PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Welcome to https://www.tlusa.org/. This site is owned and operated by Terra Lingua (“TLUSA,” “we,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, email, other forms of electronic messaging, offline activities, and third-party partners or vendors, hereafter referred to as the “Site.”

We understand that your data is important to you and that you care about how your information is collected and used. We have compiled the information below to explain how we gather, use, and store your information. Please read through this policy carefully. Your use of this Site indicates your consent.

This Privacy Policy is organized into the following sections:

1. Information we collect
2. How we collect your information
3. How we use your information
4. How we share your information
5. How we protect your information
6. Age limits for children
7. Correcting or updating your information
8. Specific California resident rights
9. Updates to this policy
10. Contact information

Information We Collect

Defining Personally Identifiable Information

Personally identifiable information is any information collected by us or provided by you that with reasonable efforts could be used to identify you. Personally identifiable information includes the information you give to us directly, the information we automatically collect, and when applicable, information supplied to us by third parties.

Specifically, we may collect the following types of information:

● information that directly identifies you such as your name, age, postal address, email address, and phone number;

● information from surveys, and questionnaires such as your age, date of birth, gender, interests, lifestyle, income, race, hobbies, employment history, educational history, and social media details;

● information regarding your requests for appointments, services, or assistance;

● information about your geographic location; and

● analytics about you as a user such as the type of device you use, your internet connection, and your preferences.

Please note that the Site may collect geolocation information about where you are when using the device.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect this information in the following ways: directly from you; automatically using technology like cookies, web bugs, and other web technologies; and directly from our partners and vendors.

Information Directly From You

As you use the Site, information we collect directly from you includes information provided in response to our direct request for your name, age, postal address, email address, and phone number. We may also collect information that you provide in correspondence with our company. In addition, when you fill out a form, complete a survey, sign up for an email list, share content, or engage in other similar interactions, you are directly providing us with your personal information.

Information Automatically Collected Using Technology

Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, log files, and similar technologies to automatically collect information about who you are and how you use our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that contain information and are used to track information as you navigate different sites. These technologies work together and collect information about

● the type of device you are using,

● browsers you prefer,

● domain names you may access,

● your activities on the device, and

● your IP address.

These technologies do not collect personally identifiable information but may be used in conjunction with other information gathered. Over time, we may also collect information about your other activities online and combine this information for the purposes of behavioral profiling.

Do Not Track

Browsers and devices allow individuals to send “do not track” signals to websites. At this time, we do not take actions to respond to “do not track” signals.

Information From Third Parties

In some instances, we may receive information from our third-party partners and vendors about our users. We may also incorporate third-party marketing and analytic services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze how our Site is being used.

Our Privacy Policy only governs TLUSA’s use of your information; however, we may use these third-party services to analyze and enhance your experience.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use information from you for the following purposes:

● to operate and maintain our site

● to present our content to you through our site

● to communicate with you

● to fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information

● to notify you about changes to our site

● to enhance and optimize your experience

● for any other purpose within your consent

In some instances, we also use information to contact you about goods and services that you may find valuable; however, if you would not like to receive information about ongoing promotions or tools we believe are relevant to you, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

How We Share Your Information

Though we do not sell or disclose the personal information we collect in the ordinary course of our business, we may share your data with third parties in accordance with the purposes described above. Additionally, in the course of business, if we buy or sell business assets or participate in a company sale, merger, reorganization, or dissolution, the data we have collected may be part of such business transfers.

Below is a nonexhaustive list of some of the partners and vendors we use to provide our services and conduct business:

● Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a tool used to discover user demographics and behavior. You can reference Google’s privacy policy regarding how they handle information collected by visiting https://policies.google.com/privacy .

This list is subject to change at our discretion. If you would like more information about our third-party partners, please visit their specific privacy policy pages that describe their practices.

How We Protect Your Information

As a company, the protection of your information is important to us. We have designed and adopted technological and organizational procedures to safeguard your data. It is important to note that while we make efforts to protect your data, security measures are not impenetrable. As a result, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information collected or transmitted to our Site. By using our Site, you consent to the transmission of your data at your own risk.

