Keeping your personal information secure and ensuring your understanding of how we use that information is important to us. InspireMeChicago.com approaches our
communications on the Internet with respect for, and commitment to, individual privacy rights. Our goal is to help you understand how the personal information you choose to share with us through this website is used and maintained.
Collecting Personal Information
We collect personal information from our visitors on a voluntary basis. We do not require customers to submit any personal information in order to access this site. However, to participate in some features we offer, customers may have to provide personal information. Personal information (as used in this Privacy Policy) refers to any information that can be used to personally identify you or contact you online or offline.
This may include, for example, your name, postal address or e-mail address as well as other non-personally identifiable information or demographic information such as your date of birth, age, gender, habits or references when such information is tied to your personally identifiable information (collectively, “personal information”). We request only the personal information we feel we need to offer the service or feature.
If you use certain features of this website, such the comment submission and forums, you will be required to provide your contact information in order for us to process your submission and/or information.
Personal information is only collected with your knowledge (for example, if you voluntarily provide it to us through one of the online forms available on this site). The personal information you provide and the data you create and save on this site may be used to provide a service to you. Such personal data will also be used to administer our business, this site and our services in a manner consistent with our Terms and Conditions of Use as well as all applicable laws, rules, regulations, or other legal obligations.
When Personal Information May Be Shared With Other Parties
We may provide your personal information to third parties who provide services on our behalf. These parties may use the information solely in conjunction with the specific services they provide for us, such as distribution of a newsletter, consumer survey, responding to a question or comment, or investigation of a complaint. InspireMeChicago.com may share account or other information when we believe it is necessary to comply with the law or to protect our interests or property. This may include sharing information with other companies, lawyers, agents or government agencies in connection with issues related to fraud, credit and debt collection.
If you choose not to submit any personal information upon request, you may not be able to participate in certain personalized features on this website, which may limit the services and special offers we can provide you. However, simply browsing our site to learn more does not require the submission of any personal information.
Web Log Information, Cookies, and IP Addresses
We collect certain information automatically, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring websites, and access times, when consumers visit our site. This “web log” information does not personally identify individual users but provides important
information on the number of visitors and what areas or features they like best.
A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a website that is saved on your hard disk by your computer’s browser. It holds information a website may need to interact with you and personalize your experience. If for some reason you would rather not take advantage of the benefits made possible with cookies, most browsers allow you to reject cookies or to choose which cookies to accept. If you reject the cookie, you may still effectively use our site.
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that is used by computers on a network to identify your computer every instance you log on to the Internet. We may keep track of IP addresses to troubleshoot technical concerns, maintain site safety and security, or better understand how our sites are utilized, amongst other uses.
Anonymous, aggregate data about site usage and other features may be shared with third parties. InspireMeChicago.com reserves the right to use or disclose any information as needed to satisfy any law, regulation or legal request, to conduct investigations of consumer complaints or possible breaches of law, to protect our site, our property, or the safety or rights of any visitor or third party, to fulfill your requests, to cooperate in a legal investigation, or in connection with the sale of our business or one of our brands without notice or consent.
E-Signatures
When you sign a document electronically, that signature has the same meaning as if you had signed the document with pen and ink, as dictated by the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act.
Public Forums
This website may offer forums, message boards, and/or news groups available to its users. Please remember that any information that you disclose in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.
Internet connection information about specific visitors, including IP numbers, may be communicated to outside parties as we deem necessary in actions to stop abuse of these forums.
Links
This website contains links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any website to which we link. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personal information.
Promotional Materials
Users of the InspireMeChicago.com website may opt to occasionally receive a newsletter or other information. We will not send you any online newsletters or similar e-mail communications unless you expressly consent to receive such information from us. Out of respect for your privacy, we offer the option to not receive these types of communications. If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter or promotional materials from InspireMeChicago.com, you will always have the opportunity to “unsubscribe” from receiving the communications.
Security
InspireMeChicago.com is dedicated to maintaining the security of information on our site. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place the appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. InspireMeChicago.com uses its best efforts to make sure all information received from our online visitors is secure from unauthorized access and use. You should keep in mind, however, that no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure and any information disclosed online can potentially be collected and used by parties other than the intended recipient.
A special note to parents: This site is not directed to children and we will not request any information from children under the age of 13 at this site. We recommend that children under the age of 13 should not post to any petition or other public forum without parental permission and supervision. InspireMeChicago.com takes the privacy and safety of children on the Internet seriously.
Your Consent to this Privacy Policy
By using the InspireMeChicago.com website, you consent to and signify your assent to
all the terms contained in this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree with any term of this Privacy Policy or our Terms and Conditions of Use, then please refrain from using this site and please do not submit any personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
InspireMeChicago.com may change, amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any change or update will be effective immediately upon posting to this site. Any changes will be posted in this Privacy Policy and material changes will generally apply only to activities and information collected on a going forward basis.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy whenever you visit this site to make sure you are aware of any changes and how your information will be used. Your continued use of this site signifies acceptance of these changes.
United States Only
This Privacy Policy is intended to meet the laws and requirements of the United States, which may not necessarily be consistent with the laws and regulations of your home country. Any information that you provide to the InspireMeChicago.com will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions, complaints, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our information collection practices, please contact us at: INSPIREmeChicago@gmail.com.
