PRIVACY POLICY
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Confidentiality is a hallmark of professionalism.
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, doing business as Volunteer Houston (“IMGH”, "VH", "we" or "our") uses reasonable commercial efforts to avoid disclosure of information which is confidential, privileged or nonpublic other than in accordance with this privacy policy.
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
VH gathers personally identifiable data when voluntarily submitted by a user, which may include: name, addresses, zip codes, e-mail addresses, donor choice information, etc. For example, personally identifiable information may be collected in order to record a stated desire to donate online to VH via a direct gift or through a company sponsored campaign. This information is used solely by VH or other parties to the transaction for the purpose of executing the transaction, to improve your experience with us, and for the internal business purposes of VH.
We are the sole owners of the information collected. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.
We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization other than affiliates, contractors, advisors, service providers or in our reasonable discretion to investigate or prevent fraud, illegal activity or misuse of our web site.
Periodically VH will send electronic communications in newsletter format or another format to our constituents, which include donors, volunteers and other business contacts. Typically these communications include information regarding community investment reporting, funded program information and results, news and events, as well as other pertinent information we feel should be reported to our constituents. Recipients retain the option to opt-out of these communications at any point in time.
If you sign up to receive news and information from us via our web site, you are electing to receive e-mail communication from us. During registration a user is required to give certain information (such as name and email address). This information is used to contact you about our programs and other areas on our site in which you have expressed interest. At your option, you may also provide additional preference information, but it is not required.
We may collect your IP (Internet Protocol) address to administer our web site. When a web browser or email application requests a web page or email from another computer on the Internet, it automatically gives that computer the address where it should send the information. This is called the computer's "IP address". This "address" does not contain any personally identifiable information.
Cookies that are used on the web site are called "session" cookies, and are used to identify a particular visit to the web site. Session cookies expire after a short time or when you close your web browser. Due to the communications standards on the Internet, when you visit the web site VH automatically receives the URL of the web site from which you came and the web site to which you are going when you leave the web site. We also receive the IP address of your computer (or the proxy server you use to access the World Wide Web), your computer operating system and type of web browser you are using, as well as the name of your internet service provider (ISP). We may use this information to analyze overall trends to help us improve our services, but we do not generally link this information to personally identifiable information in any way.
The information which VH automatically gathers, such as the numbers and frequency of visitors to our site and its areas, is used only in the aggregate very much like television ratings that tell the networks how many people tuned in to a program. This collective data helps us determine how much our visitors use parts of the site, so that we can continuously improve our site. We also may provide aggregated statistical "ratings" information, never information about you personally, to our partners about how our visitors, collectively use our web site.
Your Access to and Control Over Information
You are given the opportunity to "opt-out" of having your personally identifiable data used for communication purposes. To access your data, you can do the following at any time:
- Change/correct any data we have about you.
- "Opt-out" of having your personally identifiable data used for communication purposes.
- Express any concern you have about our use of your data.
If at any time you would like to update, correct or delete your information, you can simply contact us directly to change your information. You may also select to opt-out to receive any future communications from us on any of our e-mail communications, registration or pledge forms or by contacting us directly using the contact information provided at the bottom of this page.
Links
This web site contains links to other web sites. These web sites that you may link to from our site, including our partners' web sites, have their own privacy policies. VH is not responsible for the privacy practices of other web sites or affiliate. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of web sites or affiliate agencies before providing them with any of your personally identifiable data.
Security
We have put in place commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures designed to safeguard and secure the information we collect online for reasonable foreseeable risk. However, due to the open communication nature of the Internet we cannot guarantee that communication between you and us and us and you will be free from unauthorized access by third parties. VH MAKES NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE SECURITY OF YOUR DATA COMMUNICATIONS, OR THAT THIRD PARTIES WILL NOT GAIN UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR MONITOR YOUR COMPUTER(S) OR ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS. YOU AGREE THAT VH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SUCH ACCESS.
Acceptance of Privacy Policy
By using this web site (www.volunteerhou.org), you indicate your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you have any concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at 713-533-3190. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted to this URL. Please return and check it regularly to be certain you are aware at all times. To the extent permitted by applicable law, your use of our web site and our use of your personally identifiable information shall be governed by the most current privacy policy.
Use of Text Messages
You may opt in to text message features on this site. STANDARD DATA FEES AND TEXT MESSAGING RATES MAY APPLY BASED ON YOUR PLAN WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE CARRIER. As mobile access and text message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier network availability, such access and delivery is not guaranteed. You may opt out of text delivery at any time from the Edit my Profile page.
How to Contact Us
Should you have other questions or concerns about these privacy policies, please send us an email at info@volunteerhouston.org.
By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions you acknowledge that when responding to an opportunity that is sponsored by the or one of its community partners, your registration information will be shared with and its community partner for the purposes of facilitating and coordinate the volunteer placement and for the purpose of reporting volunteer impact data back to the community.
