Policies

PRIVACY STATEMENT

How Ya Doin recognizes the sensitive nature of your personal and business information. This privacy statement applies solely to the online information collection and usage practices of our website, https://howyadoin.org, and does not extend to any sub-domains or other websites. By using this website, you indicate that you have read, understood, and accepted our privacy practices as outlined below.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at: ben@scardello.com.

How Ya Doin may update this privacy policy at any time by posting the revised version on this website. Your continued use of the site following such updates constitutes your agreement to the modified policy.

Information Collected

When you visit our website, we may collect two types of information:

  1. Personal Information: Information you knowingly provide on an individual basis.

  2. Non-Personal Information: General user data collected in aggregate as you browse the website.

How Ya Doin may request certain personal information to provide you with content or services you request. For example:

  • If you subscribe to newsletters or other communications, we will request your email address.

  • When you contact us, we may ask for your name and email address to respond appropriately.

  • We may retain records of communications to address inquiries and for future reference.

Our website may also use standard technologies such as cookies and web server logs to gather general usage data. This may include details like visit dates and times, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referring websites. This information is collected on an aggregate basis and is not personally identifiable.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some website functions may not operate properly if cookies are disabled. Refer to your browser’s support resources for assistance.

How We Use Your Information

We use personally identifiable information to:

  • Provide you with the content or services you request.

  • Communicate with you about How Ya Doin programs, resources, and updates.

  • Respond to your inquiries or concerns.

If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may opt out by emailing: ben@scardello.com.

We use non-personal, aggregate information to better understand website usage and to improve the site’s design, functionality, and content.

We may employ third-party companies or individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Anyone with access to personal information is required to protect it in accordance with this privacy policy.

We may disclose personal information if legally required, to cooperate with law enforcement, to prevent misuse of the website, to protect our legal rights, or to ensure the safety of our users and the public.

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We will not share it for purposes unrelated to those described without providing an opportunity to opt out.

Modifying Information

If you have provided personal information through this website, you may update, modify, or request deletion by contacting ben@scardello.com.

Please note:

  • Complete removal of your information may not always be possible due to technical or legal limitations.

  • Opting out of marketing communications does not affect our ability to contact you regarding your use of the website.

Protections for Children

Protecting children’s privacy is important to us. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from individuals under the age of 13, and this website is not designed for children under 13.

If we become aware that we have received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. We ask that visitors under the age of 13 do not provide any personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard the personal information we collect, including:

  • Limiting access to our database servers.

  • Implementing electronic security protections.

However, no internet transmission is entirely secure. By using this site, you acknowledge that transmitting information is done at your own risk.

Consent to Transfer

This website operates in the United States. If you are accessing the site from outside the U.S., please be aware that any information you provide will be transferred to, and processed in, the United States. By using this site or providing your information, you consent to this transfer.

Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites and other sites owned or operated by How Ya Doin. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Privacy policies may vary, and we encourage you to review the policies of any website that collects your information.

This privacy statement applies solely to data collected by https://howyadoin.org.

COOKIES POLICY

Privacy Notice for Ad Tech Cookies and Opt Out:

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Deliver advertisements for our products, services, or those of third parties.

  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising.

  • Show you relevant content based on your browsing interests, both on our website and third-party sites or apps.

These technologies collect only non-personally identifiable information. We do not allow third parties to identify you personally without your consent.

If you prefer not to participate in interest-based advertising, you can opt out by following the instructions at: https://digitaladvertisingalliance.org.

FREE BOOKS POLICY

Visitors may request any book listed on the website for free. You may also request titles not listed; if they are part of the How Ya Doin Library, they will be sent to you. Please note:

  • Some books may not be available in audiobook format.

  • Some titles may only be available in hardback or paperback.

  • Shipping may be unavailable to certain locations.

Eligibility:

  • Visitors are entitled to one free book from the How Ya Doin Library after referring at least 10 new users to the website.

  • Referrals will be tracked and verified before shipment.

  • Members of the Travel Companion Society receive one free book without a referral requirement.