Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 3-16-25
Harleton Happenings respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
- Who We Are: Our website address is: https://harletonhappenings.com.
- Information Collected: We collect personal data (e.g., name, email, payment details) and non-personal data (e.g., cookies, analytics). When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
- Use of Information: We use data to improve our services, process transactions, and send updates.
- Media: If you upload images to the website, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this data.
- Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year. Login-related cookies are used to store session information and expire after a set period.
- Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) that behave as if the visitor has visited the originating website, which may collect data and track interactions.
- Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell personal data but may share it with trusted partners (e.g., payment processors, shipping providers). Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Your Rights: You can request access, modification, or deletion of your data. If you have an account, you can request an exported file of your data or request erasure, except for data required for legal purposes.
- Data Retention: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes. Registered user data is stored in profiles and can be modified by the user or administrators.
- Policy Updates: Updates to this policy will be posted on this site. Policies may change with or without notice.
For full details, visit our Privacy Policy page.
Terms of Service (ToS)
By using HarletonHappenings.com, you agree to the following:
- Content Usage: All content on the site is for informational purposes only.
- User Responsibilities: Users must follow community guidelines and avoid abusive behavior.
- Liability Limitations: We are not responsible for inaccuracies, outages, or third-party content.
- Purchases: All sales of merchandise are subject to our Refund & Return Policy.
Community Guidelines
To maintain a respectful environment, users must:
- Be courteous and avoid hate speech, spam, or personal attacks.
- Follow local laws when posting events or classifieds.
- Report inappropriate content for moderation.
Violations may result in account suspension or removal.
Disclaimer
Harleton Happenings provides information “as is” without warranties. Event listings, business directories, and news content are subject to change, and we are not responsible for errors. Users should verify emergency alerts with official sources.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies to improve user experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may adjust your settings in your browser.
Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy
- Sponsored content will be clearly labeled.
- We reserve the right to reject advertisements that do not align with our community values.
Submission & Copyright Policy
- Users submitting content (photos, stories, videos) grant us a non-exclusive right to publish it.
- Submissions must not violate copyright laws.
Refund & Return Policy
- Returns: Accepted within 30 days for unused, undamaged merchandise.
- Refunds: Processed upon return approval; shipping fees are non-refundable.
- Exchanges: Available for defective items.
Contact support@harletonhappenings.com for return requests.
Shipping Policy
- Processing Time: Orders ship within 3-5 business days.
- Shipping Rates: Flat rate or free shipping over a certain amount.
- Lost/Damaged Items: Contact us for resolution.
- Shipping Times: Shipping times vary depending on the supplier and shipping method.
Payment Terms & Security
- We accept credit cards, PayPal, and other secure payment methods.
- Transactions are processed via third-party services with encryption.
- We do not store credit card details.
E-Commerce Terms & Conditions
- Product Availability: Items are subject to stock availability.
- Pricing Changes: Prices may be updated without notice.
- Disputes: Chargebacks and disputes will be handled according to applicable laws.
For any questions, contact us at support@harletonhappenings.com.