General Policy and Disclaimer
Welcome to the H.O.M.E. Center of Asheville’s website! We’re glad you’re here and hope you find the information valuable and insightful. Although the content has been compiled from trusted sources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability of any of the information provided. If you have any suggestions for improving the site, we’d love to hear from you!
Information Collected
As you navigate our website or download files, certain details about your visit are automatically collected and stored. This data is anonymous and cannot be accessed by other servers. We use
this information to improve our website and services for your benefit. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it through our site.
If you contact H.O.M.E. staff via email through the website, any personal information you share will solely be used to respond to your inquiry. We will never share or disclose your personal information outside of our organization without your explicit consent.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that websites use to track your online activity. When you visit a site, it may place a cookie on your browser to recognize your device in future visits. Cookies cannot access data from your computer’s hard drive or retrieve cookie files from other sites.
Our website uses cookies to collect general demographic information and to remember your browser for future visits. While persistent cookies enhance the user experience, our site will still function properly without them.
By default, cookies will be added to your browser when you visit our site, unless you have set your browser to block them. For each request received by our server, we collect and store details such as the date and time, your IP address, the requested object, and the request’s completion status. This information is gathered by a third-party service on our behalf.
If you prefer not to have cookies stored on your computer, you can configure your browser to block them. Most browsers allow you to adjust cookie settings before you begin browsing.
If you’ve already accepted a cookie, you can remove it by clearing your cache or deleting it from your browser folder. You can also clear all browsing data to remove cookies from your device. Be sure to clear browsing data from all browsers if you use more than one.
Social Media
H.O.M.E. also has an active presence on social media platforms like YouTube, X, and Facebook. We do not gather any personally identifiable information through these channels. Since each platform has its own policies regarding privacy,
security, and accessibility, we recommend reviewing them before participating, particularly if you choose to share personal details.
Links to Other Sites
For your convenience, we provide links to external websites that may contain useful or interesting information. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the content on these sites, nor do these links imply an endorsement of the
sites, their sponsors, or any information or products they offer.
These third-party websites operate independently and are beyond our control, each with its own privacy, security, and accessibility policies. Once you leave our site, you become subject to the policies of the linked website. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy and security policies, particularly if you plan to share personal information.
Security
To maintain site security and ensure the H.O.M.E. Center of Asheville website remains accessible to all users, this system utilizes commercial software to monitor network traffic. These measures help detect unauthorized attempts
to upload or alter information, disrupt service, cause harm, or access restricted data. Any unauthorized attempts to modify or upload content are strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action under computer crime laws. If
a potential violation is detected, relevant information may be shared with law enforcement authorities.
Accessibility
We are dedicated to ensuring this website is accessible to everyone. In adherence to current federal accessibility guidelines, we optimize the site for users who rely on standard screen-reading technology. Additionally, we strive
to provide a seamless experience for those using text-based browsers, low-end processors, slow internet connections, or devices with limited multimedia capabilities.
Questions and Participation
We encourage your participation and feedback. If you have any questions regarding this policy or any content on our website or social media pages, please reach out to the H.O.M.E.
Director of Communications.
Use or Reproduction of Material from the H.O.M.E Website
Works created by H.O.M.E. employees as part of their official duties are not subject to copyright protection. These materials are considered public domain and may be freely copied and distributed without permission. For instance,
the country, state, and regional maps on this website, produced by H.O.M.E. employees, are public domain and available for unrestricted use.
However, please note that not all content on this website falls under the public domain. Materials created by contractors, as well as maps and other content from linked websites, may be protected by copyright. Except for fair use as defined by copyright law, reproducing such protected materials is prohibited. Users are responsible for ensuring proper use of copyrighted or legally restricted content and should seek professional guidance if needed.
Restricted Commercial Use
The commercial use, reproduction, or distribution of protected text, images, content, or other materials from this website without authorization is strictly prohibited. Those seeking to use any protected materials for commercial
purposes, publication, or any use beyond what is permitted under fair use laws must obtain prior written permission from the respective intellectual property rights holder(s).
Works Created by Contractors
Those seeking to copy or distribute research reports or other materials created by H.O.M.E. contractors or partners should reach out to the H.O.M.E.
Director of Communications.
Use of H.O.M.E. Logo
The H.O.M.E. logo may not be used or reproduced without written permission from H.O.M.E.
Questions
If you have any questions or comments on the information presented here, please send them to the
H.O.M.E. Webmaster
.