Privacy Policy

Last updated July 17, 2014

Welcome to Stop, Breathe & Think the mobile software application (the “Application”) operated by the American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, d/b/a Tools For Peace (“we”, “us”, “our” or “Tools For Peace”).

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all users of the Application and strive to make the Application a fun, safe and secure experience for all users. We encourage all users to act responsibly and with care when it comes to their personal information. We are also extremely sensitive to family and educator concerns about children's safety and information related to them. We want you to know about and understand the measures we have taken to keep the online services provided by Tools for Peace a safe and secure environment for everyone. This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) sets forth the types of information that we collect from you, how we collect that information from you and how we use that information. Please read this Privacy Policy to understand how the information you provide to us is used and protected.

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about our practices, please:

a) E-mail us at info@toolsforpeace.org;
b) Write to us at: 75 S. Grand Ave, Suite 217, Pasadena, CA 91105; or
c) Call us at: (626) 564-0700.

WHAT INFORMATION DOES THE APPLICATION OBTAIN AND HOW IS IT USED?

User Provided Information

The Application obtains the information you provide when you download and register the Application. Registration with us is optional. However, please keep in mind that you may not be able to use some of the features offered by the Application unless you register with us.

When you register with us and use the Application, you generally provide (a) your name, email address, age, username, password and other registration information; (b) transaction-related information, such as when you make in-app purchases, respond to any offers, or download or use applications from us; (c) information you provide us when you contact us for help; and (d) other information you enter into our system when using the Application and in connection with meditations.

When you register and create an account, the Application is able to connect your data across any device the account is logged into, in addition to any web application that may be developed in the future.

We may also use the information you provided us to contact you from time to time to provide you with important information and required notices.

Automatically Collected Information

In addition, the Application may collect certain anonymized information automatically whether you register or not, including, but not limited to, information about the way you use the Application. The Application collects anonymous usage statistics using Google Analytics.

DOES THE APPLICATION COLLECT PRECISE REAL TIME LOCATION INFORMATION OF THE DEVICE?

This Application does not collect precise information about the location of your mobile device.

DO THIRD PARTIES SEE AND/OR HAVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION OBTAINED BY THE APPLICATION?

Only aggregated, anonymized data is periodically transmitted to external services to help us improve the Application and our service to our users. We will share your information with third parties only in the ways that are described in this Privacy Policy.

We may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information:

• As may be required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order or similar legal process;
• When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the security of the stie, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request;
• With our trusted services providers who work on our behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this Privacy Policy;
• When disclosure is directed or consented to by the registered member (or parent/legal guardian thereof) who has inputted the personal information;
• To third parties as part of any corporate reorganization process or prospective reorganization process including, but not limited to, mergers, acquisitions, and sales of all or substantially all of our assets, in which case we will require any new or prospective owner to keep all such information confidential and to use it only in compliance with the terms of this Privacy Policy;
• To track and analyze non-identifying and aggregate usage and volume statistical information from our users and provide such information to third parties.

WHAT ARE MY OPT-OUT RIGHTS?

You may opt-out of Google Analytics data collection by selecting the opt-out button in the “About” section of the Application.

You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.

DATA RETENTION POLICY, MANAGING YOUR INFORMATION

We will retain User Provided data and Automatically Collected information for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you’d like us to delete User Provided Data that you have provided via the Application, please contact us at info@toolsforpeace.org and we will respond in a reasonable time. Please note that some or all of the User Provided Data may be required in order for the Application to function properly.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We recognize the particular importance of protecting privacy where children are involved. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy and we comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Information

The only use we make of personal information collected from children under the age of 13 without prior parental consent is to respond one time to a question or request for information from a child, to award prizes in a game or sweepstakes feature on the Application from time to time, or to contact a child’s parent or guardian for the purpose of obtaining consent for further collection and use of the child’s personal information. Without prior parental consent, we do not otherwise make use of personal information collected from children, nor do we provide it to third parties.

We will not provide personal information collected from children to third parties except when we believe that doing so is required by law, may be necessary to protect a person’s property, rights, or safety, or to investigate a potential violation of law, or in the event of a corporate transaction, such as a divestiture, merger, consolidation, or asset sale as set forth elsewhere in this Privacy Policy. Please note that by registering and using the Application or consenting for your child to do the same, you are agreeing to the use of your or your child’s personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

SECURITY

We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our Application. Please be aware that, although we endeavor provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.

CHANGES

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy here and you are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.

