PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Welcome to www.jleearch.com. This site is owned and operated by Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc. (“the Firm,” “we,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, app, email, text messaging, other forms of electronic messaging, in-person events, and third-party partners or vendors, hereafter referred to as the “Site.” This policy does not govern

any communications that occur on-site via third-party electronic messaging apps;
communications that occur via our nonbrowser mobile app;
any information gathered through our offline activities.

We understand that your data is important to you and that you care about how your information is collected and used. We have compiled the information below to explain how we gather, use, and store your information. Please read through this policy carefully. Your use of this Site indicates your consent.

This Privacy Policy is organized into the following sections:

Information we collect
How we collect your information
How we use your information
How we share your information
How we protect your information
Age limits for children
Correcting or updating your information
Specific California resident rights
Updates to this policy
Contact information

Information We Collect

Defining Personally Identifiable Information

Personally identifiable information is any information collected by us or provided by you that with reasonable efforts could be used to identify you. Personally identifiable information includes the information you give to us directly, the information we automatically collect, and when applicable, information supplied to us by third parties.

Specifically, we may collect the following types of information:

information that directly identifies you such as your name, age, postal address, email address, and phone number;
order and billing information such as payment information, shipping address, and billing address;
information from surveys, contests, and questionnaires such as your age, date of birth, gender, interests, lifestyle, income, race, hobbies, employment history, educational history, and social media details;
information you share in our public forums through photographs, comments, uploads, feedback, reviews, testimonials, and original content;
information regarding your requests for appointments, services, or assistance;
information about your geographic location;
information about your purchases on our Site;
analytics about you as a user such as the type of device you use, your internet connection, and your preferences; and
analytics about you as a user such as the type of device you use, your internet connection, your phone number, and your preferences, which may include additional metadata like photos, address information, video, and audio files on your mobile phone with your permission.

Please note that the Site does access geolocation information about where you are when using the device.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect this information in the following ways: directly from you; automatically using technology like cookies, web bugs, and other web technologies; and directly from our partners and vendors.

Information Directly From You

As you use the Site, information we collect directly from you includes information provided in response to our direct request for your name, age, postal address, email address, and phone number. We may also collect information that you provide in correspondence with our company. In addition, when you fill out a form, complete a survey, sign up for an email list, make a purchase, share content, leave a comment on one of our boards, or engage in other similar interactions, you are directly providing us with your personal information.

If you decide to register for an account with us to access additional resources, services, and goods on our Site, you will be asked to complete a form requesting information such as your name and email address in order to create a user account. You will be given the option to upload a photograph for your account.

Your information may become public if you share content or opinions on public areas of the Site. Any contributions you post as a user are at your own risk. As a company, we may restrict access to certain portions of our site, and you can control certain privacy settings by logging into your account, however, we strongly encourage you to carefully consider what you share publicly and with whom you share it. If you share information publicly, we cannot guarantee that third parties will not have access to the information.

Information Automatically Collected Using Technology

Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, log files, and similar technologies to automatically collect information about who you are and how you use our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that contain information and are used to track information as you navigate different sites. These technologies work together and collect information about

the type of device you are using,
browsers you prefer,
domain names you may access,
your activities on the device, and
your IP address.

These technologies do not collect personally identifiable information but may be used in conjunction with other information gathered. Over time, we may also collect information about your other activities online and combine this information for the purposes of behavioral profiling.

Do Not Track

Browsers and devices allow individuals to send “do not track” signals to websites. If you would like to refuse some or all of the browser cookies, you can set your browser preferences accordingly. Please note that disabling cookies may cause portions of the site to be inaccessible or function incorrectly.

Information From Third Parties

In some instances, we may receive information from our third-party partners and vendors about our users. We may also incorporate third-party marketing and analytic services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze how our Site is being used.

Our Privacy Policy only governs the Firm’s use of your information; however, we may use these third-party services to analyze and enhance your experience.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use information from you for the following purposes:

to operate and maintain our site
to present our content to you through our site
to communicate with you
to fulfill our obligations to you as presented when you provided the information
to notify you about changes to our site
to enhance and optimize your experience
for any other purpose within your consent

In some instances, we also use information to contact you about goods and services that you may find valuable; however, if you would not like to receive information about ongoing promotions or tools we believe are relevant to you, please contact us at studio@jleearch.com or update your user preferences accordingly.

Targeted Advertising

When you visit our site, the data collected by cookies during your visit may also be used to advertise to you. The analytics from your visit help us understand what may be of interest to you. You can opt out of or modify these advertising methods by visiting the following sites:

You can also visit https://optout.aboutads.info to control the collection of web data on your computer and to opt out of additional targeted marketing.