TERMS OF USE
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, doing business as Volunteer Houston, (“IMGH”, "VH", "we" or "our") provides Volunteer Houston (the "Service"), located at www.volunteerhou.org (the "Site"), to nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, private businesses, volunteers or visitors to the Site (collectively referred to as "Authorized Users," and each is individually an "Authorized User"), exclusively under the following terms of service and use (the "Terms"). By using the Service, Authorized User states that he or she has read and understands the Terms and agrees to be bound by them. We reserve the right to terminate an Authorized User's account or use of the Service at any time, for any reason, including without limitation, if we learn that Authorized User has violated these Terms.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Authorized User agrees not to reproduce, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial or non-commercial purposes, any portion of the Service or the Site. Without our written permission, Authorized User may not: (a) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, (b) access the Service using any high volume or automated means, (c) place pop-up windows over its pages, or otherwise affect the display of its pages or (d) access the Site or the Service in any manner that violates our Privacy Policy. All information that Authorized User provides to us shall be true, accurate and current.
Authorized User agrees not to use the Service to: (a) violate any local, state, national or international law, (b) impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise misrepresent Authorized User's affiliation with a person or entity, (c) stalk, harass or harm another individual, (d) promote or glorify hatred, violence or racial intolerance, (e) collect or store personal data about other Authorized Users or (f) disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Site or the Service, or interfere with or disrupt the Service, the Site or servers or networks connected to the Service or the Site.
PRIVACY
Authorized User will be requested to provide specific personal data to us, as described in the Privacy Policy ("Personal Data"). All uses of Authorized User's Personal Data will be treated according to our Privacy Policy. By using the Site and the Service, Authorized User is accepting the terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy. If Authorized User objects to having his, her or its information used as described in the Privacy Policy, Authorized User's sole recourse is to discontinue using the Site and the Service.
DATA SECURITY AND MONITORING
Data are supplied by Authorized Users and may include, but are not limited to, volunteer names and contact information, volunteer opportunity descriptions, organizations' contact information and news. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over such data. Any data, services, offers, or other information provided by Authorized Users are those of the respective Authorized Users and not Volunteer Houston. We do not endorse, nor are we responsible for investigating or ensuring the accuracy of, any such data, and we retain the right to modify, update, designate as inactive, or remove any data at any time. We have the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and review the data and Authorized Users' accounts to determine compliance with these Terms, laws, or regulations.
AUTHORIZED USER DATA; LICENSE; REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY
Authorized User is responsible for data provided to us for inclusion on the Site and as part of the Service. Volunteer Houston acts as a passive distributor of Authorized User's data. However, if we believe Authorized User's data may create a liability for us, we reserve the right to remove Authorized User's data. Authorized User warrants that his, her or its data or use of the Site and the Service: (a) does not and will not contain unlawful, harmful, libelous, discriminatory, obscene or otherwise objectionable material of any kind; (b) encourage conduct that could violate any applicable national, state, or local laws, regulations, ordinances, or codes, or that could constitute a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability or (c) does not and will not violate any right of privacy (including the terms of our Privacy Policy). Authorized User represents and warrants that he, she or it will not knowingly transmit computer viruses, worms, harmful program routines or use the Site or the Service to access without authorization any other computer or machine.
Authorized User grants to Volunteer Houston a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, create derivative works of, sub-license and exercise all rights with respect to Authorized User's data in any media format for data that Authorized User has submitted to Volunteer Houston.
DEALINGS WITH OTHER AUTHORIZED USERS, SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS
Authorized User agrees that Volunteer Houston will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of any interaction or relationship with other Authorized Users, sponsors, or advertisers, or as a result of such parties' access to and use of the Site or Service.
LINKS
Links provided to other locations or web sites are made available for Authorized User's convenience only and do not indicate our endorsement of such other location or site or its data. We do not review or control, and are not responsible for any web sites other than the Site or the Service (and in the case of the Site or the Service, only as provided for herein), or any data available on such other web sites or locations. We are not liable for any links, information, or applications found at any other web site, Internet location, or source of information, or for Authorized User's use of such information.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service or the Site with or without notice to Authorized User. We are not liable to Authorized User or any third party should we exercise our right to modify or discontinue the Service or the Site. If Authorized User objects to any such changes, his, her or its sole recourse is to discontinue using the Service. Continued access and/or use of the Service or the Site following notice of any such changes shall indicate Authorized User's assent to and acceptance of such changes.
MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
We may change the Terms from time to time. We will notify any affected Authorized User of any such changes by posting a notice of such changes on the Site or notifying any Authorized User via e-mail. If Authorized User objects to any such changes, his, her or its sole recourse shall be to cease using the Service and/or the Site. Continued access to and/or use of the Service and/or the Site following notice of such modifications or changes shall indicate Authorized User's assent to and acceptance of the Terms, including but not limited to all posted changes.
