Privacy Policy

Joy Publications is committed to protecting user privacy and using our technology in the safest way. We understand that all users of our web site are quite rightly concerned to know that their data will not be used for any purpose unintended by them, and will not accidentally fall into the hands of a third party. Our policy is both specific and strict. It complies with the United States law [and with the laws of all jurisdictions of which we are aware]. If you think our policy falls short of your expectations or that we are failing to abide by our policy, do please tell us.

We regret that if there are one or more points below with which you are not happy, your only recourse is to please leave our web site. Except as set out below, we do not share, or sell, or disclose to a third party, any personally identifiable information collected at this site.

By using the Joy Publications Website, you consent to our practices described in this Privacy Policy. We will post notices of all changes that materially affect the way in which your personally identifiable information may be used or shared in updates to our Privacy Policy. If you continue to use Joy Publications's Website and Services after these notices of changes have been posted to the site, you hereby provide your consent to the changed practices.

1. How We Collect Your Information

The first thing to remember about privacy is that there is only so much information that any website can collect without your answering of specific questions. For example, in order to post any content on the Joy Publications Website, you must first register. During the registration process you are required to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as your e-mail address.

Joy Publications captures IP addresses, a unique device ID, system and browser type, domain names, the dates and times that you visit the site, referring website addresses, and other such information for system administration, troubleshooting, and to examine overall traffic trends. This information, in aggregate form, is recorded for administrative purposes only. IP addresses are not linked to any personal information. We also use cookies and similar technology (as described below) to collect information for the purpose of customizing the content you receive.

We also may collect information from third party websites like Facebook and Twitter. If you connect to our site via Facebook, Facebook provides us with certain demographic information from your Facebook account to the extent that you elect to make publicly available on Facebook. If you have any questions about Facebook's Privacy Policy, you can review it here, http://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

2. User Content

Any content (comments and reviews) you post on the Joy Publications Website becomes public. By submitting any comments and reviews, this information may be collected and used by others. User Content may be also used by Joy Publications as described in our Terms of Service. We are not responsible for any personally identifiable information that you choose to include in such User Content. You understand and acknowledge that, even after removal, copies of User Content may remain viewable in cached and archived pages or if other users have copied or stored your User Content.

3. Use of your Personal Information

Your registration is handled through wedplan.com and subsequently, all of your information is stored and used through their technology.

1. Joy Publications collects and uses your personal information to operate the Joy Publications Website and deliver the services you have requested. Joy Publications also uses your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Joy Publications and its affiliates.
2. Joy Publications does not sell, rent or lease its user lists to third parties.
3. Joy Publications will use any data collected to enforce our Terms of Use, to comply with legal obligations, act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Joy Publications or the public, and otherwise manage our business.
4. Joy Publications' will only use and share your information as described in this policy.
5. Weddingplan.com does not sell, rent or lease its user lists to third parties. Wedplan.com will only use and share your information as described in this policy.

4. Use of Cookies

Like most websites, Joy Publications uses "cookies" to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a tiny data file which resides on your computer and allows Joy Publications to recognize you as a user when you return to the Joy Publications website from the same computer and browser. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Joy Publications Website or Services you visit.

5. Third Party Advertisers

Advertisements, promotions and offers from third-party advertisers may be provided to you while you are visiting the Joy Publications website. We may also use third-party widgets (i.e. Facebook plug-ins). These companies may employ cookies and action tags (also known as single pixel gifs or web beacons). Any information that these third parties collect via cookies and action tags is completely anonymous. Joy Publications does not have access to or control of the cookies or action tags that may be placed by the third-party. These widgets have no access to your contact information stored on Joy Publications unless you choose to share it with them.

6. Third Party Content

Joy Publications contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content, operation or privacy practices of these other websites. We encourage you to be aware that when you leave our site, you should read the privacy statements of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by Joy Publications. Joy Publications is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites outside of the Joy Publications family of websites.

7. Data Security

Joy Publications follows generally accepted industry standards to protect the personally identifiable information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. We use industry standard efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal identifiable information, such as firewalls and Secure Socket Layers (SSL) where appropriate. We also protect the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.

But no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have any questions about security on our Website, you can send us an email at [email protected].

8. Account

Once you become a registered user of Joy Publications, you will receive an account, accessible by a password of your choosing. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account. Furthermore, you are entirely responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify Joy Publications of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security known to you.

9. Legal Disclaimer

Though we make every effort to preserve your privacy we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site.

10. Changes to this Policy

Joy Publications will occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect company and customer feedback. Joy Publications encourages you to periodically review this Policy to be informed of how Joy Publications is protecting your information.

11. Contact Information

Joy Publications welcomes your comments regarding this Privacy Policy. If you believe that Joy Publications has not adhered to this Policy, please contact Joy Publications at [email protected]. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and remedy the problem.

Last Updated: August 2017