Privacy policy
Effective Date: August 22, 2023
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THIS STATEMENT PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRIVACY STATEMENT OF THIS WEBSITE AND ITS RELATED APPS (MOBILE OR OTHERWISE). IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT WITH YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIAN AND ASK THEM QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
YOUR USE OF THIS SERVICE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE BY YOU OF THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT.
Camp Fern Legacy, Inc. values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to assure those affiliated with Camp Fern Legacy, Inc. of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you have not registered with us and want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If you are a registered user, we will notify you via email of any changes or updates made to this Policy. If at any point in time Camp Fern Legacy, Inc. decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
This Policy applies to Camp Fern Legacy, Inc. and it governs any and all data collection and us by us. Through the use of www.campfern.org, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Camp Fern Legacy, Inc. does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by the company. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and conditions of any website you choose to use or frequent.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
- Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
- How we use the collected information and with whom it might be shared;
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
- The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Camp Fern Legacy, Inc., operator of the www.campfern.org is dedicated to protect our users’ (“users” or “you”) privacy rights. The purpose of this page is to inform you about our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information(“PII”) if anyone decided to use the applications offered by us (collectively, the “Service”).
Camp Fern Legacy, Inc.’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the Untied States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. The framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the US for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described by this Policy.
- INFORMATION WE COLLECT
It is always up to you whether to disclose PII to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any product or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:
(a) Account Information: We may collect information relating to your account, such as your name, email address, password, postal address, phone number, subscription and any other information you choose to provide.
(b) Other Information You Choose to Provide, such as when you participate in a survey, contest, promotion or interactive area of the Services or when you request technical or customer support.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you access or use the Services, the types of information we may automatically collect about you include:
(a) Log Information: When you visit the Services, our servers automatically record certain log file information, such as your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, operating system, browser type and language, referring URLs, access times, pages viewed, links clicked and other information about your activities on the Services.
(b) Mobile Device Information: We collect information about the mobile device you use to access or use the Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information and information about your use of the Services. With your consent, we may also collect information about the location of your device and access and collect information from certain native applications on your device (such as your device’s camera, photo album and phonebook applications) to facilitate your use of certain features of the Services. For more information about how you can control the collection of location information and/or our access to other applications on your device, please see “Your Choices” below.
(c) Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers use various tracking technologies, including cookies and web beacons, to collect information about you when you interact with our Services, including information about your browsing and purchasing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve the Services and your experience, see which areas and features of the Services are popular, and count visits. Web beacons are electronic images that may be used in the Services or emails and help deliver cookies, count visits and understand usage and campaign effectiveness. For more information about cookies, and how to disable them, please see “Your Choices” below.
Information We Collect From Other Sources
We may also obtain information about you from other sources and combine that with information we collect directly. For example, we may collect information about you when you post content to our pages or feeds on third party social media sites, or if you use credentials (e.g., username and password) from a third-party site to create or log into your account.
- USE OF INFORMATION
We may use information about you for various purposes, including to:
(a) Provide, maintain and improve the Services;
(b) Manage your account and send you related information, including confirmations, updates, technical notices, security alerts and support and administrative messages;
(c) Respond to your comments, questions and requests and provide customer service;
(d) Communicate with you about the Services, offers, surveys, events and other news and information we think may be of interest to you;
(e) Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities in connection with the Services;
(f) Detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect our and others’ rights and property;
(g) Personalize and improve the Services and provide advertisements, content and features that match your profile or interests;
(h) Link or combine with information we get from others to help understand your needs and provide you with a better experience; and
(i) Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected.
- SHARING OF INFORMATION
We may share information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:
(a) With vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work or perform services on our behalf;
(b) When you participate in the interactive areas of the Services or interact with us on third party social media sites, certain information that you provide may be displayed publicly, such as your name, photos and other information you choose to provide;
(c) We may share your information with third parties and service providers that provide products or services to us, that help us market or advertise to you (including co-branded marketing and advertising), or that provide products or services to you.
