Policies and Terms
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for LaughingImpact.org
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit https://LaughingImpact.org (the “Site”).
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
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When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including details such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. We also track how you interact with the Site — including page views, referring websites, and on-site behavior. We refer to this as **Device Information**.
We collect this information using technologies including:
- - **Cookies** – small files stored on your browser. Learn more: http://www.allaboutcookies.org
- - **Log files** – which record your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps
- - **Web beacons**, **tags**, and **pixels** – including those from services like Google and Meta that monitor behavior and help with advertising or performance tracking
If you sign up for our newsletter or mailing list, we may also collect your **email address**, **name**, or other voluntarily submitted data. We refer to this as **User-Submitted Information**.
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HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We use your information to:
- - Understand how users interact with our Site
- - Improve the functionality and content of the Site
- - Communicate with you when you’ve signed up (via email/newsletters)
- - Conduct remarketing or measurement through advertising platforms
This includes data shared with tools such as:
- - **Google Analytics**: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ | Opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- - **Meta/Facebook Pixel**: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
- - **Klaviyo** (email marketing & customer data): https://www.klaviyo.com/privacy/policy
- - **Mailchimp** (email newsletters): https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
- - **MailGun**: https://www.mailgun.com/privacy-policy/ and https://www.mailgun.com/gdpr/
- - **MailJet**: https://www.mailjet.com/security-privacy/
- - **Eventbrite** (for ticketing links): https://www.eventbrite.com/support/articles/en_US/Troubleshooting/eventbrite-privacy-policy
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SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your data. However, we share data with third parties only to operate this Site or fulfill actions requested by users (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
This may include services listed above, and our technical or analytics providers. We may also share data if legally required, such as in response to a lawful subpoena.
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BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING
We may use your data to show you ads we think may be relevant. You can opt out of many advertising platforms here:
- - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- - Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- - Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
- - Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info/
DO NOT TRACK
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We do not alter our data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals.
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YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR/EEA/UK Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or UK, you have the right to:
- - Access your personal information
- - Correct or update your personal information
- - Request deletion of your personal information
To exercise these rights, please email us at info @ LaughingImpact.org.
Your data may be transferred outside your country, including to the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
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DATA RETENTION
We retain user-submitted information as long as necessary for our legitimate purposes, or until you request deletion.
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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy as needed to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Please check this page periodically.
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## CONTACT US
If you have any questions, contact us at:
**info @ LaughingImpact.org**
Terms of Service
Terms of Service for LaughingImpact.org
This website is operated by Laughing Impact. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Laughing Impact.
By accessing this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, and any additional policies posted on the Site. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue access to the Site at any time. We also reserve the right to deny access to users who abuse the Site or violate these Terms.
You agree not to copy or misuse the content, and not to use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
SECTION 2 – PRIVACY
Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy (/privacy/#privacy), which governs how we collect and use personal information.
SECTION 3 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may link to or integrate third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Eventbrite, Mailchimp). We are not responsible for their content, policies, or data practices.
You are encouraged to read their respective privacy policies before interacting with their services.
SECTION 4 – USER SUBMISSIONS
If you send us feedback, ideas, or other content, you grant us the unrestricted right to use, modify, and publish such content.
You are solely responsible for your submissions, and they must not infringe on the rights of others or violate any laws.
SECTION 5 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Site is provided “as is.” We make no guarantees that it will be available at all times or free from errors.
In no event shall Laughing Impact, its team, or affiliates be liable for any damages arising from use of the Site.
SECTION 6 – GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States.
SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO TERMS
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions? Contact us at info @ LaughingImpact.org
GDPR / Cookie Declaration
Cookie Policy LaughingImpact.org
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, understand how visitors interact with our site, and deliver targeted messages.
Cookies used may include:
Essential cookies – required for core functionality
Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics
Marketing cookies – e.g., Meta Pixel for remarketing
You may disable cookies in your browser at any time. For more information on how cookies work, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
For more about how we use data, see our Privacy Policy: /privacy/#privacy