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Privacy Policy

bindl Companion App — part of bindl Suite

Effective Date: June 17, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to the bindl Companion App (the “App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the App includes:

  • Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and demographic information such as your age, gender, and location, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the App or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the App.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the App. This may include your interactions with the App, the features you use, the pages you visit, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, your browser type, your operating system, and the time and date of your visit.

3. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To provide and maintain the App.
  • To improve the App based on your feedback and usage patterns.
  • To communicate with you about your use of the App, including updates and notifications.
  • To address and respond to your requests, inquiries, and issues.
  • To compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share information we have collected about you in the following situations:

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
  • With the bindl Team: Your information will be shared with the team to assist in providing and improving the services offered through the App.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access — You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
  • The right to rectification — You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure — You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing — You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing — You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability — You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

7. Third-Party Websites

The App may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites and services. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

8. Age Requirement

Our App is intended for use by individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use or access the App. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

9. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, to provide our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. When we no longer need to use your information and there is no need for us to keep it to comply with our legal or regulatory obligations, we will either remove it from our systems or depersonalize it so that you cannot be identified.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal information, to the United States and process it there.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by placing a prominent notice within the App or by sending you a notification. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Your Consent

By using our App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

bindl Companion App

1420 Mulberry Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

info@bindlcompanion.com

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. Thank you for trusting us to support our community members facing homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, and other challenges.