Privacy Policy for Prison Professors Charitable Corporation

Effective Date: January 10, 2025Prison Professors Charitable Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when visiting our website, PrisonProfessors.org.Our mission is to provide free educational content to justice-impacted individuals, and we are dedicated to maintaining transparency about how your information is handled.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or request information, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, operating system, and IP address to improve website functionality.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter.Complete a contact form to request information or express interest in our initiatives.Use our website to access free educational resources.Interact with links to external sites, such as Amazon or PayPal.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide you with free educational content.Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information.Send periodic emails about our work, initiatives, and updates.Facilitate communication about donations or our mission's impact.

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to outside parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting outreach, or processing donations through PayPal. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.External links, such as those to Amazon for book purchases or PayPal for donations, are provided for your convenience. Please review their respective privacy policies as we are not responsible for the practices of these third-party sites.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies to track users. However, non-personal data may be collected for website analytics to improve user experience.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes regular malware scanning and secure servers for data storage.Please note that while we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

If you wish to access, update, or delete your personal information, or if you have questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

8. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

In compliance with CalOPPA, we:

Allow users to visit our site anonymously.Display a conspicuous privacy policy on our website.Notify users of policy changes on our Privacy Policy page.Provide mechanisms to update or correct personal information by contacting us directly.

9. Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track users, plant cookies, or engage in behavioral tracking when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Donations

If you choose to donate to our nonprofit through the PayPal link provided on our website, the transaction is processed securely by PayPal. We do not collect or store your payment information. Please review PayPal’s Privacy Policy for details.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users via email within one business day, as required by the Fair Information Practices Principles.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be revised accordingly.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us at:Prison Professors Charitable Corporation

15642 Sand Canyon Avenue

#50996

Irvine, CA 92619

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Prison Professors Charitable Corporation with your information. We are committed to serving justice-impacted individuals while respecting your privacy and security.

Terms of Use for Prison Professors Charitable Corporation

Effective Date: January 10, 2025Welcome to the website of Prison Professors Charitable Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using our website, PrisonProfessors.org (“the Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian to use the Site. Your access to and use of the Site is conditioned on your acceptance of these Terms of Use and compliance with all applicable laws.

2. Purpose of the Site

The Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. We offer free resources designed to assist justice-impacted individuals. While we provide links to our books on Amazon and a PayPal donation button, we do not sell products or services directly on the Site.

3. Use of Content

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, videos, and other materials (“Content”), is owned by or licensed to Prison Professors Charitable Corporation. You may access, download, or print materials for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, without our prior written consent, is strictly prohibited.

4. Prohibited Activities

When using the Site, you agree not to:

Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in violation of any applicable laws.Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site’s systems or data.Use automated systems (e.g., bots) to access the Site.Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation.Engage in any activity that disrupts the Site’s functionality or security.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites, such as Amazon or PayPal. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites. Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

6. Donations

Donations made through the Site are processed securely via PayPal. We do not collect or store payment information. All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. For questions about donations, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its Content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including those of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Prison Professors Charitable Corporation shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Prison Professors Charitable Corporation, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any applicable law.

10. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Site and its Content are owned by Prison Professors Charitable Corporation or its licensors. Unauthorized use of the Site’s Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

11. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms of Use.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms of Use or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Orange County, California.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including a violation of these Terms of Use.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:Prison Professors Charitable Corporation

15642 Sand Canyon Avenue

#50996

Irvine, CA 92619

Email: [email protected]

Thank you for using our Site and supporting our mission to provide free educational resources to justice-impacted individuals.