Privacy & Ethics Declarations
PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
We do not collect information from visitors of our site.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
• To quickly process your transactions.
• To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Do we use 'cookies'?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
• Help remember and process the items in the shopping cart.
• Understand and save user's preferences for future visits.
• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser's Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you disable cookies off, some features will be disabled It won't affect the user's experience that make your site experience more efficient and some of our services will not function properly.
However, you can still place orders .
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.
Third-party links
We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. - See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum on the first significant page after entering our website.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can be easily be found on the page specified above.
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes:
• On our Privacy Policy Page
Users are able to change their personal information:
• By emailing us
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It's also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13, with the exception of our kids page with must be parent-supervised.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via email
• Within 1 business day
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
Anti-Discrimination, Ethics & Other Declarations
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION & OTHER DECLARATIONS
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION DECLARATION
Gemma's Angels, Ltd. will not discriminate on any basis, including without limitation: gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status and ancestry.
POLITICAL INFLUENCE DECLARATIONS
Gemma's Angels will not use any Donation Funds for any Program that supports political initiatives or agendas, including but not limited to, lobbying, campaigning, advertising, or any other means of advocating for or against political candidates, perspectives or views; except to the extent that any such Program directly relates to and is consistent with the stated charitable purpose of Gemma's Angels.
PERSONAL POLITICAL BELIEFS
Any volunteer, contractor, paid employee or anyone having a professional or volunteer affiliation with Gemma’s Angels shall not be discriminated based upon their personal political beliefs. Likewise, Gemma’s Angels does not discriminate or hold the personal beliefs against any volunteer, contractor, paid employee or anyone having a professional or volunteer affiliation with Gemma’s Angels.
SECULAR USE OF FUNDS DECLARATION
All funds will be designated for service programs open to all eligible persons regardless of religion and Gemma's Angels will not use any Donation Funds for purposes of religious instruction or proselytizing.
USE OF DONATION FUNDS DECLARATIONS
Gemma's Angels specifies that its Donations and any matching funds shall be applied to a specific purpose or project when so requested and Gemma's Angels agrees to use reasonable efforts to honor such instructions.
CORPORATE ETHICS DECLARATIONS
Gemma's Angels will not allow its success or lack of success in attracting funds from any donor to influence such donor’s current or future ability to do business with Gemma's Angels.
Gemma's Angels will not make any payment to any person with the intention of securing a benefit from the use of any donor program that is not available to all charities.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 2015
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, Gemma's Angels Limited is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Gemma's Angels Limited is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 2015 (Spanish Translation)
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de
derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en
inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan
o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo,
discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en
algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la
información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje
de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que
solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del
habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal
de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede
proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de
Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien
escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el
formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga
llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Gemma's Angels Limited es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