How We Share Your Information

Though we do not sell or disclose the personal information we collect in the ordinary course of our business, we may share your data with third parties in accordance with the purposes described above. Additionally, in the course of business, if we buy or sell business assets or participate in a company sale, merger, reorganization, or dissolution, the data we have collected may be part of such business transfers.

Below is a nonexhaustive list of some of the partners and vendors we use to provide our services and conduct business:

Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a tool used to discover user demographics and behavior. You can reference Google’s privacy policy regarding how they handle information collected by visiting https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Adsense. Google Adsense is an advertising program created by Google that allows website owners to display ads on their websites. You can learn more about Google’s policy for handling information collected by visiting https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Squarespace Analytics. We use Squarespace analytics to understand website traffic and activity. For more information about how Squarespace manages your data, visit https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

This list is subject to change at our discretion. If you would like more information about our third-party partners, please visit their specific privacy policy pages that describe their practices.

How We Protect Your Information

As a company, the protection of your information is important to us. We have designed and adopted technological and organizational procedures to safeguard your data. It is important to note that while we make efforts to protect your data, security measures are not impenetrable. As a result, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information collected or transmitted to our Site. By using our Site, you consent to the transmission of your data at your own risk.

Additionally, if you have registered for an account on our Site, you should not share your password or username with any other third parties. It is your responsibility to keep this information confidential.

Age Limits for Children

Children under the age of eighteen (18) are prohibited from accessing the Site. Additionally, we do not use our site to knowingly collect personal information from children. Please contact us if you learn or have reason to suspect that a child under the age of eighteen is using the Site. We will take prompt action to delete any personal information about the child.

Correcting or Updating Your Information

If you discover that inaccurate information about you has been collected, or if you would like to update the information we currently have, please contact us via email at studio@jleearch.com, or by mail at Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc., 6 Pennsylvania Plaza, Petoskey, MI 49770.

Specific California Resident Rights

This section is only applicable for individuals who reside in California and should be read in conjunction with our entire Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, you have the right to

obtain additional information about “personal information” (as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA));
request that we disclose certain information collected, used, disclosed, and sold about you;
request deletion of your personal information; and
opt out of the sale of your personal information.

The information covered by these specific rights is information that could be reasonably linked to you. It excludes information that cannot be reasonably linked to you.

To help you better understand our practices, the chart below describes the categories of personal information collected, the sources of this information, how we use this information, and with which third parties we have shared this information within the past twelve months.

COOKIE POLICY

Home page consent statement: Our website uses cookie technology to improve your user experience. By clicking the “I accept” button, you consent to our use of cookies. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

At Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc., we are committed to transparent communication about the way our website collects information from users. Our Privacy Policy, located above, describes and governs our data collection and processing practices. This Cookie Policy specifically addresses how we use various technologies. The cookie technologies covered in this policy include cookies, flash cookies, pixels, web beacons, and other related data files customarily used by most websites today.

Cookies Explained

Cookies are small, encrypted data files stored on your computer’s hard drive when you visit a website. They allow a site to capture data you provide on the site and store it for later retrieval. Cookies are most often used to capture information about things like your user preferences and decisions. By storing cookies, website owners are able to understand your online practices and create time-saving options to enhance your overall browsing experience. For example, if you opt out of signing up for our email list, the cookies that our website has stored on your computer recall that information so that you do not receive another request to join our list moments after your initial refusal.

We use cookies on our site for the following purposes:

track website traffic
store and manage user account data
capture location and IP addresses
assist in e-commerce functionalities
prefill reoccurring fields on our site
provide redirects to various portions of our site

Third-Party Cookies

The cookies stored when you visit our site may also include third-party cookies. Third-party cookies are stored by other parties and are used primarily to track a user’s browsing history. Third parties may also use cookies to provide advertising to you across various sites.

Consent

When you click the “I accept” button on the cookie banner that appears on our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not consent to our use of cookies, you must stop using our site or manually disable them via your browser’s settings.

Disabling and Deleting Cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies by adjusting your cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies could significantly impact your user experience. Specific instructions for managing cookies in your particular browser are provided at the links below:

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page frequently for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our services, please contact us via email at studio@jleearch.com, or by mail at Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc., 6 Pennsylvania Plaza, Petoskey, MI 49770.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Introduction
Consent and Capacity
Intellectual Property Rights
User Content
User Responsibilities
Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Choice of Law
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Changes to These Terms
Contact Us

Introduction

Welcome to www.jleearch.com. This Site is owned and operated by Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc. (“the Firm,” “we,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Site, hereafter referred to as “the Site”. These Terms include information about usage, licensing, and intellectual property. Please read these Terms carefully. By using the Site, you consent to these legally binding Terms as well as our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated.

