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Privacy Notice
Greenheart International
Effective Date: 1/9/2019
This privacy notice describes how Greenheart International collects, uses, and discloses Personally Identifying Information (also known as “PII”) or Personal Data (collectively “Personal Information”) from and about users of Greenheart International websites. This privacy notice also applies to any associated paper forms. Please read this privacy notice before using Greenheart International websites or submitting any personal information.
These practices may be changed at any time. Changes will be posted along with the date of the change. You should review this privacy notice when you visit Greenheart International websites to make sure that you understand how Personal Information is collected, used, and disclosed.
The Personal Information you provide to us is only used to:
We may use non-Personal Information for additional reasons described in the remainder of this privacy notice.
If you identify yourself to us by sending us an email with questions or comments, we may retain your comments for future reference.
Greenheart collects Personal Information, which is information that on its own or in combination with other information may be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Examples include:
Greenheart International collects other information that relates to you but does not identify you. Examples include clickstream data and web-browsing information (such as the date and time you visit a website, whether you click on various advertisements or links and the search terms you enter when using a website), and information about your computer, device and internet connection, and geographic location.
We collect Personal Information from you in the following ways:
We may share information gathered by us from Greenheart International websites with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in providing services to you. We may do so when:
Information provided under one of the four preceding bullet points will not be used by those receiving it for marketing purposes, unless specifically authorized by the user.
Third parties who provide webhosting services or other services that make possible the operation of Greenheart International websites and the services you request through the websites may have access to information that you provide us to the extent that those third parties require access to our databases to service the websites.
In connection with the sale or transfer of all or part of our assets, we reserve the right to transfer information we have obtained from or about you.
We are not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive information from us.
Greenheart International websites are hosted and maintained in the United States of America. Your Personal Information may be transmitted to countries outside of the European Economic Area, including the United States of America. You can obtain details of the mechanism under which your personal data is transferred outside the EU by contacting us. If your Personal Information is transferred outside the European Economic Area to third party service providers, we will take steps to ensure that your Personal Information receives the same level of protection as if it remained within the European Economic Area, including by entering into data transfer agreements using the European Commission approved Standard Contractual Clauses, or by relying on certification schemes such as the EU–US Privacy Shield.
Greenheart International websites use cookie and tracking technology to collect non-Personal Information. Our system also automatically gathers information about areas you visit on our websites, and about the links you select from within one of our websites to the other areas of the World Wide Web or elsewhere online. We use such information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our websites. This way we know which areas of our websites are preferred by our users, which areas need improvement, and what technologies are being used so that we may continually improve our websites. Personal Information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided us with your Personal Information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties but that aggregate information does not identify individual website users. Our web servers do not record visitor email addresses unless that information is submitted by the visitor. We may determine what technology is available through your browser to provide you with the most appropriate version of a web page. Greenheart International uses Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Gravity Forms, Yoast, Formstack, Calendly, GoOverseas, and other web traffic tracking tools.
Greenheart International websites contain links to other websites. These links are for your convenience. We do not control, endorse or review the privacy notices of other websites, which may be different than this privacy notice. You should review the privacy notice of other websites before choosing to disclose Personal Information.
Greenheart takes steps to secure your Personal Information. We exercise care in providing secure transmissions when we need to transfer your Personal Information from our servers. Our websites use secure server software encryption, which is indicated by https in the url of the website. Encryption is a common method of ensuring that information remains private. Greenheart International cannot guarantee or warrant that the information that you transmit to us, or any communications is completely secure.
Greenheart International only retains data for as long as necessary for the purposes indicated in this privacy notice or for such other period as may be permitted or required by law.
For children age 14-16, Greenheart International takes additional steps to protect their Personal Information. We do not intend to collect Personal Information from children aged 13 or younger. These additional steps include:
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Certain jurisdictions provide their residents or citizens with certain rights about their Personal Information. These may include the right to request access to the data we hold about you, to obtain a copy of your Personal Information, to request that your Personal Information be erased, to correct inaccurate information, to ask us to restrict how we process your Personal Information, or to withdraw your consent to our processing of your Personal Information. Your individual rights will depend on your residency and citizenship.
