#SameHere Scale Privacy Policy

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used this app. PII, as described in US privacy law and

information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to

identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle users’ Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our app.

Personal Information

Why we need permission to access your contact’s list?

What personal information do we collect from the people that visit and use our app?

When registering on #SameHere Scale App, you may be asked to enter your name so that you can identify other users to best communicate. You may be asked to enter their cell phone number so that a unique code can be sent to your mobile device to use this app. No other personal information is collected.

Any contacts that you enter the information for, to connect with, or that you connect with through your device’s contact list, will only be used for the purposes of connecting you on the #SameHere Scale App. No personal data of contacts will be stored in any way, shape, or form, on #SameHere (or their partners’) servers.

When do we collect information?

We collect this information from you only when you register on our app.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you, reference above, to:

• To personalize your experience and to allow us to connect you to other users you wish to connect with.

• To improve our app in order to better serve you.

  How do we protect your information?

  We do use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to PCI standards.

  We only provide a tool to connect you with #SameHere Scale users you personally choose.

  We use regular Malware Scanning.

  Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the

  information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

  We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.

  
  

  Cookies

  Do we use ‘cookies’?

  This app does NOT use cookies. We NEVER share your information with any third party advertisers.

  
  

  Third Parties

  Third-party disclosure

  We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with

  advance notice. This does not include app hosting partners and other

  parties who assist us in conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

  We may also release information when it’s release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety.

  However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, research, or other uses.

  
  

  Third-party links

  Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our app that directly relate to relevant

  content. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our app and welcome any feedback about these sites.

  We do not allow third-party advertising on our app or subscribe to any ad networks.

  
  

  Data and Server Security

  Information Security

  #SameHere stores all user data on encrypted servers located in the United States of America. In order to best protect sensitive data,

  #SameHere maintains server compliance with the following guidelines and standards:

• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  Online Data Security

  #SameHere maintains an A+ rating for app and website security according to Mozilla Observatory and various third party testing software.

  
  

  COPPA

  COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

  When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA

  Rule, which spells out what operators of websites, apps and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

  Any information obtained for log in and registration purposes will not be shared outside of the #SameHere Platform.

  Do we let third-parties, including ad networks or plug-ins collect PII from children under 13? No.

  In order to remove your child’s information please contact the following personnel: Re: #SameHere at contactus@samehereglobal.org

  We adhere to the following COPPA tenants:

• We will not require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to participate in an activity.

  . Guardians can review their child’s personal information, direct us to delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of the child’s information.

  
  

  CalOPPA and NYS 2-D

  California Online Privacy Protection Act and New York State Education Law 2-D

  CalOPPA and NYS 2-D are the first state laws in the nation to require commercial websites, apps and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California and New York to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California or New York consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the

  information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. – See more at:

  http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/ #sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf and https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/2-D

  According to CalOPPA and NYS 2-D, we agree to the following:

• Users can visit our app anonymously.

• We provide a link to this Privacy Policy on our app “settings” page, the first significant page after entering our app.

• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.

  You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:

• On our Privacy Policy Page

• After logging in to your account

  You can change your personal information:

• By emailing us

• By logging in to your account and manually making the changes

  
  

  User Tracking

  How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?

  We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

  
  

  Does our app allow third-party behavioral tracking? It’s also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.

  
  

  Information Practices

  Fair Information Practices

  The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe.

  Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how

  they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

  In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:

  We will notify you/the user via email within seven (7) business days

  We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights

  against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

  
  

  Email Practices

  CAN SPAM Act

  The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

  We do not collect your email. If we ever change and start collecting, we would agree to the following:

• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.

  To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we would agree to the following:

• Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses

• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.

• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.

• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.

• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.

• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

  If at any time, we did start collecting and using emails, you would want to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at: contactus@samehereglobal.org

• Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email. and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.

Contact Information

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information below. https://samehereglobal.org

260 West 26th Street, Apt. 6L New York, NY, 10001

United States contactus@samehereglobal.org

Changes to Privacy Policy

If we decide to make material changes to our Privacy Policy, we will notify you and other users by placing the revised privacy policy on our app. You should periodically check this link for updates. Material changes will only affect the information we collect after the effective date of the change to our Privacy Policy unless we clearly express otherwise.

Last Updated on 10/19/2022