Last updated: NOVEMBER 25, 2017.

 

Thanks for visiting and using the Augustine Institute's FORMED ON DEMAND, FORMED MARKET, FORMED COMMUNITY, FORMED LIVE, (collectively known as "FORMED", "FORMED Service", "the Service" or "Service") and welcome to our Privacy Policy, which helps you to make informed decisions about your relationship with us, so please read it carefully.

 

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

 

By using any of the FORMED Service, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

 

INTRODUCTION

Augustine Institute, our partners, affiliates, and agents ("Augustine", "FORMED", "formed.org", "we", "us", "our") need to collect some information about you. This Privacy Policy explains our policy regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and transfer of your information by Augustine. By using or interacting with the Service, you are consenting to the use of your information as explained in this Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with these terms, then please don't use the Service. Please note that this Privacy Policy includes embedded hyperlinks that may only be accessed through our website, so if you are reviewing this Privacy Policy through other devices (for example applications, game consoles or Internet enabled televisions), you may need to visit the website to review these hyperlinked terms.

 

INFORMATION, COLLECTION, AND USE

The information we learn from customers helps us personalize and continually improve your FORMED experience. Here are the types of information we gather: 1. Information you provide to us, 2. Automatic information, 3. E-mail communications, 4. Information from other sources, and 5. Usage and log data.

 

 

Information Collected by the Service
Information You Provide to Us

 

 

When you use the Service, we may collect, store, and use information including personal identifiable information, non-personal identification information, and other information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: when you visit our site, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the Service, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and/or in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on the Service. You may be asked for, as appropriate: username, password, name, email address, physical address, demographic information, gender, date of birth, parish information, frequency of parish usage, diocese, county, country, mailing address, phone number, and credit card information. Users may, however, visit the Service anonymously. We will collect personal identifiable information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identifiable information, except that it will prevent you from engaging in Service related activities.

 

Automatic Information

 

We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with us. For example, like many websites and Internet based services, we use "cookies," and we obtain certain types of information when your web browser accesses formed.org, the Service, or advertisements and other content served by or on behalf of formed.org or on other websites. Examples of information we collect and analyze include: (i) information about your type of subscription and your interactions with the Service, including which programs, program selections, third party applications and advertising, products and services which are offered, linked to or made available on the Service; (ii) the details of the queries you make; (iii) user usage; (iv) technical data, which may include the URL you are coming from, your IP address, time, operating system and version, unique device ID, network and computer performance, browser type and version, display dimensions, language and identifying information, transactional information enabling digital rights management, operating system, and FORMED application version; and (v) location information. Please see the Cookies Section in this Privacy Policy below for more information on Cookies.

 

E-mail Communications

 

To help us make e-mails more useful and interesting, we often receive a confirmation when you open e-mail from us if your computer supports such capabilities. We also compare our customer list to lists received from other companies, in an effort to avoid sending unnecessary messages to our customers. If you do not want to receive e-mail or other mail from us, please unsubscribe via the unsubscribe link in the received e-mail.

 

Information from Other Sources

 

We might receive information about you from other sources and add it to our account information. These sources may include social networking sites or partner sites.

Usage and Log Data

 

We receive and store information, including personal identifiable information, about you and your use of the Service. This information is gathered in a number of ways, including when you enter it on our website and from interactions with the Service. We will collect personal identifiable information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identifiable information, except that it will prevent you from engaging in Service related activities.

 

Use of Collected Information

 

We use the information we collect to provide, analyze, administer, advertise, enhance, and personalize our services and marketing efforts for you and others, including to process your registration, your orders and your payments, and to communicate with you on these and other topics. For example, we may use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Determining your general geographic location, providing localized content, providing recommendations on programs and other programming we think will be relevant, and helping us quickly and efficiently respond to inquiries and requests;
• Preventing, detecting, and investigating potentially prohibited, unauthorized, or illegal activities, including fraud, and enforcing our terms, e.g., determining unauthorized use or eligibility; and
• Sending you e-mails, notifications, other correspondence and/or advertising concerning the Service, including newsletters, messages about new FORMED features, special offers, promotional announcements, and consumer surveys. From time to time, we may work with partner companies. In conjunction with these partners, we may send promotional announcements and/or serve web-based advertisements on their behalf, as permitted by law. The e-mail will include an opt-out link.

 

We may use information on an aggregated or anonymous basis. For example, we may use program ratings and consumption behavior, as well as commentary and reviews, on an aggregate or anonymous basis, to improve our recommendations to you as well as other users. Aggregated or anonymous information may be used for a variety of purposes not explicitly set forth in this policy.

 

COOKIES

 

Cookies are unique identifiers that we transfer to your device to enable our systems to recognize your device. We may collect, store, and use cookies or other files for essential operations, performance, functional, targeting and advertising purposes. For example, the cookies may be used to enhance a user's experience and perform functions essential to the operation of the Service, track site usage and trends, provide advertising on the Service, and improve the same. We may also allow our partners to place or recognize cookies for purposes described herein. A user may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, we note that some parts of the Service may not function properly.