Personal information collected by Terra Lingua USA and our websites is stored in secure operating environments and can only be accessed by Terra Lingua USA employees, consultants, or volunteers exclusively for the management of the Terra Lingua USA program operations. At present, we centralize records of personal information in the United States of America only. Therefore, we may transfer your personal information to other countries, including but not limited to the United States of America, and may perform some of our data processing of your personal information outside your country of residence. The transfer and processing of your information may be governed by the laws of the United States of America, or another jurisdiction, which may not offer the same rights and remedies as the laws in your country of residence. Terra Lingua USA will protect your personal information no matter where we process or store it, following this privacy statement. By submitting your personal data to Terra Lingua USA, you hereby consent to this transfer and processing of your personal information.

We use a variety of security measures, including SSL, encryption, and authentication tools, to help protect your information. We do not retain your Personal Information for longer than is necessary for our business purposes. When we no longer need your Personal Information, we dispose of it safely.

Our security measures include standard international data protection measures as well as those described in the EU GDPR implementing regulations. These measures, may also include periodic system-wide password resets with high password strength requirements. We strongly discourage password sharing. Due to the nature of the information and related technology, we cannot be held responsible if you share your own login credentials with others. If we learn of a security breach, then we will immediately reset your account password and attempt to notify You as per GDPR guidelines to take appropriate steps.

Age Limits for Children

Children under the age of Fifteen are prohibited from accessing the Site. Additionally, we do not use our site to knowingly collect personal information from children. Please contact us if you learn or have reason to suspect that a child under the age of Fifteen is using the Site. We will take prompt action to delete any personal information about the child.

Correcting or Updating Your Information

If you discover that inaccurate information about you has been collected, or if you would like to update the information we currently have, please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by mail at Terra Lingua, 3 Helen Road, Terryville, Connecticut 06786.

Specific California Resident Rights

This section is only applicable for individuals who reside in California and should be read in conjunction with our entire Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, you have the right to

● obtain additional information about “personal information” (as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA));

● request that we disclose certain information collected, used, disclosed, and sold about you;

● request deletion of your personal information; and

● opt out of the sale of your personal information.

The information covered by these specific rights is information that could be reasonably linked to you. It excludes information that cannot be reasonably linked to you.

To help you better understand our practices, the chart below describes the categories of personal information collected, the sources of this information, how we use this information, and with which third parties we have shared this information within the past twelve months.

To exercise your right to make requests regarding your personal information, please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by mail at Terra Lingua, 3 Helen Road, Terryville, Connecticut 06786. We may take steps to verify your identity before providing the requested information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If any updates are made to this policy, they will be posted here. Additionally, if material changes are made to this policy, we will notify you via a notice to this Site, and registered users will receive an additional email. Please check this page frequently for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our services, please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by mail at 3 Helen Road, Terryville, Connecticut 06786.

Effective Date: September 16, 2024

COOKIE POLICY

Home page consent statement: Our website uses cookie technology to improve your user experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

At Terra Lingua, we are committed to transparent communication about the way our website collects information from users. Our Privacy Policy, describes and governs our data collection and processing practices. This Cookie Policy specifically addresses how we use various technologies. The cookie technologies covered in this policy include cookies, flash cookies, pixels, web beacons, and other related data files customarily used by most websites today.

Cookies Explained

Cookies are small, encrypted data files stored on your computer’s hard drive when you visit a website. They allow a site to capture data you provide on the site and store it for later retrieval. Cookies are most often used to capture information about things like your user preferences and decisions. By storing cookies, website owners are able to understand your online practices and create time-saving options to enhance your overall browsing experience. For example, if you opt out of signing up for our email list, the cookies that our website has stored on your computer recall that information so that you do not receive another request to join our list moments after your initial refusal.

We use cookies on our site for the following purposes:

To learn how and when you visit our site;

To learn which pages you view when visiting our site.

Third-Party Cookies

The cookies stored when you visit our site may also include third-party cookies. Third-party cookies are stored by other parties and are used primarily to track a user’s browsing history. Third parties may also use cookies to provide advertising to you across various sites.

Disabling and Deleting Cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies by adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies could significantly impact your user experience. Specific instructions for managing cookies in your particular browser are provided at the links below:

● Google Chrome, https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

● Firefox, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

● Internet Explorer, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

● Safari, https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our services, please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by mail at 3 Helen Road, Terryville, Connecticut 06786.

Effective Date: September 16, 2024