Privacy Policy
This forum is owned an operated by Michael Gilkes, the registered sole proprietor of Valor Apps. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Valor Apps collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://support.michaelgilkes.com forum (“Forum”). This privacy policy applies to the Forum and all support services offered by Valor Apps, through its registered sole proprietor, Michael Gilkes.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our forum, register on the forum, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, features or resources we make available on our Forum. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name and email address. Users may optionally upload a profile picture, at there own discretion. Users may, however, visit our Forum anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Forum related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Forum. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the IP address, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Forum, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Forum may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Forum may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Valor Apps collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Forum. - To send periodic emails
The email address Users provide for registration, will only be used to send them information or contact them for a more personalized support experience, if there is a need to interact on a more confidential level. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, and data stored on our Forum.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Forum and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Your rights over your personal information
You may access your profile information at any time while logged into the Forum. You may also view your created topics, your replies, and any subscriptions to topics on the forum. If at any time, you opt to delete your profile, and all associated topics and replies, you may request that your account be deleted via sending an email to support@valorapps.com.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Forum that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Forum. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Forum, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Advertising
Ads appearing on our Forum may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Forum and other sites on the Internet. DART uses “non personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Changes to this privacy policy
Valor Apps has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Forum, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Forum, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Forum. Your continued use of the Forum following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this forum, or your dealings with this forum, please contact us at:
Valor Apps (https://www.valorapps.com) (online), or via mail:
Valor Apps
Northern Lane, Coolidge
St. John’s
Antigua
support@valorapps.com
This document was last updated on June 25, 2018