Effective Date: March 15th, 2022

Thank you for visiting our website and reviewing our privacy practices. We have updated our privacy policy to ensure compliance with current data protection regulations and to provide clearer information about the personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. Please take a moment to review our updated privacy policy below

1. Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the website located at https://jshae.org (the “Website”) and outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the terms of this privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the following data:

The data provided in the comments form, such as the name, email address, and website (if provided).
The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist in spam detection.
In addition, an anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you have a profile picture associated with your email address. Please refer to the Gravatar service privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/ for more information. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

2.2 Media

If you upload images to the Website, please ensure that you avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors can download and extract this information from the pictures.

2.3 Contact Forms

If you use the contact forms on our Website, we may collect personal data, including your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message. This information is collected to facilitate communication with you and respond to your inquiries.

2.4 Cookies

We use cookies on our Website to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized features. When you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are stored on your device and are used for your convenience, so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will remain valid for one year.

If you have an account and log in to our Website, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we also set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies remain valid for two days, while screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. When you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Website.

2.5 Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on our Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. This includes tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We do not have control over the data collection and tracking practices of these external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those websites for more information.

3. Your Contact Information

We may collect and process your contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you provide it to us voluntarily. We will use this information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide the services you request. We may also use your contact information to send you promotional or marketing materials, but only if you have given your explicit consent to receive such communications.

4. Additional Information

In certain circumstances, we may request additional information from you to better understand your needs, provide personalized services, or comply with legal and regulatory requirements. This additional information will be collected with your consent or as permitted by applicable laws. We will handle and protect this information in accordance with this privacy policy.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of your personal data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, firewalls, secure server infrastructure, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection practices. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we have established procedures to promptly identify, assess, and mitigate the impact of such incidents. If required by applicable laws, we will notify you and relevant authorities about the breach and provide information about the nature of the breach, the data affected, and the steps we are taking to address the situation.

7. Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive personal data from third parties in certain circumstances. This may include information provided by service providers, business partners, or publicly available sources. We ensure that such third parties have obtained the necessary consent to disclose your information to us and that the collection and processing of your data by these third parties comply with applicable laws and regulations.

8. Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling activities that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. However, we may use automated systems or algorithms to analyze user data for the purpose of improving our services, enhancing user experience, and providing relevant content or recommendations. These processes are designed to be fair, transparent, and subject to human review.

9. Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

As an organization operating in a specific industry, we may be subject to regulatory requirements and obligations that involve the disclosure of personal data to authorities or relevant industry bodies. We will comply with such obligations as required by law, including the disclosure of personal data for law enforcement, national security, or public interest purposes.

Please note that this privacy policy is subject to change to reflect any modifications in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

10. Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data to third parties or service providers located in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws that may differ from those in your jurisdiction, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data. These safeguards may include implementing standard contractual clauses approved by the relevant authorities or relying on the recipient’s certification under privacy frameworks such as the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

11. Children’s Policy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that we may have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us using the following contact information: