We collect some personal information when you use our website, and because we take your privacy seriously, we provide the following Privacy Policy, which describes what information we collect and how it is used. This policy is subject to modification at any time. Please revisit and re-read this document on a regular basis so that you can remain informed as to its updated content.
When you access or use this website, you are agreeing to and accepting all the terms of this policy. Please do not access or continue to use this website if you do not agree with all of the terms described herein.
Our website is not meant for minors, and we do not knowingly collect any information or data from minors.
We understand the importance of your privacy, and we are committed to ensuring the security of all personal data we collect.
This policy applies to desktop and mobile versions of the website, to any applications authored by us for accessing the website content, and to all correspondence with the website.
This policy does not apply to the collection and processing of personal data by any third-party site or service accessed via links on our website. We have no control over third-party policies or procedures, and you should read the privacy policies of any third-party website or service you access.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us by way of our contact form.
We collect information about you when you visit our website. The types of information we collect depends upon whether you are a member or a browser of the website and are described below:
A. Members - Members are users of the website who register in order to interact with the website in ways such as commenting on the content or marking content as a 'favorite'. If you become a member, we collect your username, password and email address. We also collect your preferences and information sent to us via direct communication from you, as well as the technical data listed below under 'Browsers'.
B. Browsers - Information gathered from users of the website includes technical data such as IP address, referral URL, browser type and version, time zone, location and other such metrics, along with information on how you use our website.
Information about you is collected on our website using the following methods:
Passive Collection - When you visit our website, we use passive data collection methods, such as cookies, to gather information that includes your IP address, operating system, browser type, browser version and language, location and time zone, and the date and time of your visit.
Active Collection - We collect your personal data during the registration process. We also collect personal data when you post materials on the website and when you contact us by email or onsite forms or any other method of communication.
We use your personal data for many purposes, including the following:
- To provide our website and allow for your interaction with its features
- To offer quality content and advertising that corresponds with your interests
- To perform research and analysis of data in order to maintain and improve the website
- To enable technical diagnostics for the optimum functioning of the website
- To communicate with you, including managing your account (if applicable), and to provide customer support
- To ensure compliance with our terms, to comply with applicable law, and to cooperate with law enforcement and government agencies
We share personal data with these individuals, companies or organizations in the following circumstances:
- Service providers who enable the efficient operation of the website, and only for the purposes of providing their services
- Legal successors in the case of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, sale, or transfer of assets for any reason
- Legal authorities, such as law enforcement, courts, government agencies and regulators to comply with applicable law and to protect the rights of our company and others
You have certain rights regarding the information we collect about you, which you can exercise by contacting us. These include the rights of access, correction, erasure, restriction and transfer. You may also request a copy of your information or withdraw your consent for its use.
We may transfer, store, and process the information we collect about you to and in countries other than your own country. This may include transfer to and storage and processing by third-party service providers who may be outside of the European Economic Area. Your use of our website signifies your agreement with this.