Privacy Policy

Access to Our Website

Great Ape Trust is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. You are free to access and browse our site without disclosing personal data, and you can be assured that we endeavor to protect the confidentiality and security of your information at all times. We do not release any information to outside parties without the express permission of our website users. In addition, Great Ape Trust fully complies with HIPAA privacy regulations.

Information Collection

Great Ape Trust does not automatically collect personal information from our website nor do we use cookies to store personal information. We do not link personal information about specific individuals with any other information we collect, either on our website or in our facilities. We do not collect personal information from other sources such as public records or private databases nor do we release or sell personal information about those who access our website. We do collect personal information that is voluntarily provided while using our services. All privacy practices and regulations apply to this information, as well.

Confidentiality and Security

Great Ape Trust does not disclose personal information to other organizations. We ensure that personal information will not be disclosed to federal or state institutions and authorities except if required by law or other regulation. We have instituted technical measures to protect personal information in our files from unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification, unlawful destruction or accidental loss. All Great Ape Trust employees who have access to and who process personal information are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information. Our website does provide access to additional information with links to other sites. It is our hope that these sites offer privacy protection, but Great Ape Trust is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Legal/Trademarks

General Use Restrictions

Great Ape Trust holds all right, title, and interest in and to the materials on this Site, which are the copyrighted work of Great Ape Trust. Great Ape Trust grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use and display the materials only for purposes associated with your interaction with this Great Ape Trust website. Except as stated herein, you have no right to copy, download, display, perform, reproduce, distribute, modify, edit, alter or enhance any of the materials in any manner. This limited license terminates automatically, without notice to you, if you breach any of these Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy any downloaded and printed materials. You have no right, title or interest (and no copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right) in or to the Site or any materials and you agree not to "frame" or "mirror" the Site, any material contained on or accessible from this Site on any other server or Internet-based device without the advanced written authorization of Great Ape Trust.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Great Ape Trust does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the materials provided on this Site. Great Ape Trust has no liability for any errors or omissions in the materials, whether provided by Great Ape Trust or third parties. Furthermore, the availability of products on this site may change without notice to you at any time in Great Ape Trust's sole discretion. This site is provided to you without any warranty. Great Ape Trust, for itself and any other third party providing materials, services, or content to this website, make no representations or warranties in connection with the site including but not limited to the quality, suitability, truth, accuracy or completeness of any material information, product, or service contained on the site. All conditions, representations and warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of third party rights, are hereby disclaimed. Great Ape Trust will not be liable to you or any third party for any damages of any kind, including but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, arising from or connected with the site, including but not limited to, your use of this site or your inability to use the site, even if Great Ape Trust has previously been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Trademarks

The Great Ape Trust logo and all other products or services denoted with ™, SM, or ® are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of Great Ape Trust. or other affiliated third parties. Use of such trademarks and service marks in connection with any product or service that is not a Great Ape Trust product or service, or that of an affiliated third party, is prohibited.

Links to Third Party Sites

Links to other sites on the World Wide Web that are not under the control of or maintained by Great Ape Trust do not constitute an endorsement by Great Ape Trust of any such sites. You acknowledge that Great Ape Trust is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and you agree that Great Ape Trust is not responsible for the content or links displayed on such sites.

Local Laws

Except where otherwise explicitly stated, all marketing or promotional materials found on this Site are solely directed to individuals, companies or other entities located in the United States. If you use this Site from outside the United States of America, you are entirely responsible for compliance with applicable local laws, including but not limited to the export and import regulations.

Applicable Law

Any action related to these Terms will be governed by the law of the State of Iowa, without regard to the choice or conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Iowa, for the resolution of all disputes arising from or related to these Terms and/or your use of the site.

Unauthorized Activities

Submissions and unauthorized use of any materials contained on this site may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, certain communications statutes and regulations and other applicable laws and regulations. You alone are responsible for your actions. As such, you shall indemnify and hold Great Ape Trust and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors and business partners harmless from and against any and all costs, damages, liabilities and expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in relation to, arising from, or for the purpose of avoiding, any claim or demand from a third party that your use of the site violates any applicable law or regulation, or the rights of any third party.

Terms of Use

Revisions Great Ape Trust may revise these Terms at any time without notice by updating this posting. Your continued use of the site after such modifications have been made will constitute your acceptance of such revised Terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions or need further information about Great Ape Trust's privacy/legal statement, please call (515) 243-3580 or email info@greatapetrust.org.