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The following disclaimer is related to Biochar On Site directory service as hosted on the BOS website: https://biocharonsite.org The Privacy Policy is related to your use of the https://biocharonsite.org website and the data shared on said site.
Use or participation in BOS directories, or use of the website, is subject to the following disclaimer and the BOS privacy statement as contained below.
DIRECTORY DISCLAIMER:
General Disclaimer
The information provided in the online directory on this website serves as a guide to businesses, organizations, and resources supporting the Biochar On Site network of service providers and practitioners wherever they may be found. Biochar On Site, its employees, contractors, and board (identified as “BOS”) do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products or services advertised in the directory. Listings are sourced from external providers, and while efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Biochar On Site holds no responsibility for inaccuracies. BOS exercises the right to delete/edit/reject submissions at their sole discretion.
Disclaimer of Liability
Users should conduct their own due diligence when engaging with companies, goods, and services listed in the directory. Biochar On Site and its employees disclaim any warranty, representation, or undertaking regarding the content’s accuracy and completeness. Neither the USBI nor its employees are liable for any loss, damage, or injury resulting from information presented on this website. By using the directory, users agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the USBI and its affiliates from any liabilities arising.
Disclaimer of Endorsement
Listing entities or services in the directory does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Biochar On Site or its employees. Users should independently assess the suitability and quality of listed services and are discouraged from solely relying on directory information.
Disclaimer of Hyperlinks
Links to external sites are provided for user convenience but do not signify endorsement or guarantee of content accuracy by BOS. Users access external sites at their own risk, and the BOS holds no responsibility for content, security, or relevance of linked pages.
Pop-Up Advertisements
Pop-up advertisements appearing on this website are not endorsed or recommended by Biochar On Site. They likely originate from other visited websites or third-party software and do not reflect the views or recommendations of the BOS.
Use of Information
Public domain information available on this site may be freely distributed with proper acknowledgment. Material contributed by individuals, companies, or organizations may be subject to copyright laws, and users are expected to adhere to copyright terms and conditions when reproducing or distributing such material.
Copyright
All rights reserved. Users must comply with copyright laws and refrain from unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material. Copyright infringement may result in legal penalties as outlined by the No Electronic Theft (NET) Act.
Biochar On Site Rights and Responsibilities
Biochar On Site reserves the right to refuse, reject, or terminate any listing or website without obligation to provide reasons. Content deemed inappropriate, including political, racist, unlawful, threatening, abusive, indecent, or defamatory material, may be removed. Additionally, Biochar On Site may modify or discontinue directory services at any time and reserves the right to amend terms and conditions as deemed necessary.
Questions or comments should be directed to info@biocharonsite.org
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 04.01.2025 (Last Updated: 04.01.2025)
Thank you for visiting Biochar On Site (BOS) (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We understand the importance of privacy to our community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access our website, participate in our programs, or communicate with us.
Information We Collect
Personal Information:
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through forms on our website, including when you subscribe to newsletters, join as a member, participate in surveys, donate, contribute, volunteer, register for events, or contact us directly. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any additional details you choose to share.
Usage Data:
We automatically collect certain technical data about your interaction with our site, such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referral links, and the date/time of your visit. This data is used to improve website performance and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help remember your preferences, measure website traffic, and identify usage patterns. You can configure your browser to disable or delete cookies at any time.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Communicate with you and respond to your inquiries
- Send you newsletters, bulletins, updates, and relevant event or membership information
- Process donations, contributions, registrations, and membership payments (someday!)
- Improve website content, functionality, and usability
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website and operations
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Third-Party Services and Links
We may use third-party tools and services for donations, analytics, event registration, or email marketing (e.g., PayPal, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Google Forms, WordPress, etc.). These services may collect personal data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked to from our site.
Donations
We use various platforms to process contributions securely. Your financial information is transmitted directly to the platform through secure SSL encryption. BOS does not, and will not, store or process your payment details.
Media
If you upload or share images or media to our site or social channels, please avoid submitting files that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to extract such data from posted media.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any user-submitted media grants Biochar On Site non-exclusive rights to use, reproduce, and share the content for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights
You may exercise the following rights, subject to applicable law:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data we have on file
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or outdated data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us
To make a request, email us at: info@biocharonsite.org
Copyright Notice
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this website is the property of Biochar On Site. This includes text, graphics, logos, media files, and digital downloads. Content is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All rights reserved.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Limitation of Liability
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not make warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation, accuracy, or availability of the site or its content.
Contact Biochar On Site
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Biochar On Site
📧 info@biocharonsite.org
🌐 www.biocharonsite.org
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Biochar On Site is committed to stewarding both our natural resources and your trust. Thank you for being part of our growing community.
The future is in our hands—thank you for being here.