Justice for Cole Hosack Privacy Policy

Introduction


This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of Justice for Cole Hosack ("we," "our," or "the Organization") regarding the collection, use, and protection of information collected through our website at www.justiceforcolehosack.com ("Site") or shared directly with us (collectively: "Users"). The Site is dedicated to raising awareness, providing updates, and supporting efforts to find answers about what happened to Cole Hosack.


Grounds for Data Collection


We collect and process your personal information ("Personal Information") to:


  1. Fulfill requests or provide services you have opted into, such as updates, volunteer opportunities, or merchandise orders.
  2. Protect our legitimate interests, such as maintaining a secure website.
  3. Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.


By using the Site, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure, and other uses of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.


What Information Do We Collect?


We collect two types of data and information from Users. 


The first type of information is un-identified and non-identifiable information pertaining to a User(s), which may be made available or gathered via your use of the Site (“ Non-personal Information ”). We are not aware of the identity of a User from which the Non-personal Information was collected. Non-personal Information which is being collected may include your aggregated usage information and technical information transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g. the type of browser and operating system your device uses, language preference, access time, etc.) in order to enhance the functionality of our Site. We may also collect information on your activity on the Site (e.g. pages viewed, online browsing, clicks, actions, etc.).


The second type of information Personal Information which is individually identifiable information, namely information that identifies an individual or may with reasonable effort identify an individual. Such information includes:

 

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
  • Submission Details: Information you provide through forms (e.g., volunteering, offering services, or ordering merchandise).
  • Device Information: We collect Personal Information from your device. Such information includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g. MAC address and UUID) and other information which relates to your activity through the Site.
  • Payment Information: When purchasing merchandise, payment details are securely processed by trusted third-party providers.


How Do We Collect Information?


We collect information in the following ways:


  1. When you voluntarily provide details through forms on the Site (e.g., subscribing to updates, offering services, or joining the volunteer list).
  2. Automatically, when you browse or interact with the Site, via cookies and analytics tools.
  3. Through trusted third-party services (e.g., traffic analytics or payment processors).


How Do We Use Your Information?


We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing updates, responding to inquiries, or processing volunteer or service offers.
  • Sending relevant information about the search for justice for Cole.
  • Processing merchandise orders or contributions to the blog.
  • Improving the functionality and user experience of the Site.


We do not rent, sell, or share Personal Information with third parties except as outlined in this Privacy Policy.


Sharing Information


We may share your information with trusted third-party providers to:


  • Host and operate the Site.
  • Process payments and secure transactions.
  • Conduct analytics to improve the Site’s effectiveness.
  • Coordinate volunteer opportunities or service offers.


Additionally, we may disclose information to comply with legal requirements or to protect the rights and safety of Users or others.


User Rights


You have the right to:

  • Access your Personal Information.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Restrict or object to data processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority.


To exercise your rights, contact us at helpfindcole2024@gmail.com. Please note that certain requests may be subject to our legal or legitimate interests.


Data Retention


We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time. Under applicable regulations, we will keep records containing client personal data, account opening documents, communications and anything else as required by applicable laws and regulations. 


We may rectify, replenish or remove incomplete or inaccurate information, at any time and at our own discretion.



Cookies


Our Site uses cookies to:


  • Enable efficient navigation and functionality.
  • Improve the user experience.
  • Collect usage analytics.


A "cookie" is a small piece of information that a website assign to your device while you are viewing a website. Cookies are very helpful and can be used for various different purposes. These purposes include allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, enable automatic activation of certain features, remembering your preferences and making the interaction between you and our Services quicker and easier. Cookies are also used to help ensure that the advertisements you see are relevant to you and your interests and to compile statistical data on your use of our Services. 


The Site uses the following types of cookies:


a. 'session cookies' which are stored only temporarily during a browsing session in order to allow normal use of the system and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed; 


b. 'persistent cookies ' which are read only by the Site, saved on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. Such cookies are used where we need to know who you are for repeat visits, for example to allow us to store your preferences for the next sign-in; 


c. 'third party cookies' which are set by other online services who run content on the page you are viewing, for example by third party analytics companies who monitor and analyze our web access.


Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but Personal Information that we store about you may be linked, by us, to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You may remove the cookies by following the instructions of your device preferences; however, if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not operate properly and your online experience may be limited.


We also use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about your use of the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users access the Site, what pages they visit when they do so, etc. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our Site and services. Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit sites, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy .


Minors


The Site is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us at helpfindcole2024@gmail.com.


Changes to the Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated on this page and will take effect immediately.


Last Modified: November 29, 2024


Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:


Email: helpfindcole2024@gmail.com
Website: www.justiceforcolehosack.com