Welcome to the GUIDE Finder website, a public resource that helps families find their nearest GUIDE resource. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect when you visit this website, how we collect it, and what we do with it. It also provides information on this website’s use of cookies, your rights as a visitor to this website, and how to contact us. By visiting and using this website, you consent to this Policy and the actions described below.
This website contains links to local GUIDE providers upon a successful search. These links are to separate websites which are not covered by this privacy policy and are not controlled by GUIDE Finder. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy policies of the other sites as needed.
This website contains a video hosted on YouTube. YouTube is a separate website, and their privacy policy can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/privacy/ (opens in a new tab).
This website also uses Google Analytics to measure traffic, user interactions, and performance. Google Analytics uses its own cookies. You can find out more information about Google Analytics cookies here (opens in a new tab) and about how Google protects your data here (opens in a new tab). You can prevent the use of Google Analytics relating to your use of our Site by downloading and installing the browser plugin available here (opens in a new tab).
The Information We Collect
If you use the Finder to find a GUIDE resource, we collect the ZIP code you search for. We do not ask for, collect or save any personally identifiable information.
If you are a GUIDE provider who is seeking to be listed in the Finder, we ask for your registration data which will be used to validate and list your entity: name, email, entity name, ID, phone number, website and coverage area.
And if you are interested in joining the GUIDE Coalition, we ask for your name, title, organization, your GUIDE track, and reason for your interest.
How Do We Collect Your Information
If you are finding a GUIDE resource, we collect the ZIP code you search for through Google Analytics. We do not collect any personally identifiable information.
If you are a GUIDE provider or are interested in joining the GUIDE Coalition, we collect your data when you fill out and submit our fillable online form.
How We Use Your Information
GUIDE Finder does not collect or use any personally identifiable information. The ZIP codes searched in the Finder are part of the traffic data described below.
If you are interested in working with this website, we collect your data to validate and list your entity, or to determine your eligibility to join the GUIDE Coalition. We do not use your data for any other purpose.
Google Analytics uses traffic data: to see how people use the site (so we can improve it); to see where visitors are coming from (so we can promote the site better); to keep the site safe and secure; to review potential providers information for listing; and to determine our geographical coverage of GUIDE programs.
GUIDE Finder does not sell your data or otherwise share your data.
Cookies
This website uses three types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies
- These cookies are essential to our website and enable you to use the Finder. Without these cookies, we could not provide you with the Finder, and we only use cookies for the Finder.
- Functional Cookies
- These cookies record your visits and choices, to improve your experience.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies
- These cookies collect anonymous aggregated information about our website and how visitors use it. The information gathered does not identify any individual visitor. The information gathered may include the number of visitors, the referral website, what parts of our website are visited, and when, data on repeat visitors, and other similar information.
If you decide at any time that you no longer wish to accept cookies from our services for any of the purposes described above, then you can change your browser settings to remove or stop accepting cookies, or to prompt you before accepting one. Consult your browser’s technical information to do this. Many browsers are set to accept cookies by default, so please be attentive.
For further information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your computer or mobile device and how to manage and delete them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org (opens in a new tab).
If you do not accept our cookies, you may experience some inconvenience or not be able to use all portions of the services or all functionality of the services.
Your Rights & Our Contact Information
You have rights under data privacy and protection laws. However, we do not collect or save any personally identifiable information when you visit this website.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and post the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about the information in this Privacy Policy or this Website, please contact us by email at admin@guideprogramfinder.com.
You will not be penalized or discriminated against for submitting a privacy request or complaint.
For California residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the California Privacy Protection Agency (cppa.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)) or the California Attorney General.