PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 04/28/2026

Shining In The Shadows INC. DBA- SITS ("us," "we," or "our") operates the Shiningintheshadows.org website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Disclaimer.

1. Definition of Terms

Content: For the purposes of this privacy policy, "Content" includes any text, images, audio, video, or other media submitted to the Organization.

Authorized Representative: An "Authorized Representative" is an individual granted permission by an incarcerated person to act on their behalf in matters related to content management within our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected:

- Personal Data: We may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Such information may include, but is not limited to:

- Email address

- First name and last name

- Date of Birth

- Prison Inmate Number

- Duration of Sentence

- State Incarcerated

- Ethnicity

- Race

- Gender

- Phone number

- Mailing address, including ZIP/Postal code

- Cookies and Usage Data

- Usage Data: We may also collect information on how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol address (IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and unique device identifiers.

- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

- Types of Cookies Used:

- Session Cookies: Used to operate our Service and keep you logged in during your visit.

- Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and various settings.

- Security Cookies: Help with security measures to protect user data.

- Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze how users engage with our Service. For example, we may use Google Analytics to track user behavior.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

3. User Participation

- Eligibility: Users must be at least 18 years old to utilize our website and services.

- Participation Risks: Participation in any of our programs or initiatives is solely at your own risk.

- Limitation of Liability: The Organization shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising from or in connection to the use of this site or its offerings, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

4. Use of Data

Shining In The Shadows INC. DBA- SITS uses the collected data for various purposes:

- To provide and maintain our Service

- To notify you about changes to our Service

- To allow interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so

- To provide customer support

- To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service

- To monitor the usage of the Service

- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

- To provide you with news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events which we offer, unless you have opted not to receive such information.

5. Copyright and Content Responsibility

- Liability and Indemnification: The Organization is not liable for any copyright infringement claims related to user-submitted content. Users are responsible for ensuring that any content they submit does not violate any laws or the rights of third parties. By submitting material, you agree to indemnify and hold the Organization harmless against any claims, losses, or expenses arising from a copyright infringement claim related to your submission.

- Submission Requirements: Users must indicate whether their content is copyrighted upon submission. By using our website and submitting content, you agree to these terms and confirm on the submission form that your content is either copyrighted or not. You must clarify whether submitted content is your original work or includes any elements created by others; you are responsible for securing all necessary permissions or licenses for any third-party material included in your submissions.

- Attribution: Users submitting content that incorporates third-party material may be required to provide proper attribution, including credits or citations, as per copyright law or applicable licensing agreements.

For more Copyright information visit: https://www.copyright.gov

- Fair Use and Legal Compliance: Users are encouraged to evaluate their content under the "Fair Use" doctrine, which permits limited use of copyrighted material. If you are uncertain about the applicability of fair use, we recommend seeking independent legal guidance.

For more Fair Use information visit: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/index.html

6. User Rights Under Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

As a resident of Colorado, you have the following rights under the Colorado Privacy Act:

- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you. For example, you may ask for a copy of your personal data that we have collected, including details about how and why we use it.

- Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data. For instance, if you find that your registered email address is incorrect, you can ask us to update it.

- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data. If you no longer wish for us to process your data, you may contact us to initiate this request.

- Right to Obtain a Copy: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a portable format, such as a CSV file.

- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale or processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including targeted advertising. You can inform us of your preference, and we will cease such processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We aim to respond to all requests within 45 days of receiving your request.

7. Requests for Removal of Content

- Removal Procedures: Requests to remove personal content must be made by:

- The individual person incarcerated who initiated the request.

- An authorized representative with the security code provided during the submission process.

Requests must be submitted in writing to:

- Shiningintheshadowsinc@Gmail.com

- Shining In The Shadows

P.O. Box 1657

Aurora, CO 80040

- Response Timeline: Requests for removal will be evaluated based on organizational policies, and the Organization aims to respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention Policy

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to United States and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the United States and process it there.

10. Security Measures

We take the security of your data seriously and will implement commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The security measures we use include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

12. Third-Party Links

Links to third-party websites and resources provided on our platforms do not imply endorsement or affiliation with those entities, and the Organization is not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.

13. Legal Advice and Indemnification

The information provided by the Organization does not constitute legal advice and is not intended to replace professional guidance. Users are encouraged to seek appropriate counsel for their specific circumstances. Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organization from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from their use of the site or content submissions.

14. Governing Law

This privacy policy and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

15. Compliance with Data Protection Laws

The Organization is committed to complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), regarding the collection, use, and storage of user data. This ensures that users' personal information is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with state regulations.

16. Acknowledgment of Terms

By engaging with or utilizing our services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy and acknowledge that you have read and understood it. The Organization reserves the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be communicated through our website and via email as appropriate.

17. Disclaimer Section

This privacy policy should be read in conjunction with our Disclaimer, which outlines important terms regarding the information provided on our website and associated platforms. You can view our Disclaimer at https://www.shiningintheshadows.org/disclaimer

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

- By email: Shiningintheshadowsinc@Gmail.com

- By visiting this page on our website: https://www.shiningintheshadows.org/contact

- By phone number: (720) 620-9548

- By mail: Shining In The Shadows- P.O. Box 1657 Aurora, CO 80040

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