(d) In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law, rule, regulation or legal process;
(e) If we believe your actions are inconsistent with our Terms of Use or other policies, or to protect our and other parties’ rights, property or safety;
(f) In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, acquisition, sale of assets or any business, other change of control transaction or financing;
(g) Between and among us and any current or future parent, subsidiary and/or affiliated company; and
(h) With your consent or at your direction.
We also may share aggregated or de-identified information, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
- SOCIAL SHARING FEATURES
The Services may offer social sharing features and other integrated tools, such as the Facebook and Twitter buttons (e.g., “Like” or “Tweet”), which let you share actions you take on the Services with other media. Your use of such features enables the sharing of information with your friends or the public, depending on the settings you establish with the entity that provides the social sharing feature. For more information about the purpose and scope of data collection and processing in connection with social sharing features, please visit the privacy policies of the entities that provide these features. - SECURITY
The security of your information is important to us. We implement and maintain reasonable security measures intended to protect against unauthorized use, disclosure, alteration or destruction of the information we collect and maintain. However, please be aware that, despite our efforts, no data security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet, and no means of electronic or physical storage, is absolutely secure. AS SUCH, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ABSOLUTE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION TRANSMITTED TO, THROUGH, OR ON THE SERVICES OR VIA THE INTERNET AND THAT, ANY SUCH TRANSMISSION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
WHERE WE HAVE GIVEN YOU (OR WHERE YOU HAVE CHOSEN) A PASSWORD WHICH ENABLES YOU TO ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THIS PASSWORD CONFIDENTIAL. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE A PASSWORD WITH ANYONE. - ADVERTISING AND ANALYTICS SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHERS
We may allow others to serve advertisements on our behalf across the Internet and to provide analytics services. These entities may use cookies, web beacons and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites, including your IP address, web browser, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked and conversion information. This information may be used by us and others to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on the Services and other websites and better understand your online activity. - CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 must not use the Services for any purpose without first obtaining legally valid parental/guardian consent to this Privacy Policy (both for themselves and on your behalf). WE DO NOT KNOWINGLY COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM ANY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WITHOUT SUCH CONSENT.
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU BELIEVE WE HAVE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM ANY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WITHOUT SUCH PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT. WE WILL TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO DELETE IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. You will know if the Privacy Policy has changed since the last time you reviewed it by checking the “EFFECTIVE DATE” included at the beginning of the document. If we make a material change to the Policy, you will be provided with appropriate notice in accordance with legal requirements. By continuing to use the Services after changes have been posted, you are confirming that you have read, understood and consented to the latest version
of this Privacy Policy. - YOUR CHOICES
(a) Account Information
You may update, correct or modify information about you at any time by logging into your online account or by emailing us at [email protected]. If you wish to deactivate your account, please email us at [email protected] but note we may continue to store information about you as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
(b) Location Information
With your consent, we may collect information about your actual location when you use our mobile applications. You may stop the collection of this information at any time by changing the settings on your mobile device but note that some features of our mobile applications may no longer function if you do so.
(c) Native Applications on Mobile Device
Some features of our mobile applications may require access to certain native applications on your mobile device, such as the camera and photo storage applications (e.g., to take and upload photos) and the phonebook application (e.g., to send invitations to your contacts to try the Services). If you decide to use these features, we will ask you for your consent prior to accessing the applications and collecting information. Note that you can revoke your consent at any time by changing the settings on your device.
(d) Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of the Services.
Cookies are small files that we or others send to and store on or with your computer so that your computer, browser, mobile app or other application can be recognized as unique the next time you access, visit, use or otherwise take advantage of the Services or other media. Cookies may also reflect demographic data pertaining to you or other data linked to information you submit. One use or consequence of cookies is to enable you to receive customized ads, alerts, content, services or information. You are always free to decline any cookies we use by adjusting the settings of your browser, as your browser may permit; however, some products, services or features might not be available or operate properly if cookies are not enabled. Some of our advertisers and third-party service providers may also utilize their own cookies.
