissions
8.1 Image Submissions:
Rally Round may provide features that allow users to submit and share images through our platform. When you submit an image, you understand and agree that the image may be publicly displayed, reproduced, and distributed by Rally Round and other users as permitted by the functionality of our services. Please note that any personal information or identifiable details that are included in the submitted images may be visible to others.
8.2 Vote Submissions:
Rally Round may offer voting functionalities where users can participate in polls or express their preferences on various topics. When you submit a vote, you understand and agree that your vote may be recorded, aggregated, and displayed publicly as part of the relevant voting results. Please note that your vote may be associated with your account, but we will not disclose any personally identifiable information in connection with voting results without your explicit consent.
8.3 User Responsibility:
By submitting images or votes, you confirm that you have the necessary rights, permissions, and consents to share and grant the aforementioned usage rights to Rally Round and other users. You are solely responsible for the content you submit, including any personal information or sensitive data that may be included. Rally Round does not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of user-submitted images or votes.
8.4 Removal Requests:
If you believe that an image or vote you have submitted contains personal information that you would like to be removed, please contact us using the provided contact information below. We will review your request and take appropriate actions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Please note that Rally Round reserves the right to moderate, remove, or refuse any image or vote submissions that violate our terms of service, infringe upon intellectual property rights, or are deemed inappropriate or harmful in any way.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, including image and vote submissions, please contact us at admin@rallyround.org.
By using Rally Round’s website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information, including image and vote submissions, as described herein.