INTERNET PRIVACY POLICY

Leon Alderman and Leon’s Lessons (collectively “Leon’s Lessons”) respects your privacy. This website is designed to be a place to read and enjoy stories, and we intentionally limit the information we collect.

Our Commitment to Privacy

Your privacy is very important to us. Part of our operation of this website involves the collection and use of information about you. This privacy policy explains what type of information we collect and what we do with that information to allow you to make choices about the way your information is collected and used. This privacy policy may change from time to time, so please check it often.

What Information Do We Collect?

In general, you can visit this website without identifying who you are or revealing any information about yourself. Information collected online can generally be categorized as anonymous or personally identifiable. Anonymous information is information that cannot be connected to the identity of a specific individual. Personally identifiable information is information that specifically identifies a particular user, such as name, address, or phone number. An example of anonymous information is that, while this website may record the number of visits to a particular page that occur in a given period of time, it does not necessarily tell us the names or other identifying information of every visitor. Many users of this website will choose not to provide any personally identifiable information; therefore, those individuals are anonymous to us, and any data collected about their use of this website is anonymous information.

Automatic Anonymous Information

When you visit our site, we collect certain technical and routing information about your computer. For example, we log environmental variables such as browser type, operating system and CPU speed, and the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your originating Internet Service Provider, to try to bring you the best possible service. We also record search requests and results to try to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our search engine. We use your IP address to track your use of the site, including pages visited and the time spent on each page. We collect this information and use it to measure the use of this website and to improve its content and performance. All of the information that is automatically submitted to us by your browser is considered anonymous information. To the extent we share such information with third parties, it is not traceable to any particular user and will not be used to contact you.

Cookies

This site uses cookies. Cookies are small data files, typically made up of a string of text and numbers, that assign you a unique identifier. This information enables your computer to have a “dialogue” with our site and permits us to administer our site more efficiently and to provide a more tailored and user-friendly service to you. You may set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie or to prevent cookies from being sent; if you do so, this may limit the functionality we can provide you when you visit our site.

Third parties that link on this site may use cookies or collect other information when you go to their site. We do not control the collection or use of your information by these companies. You should contact these companies directly if you have any questions about their collection or use of information about you.

How Do We Use Information We Collect?

We collect personally identifiable information only for providing the services you request, such as to provide you with the newsletter, updates, stories, new posts and features. When you submit personally identifiable information to us, you understand that you are agreeing to allow us to access, store, and use that information for those purposes.

We will not sell or give any personally identifiable information to any third parties.

We may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide personally identifiable information to the appropriate governmental authorities. If requested by law enforcement or judicial authorities, we will provide this information on receipt of the appropriate documentation. We may also release information to law enforcement agencies or other third parties if we feel it is necessary to protect the safety and welfare of our personnel or to enforce our terms of use.

Opt-Out Policy

If at any time you do not wish to receive offers and emails from us, we ask that you tell us. You may remove your name from our mailing list by emailing leon@leonslessons.com and indicating in the subject line “No Offers or Email.”

Security

We operate secure data networks protected by industry standard firewall and password protection systems. Our security and privacy policies are periodically reviewed and enhanced as necessary, and only authorized individuals have access to the personally identifiable information provided by our users. We do not, however, guarantee that unauthorized, inadvertent disclosure will never occur.

WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

By accessing and using Leon’s Lessons website and content, you agree to the following terms:

Content Purpose

Leon Alderman and Leon’s Lessons (collectively “Leon’s Lessons”) provides stories for reading, reflection, and enjoyment. The content is intended for general interest only.

No Professional Advice

Leon’s Lessons does not provide mental health, medical, or psychological advice. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek qualified professionals for personal health concerns. Leon Alderman is not a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. Readers are responsible for their own decisions and use of this information.

Use of Content

All content on this site is the property of Leon’s Lessons unless otherwise noted. You may read and share links to content as well as quote brief portions with proper credit to Leon’s Lessons. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute full content without permission or use content for commercial purposes without written consent.

Disclaimer

You expressly agree that use of this website is at your sole risk. Leon’s Lessons does not warrant that this site will be uninterrupted or error-free; nor does Leon’s Lessons make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of this site, or as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or security of the materials. The website may contain errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information. Leon’s Lessons reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to correct any errors or omissions in any portion of the site. Leon’s Lessons may make any other changes to the site and materials, including but not limited to posts and/or the newsletter, at any time without notice.

Limitation of Liability

Leon’s Lessons is not responsible for how content is interpreted or used. By using this site, you agree that Leon’s Lessons shall not be liable for any damage, loss, or expense of any kind arising out of or resulting from your possession or use of the materials, content, or information on this site regardless of whether such liability is based in tort, contract, or otherwise.

External Links

As a convenience to you, we may provide on this site links to websites operated by other entities (collectively, the “Linked Sites”). If you use any Linked Sites, you will leave this site. If you decide to visit any Linked Site, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against viruses or other destructive elements. Linked Sites, regardless of the linking form (e.g., hotlinks, hypertext links, IMG links) are not maintained, controlled, or otherwise governed by Leon’s Lessons. The content, accuracy, opinions expressed, and other links provided by Linked Sites are not investigated, verified, monitored, or endorsed by Leon’s Lessons. Leon’s Lessons does not endorse, make any representations regarding, or warrant any information, goods, and/or services appearing and/or offered on any Linked Site, other than linked information authored by Leon’s Lessons. If you decide to visit any Linked Sites and/or transact any business on them, you do so at your own risk. Leon’s Lessons reserves the right to discontinue any Linked Site at any time without prior notice. Please contact the webmasters of any Linked Sites concerning any information, goods, and/or services appearing on them.

Changes to Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time. Updates will be posted on this page. Leon’s Lessons does not and will not assume any obligation to notify you of changes to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.

Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between Leon’s Lessons and you with respect to this website, and it supersedes all prior contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written between you and Leon’s Lessons with respect to this website.

Contact

For questions, please contact: leon@leonslessons.com