Please contact us using the following information for more information about this privacy notice, to notify us of a concern or complaint, or to exercise any of the individual rights you may have.
Data Protection Officer
By mail: 742 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL 60654 Suite 300, USA
By email: click here
By phone: +1 312-944-2544
Additionally, all marketing emails and newsletters from Greenheart International allow you to opt out of further correspondence. You can do so by clicking the link within the emails, which will guide you on how to opt-out.
As an active member of the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA), Greenheart Exchange staff participated in IAAPA U.S. Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. This annual event is an opportunity to communicate with key policymakers about the pressing issues affecting the attractions industry. Greenheart Exchange was one of 33 IAAPA members that attended this year’s event. Participants engaged in meetings with 58 congressional offices representing 13 states.
The event was well organized and coordinated, bringing together a diverse group of professionals spanning suppliers, amusement and water park leadership, regional amusement associations, lawyers specializing in servicing the industry, Family Entertainment Center (FEC) owners, ride developers, and one designated J-1 visa sponsor (us!). Greenheart Exchange was very excited to represent the J-1 visa sponsor community as each of the meetings included conversations regarding the J-1 Summer Work Travel program.
Together we focused conversations with lawmakers on four pressing issues affecting the attractions industry. All members were trained on the issues, briefed on the congressional legislative and political outlook, and given tools to build effective conversations and engagement with the legislators. Between preparation sessions and networking events, the team was ready to have effective conversations with members of both the House and Senate.
J-1 Summer Work Travel program
The attractions industry has been a long time partner of the J-1 Summer Work Travel program (SWT) and the cultural exchange opportunity it provides. SWT participants represent a small, but important, supplement to the industry’s seasonal workforce.
During meetings, we asked legislators to oppose rules or legislation that may hurt the program and seasonal businesses. IAAPA supports the continuation of the J-1 Summer Work Travel program and the utilization of a transparent process in cooperation with Congress, should any substantial governmental changes regarding the SWT program appear.
Federal Oversight over Fixed-Site Rides
In both houses of Congress, we highlighted that the attractions industry has an excellent safety record and is one of the safest forms of recreation. Safety continues to be the number one priority for IAAPA and its members.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) [Drones]
Although drones are safely utilized across the amusement industry for specified safety checks and creation of promotional materials, privately owned drones are being flown into amusement parks, sometimes in close proximity to attractions facilities. These instances present significant safety hazards.
In our meetings, we asked legislators to urge the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to publish guidelines establishing a process for concerned parties to petition the FAA.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Enacted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The ADA requires that facilities and businesses that are open to the public are also accessible for people with disabilities. IAAPA member companies have worked extensively to develop workable means of access to rides and attractions.
In February 2018, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act. This bill regulates that property owners are provided reasonable notice about alleged ADA violations and given a specified timeline to fix the problem. During our meetings, we thanked members who supported H.R. 620 and we urged our Senators to take up H.R. 620, or similar legislation, in order to help prevent unnecessary legal battles and ensure accessibility.
Greenheart staff partnered with a major amusement park in the state and a Legislative Analyst. We met with the following IL offices and shared our requests.
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL 7th District)
Representative Randy Hultgren (R-IL14th District)
By customizing our approach to each legislator’s interests and publicized position on the above issues, we were able to conduct very successful meetings! Overall, there was a theme of understanding and support for cultural exchanges and the Summer Work Travel program. We invited legislators, staffers, and their local teams to visit the amusement park. We also invited them to join us in any upcoming volunteer projects planned in Illinois so they could have the chance to meet Summer Work Travel participants integrating into their host communities and embracing the cultural benefits of the program.
You can continue the work that began at Advocacy Day! We encourage you to visit our Advocacy page and use our Advocacy Ezine as a resource to contact your Members of Congress. Share your stories with them, encourage them to sign onto letters, or ask them to join the International Exchange and Study Caucus. Every little bit counts!