Who we are
Our website address is: https://tweenspeechtherapy.com. Tween Speech Therapy is operated by Amanda Dugan. My contact information can be found here.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Website Visitors
Like most website operators, TweenSpeechTherapy.com collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. TweenSpeechTherapy.com’s purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how visitors use this website. TweenSpeechTherapy.com also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for the purpose of identifying and blocking hacking attempts on the website.
We use a plugin called WP Smush. Smush sends images to the WPMU DEV servers to optimize them for web use. This includes the transfer of EXIF data. The EXIF data will either be stripped or returned as it is. It is not stored on the WPMU DEV servers.
Smush uses the Stackpath Content Delivery Network (CDN). Stackpath may store web log information of site visitors, including IPs, UA, referrer, Location and ISP info of site visitors for 7 days. Files and images served by the CDN may be stored and served from countries other than your own. Stackpath’s privacy policy can be found here.
Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information
Certain visitors to TweenSpeechTherapy.com’s websites choose to interact with TweenSpeechTherapy.com in ways that require TweenSpeechTherapy.com to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that TweenSpeechTherapy.com gathers depends on the nature of the interaction.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Security
Please note that electronic communication, particularly email, is not necessarily secure against interception. Please do not send sensitive data (e.g., Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers) by email or web form.
Cookies
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. TweenSpeechTherapy.com uses cookies to help TweenSpeechTherapy.com identify and track visitors, their usage of TweenSpeechTherapy.com website, and their website access preferences. TweenSpeechTherapy.com visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using TweenSpeechTherapy.com’s website, with the drawback that certain features of TweenSpeechTherapy.com’s website may not function properly without the aid of cookies.
Who we share your data with
Google Analytics
We use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about use of this site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit this site, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve this site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit this site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Although Google Analytics plants a permanent cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit this site, the cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this site by disabling cookies on your browser.
Email List
Tween Speech Therapy will use the information you provide on the email subscription form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing about speech therapy ideas and tools.
You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from me, or by contacting me. I will treat your information with respect. By subscribing to the email list, you agree that I may email you and process your information in accordance with these terms.
We use “MailChimp” as our marketing automation platform. By subscribing to the email list, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms.
Any information communicated by email is sent through servers over the Internet and could be read by other people. Confidentiality of private information cannot be guaranteed on email. Please do not send confidential information to TweenSpeechTherapy.com or any of its employees via email. Also be aware that government organizations, such as schools, have their own disclosure policies concerning email and that if you use your organization’s email address to subscribe to email publications, you are also subject to their privacy policies and terms of use.
Aggregated Statistics
TweenSpeechTherapy.com may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors to its website. For instance, TweenSpeechTherapy.com may monitor the most popular pages on the site or use spam screened by the Akismet service to help identify spam. TweenSpeechTherapy.com may display this information publicly or provide it to others.
Additional Information
In addition to its employees, contractors, affiliated organizations and service providers as described above, TweenSpeechTherapy.com discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when TweenSpeechTherapy.com believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of TweenSpeechTherapy.com, third parties or the public at large.
Web Beacons
Web beacons are used on email publications, sign up forms, and may be used on this website. Web beacons let me know who opened the emails and who clicked the links. This lets me improve specific features in my emails. Web beacons allow TweenSpeechTherapy.com and service providers affiliated with email publications to collect information about when you open the email, your IP address, your browser or email client type, and other similar details.
Information and Third-Parties
(a) Blog. I have a public blog on my website. Any information you include in a comment on the blog might be seen, collected, and used by anyone. If your personal information appears on my blog and you want it removed, contact me here. If I am unable to remove your information for some reason, I will tell you why.
(b) Social media platforms and widgets. My website may include social media features, such as the Facebook Like button. These features may collect information about your IP address and which page you are visiting on TweenSpeechTherapy.com, and they may set a cookie to make sure the feature functions properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on my website. I may also decide to maintain presences on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Any information, communications, or materials you submit to Amanda Dugan or Tween Speech Therapy via a social media platform is done at your own risk without any expectation of privacy. I cannot control the actions of other users of these platforms or the actions of the platforms themselves. Your interactions with those features and platforms are governed by the privacy policies of the companies that provide them.
(c) Links to third-party websites. My Website includes links to other websites whose privacy practices may be different from TweenSpeechTherapy.com. If you submit Personal Information to any of those sites, your information is governed by their privacy policies. I encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
How long we retain your data
Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Email list subscribers’ information is retained until a request for deletion is received. Those wishing to unsubscribe can do so by following the link within the emails they receive. They should no longer receive emails. Those wishing to have their information completely deleted from the email list can do so by contacting me.
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. TweenSpeechTherapy.com is hosted by InMotion Hosting, and by using this website you acknowledge and agree to the terms of their Privacy Policy .
Additional Information
A Note to Children Visiting TweenSpeechTherapy.com
TweenSpeechTherapy.com is intended for users who are 13 years of age and older.If you are under 13 years of age, you are not permitted to submit any personal information to TweenSpeechTherapy.com.
Privacy Policy Changes
Although most changes are likely to be minor, TweenSpeechTherapy.com may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in TweenSpeechTherapy.com’s sole discretion. TweenSpeechTherapy.com encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
Thanks for taking the time to learn TweenSpeechTherapy.com’s privacy policy and for visiting my website.
Updated September 4, 2018