TERMINATION
Authorized User agrees that we, at our sole discretion, may terminate Authorized User's use of the Service and/or the Site without prior notice, and remove and discard Authorized User's data from the Site and the Service, for any reason, with or without prior notice, including, without limitation, if we believe that Authorized User has violated or acted inconsistently with these Terms or the Privacy Policy. Authorized User agrees that we shall not be liable to Authorized User or any third party for termination of Authorized User's access to the Site or the Service. Authorized User may discontinue his, her or its participation in and access to the Service at any time.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Authorized User expressly agrees that use of the Service and the Site is at Authorized User's own risk. The Site and the Service are provided on an "as available" and "as is" basis. Volunteer Houston expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use or purpose and non-infringement with respect to the Service. Volunteer Houston makes no warranty that the Site or the Service will be error free or meet Authorized User's requirements, or that the Site or the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, or secure; nor does Volunteer Houston make any warranty as to the accuracy, or reliability of the results that may be obtained from or through the use of the Site or the Service, or that defects in the Site or the Service will be corrected. The entire risk as to satisfactory quality, accuracy, performance, and results to be obtained through the use of the Site or the Service is with Authorized User. No information or advice, whether oral or written, obtained by Authorized User from Volunteer Houston or through the Site or the Service shall create any warranty not expressly made herein. Volunteer Houston makes no warranty regarding any transactions or dealings entered into with any other parties through the Site or the Service. Authorized User understands and agrees that any information downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the Site or the Service is done at Authorized User's own discretion and risk, and that Authorized User will be solely responsible for any damage to his, her or its computer services or loss of data that results from the download of such information.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL IMGH, VH OR GALAXY DIGITAL, THEIR AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, RELIANCE, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (EVEN IF THAT PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION BY SUCH PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMTIED TO BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, BREACH OF UCC PROVISIONS, NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL TORT, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, LOSS OF SAVINGS, OR FOR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (COLLECTIVELY, "DISCLAIMED DAMAGES"). IN ANY EVENT, IMGH, VH OR GALAXY DIGITAL’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEE PAID BY AUTHORIZED USER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Authorized User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Volunteer Houston, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, trustees, employees, independent contractors and agents ("Indemnified Party") from and against any losses, liabilities, suits, claims, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) ("Loss") arising out of or relating to any claim, suit, judgment, or proceeding brought or asserted by any third party ("Claim") alleging any breach of such party's representations, warranties or covenants under this Agreement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Authorized User shall indemnify and hold harmless Indemnified Party for any Loss arising out of or relating to (a) Authorized User's violation of these Terms or the rights of any other Authorized User, (b) Authorized User's use of the Site or the Service, (c) any information submitted or transmitted through the Site or Service or (d) the transmission of computer viruses, worms, harmful program routines or other similar items into the Site or the Service, or using the Site or the Service to access without authorization any other computer or machine. The Indemnified Party shall notify the Indemnifying Party of any such claim of which it becomes aware and shall: (x) at Indemnifying Party's expense, provide reasonable cooperation to Indemnifying Party in connection with the defense or settlement of any such claim and (y) be entitled to participate in the defense of any such claim at its own expense with counsel of its own choosing.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
All copyright and trade secret rights in and to the Site, the Service and the data used therein are and shall be the exclusive property of Volunteer Houston. To the extent, if any, that Authorized User has any rights in or to the Site or the Service, Authorized User hereby irrevocably assigns to Volunteer Houston, and agrees that Volunteer Houston shall be the sole and exclusive owner of, all right, title and interest in and to the Site and the Service, including without limitation all copyright, trade secret and other proprietary rights therein that may be secured in any place under laws now or hereafter in effect.
TRADEMARKS
Names, logos, and other materials displayed on the Site and in the Service constitute trade names, logos, trademarks, and service marks ("Marks") are owned by or licensed to Volunteer Houston. Authorized User is not authorized to use these Trademarks without the prior written consent of Volunteer Houston. As between Volunteer Houston and Authorized User, Get Connected and its licensors are and shall be the owner of all Marks and all goodwill associated with such Marks.
COPYRIGHTS and USE RESTRICTIONS
The data included as part of the Service, including without limitation, text, databases, software, code, and graphics, is (a) copyrighted by Volunteer Houston under United States copyright laws, (b) subject to other intellectual property laws, and (iii) owned by Volunteer Houston. Such data may not be copied, reproduced, modified, posted, transmitted, republished, sold, or redistributed in any way without our express prior written consent. Authorized User must abide by all copyright notices, information, or restrictions contained in or linked to any data described herein.
MISCELLANEOUS
Modifications to any member agreements and any policies, including this Agreement, will be emailed to Authorized User and/or prominently posted and available for Authorized User to view at any time on the Site. Authorized User's continued access to and/or use of the Site will constitute Authorized User's complete assent to and acceptance of all such amended terms. These Terms contain the entire terms between the parties. In the event, any provision of these Terms is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, then such provision shall be severed from these Terms while the remaining terms shall remain binding on the parties hereto. The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no contractual or legal effect. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Authorized User agrees that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action brought by Authorized User arising out of or related to the use of the Service or the Site, or specified in these Terms, must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or shall be forever barred.
