Privacy

Thank you for visiting https://kindley.net (hereinafter referred to as “KindleyNet”) and reviewing our privacy notice. This notice describes how we handle information that is collected from you when you use https://kindley.net. 

KindleyNet consists of all webpages and web applications bearing an “https://kindley.net” top-level domain that represents KindleyNet. For the sake of clarity, this includes all content published on KindleyNet.

This privacy notice applies only to https://kindley.net and does not apply to content or information on any other platform outside of https://kindley.net. You may wish to review the privacy notice on any other platform or websites that you visit.

Information collected

In accordance with the Indiana Fair Information Practice Act, KindleyNet only collects the minimum amount of information necessary to serve our visitors and participants.

Analytics

KindleyNet uses Google Analytics and other third-party analytics applications, including JetPack and Bunny CDN, to automatically collect the following analytics when you browse our site:

  • Your Internet Protocol (IP) address and domain name.
  • The type of browser, device, and operating system used to access KindleyNet.
  • The date and time you access KindleyNet and the length of your visit.
  • The pages you visit, including the files you download, and links you click on.
  • The activities you engage in and services you access including forms, searches, videos, and other features we make available.
  • The address of the referring website, if you were referred to KindleyNet from another web site.
  • Aggregated data related to your demographics and interests.

KindleyNet does not associate this data to individual user identities.

User-volunteered Information

In addition to the IP address/browser information collected from visitors to the site, personal information is collected and stored only when users provide it voluntarily. For example, if you send us an email, sign up for a subscription or service, complete a transaction, or complete and submit a form, some personal information is collected and stored.

All these activities are purely voluntary. You will always have the option of whether to provide this information using https://kindley.net.

Cookies

When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology in order to improve your experience on our website.

Cookies are small, often encrypted text files captured by your device’s browser upon loading a particular website. Every time you go back to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website’s server. 

Sensitive personal information is not stored within cookies. You can adjust the settings in your browser to disable cookies.

Use of Collected Information

All uses of information, whether the information is collected automatically or provided voluntarily, are in accordance with the Indiana Fair Information Practices Act. 

KindleyNet uses the information automatically collected from your browser to enable the efficient operation of the website, to enhance the ease of use of the website, and to gather statistics on how you use the website. 

KindleyNet uses any information you voluntarily provide to provide services requested, to respond to inquiries, and improve our services. 

KindleyNet itself does not use collected information for marketing purposes; however, we may use information collected on https://kindley.net to send direct communications to users who provide contact information.

Distribution of Collected Information

  • KindleyNet will only send personal information about you to other government agencies, individuals, or organizations when:
    • We have your consent to share the information;
    • Your inquiry relates to another KindleyNet owned platform or websites and we need to share information with that platform or website to fulfill your request;
    • We need to share your information to provide the product or service you have requested. For example, without limitation, KindleyNet may use a third-party billing organization, and it sends information for billing purposes only;
    • We need to send the information to organizations who work on behalf of KindleyNet to provide a product or service to you. (Unless we tell you differently, these organizations do not have any right to use the personal information we provide to them beyond what is necessary to assist us);
    • We are authorized to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or legal process; or
    • We find that your actions on https://kindley.net, or any other KindleyNet website violate the KindleyNet Terms of Use Agreement or any of our usage guidelines for specific products or services.
  • KindleyNet will not distribute or sell personal information to third-party organizations unless records are authorized for sale under law.

Retention of Collected Information

KindleyNet may be required to maintain records under Federal, State, and local law for legal purposes. Length of retention may vary due to Federal, State, and local laws. KindleyNet generally retains information for the least amount of time required to provide Services you request.

Some governmental agencies may already have, or may acquire, personal information through the normal functions of government. Indiana (where KindleyNet is based) governs the use of and access to this information under the Indiana Fair Information Practices Act and the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. If State or Federal law treats information as a disclosable public record, a State agency may choose to make the record available through their methods in much the same manner as the State or Federal agency would make a record available to a member of the public who visits the State or Federal agency in-person.

User Choices

You can request access to your personal information or request that we delete your account by contacting us. Please understand that, although we can delete your account on https://kindley.net we are unable to delete your account(s) on other platforms and websites that we do not own.

As previously noted in the Cookies section of this notice, you can adjust the settings in your browser to disable cookies.

As noted in the Analytics section of this notice, KindleyNet uses Google Analytics to collect browser data to improve our products, services, and sites. While Google Analytics data does not contain directly-identifiable information, you may opt out of all Google Analytics data collection by clicking here and following Google’s instructions.

Security

KindleyNet is committed to ensuring the integrity of the information and systems it maintains. As such, KindleyNet has instituted security measures for all information systems under its control in a best effort to ensure that information will not be lost, misused, or altered.

For site security purposes, and to ensure that our Internet services remain available to all users, KindleyNet uses software programs to monitor traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information or otherwise harm the integrity of KindleyNet. In the event of authorized law enforcement investigations and pursuant to any required legal process, information from these sources may be used to aid in the identification of an individual.

Responsibility for External Websites and Social Media Platforms

This website may contain links to other web sites. Some of those web sites may be operated by third parties. We provide the links for your convenience, but we do not review, control, or monitor the privacy practices of web sites operated by others. 

Once you travel to another site, you are subject to the privacy notice of the new site. Therefore, whenever you leave this web site, we recommend that you review each web site’s privacy practices and make your own conclusions regarding the adequacy of these practices.

Children

KindleyNet is committed to the protection of children’s online privacy and complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which governs information gathered online from or about children under the age of 13.

KindleyNet is not directed to children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children of any age.

KindleyNet does not sell products or services for purchase by children.

In the event children unknowingly provide information through KindleyNet, it is only used to enable us to respond to the writer.

Revisions

We may change this Privacy Notice at any time and for any reason. We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice each time you visit the web site.

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This is a statement of policy and should not be interpreted as a contract of any kind.