Privacy Policy
UPDATED: June 2, 2023
This is the website of Ripple Digital. This Privacy Policy describes how and when we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our Sites. By using the Sites, you consent to the collection, transfer, manipulation, storage, disclosure, and other uses of information collected from you as described in this Privacy Policy.
Online Privacy Policy Only
Information We Collect From Website Visitors
Upon visiting our Sites, our server automatically records your visit. The server logs may contain details such as your web request, Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request, and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser.
Additionally, we collect the information you willingly provide. When using our site, subscribing to our newsletter, filling out a form, or taking an assessment quiz, you may be asked to provide details such as your name, e-mail address, phone number, or other contact information. You may also be asked to provide information that will assist us in referring you or a loved one to a treatment center, including details relating to the condition or ailment you wish to treat and your insurance information. Similarly, we may collect payment information, such as credit and debit card numbers, when you make purchases through the site.
We may monitor and/or record telephone conversations for our business purposes, such as quality assurance and training purposes, and to protect our rights.
We may combine information we receive from you through our Sites with information about you we receive from our affiliates and/or third parties. We will handle the combined information in accordance with this privacy policy to help us provide services and information to you
The content on SoberCentersofAmerica.com is provided and owned by Ripple Digital. SoberCentersofAmerica.com does not host any user-generated content. Users are permitted to share or quote content found on this site as long as proper attribution is given.
SoberCentersofAmerica.com does not allow platform users to comment or collaborate on any pages within its website. As such, there is no need for platform users to provide source information for health or medical information.
Sharing of Visitor Information to Third Parties
We do not sell or trade to outside parties the information we collect from you other than as set forth herein. We may disclose information collected from and about you to select trusted treatment partners to match you with an appropriate treatment center.
We may disclose the information we collect to third parties, including to our affiliates and business partners, who assist us in operating our Sites, conducting our business, or servicing you. By submitting your information via contact forms on the site, by phone, or through any other means of communication, you are providing us with your consent to share that information with third parties for the purposes of fulfilling your needs. However, as these third parties are not under our control or representation and are not in any way affiliates of Ripple Digital, we cannot be held liable for how they might use your information.
We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, respond to legal processes (such as a search warrant, subpoena, or court order), enforce our Sites’ policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. Non-personally identifiable visitor information (including unique device identifiers) may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. We may also disclose your personal information with your express consent for other purposes not listed here. We may disclose your personal information to a potential or actual acquirer, successor, or assignee as part of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets or stock (including in bankruptcy or similar proceedings).
Again, while Ripple Digital may share identifying information with third parties that follow appropriate privacy policies, we bear no responsibility for the actions, policies, or misdeeds of such third parties. If you prefer that we not share your information with persons outside of or unaffiliated with Ripple Digital, you may “opt-out” by contacting us and making that request directly. However, please be aware that this may affect the level of service we may provide to you.
Use of Visitor Information
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To provide you with names of treatment centers, process a rehab placement and/or consulting request
- To personalize your experience (your information helps us to better respond to your needs)
- To improve our Website, address problems, and protect the security or integrity of the Site and our business (we continually strive to improve our Website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from visitors)
- To improve customer service (your information helps us to more effectively respond to your service requests and support needs)
- To administer a promotion, survey, or other Website feature
- To communicate with you about information and updates pertaining to your rehab placement and/or consulting request
- To monitor the Website for compliance with our Terms of Use and the law
- To contact you with Website updates, newsletters, and other informational and promotional communications from us and trusted third-party affiliates, as well as from other potential partners
We may use non-personal information for statistical analysis, research, and other purposes.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies to enable the Site’s or service providers’ systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about Site usage and interaction so that we can offer better experiences and tools in the future. We may contract with third-party service providers that use these technologies to assist us in better understanding our Sites’ visitors. They may collect information about your online activities over time, on other devices, and on other websites or apps, if those websites and apps also use the same service provider.
We use Google Analytics, which uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about use of the Site and report on activities and trends. This service may also collect information regarding the use of other websites, apps and online resources. You can learn about Google’s practices by going to https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/, and opt out of them by downloading the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Interest Based Advertising
We may partner with ad networks and other ad-serving providers (“Advertising Providers”) who serve ads on behalf of us and others on non-affiliated sites. Some of those ads may be personalized, meaning that they are intended to be relevant to you based on information Advertising Providers collect about your visits to this site and elsewhere over time. Advertising Providers may utilize cookies and similar technologies to make advertising more relevant to you.
You may visit www.aboutads.info to learn more about this type of advertising and how to opt out of this form of advertising by companies participating in the Digital Advertising Alliance (“DAA”) self-regulatory program. Note that electing to opt out will not stop advertising from appearing in your browser or applications. It may make the ads you see less relevant to your interests. In addition, note that if you use a different browser or erase cookies from your browser, you may need to renew your opt-out choice.
Children
We do not direct the Website to, nor do we knowingly collect any personal information from, children under the age of thirteen.
Email Policies
Ripple Digital will use reasonable means to protect the privacy of the information you send us by email. However, because of the risks outlined below, Ripple Digital cannot guarantee that email communications will be confidential. Additionally, Ripple Digital will not be liable in the event that you or anyone else inappropriately uses your email.
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Disclaimer Statement
All of the contents on the Sites, including any images, text, external links, graphics, or any other material posted on the Sites, are intended solely for informational purposes. The information contained herein may be written by non-medical professionals and is not necessarily a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis of any disease or condition.
Please seek advice consulting a qualified medical professional with any questions that you may have regarding your physical or mental health condition(s). If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or any other medical emergency, dial 911 or visit your local emergency room.
The Sites contain links to external websites and references to other resources that are not associated with our Sites. We have no control over these third-party resources and make no warranty or representation as to the content of those resources. Their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us by visiting our contact page and sending us a message.