Scope

This privacy statement solely applies to the Site. The practices of businesses that the Company does not control or information obtained through any other website are not covered by this policy. Please be aware that there may be connections on the Site to other websites. This privacy statement will not apply to any information collected on another website, for instance, if you click on an advertisement on the Site that directs you there. We advise you to read the privacy policies of each website you visit because we are not accountable for the privacy practices of other websites.

What information the Site collects

Information you give to us directly:

You are not needed to give us any information in order to access the Site. However, we may request information from you when you use specific Site functions, such as when you register for particular services, access particular material or features, or directly contact the Site, including:

1. contact details, such name and email address;

2. password and user name;

3. data published in public forums and other interactive internet features;

4. performed searches on the site; and

5. you send us letters.

Some data may be automatically gathered when you access and use the Site, including:

1. Internet Protocol (IP) address of your machine;

2. your operating system and browser type;

3. the websites you visited just before and just after arriving at the Site;

4. debates among the community;

5. web pages and adverts that you see, and links that you click on, inside the Site;

6. information about the software applications that are installed on your computer, as well as your broadband speed;

7. aggregated information on user video viewing and email click-through rates;

8. standardised server log data; and

9. information gathered through web beacons, HTML cookies, and other similar technologies.

Information we collect from other sources:

We could get data about you from third-party platforms and sources (such as Google Analytics Demographics and Interest Reporting, social media platforms, databases, online marketing companies, and ad targeting companies), including:

1. your login and connection lists for third-party social networking sites you access via the website, including Twitter or Facebook Connect;

2. information on the population’s age, gender, and hobbies;

3. statistics on how you interacted with and watched advertisements, including click-through rates and the number of times you did so; and

4. Unique identifiers, such as mobile device identifying numbers, that, in compliance with relevant regulations, can pinpoint the precise location of such devices.

Please be aware that the Site may combine the data we gather with data we get from outside sources.

How we make use of the data we gather

We utilise the data we gather for a variety of legitimate purposes, including:

Communications by email:

We could send you emails regarding changes to the Site or information about your account, as well as our email newsletters and advertisements for our own products and services as well as those of our marketing partners.

Advertising:

We display advertising on the Site, many of which are targeted based on information about you, in order to give readers free access to our content. For instance, we may utilize demographic data or information about your online activities or interests, obtained through information from cookies, web beacons, and other sources, to display tailored advertising that may be appropriate for your preferences. You see advertisements for goods or services that you might be interested in through this method, which enables marketers to connect with website users who are most interested in their offerings.

The Site may also display targeted adverts from third-party advertisers and ad networks. Please check our section on third-party web advertising for additional details. Please keep in mind that this privacy statement does not apply to the information practices of third-party advertisers or platforms that gather data on our website.

User Accounts:

We keep track of user participation in our community conversations in order to give you a free but respectful discussion space. For instance, our forum moderators keep an eye on the conversations and remove remarks that we feel are offensive from our forums. Please refer to the site’s community rules, forum rules, or comment policies about comment moderation guidelines for further details on this procedure.

Request Completion:

To provide you with the goods, services, and information you request, we could utilise the data we gather. Your contact information could be used, for instance, to answer to your customer service inquiries or to make it possible for you to take part in services of the Site like polls, surveys, contests, and message boards.

Analytical Statistics:

We gather and examine the data that we gather to better understand how our site is utilized. In order to better cater our content and design to the requirements of our users, we may use this information, for instance, to track and evaluate how the Site is used.

Enforcement:

We may use the data we gather to stop unlawful activity, uphold the terms and conditions of the site, and generally defend our rights and the rights of our users.

By using the Site, you agree to the aforementioned purposes as well as any additional uses of your information that are outlined in this privacy statement. Moreover, we reserve the right to use the data we gather for any additional reasons that were revealed to you at the time of data collection or with your permission.

Information sharing

The Firm respects your right to privacy and releases user data only under specific situations. In the instances described below, we may divulge information about you to other businesses, software, or users:

1. To assist us in creating content, services, and advertising that we believe you will find interesting, we may share aggregated information or information that does not specifically identify you with third parties. Please be aware that unless you choose to or otherwise consent to have your contact information shared with or otherwise disclosed to a third party for marketing reasons, we do not share your contact information with third parties that advertise on the Site.
2. To carry out Site-related tasks, such as database administration, upkeep, analytics, marketing, data processing, and email and text message distribution, we may use third parties. Your information is only accessible to third parties as necessary to carry out these duties on our behalf.
3. Any information you enter on the website if you choose to participate in activities that are open to the public, such as leaving comments on public message boards, can be viewed, collected, or used by others. When selecting to share any personal information in activities or contributions that are open to the public, please use caution.
4. We may share information about you in the event that the Site is acquired by or merged with another company or a similar corporate transaction takes place.
5. To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, circumstances involving potential threats to the physical safety or other rights and interests of any person, violations of the Terms and Conditions of the Site, or as otherwise required by law, we may share information about you with third parties.
6. To comply with subpoenas, search warrants, court orders, legal process, or other law enforcement procedures, to establish or exercise our legal rights, or to defend against legal claims, we could disclose information about you.
7. Together with the situations mentioned above, we may also share information about you for any other objectives that were revealed to you at the time of information collection or with your permission.

Your information is shared with another party, and once that party receives it, it is subject to that other party’s privacy policy. Please be aware that when you visit or view adverts on the Site, third parties may independently gather data about you, including your IP address and details about the websites you visit and the links you click, through cookies, clicks on links, or other methods.

Security and discretion

We only allow employees or service providers who we feel have a legitimate need to have access to your contact information to carry out their duties or to deliver goods or services to you. In addition, we have put in place technically sound, physically sound, and administrative safeguards to assist prevent the loss, abuse, and manipulation of information about you.

Please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage can be 100% secure. Although we want you to use the Site with confidence, we are unable to guarantee or promise the security of any information you communicate to us.