LiveSmartly Technology Hub Privacy Policy

By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement. This privacy policy sets out how LiveSmartly Technology Hub uses any information that you provide to us when you use this website. Any data that we collect, we undertake to do so in a manner that is fair, legal and transparent.

We are committed to ensuring that private information provided by you is appropriately protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, it is our intent that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by us and, while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website, for your specific needs.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from May 2, 2025.

The information provided on this website should never be used as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice. LiveSmartly Technology Hub assumes no responsibility for the use of the information provided.

What we collect and how it is used

There is information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by LiveSmartly. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, ZIP code and referring website addresses. This information is used by LiveSmartly for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the LiveSmartly website.

We may also collect the following information during registration of an account:

• username
• email address
• password
• role

We collect this information to understand your needs and to provide you with a better service and internal record keeping.

LiveSmartly Technology Hub collects and uses your personal information to operate the website and deliver the services you have requested. We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure as reasonably possible.

LiveSmartly secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. LiveSmartly secures the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. The LiveSmartly Technology Hub website will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of LiveSmartly Technology Hub; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the LiveSmartly website, or the public.

Cookies

The LiveSmartly Technology Hub website use "cookies" to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. 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.

One of the primary purposes of cookies is to provide a convenience feature to save you time. The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page. For example, if you register with the LiveSmartly site or services, a cookie helps LiveSmartly to recall your specific information on subsequent visits. This simplifies the process of recording your personal information. When you return to the same LiveSmartly website, the information you previously provided can be retrieved.

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 LiveSmartly services or websites you visit.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, you should note that we do not have any control such other websites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such other sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. The inclusion of such links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.

Contact

For further information about our privacy policy or to change your contact/personal information, you may contact us at The Accessible SmartTech Research Group, 6425 Penn Avenue, Suite 401 Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4022, 412-648-8474, or by e-mail at SmartTech@groups.pitt.edu.