YOUR CONSENT

By using the Application, you are consenting to our processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us. “Processing,” means using cookies on a hand held device or using or touching information in any way, including, but not limited to, collecting, storing, deleting, using, combining and disclosing information, all of which activities will take place in the United States. If you reside outside the United States your information will be transferred, processed and stored there under United States privacy standards.

YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits our visitors who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at info@toolsforpeace.org

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about our practices, please:

a) E-mail us at info@toolsforpeace.org;
b) Write to us at: 75 S. Grand Ave, Suite 217, Pasadena, CA 91105; or
c) Call us at: (626) 564-0700.

Terms of Use

Last updated February 10, 2014

The American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation, Inc., a California non-profit corporation, d/b/a Tools For Peace (“TFP”) has created the Stop Breathe & Think Application (the “App”) to further its mission of teaching people of all ages how to develop and apply kindness and compassion in their daily life. All activities of TFP further the organization’s charitable, tax-exempt purpose. While TFP makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information on the App and our website, TFP does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy or timeliness of such information. Use of the App is voluntary. No reference to any commercial product, process or service implies or constitutes endorsement, recommendation or preference by TFP.

The App contains content owned or licensed by TFP ("TFP Content"). TFP Content is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other laws, and, as between you and TFP, TFP owns and retains all rights in the TFP Content and the App. You will not remove, alter or conceal any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the TFP Content and you will not reproduce, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works based on, perform, display, publish, distribute, transmit, broadcast, sell, license or otherwise exploit the TFP Content.

The App name and logo are trademarks of TFP, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of TFP. In addition, all page headers, custom graphics, button icons and scripts are service marks, trademarks and/or trade dress of TFP, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from TFP.

Although it is TFP's intention for the App to be available as much as possible, there will be occasions when the App may be interrupted, including, without limitation, for scheduled maintenance or upgrades, for emergency repairs, or due to failure of telecommunications links and/or equipment. Also, TFP reserves the right to remove any content or features from the App for any reason, without prior notice. Content or features removed from the App may continue to be stored by TFP, including, without limitation, in order to comply with certain legal obligations, but may not be retrievable without a valid court order. You also acknowledge that the Internet may be subject to breaches of security and that the submission of content or other information may not be secure.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TFP CONTENT, IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS", "AS AVAILABLE" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, NEITHER TFP NOR ITS EMPLOYEES, MANAGERS, OFFICERS OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "TFP PARTIES") MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OR ENDORSEMENTS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO: (A) THE APP; (B) THE TFP; OR (C) SECURITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION OF INFORMATION TO OR VIA THE APP. IN ADDITION, THE TFP PARTIES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, CUSTOM, TRADE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND FREEDOM FROM COMPUTER VIRUS.

SOME JURISDICTIONS LIMIT OR DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED OR OTHER WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE EXTENT SUCH JURISDICTION'S LAW IS APPLICABLE TO YOU AND THESE TERMS OF USE.

Limitation of Liability

TFP assumes no responsibility for consequences resulting from use of information contained on the App, or in any respect for the content of such information. TFP is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind (including, but not limited to any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, special, punitive or incidental losses or damages) arising out of use, reference to, reliance on or performance of such information.

Governing Law & Venue

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law AND WILL SPECIFICALLY NOT BE GOVERNED BY THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS, IF OTHERWISE APPLICABLE. For any action at law or in equity relating to the arbitration provision of these Terms of Use, or if you opt out of the agreement to arbitrate, you agree to resolve any dispute you have with TFP exclusively in a state or federal court located in Los Angeles, California, and to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County for the purpose of litigating all such disputes.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable during arbitration or by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. TFP's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of these Terms will not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. No waiver of any of these Terms will be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. TFP reserves the right to change this dispute resolution provision, but any such changes will not apply to disputes arising before the effective date of the amendment. This dispute resolution provision will survive the termination of any or all of your transactions with TFP.

Where the Money Goes

Tools For Peace (TFP) is a non-profit organization supported completely through purchases and donations. With help from contributors, we have reached over 4,000 students through our in-school, after-school and summer school programs, and approximately 13,000 teens though our app. All of TFP’s programs promote positive and concrete skill development to support students’ social, academic and professional success.

Partnering with over 20 organizations, universities and schools, our programs promote mindfulness and meditation as a method for creating kindness and compassion in everyday life, for students that could otherwise not afford it.

Your purchase will continue to enrich and strengthen these programs and will help us maintain and expand our Stop, Breathe & Think app. All raised funds go directly toward our programs, providing our students with the support they need to overcome disadvantages and achieve their academic and professional dreams.

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