 

Our partners may also collect, store, and use cookies, for the same general purposes identified above. Third parties may also use and store cookies and other similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. For more information about the use of cookies and how to block them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org, www.youronlinechoices.eu (Europe) or www.aboutads.info/choices/ (United States). Most web browsers also allow you to manage your cookie preferences.

 

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or delete certain cookies. However, please note that this may impair or prevent functioning of the Service. We may also use third-party vendors, including Google, who use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to our websites, including Google Analytics for Display Advertising. If you don't want any information to be collected and used by Google Analytics, an opt-out may be installed in your web browser (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=None). You may also opt out from Google Analytics for Display Advertising or the Google Display Network. You can do so by using Google's Ads Settings (www.google.com/settings/ads). We also keep track of your interactions with us and collect information related to you and your use of the Service, including but not limited to your online activity, title selections, reviews, ratings, payment history, correspondence, Internet protocol addresses, device and software data (such as type, configuration and unique identifiers), instant watching of program material provided in the Service, and other related activity.

 

HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

 

We take your privacy seriously. We only share your information as described below.

 

Augustine

 

We may share your information among our partners, affiliates, and agents. These companies, when handling this information, will follow practices that are consistent with the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Augustine does not share Personal Information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

 

Third-Party

 

We use third-party companies, e.g., agents or contractors, service providers, to perform services on our behalf or to assist us with the provision of Service to you. For example, we engage third-parties to provide marketing, advertising, communications, infrastructure, website, payment, video delivery, and IT services, to personalize and optimize the Service, to process and limit fraud in connection with credit card transactions or other payment methods, to provide customer service, to analyze and enhance data (including data about users interactions with the service), gather feedback, online discussion forums, and to process and administer consumer surveys. In the course of providing such services, these service providers may have access to your personal identifiable information or other information. We do not authorize them to use or disclose your personal identifiable information except in connection with providing their services.

 

Business Transfers

 

As we continue to develop our business, we might sell or buy websites, subsidiaries, or business units. In such transactions, customer information generally is one of the transferred business assets but remains subject to the promises made in any pre-existing privacy policy (unless, of course, the customer consents otherwise). Also, in the unlikely event that Augustine, or substantially all of its assets are acquired, personal identifiable information will, of course, be one of the transferred assets.

 

Protection of Augustine, formed.org, and Others

 

We release account and other personal identifiable information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law; enforce or apply our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy to all Augustine agreements (Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy) and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of www.formed.org, our users, or others. This includes exchanging information including personal identifiable information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction. Obviously, however, this does not include selling, renting, sharing, or otherwise disclosing, personally identifiable information from customers for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Policy.

 

USE OF SERVICE BY MINORS

 

You must be 13 years of age or older to subscribe to the Service. In certain jurisdictions, the age of majority may be older than 13, in which case, you must satisfy that age in order to become a member. While individuals under the age of 13 may utilize the Service, they may do so only with the involvement, supervision, and approval of a parent or legal guardian, and subject to our Terms of Service.

 

SECURITY

 

The security of your information is important to us. We use reasonable security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of personal identifiable information under our control. This includes, but is not limited to, using firewalls and encryption. Unfortunately, no security system can be guaranteed to be one hundred percent secure. You should choose a strong password, limit access to your computer, and sign off when not using your account. We cannot guarantee that your information including personal identifiable information will remain free from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration. Further, while we work hard to ensure the integrity and security of our network and systems, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent "hackers" or other unauthorized persons from illegally accessing or obtaining this information.

 

If we learn of a security breach, we may attempt to notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate protective steps. By using the Service or providing information to us, you agree that we can communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Service and our website. If a security systems breach occurs, we may post a notice on our homepage (www.formed.org) or elsewhere on the FORMED website and may send electronic mail to you at the email address you have provided to us. Depending on where you live, you may have a legal right to receive notice of a security breach in writing.

 

OTHER LINKS, PLATFORMS, AND APPLICATIONS

 

We cannot control or be held responsible for third parties' privacy practices and content. In addition, the Service may be provided through platforms operated by third parties whose policies regarding the handling of information may differ from ours. For example, you may be able to access the Service through platforms such as PlayStation systems, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii, Roku Streaming Player, iPad or iPhone, Android devices and a number of other Internet connected devices. While we endeavor to associate with reputable companies, Augustine cannot be responsible for the information handling practices of these other websites and platforms. These websites and platforms have separate and independent privacy statements and polices, notices and terms of use, which we recommend you read carefully.

 

SOCIAL SHARING

 

You may elect to share information about the Service, including what you watch, within our website as well as on other social networks and in other communications. Your use of our social features is subject to our Social Terms herein. You can choose to register to the Service through your Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ account. If you do so, you can choose to take advantage of social features, including sending recommendations to Facebook friends and providing updates via your Twitter and Google+ accounts. Please be aware that by choosing to connect the Service to Facebook, Twitter, or Google+, or to use our social features, you are agreeing to these terms and are consenting to the collection, use and sharing of information about you with us and others as explained in this Privacy Policy.

