(Last Updated: April 19, 2024)

1. Introduction & General Concepts

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you”) when you visit our website (www.digitalthriving.org).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. We will only collect,
use, or disclose personal information in accordance with this Policy, and in accordance with laws applicable to the
collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information by us (“Applicable Privacy Laws”).

a. Personal Information

For the purposes of this Policy, “personal information” means any information about an individual that could be used to
identify an individual. Examples of personal information include an individual’s name, home address,
telephone number, e-mail address, social insurance number, sex, income, and family status. Applicable Privacy Laws for
your region may contain more robust definitions (including exclusions). Please consult those for more information.

b. Non-Personal Information

Applicable Privacy Laws may allow for some exceptions to what is considered personal information. “Non-personal
information” is any type of information other than personal information and is excluded from this Policy. For example,
non-personal information would include reasonably available business information or information that enables an
individual to be contacted at a place of business, for example an employee’s name, position or title, business telephone
number, or business address.

Non-personal information also includes information that is anonymous or not about an identifiable individual, such
statistical information about web browsing (such as the domains used to access the Website, or the type and version of
devices, browsers or operating systems being used to access the Service), or aggregate information that anonymizes the
underlying data (like the number of visitors, what pages users visit, average time spent on the Website or on various
parts of the Service). We will collect, use, or disclose non-personal information in accordance with our ordinary
business practices, but always in accordance with any applicable laws. This Policy, however, only covers our collection,
use, and disclosure of personal information.

c. Information about Minors

This site is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal
information about any person under the age of 18, and no such person, nor any parent or guardian as it relates to such a
person, should submit their personal information to us for any reason.

2 Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information from you:

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect the following information.
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Unique identifiers, such as user name, account number, and password
  • Preferences information such as request history and email preferences
  • Any information that you voluntarily enter, including personal information, into any postings, comments,
    reviews, or forums.
• Automatically Collected Information: We do employ analytics, but this data is not tied to
  individual accounts. It may include the following information:
  • Device data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time on site, search terms)
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience but you can opt-out in your browser settings.

3 How We Use Your Information

• Site Operation: To provide, improve, and secure the website’s functionality and content.
• Account Management: For essential communications related to your account (e.g., password resets).
• Opt-in Communication: To send newsletters or updates if you have expressly subscribed.
• Understanding Usage: To analyze anonymized usage data to better tailor our content to user needs.

4 Sharing Your Information

• Content Submissions: The core content you submit (best practices, insights) will be publicly
  visible on the site by design.
• Limited Sharing: We may share your personal information with service providers necessary for site
  operation (e.g., hosting services).
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or
  in cases of suspected illegal activity.
• Content Sharing: We may, at your request, facilitate the sharing of content selected by you to a
  third party.

5 Your Choices

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or updates at any time.
• Cookie Management: You can control cookies through your browser settings.
• Account Deletion: To request the deletion of your account, please email us at [email protected]. Note: this will also delete any
  content you’ve submitted to the site, including comments or articles you may have previously written.

6 Data Security

We implement measures to protect your personal information, but no system is 100% secure.

7 International Visitors

Our website is intended for a global audience. Be aware your data may be transferred and processed according to the laws
of your country if you’re located outside of the United States.

8 Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We’ll notify you via a website notice and update the “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]