Terms and Conditions
Last updated: October 22, 2023.
Welcome to PictureAlphabet.com! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our website.
By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use PictureAlphabet.com if you do not agree to accept and comply with all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice, and all Agreements:
"Client," "User," "You," and "Your" refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting the company's terms and conditions.
"The Company," "Ourselves," "We," "Our," and "Us" refers to our company.
"Party," "Parties," or "Us" refers to both the client and ourselves.
Use of the Website
1. By using this website, you acknowledge that you are 13 years of age or older.
2. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others.
3. We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate access to the website for any reason without prior notice or liability.
4. Age Restrictions:
1.1. The Website is intended for users who are 13 years old or older. If you are under the age of 13, you may use the Website only under the direct supervision and with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian.
1.2. By accessing or using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are not under the age of 13 or, if applicable, that you are using the Website under the direct supervision and with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian.
1.3. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's activities and educate them about responsible online behavior.
5. Responsibility of the Adult User:
2.1. As an adult user, you acknowledge and agree to ensure the safety, well-being, and adherence to these Terms by any child using the Website under your supervision.
2.2. You are responsible for monitoring the activities of child users to ensure they comply with these Terms and for any actions undertaken by child users while accessing or using the Website.
6. Consent and Authorization:
3.1. By allowing a child to access or use the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to provide consent for them to access and use the Website.
3.2. You further authorize the collection, storage, and processing of personal information and data of the child user in accordance with our privacy policy, which is an integral part of these Terms.
3.3. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without the verifiable consent of a parent or legal guardian.
7. Parental Guidance and Accountability:
4.1. We encourage parents and legal guardians to actively participate, supervise, and monitor the online activities of their children who use the Website.
4.2. By allowing your child to access or use the Website, you acknowledge and accept the associated risks, and you agree to be solely responsible for any consequences arising from their use of the Website.
8. Content Control and Filtering:
5.1. We strive to maintain a safe and appropriate environment for users of all ages. However, we cannot guarantee that all content on the Website will be suitable for children.
5.2. As an adult user, it is your responsibility to ensure that the content accessed by child users is appropriate and aligns with your values and expectations.
5.3. We recommend implementing parental control software and filtering tools to regulate and restrict access to certain content on the internet.
9. Liability Limitations:
6.1. To the extent permitted by law, we shall not be held liable for any damages or harm caused by the access, use, or misuse of the Website by any child that is not directly within our control or not in compliance with these Terms.
6.2. We encourage the immediate reporting of any concerns or violations of these Terms regarding child users to protect their safety and well-being.
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, process, and protect your personal information and any personal information of the child user. The Privacy Policy supplements these Terms and is incorporated by reference.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and any other applicable laws or regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us using the contact form available on our website.
Intellectual Property
1. The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and audio, is the intellectual property of PictureAlphabet.com.
2. You may not use or reproduce any of our intellectual property without prior written approval from us.
Third-Party Links
1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. We do not endorse the content of these websites and are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or any consequences that may arise from accessing them.
2. Your use of any third-party website is subject to the terms and conditions of that particular website.
Privacy
1. Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information we may obtain from you. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy page for more information.
Disclaimer
1. The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the content, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
2. We do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information and materials found on the website for any particular purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
1. PictureAlphabet.com and its respective employees, officers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, including but not limited to loss of profit or loss of data, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website.
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The United States and California and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
By using PictureAlphabet.com, you agree to these terms and conditions outlined above. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on via our contact us form provided on our website.
We understand that children may utilize this Website under the supervision of an adult, and we have taken steps to ensure their safety and comply with applicable laws. Please read these terms and conditions ("Terms") carefully before using the Website. Your access and use of the Website are conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms.
Thank you for choosing PictureAlphabet.com, and we hope you have a safe and enjoyable experience!
PictureAlphabet Team
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/22/2023
At Picture Alphabet, we value the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting their personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide to us while using our website. By accessing or using Picture Alphabet (referred to as "the Site"), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you when you visit the Site, use our contact form, leave comments on blog posts, or interact with our content.
