Privacy Policy
EFFECTIVE AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Thank you for using AMhouot.com (the “Site”), the premier website that provides entertainment content, information, and research on the phenomenology of non-ordinary perception elicited by psychedelics, including but not limited to ibogaine.
As the operator of the Site, A. M. Houot (“AMH,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) created this privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) because we know that you care about how information you provide to us is used and shared. This Privacy Policy relates to the information collection and use practices in connection with our Site.
By using our Site, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms of Use, which is accessible on www.AMhouot.com.
1. Information We Collect.
Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information from you unless you voluntarily provide it to us, which are primarily your first name, last name and e-mail address. In this Privacy Policy, we refer to this information as “Personal Information.”
Usage Information
Like most websites, we use automatic data collection technology when you visit the Site to record information that identifies your computer, to track your use of our Site, and to collect certain basic information about you and your surfing habits. This information includes information about bounce rates, referring and exit pages, keywords, date and time, amount of time spent on particular pages, what sections of a website you visit, and similar information concerning your use of the Site (the “Usage Information”).
We collect this Usage Information by using cookies and pixel tags (also called web beacons or clear gifs). Cookies are small packets of data that a website stores on your computer’s hard drive so that your computer will “remember” information about your visit. Clear gifs are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of website users. You can reject cookies by following the directions provided in your Internet provider’s “help” file. If you reject cookies, you may still visit the Site, but may not be able to use some areas of the Site.
We do not collect Personal Information in this way, but if you’ve provided us with Personal Information, we may associate that information with the information that is collected automatically. Our services providers may perform automatic data collection on our behalf.
2. How We Use Your Information.
We may use your Personal Information and Usage Information in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy and the context of our relationship with you. We will use your Personal Information and Usage Information collected through the Site for the following purposes:
- To enhance and improve the Site, such as through personalized features and content;
- To analyze the use of the Site and the people visiting to improve our content and Site;
- For any other purposes disclosed at the time the information is collected or to which you consent; and
- As otherwise specifically described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties.
We do not disclose your Personal Information to third parties for any purposes.
We may sometimes hire other companies to perform certain functions, including but not limited to mailing information, maintaining databases, and hosting services. When we employ another company to perform a function of this nature, we provide them with the information that they need to perform their specific function, which may include Personal Information.
If we or all or substantially all of our assets are acquired, we expect that the information that we have collected, including Personal Information, would be transferred along with our other business assets.
We may disclose your Personal Information and Usage Information to government authorities and to other third parties when compelled to do so by government authorities, at our discretion, or otherwise as required by law, including but not limited to in response to court orders and subpoenas. We may also disclose your Personal Information and Usage Information when we have reason to believe that someone is or may be causing injury to or interference with our rights or property, other users of this Site, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities.
4. How We Protect Your Information.
We will take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Please understand, however, that no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of our databases, nor can we guarantee that the information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to and from us over the Internet. In particular, e-mail sent to or from us may not be secure, and you should therefore take special care in deciding what information you send to us via e-mail.
5. Links.
The Site may contain content, services, advertising and other materials that link to websites operated by third parties. We have no control over those other sites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. Please refer to the privacy policies of those sites for more information on how the operators of those sites collect and use your Personal Information.
6. Children’s Privacy.
Our Website is not intended to target or for use by anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). In order to respect the privacy of Children, we do not intentionally or knowingly collect, maintain, or process Personal Information that may have been submitted through our Site by Children. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from Children without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information. By using our Site, you confirm that you are either of legal age or have an applicable consent.
7. California Privacy Rights.
Under California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), California residents may have certain data protection rights regarding their Personal Information. These rights, which may be subject to limitations and/or restrictions, include: (i) the right to disclosure, deletion, access, and nondiscrimination; and (ii) the right to opt out of having your Personal Information shared or sold. We do not sell or share your Personal Information with third-party companies for any reason without your consent. If you voluntarily provided us with your Personal Information, and now wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA, please send us your request using the “Contact Us” section below.
8. General Data Protection Regulation.
Under European Union data protection laws, individuals may have certain data protection rights, which may be subject to applicable limitations and/or restrictions, allows you: (i) to request access to your data; (ii) to ask us to delete your data; (iii) to rectify your data; and (iv) to ask us to restrict the processing of your data. You may also have a right to object to our processing of your Personal Information. If you voluntarily provided us with your Personal Information, and now wish to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please send us your request using the “Contact Us” section below. Individuals may also have a right to lodge a complaint about the processing of their Personal Information with their local data protection authority. Your requests in this section will be executed where we legally can within the required statutory timeframe. Requests must be made in writing and upon provision of a valid proof of identification.
9. Important Notice to Users Outside the U.S.
The Site is operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By providing us with any information through the Site, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated at the top of this Privacy Policy. We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time and will post any changes on the Site as soon as they go into effect. By accessing the Site after we make any such changes to this Privacy Policy, you are deemed to have accepted such changes. Please refer back to this Privacy Policy on a regular basis.
11. How to Contact Us.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the “Contact” link on the Site to send us an e-mail message with “PRIVACY POLICY” in the subject line.