Terms and Conditions

American Family Center, Inc.

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 19, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the American Family Center, Inc. ("AFC," "we," "us," or "our"). AFC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness, support, and resources on topics such as family advocacy, domestic violence awareness, and healthy relationships. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. We may update these terms periodically. Please check back regularly, as continued use of our site indicates acceptance of any modifications.

3. Website Use and Restrictions

This website is provided for general informational purposes, particularly regarding AFC’s mission and activities. Users may download or share AFC’s educational materials for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Users may not:

• Modify, distribute, or sell AFC materials without prior written consent.
• Use our site or content in a way that may harm AFC’s reputation or interfere with other users’ access to information.

4. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, and other relevant details.
• Interaction Data: Information about your interactions with our website, advertisements, and communications.

5. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• Lead Forms: When you voluntarily provide information via forms on our website or through advertisements, including Google Ads lead forms.
• Website Interactions: Through cookies and similar technologies that track your activity on our site.
• Direct Communications: When you contact us via email, phone, or other means.
• Webhooks: Automated data transfers from third-party services to our systems when you interact with certain features or submit information.

6. Use of Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide Services: Deliver information, resources, and support related to our mission.
• Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about AFC.
• Improve Our Offerings: Analyze interactions to enhance our programs, services, and outreach efforts.
• Compliance: Adhere to legal obligations and protect our rights.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in our operations, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectify: Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
• Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Object: Opt-out of certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@americanfamilycenter.org.

10. User Contributions and Comments

We welcome your feedback and contributions. By submitting any comments, ideas, or feedback, you agree that AFC may use this input without restriction and without compensation. AFC reserves the right to monitor, edit, or remove comments at our discretion.

Content Standards: Comments or submissions must not contain any illegal, offensive, defamatory, or misleading information. Users may not impersonate others or provide inaccurate information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. AFC provides these links as a convenience and does not endorse or assume responsibility for external content. Users should review third-party terms and policies before engaging with any third-party site.

12. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and downloadable materials, is owned by AFC or licensed for use by AFC. Users may access materials for personal and non-commercial purposes only. Unauthorized use of AFC’s intellectual property is prohibited.

13. Webhook Integration

We utilize webhooks to facilitate real-time data transfer between our website and third-party services, including Google Ads lead forms. This integration enables efficient processing of user-submitted information to enhance our services.

• User Consent: By submitting information through our lead forms, you consent to the immediate transmission of your data via webhooks to our integrated services. This process is essential for the prompt handling of your requests and inquiries.
• Data Security and Compliance: We are committed to ensuring that all data transmitted through webhooks is handled securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Our third-party service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
• Limitation of Liability: While we strive to maintain seamless integrations, we are not liable for any issues arising from third-party services, including but not limited to data transmission errors or service interruptions. Your use of these integrated services is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective third-party providers.
• Changes to Integration Services: We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the use of webhooks and related integrations at any time without prior notice. Such changes may be necessary to enhance our services or comply with regulatory requirements.

14. Advertising Features

We utilize advanced advertising features provided by Google, including Customer Match, Smart Bidding, and Optimized Targeting, to enhance our marketing efforts and deliver personalized content to our users.

14.1 Customer Match

Customer Match allows us to use the information you provide to deliver more relevant advertising across Google's platforms. By providing your information, you consent to its use in accordance with Google's Customer Match policies.

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14.2 Smart Bidding and Optimized Targeting

We employ Smart Bidding and Optimized Targeting strategies that may utilize Customer Match lists to improve campaign performance. This means that your data may be used to optimize our advertising efforts, ensuring that you receive content that aligns with your interests.

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14.3 Conversion Tracking

Our website uses conversion tracking to understand how users interact with our ads. This involves collecting data via conversion tags, which may be used to create customer lists for targeted advertising. By interacting with our website, you consent to the collection and use of this data as described.

15. Limitation of Liability

AFC provides this website and its content "as is" without warranties of any kind. AFC is not liable for any losses, damages, or claims resulting from use or inability to use our website or its content, except as required by applicable law.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with the effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Massachusetts.

18. Donor Privacy Policy

We value and respect the privacy of our donors. This section outlines our commitment to protecting your personal information.

18.1 Information Collected from Donors

We may collect the following types of personal information from donors:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Donation Details: Amount donated, date of donation, and method of payment.
• Preferences: Communication preferences and any other information you provide to us voluntarily.

18.2 Use of Donor Information

We use donor information to:

• Process Donations: Ensure that your donation is correctly processed and accounted for.
• Communicate: Send acknowledgments, receipts, and updates about our programs and initiatives.
• Reporting: Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

18.3 Sharing of Donor Information

We do not sell, trade, or share our donors' personal information with any third parties, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. We may share personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in our operations, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

18.4 Donor Rights

Donors have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectify: Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
• Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Anonymity: Choose to make donations anonymously.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@americanfamilycenter.org.

19. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a visitor under the age of 13, we will delete the information from our records.

20. International Users

Our website is operated in the United States and intended for users located within the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and AFC regarding the use of our website and services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

23. Waiver

Any waiver of any provision of these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of AFC. The failure of AFC to enforce any right or provision of these terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

24. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

American Family Center, Inc.

Email: contact@americanfamilycenter.org

We are committed to addressing your inquiries and concerns promptly and transparently.