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Privacy |
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SSVDP, Inc. ("SSVDP"), a Texas Non-Profit corporation, hosts and powers this web site on behalf of SVdP National Unit. SSVDP regards the privacy and security of user information as a critical component of the services we offer. The following information explains SSVDP's information gathering and disseminating practices as they relate to our relationship with our National SVdP Unit.
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Hosting |
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SSVDP is the host of this web site. This means that all of the data associated with this site is stored on and accessed through SSVDP infrastructure (servers, routers and other hardware).
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Registration |
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When you register to use software applications on this site or to participate in other services available on this site, you are required to supply certain personal information, such as your name and e-mail address.
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Use of Your Personal Information |
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SSVDP is the administrator and operator of this web site and is the ultimate recipient of any personal data exchanged, uploaded, or collected at this web site. SSVDP exercises no control over this data except as may be required to maintain your account or for the benefit of SVdP National Unit. SSVDP will use your personal information only to contact you directly or for matters pertaining to business of the Society. Except for certain rare and isolated situations as indicated in this statement, SSVDP is solely responsible for how your personal data is used after it has been captured by SSVDP servers. SSVDP exercises no rights or ownership in your personal information and will never sell, rent, license or exchange your personally-identifiable information with a third party, nor will your personally-identifiable information be shared by SSVDP with advertisers or partners.
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Privacy Basics |
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SSVDP has developed the following privacy policy which complies substantially with the fair information practice and principles promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission. Here is a brief summary of the core principles that should be included in a comprehensive privacy policy.
The Notice/Awareness principle requires that consumers be given notice of a company's information practices before personal information is collected from them. The scope and content of the notice will vary with a company's substantive information practices, but the notice itself is essential. The Choice/Consent principle requires that consumers be given options with respect to whether and how personal information collected from them may be used. The Access/Participation principle requires that consumers be given reasonable access to information collected about them and the ability to verify and update that data's accuracy and completeness. The Integrity/Security principle requires that companies take reasonable steps to assure that information collected from consumers is accurate and secure from unauthorized use.
For additional information, you can go to http://www.ftc.gov/reports/privacy3/toc.php and review the FTC document dated June 1998, entitled "Privacy Online: A Report To Congress". This Report includes excellent information regarding the requirements for an effective Privacy Policy.
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Limited Disclosure Exceptions |
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SSVDP may disclose your personal data: (i) if SSVDP is required to do so by law, or (ii) if SSVDP has the good faith belief that such action is necessary to conform to applicable laws or comply with legal process served on SSVDP, or to protect and defend the rights or property of SSVDP or another subscriber or to enforce the Acceptable Use Terms and Conditions.
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Correcting, Updating, or Reviewing Your Personal Information |
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You can review and update your user profile at any time. While logged on to an SSVDP-powered web site, you can access your user profile by clicking on the user profile link at the top of the page. Your profile will be displayed and you will be able to edit and update your personal information.
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Security |
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Once your information has been captured by our system, the security of that information is maintained by industry-standard SSL encryption methods and is stored in secure operating environments that are not available to the public. All of SSVDP's employees are dedicated to maintaining and upholding your privacy and security and are aware of our privacy and security policies.
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Non-Personal Information |
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SSVDP servers gather non-personal information from your PC such as your IP address, domain, operating system and browser version. This information is not linked to any personally-identifiable information and is used in aggregate to analyze trends, administer the site, gather broad demographic information, and to ensure that the web site will have a pleasing appearance and be easy for you to navigate. Except for these purposes, this information is not used to track your online activities or to identify your personal information.
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Cookies |
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Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to your computer's hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you would prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies. However, you may not be able to take full advantage of a web site if you do so. SSVDP uses cookie technology to personalize your site experience and help you navigate the site more easily. Our cookies do not store sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.
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Changes to This Privacy Statement |
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SSVDP reserves the right to change or update this Privacy Statement at any time. You can review the most current version of the Privacy Statement at any time at this site.
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Contact Information |
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If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement, the privacy practices of SSVDP, or your dealings with this web site, please contact us at: info@ssvdp.org or call 1-512-251-6995. |
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