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VOW for Girls, Inc. – COOKIE NOTICE
This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how VOW for Girls, Inc. (“VOW”) uses cookies and other tracking technologies through our website https://vowforgirls.org. This Notice is to be read alongside VOW’s Privacy Policy which explains how VOW uses personal information. If you do not accept our use of cookies, please disable them following our guidance below.
What are web cookies?
Web cookies are small files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a website when you visit it. They contain details of your browsing history on that website and distinguish you from other users. Cookies send data back to the originating website on each subsequent visit or allow another website to recognise the cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device and, for instance, remember your preferences and generally improve your online user experience. Like most websites, the VOW website uses cookies.
Although this Notice refers to the general term “cookie”, which is the main method used by the VOW website to store information, the browser’s local storage space is also used for the same purpose and we may use other tracking technologies through this website such as web beacons. As a result, the information included in this Notice is likewise applicable to all such tracking technologies that we use.
You can find out more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.
Why do we use cookies?
1. To let you do things on our website – for example, cookies enable you to make a donation on our website.
2. To collect statistics – the information collected by cookies enables us to improve the website through usage figures and patterns. For example, it is really useful to see which pages of the VOW website are the most popular and how users are interacting with them.
3. To improve your experience of our website – for example, to prevent you having to re-enter your details when you have already done so, or by ensuring that users can find what they are looking for easily.
4. To ensure that our website is secure – for example, to make sure that personal information that you give to us does not fall into the wrong hands.
The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why.
Website cookie acceptance
By clicking accept tab when you visit the VOW website you consent to our use of cookies as updated from time to time. In particular, you consent to cookies being stored on your computer and/or mobile device (unless rejected or disabled by your browser).
Turning cookies off
Internet browsers normally accept cookies by default. However, most browsers let you turn off either all or third party cookies. What you are able to do depends on which browser you are using. If you do not accept our use of cookies as set out above, please set your browser to reject cookies. However, please be aware that this may impair or limit your ability to use our website. The option to do this is usually found in the options, settings or preferences menu of your browser or mobile device.
You may opt-out of Google’s analytics cookies by visiting Google’s opt-out page – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Click on the links below to find out how to change your cookie settings in:
Updating this Notice
We may update our use of cookies from time to time and consequently we may update this Notice. We therefore recommend that you check this Notice regularly. We will notify you of any significant changes by way of a notice on our website or by contacting you directly when reasonably possible.
Welcome to the VOW for Girls, Inc. (“VOW”) website. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) set forth the terms and conditions for your use of the website www.vowforgirls.org (the “Site”). The Site is operated by VOW, a Delaware nonprofit, exempt from federal income tax under Code Section 501(c)(3).
Please read these Terms carefully. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by and comply with the Terms. Please note that we may update these Terms from time to time. We recommend that, every time you use the Site, you check the Terms to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions that apply at that time.
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
Privacy
These Terms set out the rules for the use of the Site. The following policies also apply to the use of the Site:
Both Policies contain important information about your rights to privacy. You should read them both before you use the Site.
All personal information you provide to us will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please ensure that the personal information is accurate and you are entitled to provide it to us.
Content of the Site
All of the content featured or displayed on the Site (“Content”) is protected by copyright law and owned by VOW, its licensors and/or its Content providers.
You may make a single copy of the Content for personal non-commercial use, provided that you may not remove any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices from Content on the Site. If you wish to use the Content in any other manner, please contact [email protected].
Trademarks
“VOW,” the VOW logo, and other trademarks (including our Brand Partners’ trademarks) featured on the Site are trademarks owned by VOW or its licensors (“Our Trademarks”). You may not use Our Trademarks without written authorization from us or our licensors, as applicable. Additionally, you may not use Our Trademarks (A) in connection with any product or service that does not belong to us; (B) in any manner that is likely to cause confusion about whether we are the source, sponsor, or endorser of a product, service, or activity; or (C) in a manner that may damage our reputation.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to websites controlled by third parties (“Third-Party Websites”). We are not responsible for Third-Party Websites or their content, goods, services, activities or privacy practices. Any information you share or actions you take on Third-Party Websites are governed by the Third-Party Websites’ terms of use and privacy statements, which you should review carefully prior to interacting with the Third-Party Websites. The inclusion of links on our Site does not imply our endorsement of Third-Party Websites, their content, goods, services, or activities. We make no representation or warranty whatsoever about the nature of Third-Party Websites and if you decide to access any other websites linked to or from this Site, you do so entirely at your own risk.
Frames and Metatags
Unless you obtain our prior written consent in each case, you may not: (A) frame the Content on any other website; or (B) use metatags or any other “hidden text” that incorporates Our Trademarks, marks confusingly similar to Our Trademarks, or our name.
Disclaimers
THE SITE AND ALL SERVICES, CONTENT, AND LINKS AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE AVAILABLE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR ANY OF THE SERVICES, CONTENT, AND LINKS AVAILABLE THROUGH IT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THERE MAY BE DELAYS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS AND INACCURACIES IN CONTENT OR SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE OR CONTENT, GOODS, OR SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEB SITES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE SITE, ITS CONTENT AND OUR SERVICES. IF YOU RELY ON THE SITE AND ANY CONTENT OR SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH IT, YOU DO SO ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SITE AND ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, GOODS, OR SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH IT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED).
ALTHOUGH WE INTEND TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF VIRUSES, WORMS, “TROJAN HORSES,” OR OTHER MALICIOUS CODE TO THE SITE, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT THE SITE, OR SERVICES OR CONTENT THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE, ARE FREE FROM SUCH DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR HARM ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH FEATURES.
Limitation of Liability
VOW AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, LICENSORS AND AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER BASED ON LOSS OR INJURY BECAUSE OF ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR INACCURACIES IN THE SITE OR ANY SERVICES OR CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH IT INCLUDING LOSS OR INJURY THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION OF THESE TERMS.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL VOW OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, LICENSORS OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS OR LOSS OF BUSINESS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE OR THESE TERMS, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE, SERVICES, OR CONTENT IS LIMITED TO $100. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR THESE KINDS OF DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend (only if requested) VOW and its directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, partners, licensors, and affiliates against all liabilities, losses, damages, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that the indemnified parties may incur based on claims arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which we are entitled to indemnification. You agree to provide us with cooperation we may reasonably request.
Changes to the Terms
We may change these Terms from time to time by posting an updated version on this webpage, or, if we determine that it is appropriate, we may provide other notice to you.
General
These Terms (which includes the Privacy Policy) are the complete agreement between you and VOW regarding your use of the Site and is governed by applicable federal laws and the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements made and completely performed there. You irrevocably agree to bring any claim or dispute relating to your use of the Site and these Terms exclusively in the state and federal courts located in New York City, New York, to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts, and to waive any jurisdictional, venue, inconvenient forum, or other objections to those courts. Section titles and headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. The failure of VOW to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any provision of these Terms is unenforceable for any reason, then that provision will be deleted and the remaining provisions will be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have about these Terms.
VOW for Girls, Inc. (“VOW”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. At all times we aim to respect any personal information you share with us, or that we receive from other organizations, and keep it safe. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how and why we use your personal information and your related rights and options.
This Policy should be read alongside our Terms of Use, which are available here: https://vowforgirls.org/terms/.
This Policy contains important information about your personal rights to privacy. Please read it carefully to understand how we use your personal information.
The provision of your personal information to us is voluntary. However, without providing us with your personal information, your use of our services or your interaction with us may be impaired. For example, you may be unable to donate to support VOW.
Last updated: May 7, 2021
As of May 7, 2021, VOW uses the following Service Providers to operate the Site: