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Privacy

SpunOut.ie's privacy policy.

Article by : SpunOut.ie

SpunOut.ie (including the Community Creations charity) is committed to protecting personal privacy. This includes the use, security of, gathering and access to information that may be found by using SpunOut.ie.

SpunOut.ie will not release your name, email address or personal details to a third party without your prior agreement unless required to do so by law or if you are in immediate danger. If you are in danger and you have provided us with enough personal information for you to be identified, we will pass your details on to someone who can help, such as the Gardai or a social worker.

As a user you agree to any information you have entered during registration or whilst taking part in online surveys being stored in a database. While this information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent or for the reasons given above, SpunOut.ie, the webmaster, administrator and moderators cannot be held responsible for any hacking attempt that may lead to the data being compromised.

Information that we collect:

Every time you visit the SpunOut.ie website to read, submit or download information we automatically store the following information:

-The Internet Protocol address (a numerical identifier) and part of the domain name used (such as .com or .ie).
-The type of browser and operating system that you use.
-The date and time of your access to the website.
-The web pages, services and external web links you access via  SpunOut.ie.
-The time you spend using the website and the time you spend on individual pages.
-What files you download.

-We also collect contact details (such as an email address, location and date of birth) if you take part in an online activity that asks for information (such as registration with the website, sending an email, making an online donation, completing online forms or participating in a survey). We do not use this information unless you agree to the use of it. If you choose not to take part in online activities then this choice will not affect your access and use of SpunOut.ie.

The reason for collecting this contact information will be available when your contact details are asked for. If you agreed to the use of your contact details, the information will only be used for the purpose that you agree to and will not be added to any mailing list unless you ask for this to be done.

Why we collect this information:

We collect this information so that the content of our websites can be improved and it helps us to understand how people use the information and services provided. Information provided in surveys, forms or feedback is only used for the purpose you provided it for. If you provide other information voluntarily, it is used to deliver the information or services you request and extra information we might need for clarification.

We use your email or contact details to get in touch with you: to further improve the website, to forward you details of another organisation of use to you, to advise receipt of your requests or to reply to issues you identify. Survey information is used for the purpose stated on the relevant web page. If the information is provided to another organisation, a statement as to who receives the information and for what purpose is clearly identified in accordance with Privacy Laws.

Cookies:

Cookies are simple text files stored on your computer by your web browser. They are a method of recognising users of Community Creations websites.

Cookies stored on your computer by using this website do not contain information that can identify you personally and do not threaten your privacy or security. The cookie feature is only used to store an identifying tag on your computer. This identifying tag is randomly generated. You can delete cookie files from your computer at any time or refuse the cookie by using widely available methods.

Security:

This website does not provide facilities for the secure transmission of information or requests across the Internet. Users should be aware of the risks involved in transmitting information across the Internet.

We reserve the right to modify or vary this Privacy policy without prior notice and your continued usage of SpunOut.ie means you agree to be legally bound by these terms as they are updated and/ or amended.

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