Privacy & Terms

Please read this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service carefully before using this Web site.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 22, 2024.

The Brothering (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the website https://thebrothering.com/ and all associated sites (the “Site” or “Service”).  This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect on the Site and how The Brothering uses it, the choices you can make about your information, and how we protect your information.

Information that we collect and how we use it

We collect your name and email address. For example, you may subscribe to receive email updates from the blog on the Site by submitting your email address. You also may submit comments to the blog on the Site or through the contact mechanism on the Site. We generally do not encourage the submission of any personal information in these comments or through the contact mechanism other than what we expressly require (e.g., name and email address). Information you disclose in the comments becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your information in a submission.

Web servers may automatically capture the following information from visitors to the Site, including the name of the domain and host from which you access the internet, the internet address of the Site from which you enter the Site, the pages you visit on the Site and the amount of time you spend on the Site.  This visitor information may be used to improve the Site.

Disclosure of information

We will not voluntarily share your name and email provided via the Site to any third party, except:

– With third parties that we hire to perform services for us (these third parties are not authorized to keep or use your personal information for any other purpose),

– To comply with legal requirements, such as law, regulation, warrant, subpoena, court order, or with a regulator or law enforcement agency or personnel or

– In connection with a corporate sale, merger, reorganization, acquisition, dissolution, or similar event.

Visitor information described above under “Information that we collect and how we use it” may be provided to third parties as described below under “Cookies“ and “Web Beacons.”

Your choices and access

We want to keep your name and email address accurate.  You can correct or update the name or email address that you have provided us.  Corrections can be submitted through a method provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

The Site may allow you to choose to receive or stop receiving communications from us. You can prevent further use of your name or email address by submitting through a method provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

Links to other websites

We do not endorse and are not responsible for the information practices or privacy policies of any other Web sites that may be linked to or from the Site.  If you decide to access any other website that may be linked to or from the Site, you should consult that website’s privacy policy.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that the Site can place on your computer’s hard drive. When you visit the Site, a cookie may be placed on your computer for customizing and enhancing your experience on the Site. Your name and email address are not shared in this cookie. We use a cookie that collects anonymous traffic data. You can set your Web browser to block cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to access certain features of the Site.

Web Beacons

Web beacons are small bits of code embedded in web pages or in emails. They may be used to deliver or communicate with cookies, to count users who have visited a web page, and to understand usage patterns. Web beacons also may be included in emails to learn if messages have been opened, acted on, or forwarded. You can disable the ability of web beacons to capture information in this manner by blocking cookies as described above under “Cookies.”

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and take reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Compliance with Laws

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union and California residents.

Your Data Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Object to the processing of your personal information.
  • Restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Request the transfer of your personal information.
  • Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child’s account.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may modify, alter, or update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will not provide individual notice to you of changes to this Privacy Policy. When we make updates to this Privacy Policy, we will update the date at the top of the policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the following information:

Terms and Conditions

Your access to and use of the website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

By accessing or using the website you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the website.

Warranties and Liability

The website is provided “as is” and The Brothering makes no warranties or representations in relation to the completeness or accuracy of the information found on it. We do not warrant that the information will be kept up to date, be true, and not misleading. We do not warrant that this site will always be available for use.

We do not warrant that the servers that make this website available will be error, virus, or bug-free and you accept that it is your responsibility to make adequate provisions for protection against such threats. We recommend scanning any files before downloading them.

Nothing on this website should be taken to constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation and we exclude all representations and warranties relating to the content and use of this site.

In no event will The Brothering be liable for any incidental, indirect, consequential, or special damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of profit, loss of contracts, goodwill, data, information, income, anticipated savings or business relationships, whether or not advised of the possibility of such damage, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or any linked websites.

Exceptions

Nothing in this disclaimer notice excludes or limits any warranty implied by law for death, fraud, personal injury through negligence, or anything else that it would not be lawful for The Brothering to exclude.

Content

Our website allows you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material (“Content”). Material on this website, including text and images, is protected by copyright law and is copyrighted to The Brothering unless credited otherwise. It may not be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, posted, broadcast, or transmitted in any way except for your own personal, non-commercial use.

Links To Other Web Sites

Our Service may contain links to third­-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by The Brothering. The Brothering has no control over and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that The Brothering shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

Changes

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.

Last updated: July 22, 2024


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