At SC1ST.NET, (the Site), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our Site members and users. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that may be collected and recorded by the Site and how we use it. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE SITE ADMIN.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for users of our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or we collected from the Site.
Consent
By accessing the Site, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information we collect
When you register for an Account, we ask for minimum contact information. The minimum required items are a first and last name, (NOTE: Actual first and last name not required), and a verifiable email address, (required to prevent bots, spammers, etc.) NO OTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED. However, IF YOU CHOOSE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF, the optional items are, for example, website address, company name, mailing address, telephone number, etc., all at your own descretion.
If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you, such as the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, phone number, etc., plus any other information you may choose to provide.
How we use information
We may use the limited information we collect to:
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Provide, operate, maintain and improve this website
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Provide and maintain the security of this website
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Maintain peak performance of this website
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Develop/update basic services, features and functionality
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Communicate with members, (only as absolutely necessary), by email or direct messaging, including for customer service, or to provide members with updates, or other important information specific to the website
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Prevent spamming, hacking, bots, external data collection, etc.
Log Files
SC1ST.NET is subject to the standard internet protocol of using analytical log files. All Internet Service Providers (ISP) log visitors whenever they visit any/every website on the interent. These ISPs, (website hosting companies), do this because it is a part of our hosting services' analytics. The information collected by their log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider, date and time stamp and referring/exit pages. Personally identifiable information is NOT displayed in ISP log files. ISP log files are used to analyze in what way and how much SC1ST.NET is using their servers, administering our account and providing data to us about the most used features, functions and trends of the SC1ST.NET website. Logs are also used to to prevent and block hackers and spammers. NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT SITE USERS SHOULD USE A VPN SERVICE TO BETTER SECURE THEIR RIVACY.
Cookies
Like every other website, SC1ST uses 'cookies'. Cookies are used to store information, concerning visitors' preferences and the pages on the website that users visit. Cookie information is used to optimize and improve our website, based on what part of the website is most used. NO OTHER FORM OF "TRACKING" OR "FOLLOWING" IS USED BY THE SITE.
Our Advertising Partners
Some of advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their use of user data. SC1ST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR 3RD PARTY DATA COLLECTION.
Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on SC1ST, which are sent directly to your browser. They automatically record your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
NOTE: SC1ST has no access or control over the technologies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Third Party Privacy Policies
SC1ST'S Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management for specific web browsers can be found at your browsers' respective settings menu.
Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, AT NO TIME, NOR FOR ANY REASON, WILL SC1ST KNOWINGLY OR WILLINGLY DISCLOSE, DIVULGE, SELL, TRADE, SWAP, BARTER OR GIVE AWAY ANY USER INFORMATION, PERIOD! USER INFORMATION WILL ONLY BE USED, WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, TO EFFICIENTLY OPERATE OUR WEBSITE AND TO INTERACT WITH IT'S USERS, PERIOD!
Children's Information
Another big part of our priorities is assuring protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to actively observe, participate in, monitor and guide their child's online activity!
SC1ST NEVER knowingly collects ANY Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 16. If you think that your child has provided this kind of information on our website, CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY, we will promptly remove such information from our records.