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Privacy Notice

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This privacy notice discloses the privacy practices for www.reviewsinthecity.com. This privacy notice applies solely to information collected by this website. It will notify you of the following:

  1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the website, how it is used and with whom it may be shared.

  2. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.

  3. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

  4. How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.

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Information Collection, Use, and Sharing 
Information shared to this website is shared via WIX platform. Please view WIX Privacy Policy  RITC will have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.

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We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request, e.g. to ship an order.

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Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

 

Your Access to and Control Over Information 
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address or phone number given on our website at: 

(312) 809-1082:

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  • See what data we have about you, if any.

  • Change/correct any data we have about you.

  • Have us delete any data we have about you.

  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

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Security 
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is transmitted via WIX. WIX implements safety protocols to its customers to eliminate and address emerging threat.  See WIX page.  https://www.wix.com/website-security​

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RITC will not collect credit card, debit, or banking information. ​We encourage users not to share this information within our site with any member. Site administrators, employees, or site representatives will not email you for payments or donations.  Donation information is only available on the About Us page. If someone asks you for money or to share sensitive or personally identifiable information, do not send it to them. If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via telephone at (312) 809-1082 or via email ajamisonf@gmail.com.

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Membership Pages or Forums

In order to use the membership forums or member areas, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give certain information (such as name and email address). This information is used to contact you about the products/services on our site in which you have expressed interest. At your option, you may also provide demographic information (such as gender or age) about yourself, but it is not required.

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Purchases

If you elect to make purchases from www.reviewsinthecity.com, we request information from you on our order form. We will use a third party site for purchases.  At this time, RITC is currently not selling any items.  If items are sold from RITC, they will only be accessible from the website and not any forum or group page. 

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Cookies: 

We use "cookies" on this site. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor's hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site.

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Affiliates/Sponsors:

We share aggregated demographic information with our partners and advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person or any email addresses. 

At times, we may use an outside shipping company to ship orders, and a third party service to bill users for goods and services ordered. These companies do not retain, share, store or use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes beyond filling your order.

At times, we may partner with another party to provide or fulfill specific services that you request or initiate. When the user signs up for these services, we will share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. These parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services.

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Links:

This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content, links or privacy practices of such other sites or information share by members. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

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Surveys, Contests, Giveaways:

From time-to-time our site requests information via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and you may choose whether or not to participate and therefore disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

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Member Code of Conduct:

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According to the American Psychological Association, public social networks are not private. Some may be open only to invited or approved members but even then, users should not expect privacy among the members. If you choose to participate on such Forums, assume that anything you post will be seen, read, and open for comment. Anything you say, post, link to, comment on, upload, etc., can and may be used against you by your peers, colleagues, employer, potential employers, fellow members, and so on.  Please contact ajamisonf@gmail.com to report any inappropriate behaviors.  

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Site members are asked to comply with the following.  Site moderators reserve the right to block and remove content or membership at any time.  

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Creating rules for a social media forum is essential to maintain a respectful and engaging environment. Here are some general rules that can help guide the behavior of users on your platform:

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General Guidelines

  1. Membership is open to individuals age 18 years of age or older. Persons 18 and under may not  create a membership page. If you ask to join our membership forum or groups, you acknowledge that you are over the age of 18. 

  2. Members may not post any pornographic, sexually explicit, illegal, hate based, misinformation, phishing, or any misleading content. 

  3. Members may not post any defamatory content or any content that would be in violation of the rights of other members. 

  4. Members may not use this site to promote any thing other than books, writings, author interviews, author related events within the scope of this website.  Information not within the scope of this website can and will be removed at the administrator's discretion.

  5. Members must follow US copyright laws when posting and sharing information. Members should apprise themselves of US copyright laws prior to using this site. 

  6. Respectful Communication: Treat all members with respect. Avoid personal attacks, name-calling, and harassment.

  7. No Hate Speech or Bullying: Posts or comments that promote hate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic are strictly prohibited.

  8. No Spamming: Refrain from posting irrelevant or repetitive content. Avoid self-promotion or advertising without permission.

  9. Members are solely liable for their behaviors, posts, comments, and the like when using this website. 

  10. Stay On-Topic: Ensure that your posts and comments are relevant to the forum's purpose and the discussion at hand.

  11. No Illegal Content: Do not share content that is illegal, including pirated material, copyright violations, or anything else that breaches local laws.

  12. Privacy Respect: Do not share personal information about yourself or others without consent. This includes addresses, phone numbers, and private conversations.

  13. Quality Content: Aim to contribute meaningful and constructive content. Avoid low-effort posts and comments.

  14. Constructive Criticism: When giving feedback, do so in a constructive manner. Avoid being overly negative or dismissive.

Posting Rules

  1. Use Clear Titles: Ensure that your post titles are descriptive and give a clear idea of the content.

  2. Provide Sources: When sharing news or information, provide credible sources to back up your claims.

  3. No Duplicate Posts: Before posting, check to see if the topic has already been discussed. If it has, contribute to the existing thread.

  4. Proper Formatting: Use appropriate formatting to make your posts easy to read. This includes using paragraphs, bullet points, and headings where necessary.

Commenting Rules

  1. Be Relevant: Keep comments relevant to the original post and ongoing discussion.

  2. Be Polite: Even in disagreement, maintain a polite and courteous tone.

  3. No Trolling: Do not post inflammatory or off-topic messages with the intent of provoking other members.

  4. Report Issues: If you see a post or comment that violates the rules, report it to the moderators rather than engaging.

Moderator Rules

  1. Impartiality: Moderators should enforce rules fairly and consistently, without showing favoritism.

  2. Transparency: Moderators should provide clear reasons for any actions taken, such as deleting posts or banning users.

  3. Availability: Ensure there is always a moderator available to address issues and keep the forum running smoothly.

Enforcement

  1. Warnings: For minor rule violations, moderators can issue warnings to users.

  2. Temporary Bans: Repeated or severe violations may result in temporary bans.

  3. Permanent Bans: Continuous or extreme violations may lead to permanent bans.

  4. Appeals: Users should have the opportunity to appeal bans or other enforcement actions.

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Disclaimer for Review in the City website (referred to as RITC)

 

1. Content Responsibility 

All posts, comments, and content shared on this site are the responsibility of the individual users. RITC does not endorse, support, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user-generated content.

2. No Professional Advice 

The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Users should seek professional advice for specific issues or concerns.

3. Third-Party Links 

This site may contain links to third-party websites. RITC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on these websites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or association.

4. Limitation of Liability 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RITC disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from the use of this site or reliance on any content posted on the site. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

5. No Warranty 

RITC is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the site, the accuracy of the information provided, or the quality of the services offered.

6. User Conduct 

Users are expected to adhere to our community guidelines and terms of service. RITC is not responsible for any user misconduct or illegal activities.

7. Intellectual Property 

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on the site are the property of their respective owners. Unauthorized use of any intellectual property is strictly prohibited.

8. Changes to Disclaimer 

RITC reserves the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Users are encouraged to review the disclaimer regularly.

9. Governing Law 

This disclaimer and any disputes arising from the use of this site shall be governed by the laws of Cook County (Illinois).

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