Consent and Capacity

In order to use our services, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old. Your use of our services is conditioned on your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Site. By using our services, you warrant that you are entering into a binding contract with Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc. Areas of the Site may also be subject to additional terms. Any additional terms are not intended to replace or supersede these Terms, but rather supplement these Terms in those specific areas. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the additional conditions of those areas before accessing them.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Firm’s trademarks, trade names, logos, and other intellectual property incorporated into the Site are the sole property of Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc. or its licensors and are protected under copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. Copying or distributing any material, illustrations, photographs, video, or content from the Site without consent is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any use that constitutes an infringement of any of the above-stated intellectual property rights is prohibited. We, in our sole discretion, reserve the right to remove any content or take any steps deemed appropriate to protect such rights.

User Content

Www.jleearch.com does not allow its users to post, upload, or comment on content on the Site.

User Responsibilities

Users of the Site agree to the following guidelines:

You will keep your username and password confidential. You will not share this information with any other person.
You will not use another user’s login and registration information.
You will not create fake accounts for the purpose of spamming users or visitors, collecting personal information with or without consent, or any other deceptive practices.
You will not circumvent, evade, disable, or otherwise interfere with the security of the Site.
You will not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Additionally, to access certain portions of the Site, you may be required to provide information. The information you provide must be truthful, accurate, and complete. The information you provide is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is hereby incorporated into these Terms.

Disclaimer

THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ALL THE MATERIALS ARE “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE. YOU ACCESS THE SITE AT YOUR OWN RISK UNDERSTANDING THAT JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY ARISE FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SITE. JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES PERTAINING TO THE ACCURACY AND USEFULNESS OF THE MATERIALS, CONTENT, SOFTWARE, OR SERVICES PROVIDED VIA THE SITE. JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC. MAKES NO PROMISES OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT OUR SOFTWARE IS FREE FROM VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR ANY OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.

THIS SECTION APPLIES TO YOU TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, BE IT DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, ACTUAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER IT ARISES FROM PERSONAL INJURY, FINANCIAL LOSS, DATA LOSS, OPPORTUNITY LOSS, THIRD-PARTY USE OR MISUSE, AGGREGATE SERVICE, PERSONAL DISSATISFACTION, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE. THE FULL ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND THEREFORE RESPONSIBILITY LIES WITH YOU, THE USER AND VISITOR. JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC., ITS DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, ASSIGNORS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN ANY EVENT. FOR JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH STATUTORY LAW PROHIBITS THE LIMITATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF LIABILITY RELATED TO THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF A PARTY, JONATHAN LEE ARCHITECTS, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc., its directors, shareholders, employees, representatives, agents, subsidiaries, assignors, and licensors from and against any lawsuits, disputes, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, or expenses related to or stemming from any use of the Site or your breach of these Terms and any other policies incorporated into this agreement.

Choice of Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from the use of THE SITE are governed by and construed according to the law of the state of Michigan. Each party agrees to submit to the courts of the state of Michigan and that the state of Michigan has personal jurisdiction over the matter.

Dispute Resolution

We believe that it is beneficial to all parties to quickly resolve any potential disputes as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. In line with this belief, you agree that any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be handled and resolved according to the provisions of these Terms, unless otherwise explicitly stated. If a dispute arises, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any such issues informally. If informal attempts fail, you agree to submit any claim, dispute, or controversy to binding arbitration.

YOU AGREE TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL YOU MAY HAVE IN ANY AND ALL JUDICIAL PROCEDURES AND PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE UNDER THESE TERMS.

ALL PARTIES WAIVE THEIR RIGHTS TO PRESENT CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION SUIT.

Severability

If any portion of these Terms is deemed unenforceable, void, or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain unaffected and will not be considered unenforceable, void, or invalid. They will maintain the full force of law to the extent possible.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If any updates are made to these Terms, they will be posted here. Additionally, if material changes are made, we will notify you via a notice posted on the Site, and registered users will receive an additional email. Please check this page frequently for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms or our services, please contact us via email at studio@jleearch.com, or by mail at Jonathan Lee Architects, Inc., 6 Pennsylvania Plaza, Petoskey, MI 49770

Effective Date: January 1, 2024