 

Please review these terms carefully before deciding to connect the Service to Facebook, Twitter, or Google+, or to use our social features. If you are not comfortable with the sharing involved, do not connect the Service to a third party provider and/or use the particular social features offered.

 

By using social features you are agreeing and confirm that you understand and have consented to connecting to Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ through the Service. If you sign up for the Service using Facebook, Twitter, or Google+, or subsequently connect to the Service to any of these services, we may collect certain information from these third party services and use, retain and disclose such information to improve the Service and for other reasons in this Privacy Policy. This information may include but is not limited to:

 

• Your list of friends, contacts, followers and Circle members
• Your use of Facebook including your Likes and Interests
• Your public information, such as your name and profile picture
• Your email address

 

If you connect your FORMED Service account to Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, or Google+ as part of signing up for the Service, we will also use information from these third party services to create your account. We may combine information we collect from these third parties with information we collect on the Service or from other sources. The information we collect may change from time to time. We may use information from Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to personalize and improve your experience with the Service and marketing efforts.

 

Once your Service profile has been connected to a third party account, only the person or persons using that profile will be able to use that account to take advantage of our social features. Please note, however, that all profiles are freely available to everyone who uses your Service account; as a result, anyone with access to a particular account can use any profile(s) associated with that account, including any social features and Facebook, Twitter or Google+ connections associated with such profile(s). You should explain this to others with access to your account, and if you do not wish them to use your profile, be sure to let them know.

 

We offer social features to enhance the Service. Please note these features may change from time to time and may vary by device, including the exact manner and extent of information shared as well as the choices available to manage these features.

 

By sending us or posting content as yourself, you represent and warrant that the content does not violate or infringe any rights of any third party, including, but not limited to, copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity and privacy. If any third party content is included in your posted content you must obtain permission from the content owner and attribute/credit such content to the owner. You agree that we may delete or otherwise block your Service or content if we believe content posted by you violates or infringes any rights of any third party, including, but not limited to, abuse, harassing, defamatory, hateful, or other content we deem inappropriate, and content that violates or infringes any rights of any third party, including copyright, trademark, and rights of publicity and privacy. You further represent that all testimonials, endorsements and/or advertisements contained in your posted content will be truthful, accurate and represent your opinion and personal experience.

 

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

 

Under California law, California residents are entitled to ask us for a notice describing what categories of personal information we share with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. The notice will identify the categories of personal information shared with third parties, as well as the name and address of the third parties that receive such personal information. If you want a copy of this notice, please submit a written request to the following address:

 

Augustine Institute
Attn: Augustine Privacy Policy
6160 S. Syracuse Way
Suite 310
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Email: parishcare@formed.org

 

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: DO NOT TRACK

 

The Service does not track its customers over time and across third party websites to provide targeted advertising and therefore does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, some third party sites do keep track of your browsing activities when they serve you content, which enables them to tailor what they present to you. If you are visiting such sites, most web browsers allow you to set the DNT signal on your browser so that third parties (particularly advertisers) know you do not want to be tracked. If you would like to learn how to set your web browser so that websites do not track you, please see the policy and instructions provided by your web browser.

 

Third parties that have content embedded on the Service's websites such as a social feature may set cookies on a user's browser and/or obtain information about the fact that a web browser visited a specific website from a certain IP address. Third parties cannot collect any other personally identifiable information from the Service's websites unless you provide it to them directly.

 

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: NOTICE FOR MINORS

 

The Service may offer interactive features which allow you to post content to share publicly or with friends. At any time you can delete or remove content you have posted using the deletion or removal options within the Service. If you have questions about how to remove content in a specific service or if you would like additional assistance with deletion you can contact the Service Support team at the contact listed below. Although we offer deletion capability for the Service, you should be aware that the removal of content may not ensure complete or comprehensive removal of that content or information posted through the Service.

 

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: TRACKING BEHAVIOR WITHIN THE SERVICE

 

California residents are also advised that Augustine (and certain third parties authorized by Augustine) tracks user's behavior on the Service as described herein. As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, you can review and request changes to your personal information by contacting us in writing:

 

Augustine Institute
Attn: Augustine Privacy Policy
6160 S. Syracuse Way
Suite 310
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Email: parishcare@augustineinstitute.org

 

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

 

We have the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to check this page frequently for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

 

TRANSFER OF INFORMATION

 

Augustine processes information about our users on servers located in a number of countries. Augustine may also subcontract processing or share your information to our partners, affiliates, and agents located in countries, other than your home Country. You expressly consent to this.

 

 

 

CONTACTING US

 

 

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with the Service, please contact us at:

 

 

 

Augustine Institute
Attn: Augustine Privacy Policy
6160 S. Syracuse Way
Suite 310
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Email: parishcare@formed.org