Last updated: July 30, 2020

 

Danuta Zylka, d.b.a. Self Help Assist (“Self Help Assist”, “us”, “we”, or “our”) owns and operates the Self Help Assist website, www.selfhelpassist.com (the “Website”).

 

Self Help Assist respects the privacy of its Users (“you” or “your”) and has developed this Privacy Policy to demonstrate its commitment to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect, how that information may be used, with whom it may be shared, and how it is protected.

 

This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference in the Terms of Use (the “Agreement”). Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in the Agreement.

 

Please note that your use of the Website constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by the terms of the Agreement and the Privacy Policy. If you object to anything in the Agreement or the Privacy Policy, do not use the Website.

 

1. Consent

 

By using, viewing or accessing the Website, you expressly consent to the collection, use and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

Further, whenever you provide information to Self Help Assist or contact Self Help Assist through other means, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that information in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Changes to the Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy is subject to change and may be updated by Self Help Assist, at its sole discretion, from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on the Website.

 

Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy will be effective immediately upon posting the amended privacy policy to the Website. Any use of the Website after posting will constitute as acceptance of such new privacy policy.

 

Should we make any significant changes to the way we collect, use, share, and protect your Personal Information, we will let you know by posting notices on our Website and by sending you an email explaining the change.

 

1. Information Collection and Use

 

We collect different types of data, described below, to provide and improve our Website.

 

1. Personal Information

 

While using the Website, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”). Personally identifiable information is information that can be used on its own, or with other information to identify, contact or locate an individual. It does not include non-personal information like business information or generic information common to many individuals.

 

Self Help Assist collects Personal Information only if you voluntarily choose to share such information with Self Help Assist. In order to utilize the Website, however, we may require that you furnish Personal Information, such as when opening a Member account. When you do so, you authorize us to collect, access, manage and retain information that may include, but is not limited to:

 

• First name and last name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Address

 

1. Other Data

 

We also collect, access, manage and retain data, other than Personal Information. These other types of data, described below, do not permit direct association with any specific individual.

 

Usage Data

 

We may collect and retain information related to your use of and access to the Website (“Usage Data”). For example, the following types of data may be collected:

 

• reviews;

• forum posts; and

• frequency of your use of various features of the Website.

 

Device Data

 

When you use, view and access the Website, we may collect, using electronic means, device related information. This information may include the Internet Protocol (IP) address, Internet browser information, type of device or operating system information of your computer or device used to view and access the Website (“Device Data”).

 

 

1. Use of Data

 

Self Help Assist may collect, access, manage and retain data and Personal Information for purposes, such as to:

 

• provide and maintain our Website;

• notify you about changes to our Website;

• allow you to participate in interactive features of our Website when you chose to do so;

• provide customer support and respond to your inquiries;

• administer contests, or similar promotions, when you provide your consent to be entered into those programs;

• perform analyses or gather valuable information so that we can improve our Website;

• monitor the usage of our Website;

• detect, prevent and address technical issues; and

• maintain data security and user privacy.

 

1. Disclosure of Data

 

We reserve the right to use and disclose Personal Information to:

 

• comply with applicable laws and regulations;

• comply with governmental requests;

• protect against legal liability;

• prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service;

• protect the personal safety of Users or the public; and

• protect the rights and property of Self Help Assist and its Users, sponsors, providers, or licensors.

 

If Self Help Assist is legally compelled to disclose your Personal Information, it will only disclose the minimum amount necessary to meet our legal obligation.

 

1. Third-Party Links

 

The Website may contain hyperlinks or references to third party materials or websites. Any such embedment, hyperlink or reference is provided for your convenience only. The display of the Website on any third-party website, or hyperlink or reference to any third-party website does not constitute an endorsement of such third party’s website, products or Website. We have no control over third party websites and accept no responsibility or liability for the manner in which these organizations operate, collect, use, disclose or secure and otherwise treat your Personal Information. Your use of a third-party site may be governed by the terms and conditions of that third-party site.

 

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites. Self Help Assist expressly disclaims any liability, damage or loss, directly or indirectly, alleged or derived from providing Personal Information to any third-party websites. Further, Users hereby agree to hold Self Help Assist harmless from any liability that may result from Users sharing their own Personal Information with third-party websites linked to or referenced within the Website.

1. Security of Data

 

You are responsible for keeping your Member account login credentials confidential.

 

Self Help Assist takes appropriate measures to secure your information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration or disclosure. However, the Internet is an open system and we cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat those measures or use your Personal Information for improper purposes.

 

Personal Information and data will be stored on servers observing standard security protocols.

 

1. Data Transfer

 

In some cases, your Personal Information and data that we collect and manage may be transferred to, maintained on and processed by computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.

 

We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your Personal Information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and Canadian law.

 

Your consent to this Privacy Policy represents your agreement to that transfer.

 

1. Business Affiliates

 

Self Help Assist reserves the right to transfer, sell or distribute all information collected through the Website to an affiliate, subsidiary, or third party in the event of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer or other disposition of all or part of our business, assets or stock.

 

We will use our best efforts to ensure that the new entity follows this Privacy Policy with respect to your Personal Information and to the extent required by applicable law.

 

1. Children's Privacy

 

We understand that our Website may be used by minors.

 

We understand the importance of taking extra precautions to protect the privacy and safety of minors using our Service. Accordingly, minors are unable to open a Member account without the consent of a legal guardian.

 

If a minor is using, viewing or accessing the Website without the consent of a legal guardian, please contact us at info@selfhelpassist.com.

 

1. Updating and Deleting your Data

 

Account information can be updated through the Website by accessing and updating your Account profile.

 

Personal Information will be retained until a request to delete a Member account has been made. You may delete your Member account by emailing info@selfhelpassist.com.  

 

1.  Contact Us

 

If you have questions or concerns regarding your Personal Information and this Privacy Policy, or to update, correct or delete your Personal Information, please contact us at  info@selfhelpassist.com.