Website/Blog Policy January 2025
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how dodifferentnow.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully before providing us with any information. By using our website or services, you agree to our collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
What information do we collect?
We collect information that you provide to us directly or indirectly, such as:
• Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Your account information, such as your username, password, and preferences
• Your payment information, such as your credit card number, billing address, and transaction history fi you transact business with us
• Your feedback, comments, reviews, ratings, and other user-generated content
• Your browsing activity, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on our website
• Your device information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifier
• Your social media information, such as your profile picture, username, and posts, if you connect your social media account to our website or services
We may also collect information from third-party sources, such as:
• Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, that help us measure and improve our website and services
• Advertising networks, such as Google Ads, that help us deliver relevant and personalized ads to you
• Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, that allow you to share our content or interact with us
• Other websites or services, such as blogs, forums, or newsletters, that link to or mention our website or services
How do we use your information?
We use your information for various purposes, such as:
• To provide, maintain, improve, and personalize our website and services
• To communicate with you, such as to send you notifications, newsletters, promotions, surveys, or other messages
• To process your payments, orders, subscriptions, or donations if you transact business with us
• To verify your identity, protect your account, and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with our legal obligations, such as to respond to requests from authorities or courts
• To enforce our terms and conditions, policies, and agreements
• To protect our rights, property, and safety, and those of our users, partners, and affiliates
• To perform research, analysis, and testing, such as to understand user behavior, preferences, and trends
• To create aggregated or anonymized data, such as to generate statistics, reports, or insights
How do we share your information?
We may share your information with third parties, such as:
• Our service providers, contractors, or agents, who help us operate our website and services, such as hosting, storage, payment, analytics, marketing, or customer support
• Our business partners, sponsors, or advertisers, who offer products or services that may interest you, or who help us deliver ads to you
• Our affiliates or subsidiaries, who share our brand, vision, and values, and who may offer similar or complementary products or services
• Other users, if you choose to share your information publicly, such as through comments, reviews, ratings, or social media posts
• Other websites or services, if you choose to link your account, use a single sign-on service, or visit a third-party site or app that integrates with our website or services
• Other parties, if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, transfer, or reorganization of our business or assets, or if we are required by law, regulation, court order, or legal process to disclose your information
How do we protect your information?
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure, such as:
• Using encryption, firewalls, and other security technologies
• Implementing access controls, policies, and procedures
• Training our staff and contractors on data privacy and security
• Reviewing and auditing our practices and systems regularly
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for keeping your account information and password confidential, and for notifying us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized activity or breach of security.
How do we respect your choices and rights?
We respect your choices and rights regarding your information, such as:
• You can access, update, correct, or delete your information at any time by contacting us
• You can manage your cookie preferences and settings through your browser or device
• You can file a complaint with us or your local data protection authority, if you are not satisfied with how we handle your information
How do we update this policy?
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, laws, or regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website, sending you an email, or displaying a pop-up banner. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Your continued use of our website or services after the update constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
How do you contact us?
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Do Different Now
dodifferentnow.com
johnconeill@dodifferentnow.com
Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions (“terms”) govern your access and use of dodifferentnow.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a blog that provides information about methods, procedures, tools and techniques broadly relating to problem solving. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not access or use our website.
Acceptable Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You must not use our website:
• In any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• In any way that infringes or violates the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights
• In any way that is fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or harmful to us, our users, or any third party
• In any way that interferes with or disrupts the normal operation, security, or performance of our website or any of our services
• To transmit, upload, or distribute any material that contains viruses, malware, or any other harmful or malicious code
• To harvest, collect, or store any personal information of other users without their express consent
• To impersonate or misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or relationship with us or any other person or entity
• To engage in any spamming, phishing, or other unsolicited or unauthorized communication or advertising
We reserve the right to monitor, review, remove, or modify any content or activity on our website at our sole discretion. We also reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or restrict your access or use of our website at any time, without notice or liability, if we determine that you have violated these terms or any applicable law or regulation.
Intellectual Property
We own or have the right to use all the intellectual property rights in our website and the content, features, and services we provide, including but not limited to the trademarks, logos, designs, graphics, images, text, software, code, and data. These rights are protected by applicable laws and international treaties.
You may access and use our website and the content, features, and services we provide for your personal and non-commercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any part of our website or the content, features, and services we provide without our prior written consent. You may not use any of our trademarks, logos, or other identifiers without our prior written consent.
You retain all the intellectual property rights in any content that you upload, post, or share on our website, such as comments, reviews, ratings, or feedback. By uploading, posting, or sharing any content on our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, store, display, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, and promote your content for any purpose, including to improve our website and the content, features, and services we provide. You also waive any moral rights or other rights that you may have in your content.
You represent and warrant that you have the right to upload, post, or share any content on our website, and that your content does not violate or infringe the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights. You also agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses that may arise from your content or your violation of these terms.
Disclaimer
Our website and the content, features, and services we provide are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, suitability, or quality of our website or the content, features, and services we provide, or that they will meet your expectations, requirements, or needs. We do not warrant or guarantee that our website or the content, features, and services we provide will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or guarantee that any errors or defects in our website or the content, features, and services we provide will be corrected.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and title.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your access or use of our website or the content, features, and services we provide, or your inability to access or use our website or the content, features, and services we provide, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some or all of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us, our affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees, agents, and partners harmless from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that may arise from or relate to your access or use of our website or the content, features, and services we provide, or your violation of these terms or any applicable law or regulation.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and any disputes or claims arising from or relating to these terms or your access or use of our website or the content, features, and services we provide will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania in the United States of America without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pennsylvania for the resolution of any such disputes or claims.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise or update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, laws, or regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website, sending you an email, or displaying a pop-up banner. The date at the top of these terms indicates when they were last updated. Your continued access or use of our website or the content, features, and services we provide after the update constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these terms or our website, please contact us at:
dodifferentnow.com
johnconeill@dodifferentnow.com
Policy on minors
Website Policy Statement Relating to Minors
We respect the privacy of children and are committed to protecting their personal information online. This policy explains how we handle the personal information of children under 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) who visit our website or use our online service.
Notice
Our website or online service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email address].
Information Collection and Use
We do not collect any personal information from children under 13, except as permitted by law or with verifiable parental consent. We may collect some non-personal information from children under 13, such as their IP address, browser type, device type, or general location, for the purposes of maintaining and improving our website or online service, providing technical support, or performing statistical analysis. We do not use this information to identify, track, or target children under 13.
We do not share, sell, or rent any personal or non-personal information from children under 13 with any third parties, except as required by law, to protect our rights or property, or to provide our website or online service.
We use reasonable measures to protect the security and confidentiality of any personal or non-personal information from children under 13 that we collect or store.
Parental Consent and Control
We require verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing any personal information from children under 13, unless an exception applies under the applicable law or regulation. We use [method] to verify the identity and authority of the parent or guardian who provides consent. We may also use [method] to confirm that the child is under 13.
Parents or guardians who have given consent can access, review, update, or delete their children’s personal information, or revoke their consent at any time, by contacting us at [email address]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time.
We will notify parents or guardians of any material changes to our policy or practices regarding children’s personal information by posting a notice on our website, sending an email, or displaying a pop-up banner.
Compliance
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, and other relevant laws and regulations in our jurisdiction regarding children’s online privacy. If you have any questions, comments, or complaints about our policy or practices, please contact us at [email address]. You can also file a complaint with your local data protection authority, if applicable.