The Staga Network Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Staga Network respects each individual’s right to personal privacy. We will collect and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement. This statement applies solely to information collected at The Staga Network web site.
Part I. Information Collection
The Staga Network collects information through our Web site at several points. We collect the following information about members:
- Name
- Postal code
- Email Address
We may also collect member ratings which our users divulge about other people, regarding their past transactions. The Staga Network does not actively market to children, and we never knowingly ask a child under 13 to divulge personal information.
We collect the following general data that is not personally identifiable information
- Internet Protocol Address
- Time and date of visit
- Geographic location
We collect demographic data in order to better serve our members by presenting the closest communities to them.
We collect this information through registration forms, automatic logging files, and member generated content. User identifiable information is collected voluntarily. To receive our products and services, name, postal code, and email address are mandatory so that we may prevent spam and provide members with accurate location determination tools. Other information we request is optional.
We do employ cookies. A cookie is a small text file that our Web server places on a user’s computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. Cookies enable The Staga Network to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users. Our cookies do have an expiration date and will be automatically removed by your browser when the cookie expires. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
Part II. Information Usage.
The information collected by The Staga Network will be used to prevent spam, assist in locating communities, verify identity, and provide targeted advertising. Users who provide information will receive complete access to our application.
Registered users will receive additional announcements from us about products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications.
The information we collect will be used to create customer profiles based on browsing or posting history. We will not supplement information collected at our Web site with data from other sources.
We offer links to other Web sites. Please note: When you click on links to other Web sites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies. Their standards may differ from ours.
Our Web site offers public profiles, message boards, and listings. Please be advised that information posted in these venues becomes public knowledge.
If our policy on information collection or uses changes, we will advise you via our website, www.Staga.net and through Email.
Part III. Access to Information
The Staga Network maintains the accuracy of our information by requiring you to have a valid email address. Users may access their own personal information and contact us about inaccuracies they may find. Users may delete their information from our database by closing their Staga Network account at any time.
Part IV. Problem Resolution
If problems arise, users may contact The Staga Network by any of the methods listed on our Contact Us page. We are committed to resolving disputes within 10 business days.
Part V. Data Storage and Security
The Staga Network protects user information with the following security measures:
- Secured servers, updated daily
- Encrypted database values