This website includes commenting functionality on some pages which enables you to post a comment. This website collects personal data when you post a comment, including: Your name (which will be displayed as part of your posted comment), Your email address (optional, to let you know if someone replies to your comment), and Your website URL (optional).
This website includes “likes” functionality on some blog posts which enables you to “like” a post. This website collects personal data when you like a post to try to prevent the same person from liking the same post during the same visit, including: Information about your browser, network and device, Details about the web page or content you shared or proposed to share, and Your IP address.
When you submit information to this website via webform, we collect the data requested in the webform in order to track and respond to your submissions. We share this information with Squarespace, our online store hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us. We also share this information with [GoogleDrive] for storage and [with Zapier for data porting].
1.2 Non-Personal Information
This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including: Information about your browser, network, and device, Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website, and Your IP address. This information may also include details about your use of this website, including: Clicks, Internal links, Pages visited, Scrolling, Searches, and Timestamps. We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.
This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including: Information about your browser, network and device, Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website, Web pages you view while on this website, Your IP address. Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalized form.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Providing, maintaining, and improving the Site's functionality
Responding to your inquiries or requests
Sending you newsletters, updates, or marketing materials (with your consent)
Customizing your experience on the Site
Analyzing trends and statistics to enhance our services
Protecting against potential fraud or unauthorized activity
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties under certain circumstances, including:
Service providers who help us operate the Site or provide specific services (e.g., web hosting, analytics).
With your consent or at your direction.
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
We may also share aggregated or non-personal information for marketing, analytics, or other business purposes.
4. Embedded YouTube Videos
The Site may embed videos from YouTube. YouTube's privacy policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you interact with embedded YouTube videos. Please review YouTube's privacy policy for more information.
5. Children's Privacy
We understand the importance of protecting the privacy of children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information from our systems. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
6. Security
We have implemented reasonable measures to safeguard the information we collect from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Fonts
This website serves font files from and renders fonts using Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts. To properly display this site to you, these third parties may receive personal information about you, including: Information about your browser, network, or device, Information about this site and the page you’re viewing on it, and your IP address.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes we make will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact us form on our website.
By using Picture Alphabet, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using the Site.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10/22/2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Picture Alphabet ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website hosted by squarespace.com and how these technologies may collect, store, and share personal information. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a personalized browsing experience, and gather certain information about users.
2. What Cookies Do We Use and Why?
We primarily use two types of cookies on our website: functional cookies and analytics cookies. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.
These functional and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.
These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. This website uses analytics and performance cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.
Functional Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and enable you to browse and use its features. For example, they allow you to stay logged in and remember certain preferences, such as language settings. These functional and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.
Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the actions they take. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. We use Google Analytics, a third-party service, for this purpose. These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. This website uses analytics and performance cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also allow certain trusted third parties, such as YouTube, to place cookies on your device through embedded content on our website, such as YouTube videos. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's cookie policies and are not covered by our Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third parties.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to delete cookies, block them entirely, or receive a notification when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
5. Children's Privacy and Cookie Usage
We understand the importance of protecting the privacy and safety of children online. As such, our website is designed to be appealing and accessible to users of all ages, including children. When children use our website under the supervision of adults, we take extra precautions to ensure their privacy and adhere to relevant regulations, such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Regarding cookie usage, we do not knowingly collect personal information or utilize cookies to track children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor and guide their children's online activities and guide them on safe internet practices.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the contact form on our website.
7. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.
Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: February 14th, 2024
At The Picture Alphabet, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 to provide an inclusive and user-friendly online experience.
If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website, or if you have difficulty accessing any content or features, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your feedback is important to us as we work to enhance the accessibility of our website.
We are dedicated to making continuous improvements to ensure that all users can access the information and services on The Picture Alphabet's website.
Thank you for your support as we strive to create a more accessible online environment for all.