(Privacy Policy (Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation)
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation, ("Owie" or "we" or "us" or "our") is committed to responsible information handling practices. You can visit all pages on the Sites (as defined below) without giving us any information about yourself, but sometimes we need the information to provide information or services that you request. This Privacy Policy explains data collection and uses in those situations. By visiting the Sites, you consent to the information practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to the following sites: www.iloveowie.org, www.iloveowie.com, www.owiebowwowie.org, www.owiebowwowie.com (and each sub-domain associated with these URLs), and other websites operated by or for Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation (collectively, the "Sites"). This Privacy Policy does not apply to other sites that may be accessible through the sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of persons or entities that Owie BowWowie™ and Friends do not control, manage or employ. The “Sites” contain links to other sites that are operated by third parties, including, but not limited to, third-party sites that may display the name, trademarks, service marks, and logos of Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those other sites to learn how they collect and use information about you.
In order to fully understand your rights, we encourage you to read this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use. Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation reserves the right at any time and without notice to change this Privacy Policy simply by posting such changes on the Sites. Any such change will be effective immediately upon posting.
To assist you with reading through our Privacy Policy, we have provided answers to questions that you may find most important:
What type of information does Owie BowWowie™ and Friends collect and how is the information Used?
While you are visiting our Sites, Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation may collect two types of information about users: "Personal Information" (such as name, email address, mailing address, phone, credit card or debit card, personal preferences, and other account-related information).
Personal Information is collected online when you voluntarily submit non-public personal information on the Sites by requesting information, purchasing our products, receiving electronic notices or other similar communications, and other similar activities.
Personal Information That You Provide to Us.
We may obtain Personal Information about you ONLY if you elect to give us that information. Types of Personal Information may include the following:
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Name
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Address
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Zip code
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Telephone number
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E-mail address
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Credit card number and expiration date (for online purchases or donations)
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Name of organization (where applicable)
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Personal stories (where applicable)
We may request Personal Information, such as your username or password, whenever you log in to your account and may in limited circumstances ask you to provide credit card information and other personal information when purchasing goods that are offered for sale on our Sites or when making a donation online. Note that we use PayPal and other online banking, so when you are making a donation or a purchase we suggest that you also read their Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to request any additional information necessary to establish and maintain your account. Generally, our uses of Personal Information collected online include, without limitation, responding to your inquiry about volunteering time to Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation, enabling you to make a donation, purchasing a product from the sites, or providing information, such as sending marketing communications and newsletters.
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation will retain your Personal Information for fulfillment of the intended purposes for which such Personal Information is collected. Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation will establish minimum and maximum retention periods based upon the type of information collected (i.e., sensitivity), the intended purposes, and as otherwise may be legally required.
Personal Information shall NOT include any personal information posted or sent by or to you in any public forum (such as a message board) or your Personal Home Page on the Sites. Participation in these public forums and Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation fundraising initiatives requires the public release and dissemination of such information, and thus Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation cannot commit to treating such information confidentially in the same manner that other personal information will be treated under this Privacy Policy. Participation in these programs is voluntary and thus your consent to certain terms is required before participation is allowed.
The Sites run by Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation also may use other technologies to track the specific pages viewed by visitors on the Sites or to target specific content that might be of interest to you. These technologies help us to understand how visitors use the Sites. However, you will have the option to opt-out (or opt-in if applicable law requires) if new technology is used.
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation does not share your account information with anyone and if you chose to opt-out of newsletters or any Sites associated with Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation your account information will not be given or sold to anyone.
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation does include your name when you make a donation or a purchase on our “ArF Angel” page unless you otherwise opt-out. We do this to make sure that each donation and/or purchase is accounted for and it’s for your protection so you can see that your donation matters to the children and Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation.
If you have any further questions on Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation and our Privacy Policy please write:
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation
PO Box 1527
Cedar Ridge, CA 95924
Does Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation collect information from CHILDREN? Since the site is specifically designed to give hospitalized children a gift of comfort, we are not legally allowed to know the names of the children to whom we give to. We uphold the Confidentially Regulations of hospitals, their staff, and the parents of these children. Owie BowWowie™ and Friends toys are all hospital-approved and safe for all children ages 3+. No child information will be shared.
Does Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation take donors on donation deliveries? Occasionally we are allowed to invite adults to deliver gifts of comfort to hospitalized children, but permission is required from each hospital, staff, and parents.
Does Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation share photographs of CHILDREN? From time to time we are given permission from the parents of hospitalized children to photograph their child when they are hospitalized. Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation must get permission from the parents, and hospital, and a signed release is obtained and kept on file with the hospital. Photographs of children who were given a Lil’ Owie are only shared on the internet with written permission from parents. NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANY CHILD ARE ALLOWED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE CHILD’S GUARDIAN.
KIDS-FUR-KIDS CLUB!
We do collect information from children under 18 who join our Kids-Fur-Kids Club who want to give a PAWSitive message to hospitalized children. We collect the name and email address only. If a child under 18 sends us a PAWSitive message through the mail and their home address is attached to the envelope we keep their address so we are able to send them a thank you! If children under 18 are featured on our website or any print media we obtain written permission from their parent or guardian.
If I give Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation the name and email address of my family or friends, how is that information used?
If you elect to use any features of the Sites (such as "Tell A Friend") to inform a friend about the sites or solicit donations or pledges or otherwise communicate, Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation will reach out (using your name) as the introduction. We do not use their information and add them to our newsletter or reach out for further solicitations. A person is required to join our newsletter or request information by their personal request to us, either via direct email request or signing up directly from our website.
Whom can I CONTACT if I have questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy?
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation have designated our Privacy Manager who can be contacted at the Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation contact address listed at the end of this Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Manager is accountable for Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation's online compliance with this Privacy Policy. If you have questions about our Privacy Policy or if you have a claim concerning our compliance with this Privacy Policy, you can send an email to gina@iloveowie.org. Please provide a description of your claims or questions in sufficient detail so as to permit our Privacy Manager to investigate your claims or questions fully and contact you. It is our intent to make available to you through our Privacy Manager specific information about this Privacy Policy and our management of your Personal Information as may be required by applicable law.
Will this Privacy Policy CHANGE?
Since the Sites will continue to implement new technologies and improve the services and features, this Privacy Policy is subject to change. If there are changes or additions to this Privacy Policy, we will post those changes here or in other formats that we deem acceptable, so that you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have.
What constitutes my acceptance of this Privacy Policy?
By using the sites, you expressly consent to the use and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Sites after the effective date of any modification to the Privacy Policy will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms. You agree to review the Privacy Policy each time you use the Sites so that you are aware of such modifications.
How does Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation protect the information that I may provide by telephone or regular mail or in person?
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation implements these same policies and procedures to protect the privacy of any Personal Information voluntarily submitted by you to Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation via telephone or regular mail or in person. Our Privacy Manager also is accountable for Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation's offline compliance with this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about any Personal Information provided by one of these off-line methods, you may check your online account or otherwise contact our Privacy Manager by email, regular mail, or telephone at the contact address listed in this Privacy Policy.
Where can I get more information about the Privacy Policy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Owie BowWowie™ and Friends Foundation
PO Box 1527
Cedar Ridge, CA 95924