In addition, we, our service providers and others sometimes use data-gathering mechanisms on the Services, including without limitation “web beacons”, “clear GIFs”, “pixels” and/or “tags”. These perform statistical and administrative functions, such as measuring site and page traffic, verifying advertising paths, better understanding user interests and activity, gathering related information (such as information relating to a particular browser, device or IP address) and positioning images, and typically do so without detracting from your online experience. Such mechanisms are not necessarily designed to collect Personal Information. In addition, if you have provided your email address, we might use a non-human unreadable form (or “hash”) of your email address to deliver, or facilitate delivery of, relevant advertisements and information to you on or by way of the Services or on or by way of other websites or media, including, for example, popular social media sites and features.
(e) Promotional Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by emailing us at [email protected]. If you opt out, we may still send you non- promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
(f) Push Notifications
With your consent, we may send promotional and non-promotional push notifications or alerts to your mobile device. You can deactivate these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your mobile device.
- WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS TO YOUR DATA?
All Your Personal Information we collect will always belong to you. However, we are a collector and a processor of Your Personal Information. That implies on us obligations to respect your rights to Personal Information and facilitate the exercise of your rights thereto. In order to use any of your rights at any time please contact us and we will facilitate the exercise of your rights free of charge. We will inform you on the actions taken by us under your request as soon as practically possible, but in any case, not later than in 30 (thirty) calendar days.
In accordance with effective regulations, particularly the GDPR you have a significant number of rights related to your Personal Information, such as e.g.:
Right to access. You may obtain from us confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed and get an access to such personal data. You are entitled to view, amend, or delete the personal information that we hold. Email your request to our data protection office at [email protected] and we will work with you to remove any of your personal data we may have.
Right to rectify your inaccurate Personal Information and to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement
Right to erase your Personal Information. Please note that a request to erase your Personal Information will also terminate your account on the Site. We will automatically and without undue delay erase your Personal Information when it is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed;
Right to restrict processing of your Personal Information;
Right to data portability. You may obtain from us the personal data concerning you and which you have provided to us and transmit it to another Personal Information Controller;
Right to object to processing of Your Personal Information,
Right to withdraw your consent to the usage of your Personal Information at any time
Right to lodge a complaint. We take privacy concerns seriously. If you believe that we have not complied with this Privacy Policy with respect to your Personal Information, you may contact us at [email protected]. We will investigate your complaint promptly and will reply you within 30 (thirty) calendar days.
- For California Residents Only
If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to additional rights over your personal information. This Privacy Notice supplements the information contained above.
Camp Fern Legacy does not, and will not, sell personal information collected from you. For more information on what types of personal information Camp Fern Legacy has collected and disclosed to third parties within the preceding twelve (12) months, please refer to our Privacy Policy at to read who collects and has access to non-public personal information and how we use that information.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents, upon a verifiable consumer request, certain rights that include:
The right to request that Camp Fern Legacy disclose:
- The categories of personal information that Camp Fern Legacy has collected about you; and
- The categories of personal information that Camp Fern Legacy has disclosed about you for a business purpose
- The right to request that Camp Fern Legacy delete the personal information it has collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions, for example, when such personal information is necessary to fulfill or comply with a legal obligation of Camp Fern Legacy.
- The right to be protected from discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. If you choose to exercise your privacy rights, Camp Fern Legacy will not charge you different prices or provide different quality of services unless those differences are related to your information.
You may designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf and make a request of Camp Fern Legacy under the CCPA. To exercise your rights under the CCPA or to seek assistance, please do the following:
- Make a Request to Know, please complete and send the linked request form
- Make a Request to Delete, please complete and send the linked request form
- CONTACTING US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise any of your rights to your Personal Information or file a complaint, please contact us at:
Camp Fern Legacy, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1046 Camp Road, Marshall, TX 75672
Telephone Number: 903.742.4321
E-mail: [email protected]