Information Collection
and Use
The Friends of Baldwin Hills is the sole owner of the information collected on this site.
We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways other than those
outlined in this statement. The Friends of Baldwin Hills collects information from our
users at several different points on our Web site.
Registration
It is optional for a user to complete a registration form. During registration a user is
required to give contact information (such as name and email address). This information is
used to contact the user about the services on our site for which they have expressed
interest. It is optional for the user to provide demographic information (such as income
level and gender), but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience on our
site.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about
the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information
while on our site. Once the user closes the browser, the cookie simply terminates. For
instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user would not have to log in a password
more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If users reject the cookie, they
may still use our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of
our users to enhance the experience on our site.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movement, and
gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to
personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We will share aggregate demographic information with our partners and advertisers. This is
not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. We use an
outside credit card processing company to bill users for goods and services. These
companies do not retain, share, store or use personally identifiable information for any
secondary purposes. We partner with other parties to provide specific services such as a
secured site for financial transactions. When the user signs up for these services, we
will share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to
provide these services. These parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable
information except for the purpose of providing these services.
Links
This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that the Friends of Baldwin
Hills is not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage our users
to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every Web site
that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely
to information collected by the Friends of Baldwin Hills Web site.
Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe to our push email technology or newsletters, we ask for
contact information such as name and email address.
Surveys & Contests
From time to time our site requests information from users via surveys. Participation in
these surveys is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not
to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such
as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level).
Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and
satisfaction of this site.
Security
This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users' information. All of our users'
information is restricted in our offices. Only employees who need the information to
perform a specific job (e.g., our Finance department) are granted access to personally
identifiable information. Our employees must use password-protected screen-savers when
they leave their desks. When they return, they must re-enter their passwords to re-gain
access to your information. Furthermore, ALL employees are kept up-to-date on our security
and privacy practices. Every quarter, as well as any time new policies are added, our
employees are notified and/or reminded about the importance we place on privacy, and what
they can do to ensure our customers' information is protected. Finally, the servers used
to store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. If you have
any questions about the security at our Web site, you can use our Contact form.
Supplementation of
Information
In order for this Web site to enhance its ability to tailor the site to an individual's
preference, we might combine information about the purchasing habits of users with similar
information from other partners, to create a personalized user profile.
Site and Service Updates
We also send the user site and service announcement updates. Members are not able to
unsubscribe from service announcements, which contain important information about the
service. We communicate with the user to provide requested services and account
information via email or phone.
Correction/Updating
Personal Information
If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as a zip code), or if a user
no longer desires our service, we will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update or
remove that user's personal data from our records. This can usually be done at the member
information page or by emailing our Customer
Support. Users can also reach us at 310 641-7821.
Choice/Opt-out
Our users are given the opportunity to "opt-out" of having their information
used for purposes not directly related to our site at the point where we ask for the
information. For example, our informational email messages have an "opt-out"
mechanism so users who register can change their mind and be removed form receiving future
informational messages.
Users who no longer wish to
receive our newsletter or promotional materials from our partners may opt-out of receiving
these communications by following the "unsubscribe" instructions in the email
message. Users of our site are always notified when their information is being collected
by any outside parties. We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether
or not they should proceed with services that require an outside party.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post changes on our home page so our
users are always aware of the information we collect, the ways we use it, and any
circumstances under which we disclose it. If at any point we decide to use personally
identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was
collected, we will notify users by way of email. Users will have a choice as to whether or
not we use their information in this different manner. We will use information in
accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
