PlaceAut (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit placeaut.com, subscribe to our newsletter, submit a business listing, or purchase our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
This data is collected through Google Analytics and standard server logs.
PlaceAut publishes a directory of businesses that may be relevant to autism and sensory-friendly families. Some listings are created by PlaceAut using publicly available information, including:
This information is published without prior consent from the business and is used solely to help families locate sensory-friendly venues. Business owners may claim, correct, or request removal of their listing at any time by contacting contact@placeaut.com.
We use the information we collect to:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data to target advertising.
FTC Disclosure Compliance Statement. In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 16 CFR Part 255 — “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” — PlaceAut discloses all material connections between our platform and any brand, product, or service we recommend, feature, or link to.
When you click a link and complete a qualifying purchase or action, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you:
PlaceAut was founded by a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). All product recommendations are based on sensory appropriateness and genuine value to autistic children and their families. We follow these rules without exception:
PlaceAut may enter into paid sponsorship or brand partnership agreements with sensory product companies, therapy platforms, or family-focused brands. Any paid sponsorship will be clearly labeled with one of the following disclosures: “Sponsored by [Brand Name],” “Paid partnership with [Brand Name],” or “This content was created in partnership with [Brand Name].”
Paid partnerships do not influence PlaceAut’s certification standards, directory listings, or editorial content outside of the explicitly labeled sponsored material. Clicking affiliate links will direct you to third-party websites governed by their own privacy policies.
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
Tracks website usage and visitor behavior. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Manages our email newsletter list. Email addresses are stored on Mailchimp servers.
Processes all membership and consulting payments. We do not store credit card data.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Amazon may collect data when you click links.
If you subscribe to the PlaceAut newsletter, we will send you a weekly email with certified business recommendations, sensory tips, and product suggestions.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. We will process your request within 10 business days. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
PlaceAut is a resource for parents and caregivers of children. Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at contact@placeaut.com and we will delete it immediately.
We take special care with content that involves minors. We do not identify, photograph, or describe any child’s disability status, personal background, or personal information without explicit written consent from a parent or guardian.
If you are a Florida resident, you have certain rights under Florida law, including the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (if applicable). You may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@placeaut.com. We will respond within 45 days.
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS encryption, secure payment processing through Stripe, and limited internal access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you provide your information at your own risk.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
If PlaceAut has published a listing for your business using publicly available information, you have the following rights:
PlaceAut reserves the right to retain factually accurate listings that serve the public interest even after a removal request, in which case we will notify you in writing with our reasoning.
PlaceAut uses cookies and similar tracking technologies through Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our site. Cookies are small files stored in your browser. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, some parts of the site may not function properly without cookies.
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including certified businesses, affiliate product pages, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of placeaut.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at contact@placeaut.com.
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