Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy with Terms and Conditions

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern School on Wheels’ relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘School on Wheels (SOW)’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is 303 N. Ventura Avenue, Suite D, Ventura, CA 93001. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:

  • The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
  • This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. A cookie is a small string of text that a web site can send to your browser that is intended to enhance your visit. A cookie cannot retrieve data from your hard drive, pass on computer viruses, or capture your email address.
  • Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  • Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
  • This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
  • All trademarks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website. Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
  • From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of USA.

Privacy Policy

It is School on Wheels’ policy to respect and protect the privacy of our visitors. This policy statement tells you how we collect information from you and how that information is used and kept. Using the Internet should be a safe and enjoyable experience, and we take every precaution to make it so.
Users can visit our web site without revealing any personal information. If one chooses to provide personal information while on our web site for the purposes of correspondence, processing a request, or registering for an event, then it is our intent to let you know how we will use such information.

What information do we collect and how do we use it?

We collect and use information about you to communicate with you about our services, campaigns, programs and events, and to customize our communications in those areas. We also collect information to improve your website experience, enroll volunteers and students, children and youth; enable you to make donations to SOW and enable you to stay informed on legislative issues important to SOW. Here are the ways we obtain information about you and the types of information we obtain. We also tell you how we use the information.

Join Our Mailing List

When you sign up via our website to join our mailing list, you provide us with your email address, first and last names, so we can fulfill your request. We send a monthly newsletter and occasional emails about our program and advocacy updates.

Contact Information

If you contact us via our website, we may ask you for information such as your name, address and email address so we can respond to your questions or comments. If you would like to review your personal information and request corrections, please contact us using the contact information at the end of this section.

Website

Like many organizations, we use cookies and log files on our website. Cookies are small text files that websites often store on the computer hard drives of visitors to their sites. A cookie contains a unique code, which is used to recognize your computer when a user of your computer returns to a website that was visited previously. Log files are small text files that websites automatically create when a user visits a site. We use cookies and log files to enhance the online experience of our visitors and to better understand how our site is used. Cookies and log files may tell us, for example, whether you have visited our site before or whether you are a new visitor.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to other websites operated by third parties whose privacy policies School on Wheels does not control. School on Wheels has no responsibility or control for the content or information collection practices of, or for any potential damage arising out of or in connection with any of these websites to which it is linked. When a User accesses another website through our website, any information a User provides is governed by the privacy policy of the operator of the site a User is visiting. These links are included for User’s convenience and inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of School on Wheels of the site.

Apply

When you apply online to become a volunteer, you give us your name, email address and phone number. If you are under 13 years old, we ask you to have your parent or guardian enroll you. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from a child without consent of the child’s parent (s). The email address you provide will automatically be added to our mailing list.

Donations

When you make a donation online, we ask for your name, address, phone number, email, and credit card information. We use your information to process your donation and verify your credit card data. The email address you provide will automatically be added to our mailing list. We use your mailing address to send your tax-deductible receipt(s) and to keep you informed about what we are doing through our publications.

We use one or more third-party financial institutions to process our credit card transactions. They receive the credit card number and other personal information of our donors only to verify credit card numbers and to process credit card transactions in a secure environment.

Our Commitment to Our Donors

We will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.

This policy applies to all information received by School on Wheels, both online and offline, on any Platform (“Platform”, includes the School on Wheels website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.

How do we provide a secure environment for online transactions?

Our online credit card verification system is handled by a third party, which collects your name, address, phone, and credit card number and expiration date in order to process your transaction. Their encryption technology offers an extremely high level of security. They also have state-of-the-art firewalls and other security technology in place to ensure the confidentiality of your transactions.

Other Ways We May Use Information to Provide Services

You may provide us with survey information to help us learn more about your preferences. We maintain information you provide to us in our database to provide you with the information, goods or services you have requested.

How does School on Wheels update its Privacy Notice?

School on Wheel’s products, services, promotions and programs will change over time. This Privacy Notice will be updated periodically to reflect those changes and corresponding changes in our information practices. Whenever we revise this Privacy Notice, we will change the date on the notice to indicate when the revisions were made. We reserve the right to change our information practices and the terms of this Privacy Notice, and to apply the changed practices to all information we have about you.

Will I receive email from School on Wheels?

We will send you email only if you have provided us with your email address and have asked us to communicate with you this way.

How can you protect your personal information?

If you wish to remain anonymous, but want to donate online and receive a tax-deductible receipt, please make a note of this with your online donation.
You can send anonymous donations simply by sending a money order to us at the address found at the bottom of this section. However, if you do not provide your name and address we will be unable to send you a tax-deductible receipt.

What if I prefer not to receive communications from School on Wheels?

You may opt-out at any time, and the option to opt-out applies to both online and offline donors and volunteers. Please include your full name, address, phone number, and e-mail address in your opt-out request, and indicate how you would like your information restricted.

Contact Information:
School on Wheels
P.O. Box 23371
Ventura, CA 93001
805.641.1678
Contact@schoolonwheels.org