Privacy Policy
To provide Visitors with a valuable and
customized experience, Shadowmeld Photography may use and protect collected
information in accordance with this privacy statement. Should we ask you to
provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this
website, then you can assure that it will only be used as described in this
policy. Shadowmeld Photography's privacy statement is subject to change and it
is the visitor's responsibility to check this policy often.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
1.1
Visitors are responsible for identifiable
data provided to the website by forms and; for restricting any personal
information which is not to be kept in a secured file.
DATA COLLECTION
2.1
Collected data is not disclosed, sold,
traded, or shared to any program or with outside parties.
2.2
Collected data is used only for the purpose
of (i) internal record keeping; (ii) to improve products and services; (iii)
for internal market research purposes and; (iv) to provide feedback on website
functionality.
2.3
Browsing sessions are monitored and
analyzed confidentially.
2.4
Any information added to a website user
account is stored privately and is not shared unless the governing law legally
obligates Shadowmeld Photography to do so.
2.5
When permitted, anonymous data collected
may be shared with Google for the purpose of improving the website including
and not limited to; (i) browser identification, (ii) screen size and
resolution, (iii) Internet provider location, (iv) web pages visited on the
website and; which Google may confidentially share anonymously with third-party
research organizations.
2.6
When required by law, Shadowmeld
Photography will release appropriate information to authorities in order to
enforce site policies and protect the rights of others and their safety.
2.7
Shadowmeld Photography is committed to
ensuring that any collected data is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized
access or disclosure, suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures
are put in place to safeguard and secure information we collect with this
website.
COOKIES
3.1 Cookies
are used on this website to store non-personal session information and preferences.
3.2 Google
Analytics and Google AdSense also use cookies with content awareness algorithms
to serve relevant ads on our site.
3.3
Visitors may opt out of Google Analytics data collection by visiting Google
Analytics Opt-Out for a browser plug-in designed to prevent cookies from being
stored on the Visitor's computer.
3.4 Private enabled search engines or browser
windows may be used to prevent cookies from being stored and; may affect the
functionality of the website.
3.5 A list of cookies, other than those used by
Google, and the a list of information temporarily retained may be found at the
end of the privacy policy.
STATEMENT OF COOKIE USE
A cookie is a small file which asks permission
to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added
and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a
particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an
individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes
and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify
which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic
and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use
this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed
from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a
better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which
you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any
information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can
choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept
cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if
you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
COMPLIANCE
4.1 Shadowmeld Photography is compliant with COPPA and exceed
requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
4.2 Some material found on this website might be inappropriate
for children under 13, parental guidance and supervision is suggested.
4.3 All content on this website is directed to visitors who are
over 13 years old and who are permitted by law in their location of residence
to view such content.
4.4 By using this website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy
Policy, Terms of Service, and License Agreement as outlined in our Legal Terms.
4.5 The Website's Privacy Policy is subject to change without
written consent and it is the Visitor's responsibility to view and agree to the
Privacy Policy when visiting the website.
EXTERNAL
LINKS
5.1 The website may contain External Links to other websites of
interest.
5.2 Shadowmeld Photography does not have any control over other
websites.
5.3 Shadowmeld Photography cannot be responsible for the
protection and privacy of any information which you provide to other websites.