Terms and Conditions Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to PictureAlphabet.com! By accessing or using our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our website.

Use of the Website

1.1 You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. If you are under 18, you may access the website only with the explicit consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
1.2 You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in ways that do not infringe the rights of others.
1.3 We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for any reason without prior notice.

Intellectual Property

2.1 All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, and code, is the intellectual property of Picture Alphabet unless otherwise noted.
2.2 You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without our written consent.

Third-Party Links

3.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of these websites.
3.2 Your use of any third-party site is at your own risk.

Liability Disclaimer

4.1 The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about its accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
4.2 To the extent permitted by law, Picture Alphabet will not be liable for any damages resulting from your use of the website.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and California. Disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of California.

California Residents

California residents are entitled to certain disclosures and rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please review our Privacy Policy for more information.

User-Generated Content

Users retain ownership of their comments but grant Picture Alphabet a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use, display, or modify this content. Picture Alphabet reserves the right to moderate content before it is posted and remove inappropriate content.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be resolved through binding arbitration, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The cost will be borne by the user. By using this site, you waive your right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class-action lawsuit. Arbitration will take place in California, and the decision will be binding on both parties. This arbitration clause does not apply to disputes related to intellectual property rights or claims of injunctive relief. Furthermore, this clause does not preclude users from filing small claims or engaging with regulatory bodies for complaints.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us via the contact us form on our website (link is at the bottom of this page for your convenience).

Privacy Policy Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about our data practices in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information:
    When you sign up for our services, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and other details necessary for providing our services.

  • Automatically Collected Data:
    We may collect information about your device, browser, and usage patterns using cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

  • Squarespace Hosting:
    This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

    • Information about your browser, network, and device, web pages you visited prior to coming to this website, web pages you view while on this website, and your IP address.

    • This information may also include details about your use of this website including clicks, internal links, pages visited, scrolling, searches, and timestamps. We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

    • Squarespace uses this data to operate the website and protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalized form to improve performance.

Form Block Submissions

When you submit information via a web form, we collect the data requested to track and respond to your submissions. We share this information with Squarespace for hosting and Google Drive for storage. Data including timestamps, email address, name, subject, message will be retained indefinitely for service purposes.

Comments and Likes

  • Comments: When you post a comment, we collect your name, email address (optional), and website URL (optional). Your name will be displayed with your comment.

  • Likes: When you "like" a post, we collect information to prevent duplicate likes during a session, such as browser and device details and IP address.

Embedded YouTube Videos

YouTube’s privacy policy governs data collection when interacting with embedded YouTube videos. Please review YouTube’s privacy policy for more information.

Fonts

This website serves font files from and renders fonts using Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts. To properly display this site to you, these third parties may receive personal information about you, including: information about your browser, network, or device, information about this site and the page you’re viewing on it and your IP address.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.

  • To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or important notices.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Compliance

Under the CCPA, California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You may request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell about you.

  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You may opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties. We do not sell personal data.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights under the CCPA.

To exercise these rights, please submit a request via our contact form with the subject "CCPA Request." We will verify your identity and respond within the time frames outlined by law.

Children’s Privacy

Children under the age of 18 may only view this website with the supervision of a parent or guardian. Individuals under 18 are not permitted to comment on blogs or submit forms through this website.

If we discover that a child under 18 has submitted information, we will delete such data promptly. Deletion will occur within 30 days of detection or notification. Parents or guardians can contact us via our contact form to request deletion of their child’s data.

GDPR Children’s Data Under 16

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), parental consent is required for processing personal data of children under 16. If we discover data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete it within 30 days of detection or notification. Parents or guardians can contact us to request deletion of such data.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Restriction: Restrict processing of your data under certain circumstances.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.

  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form on our website.

Data Retention and Security

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Squarespace employs industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data. While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact form on our website (link is at the bottom of this page for your convenience).

Cookie Policy Last Updated: January 2025

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties (e.g., YouTube) to place cookies through embedded content. Review third-party cookie policies for more information.

Your Consent

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will appear asking for consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept, decline, or manage your preferences.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your user experience. For specific instructions:

  • In Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.

  • In Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy.

  • In Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security.

Children's Privacy and Cookies

We do not knowingly use cookies to track children under 18 without parental consent. Parents should monitor their children’s online activities.

CCPA Opt-Out & Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. While we do not sell personal information, we honor opt-out signals sent via your browser or device in compliance with the CCPA.

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by your browser or device to indicate your preferences regarding data sharing. When GPC is enabled, our site will automatically treat it as an opt-out request under CCPA. To learn more about GPC and how to enable it, visit globalprivacycontrol.org.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us via our website form (link is at the bottom of this page for your convenience).

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy. Changes are effective upon posting. Review periodically for updates.

Accessibility Statement Last Updated: January 2025

At Picture Alphabet, we are dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 to make our site user-friendly and inclusive.

Our Commitment

  • We regularly review and improve our website’s accessibility features.

  • We aim to provide a seamless experience for all users, including those using assistive technologies.

Our website supports:

  • Text alternatives for images.

  • Keyboard navigation.

  • Compatibility with screen readers.

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know through our contact form, and we will address them promptly.

How to Contact Us

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance, contact us using the contact us form on our website (link is at the bottom of this page for your convenience). We will respond promptly to address any issues. We will resolve reported accessibility issues within 30 business days.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing enhancements to ensure full accessibility compliance. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive online space for all users.

Our website policies were developed with assistance from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to ensure clarity, compliance, and user-friendliness.

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