This Privacy Policy explains how Venture SMP ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you access or use the Venture SMP website ("the Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Data Collection and Usage
We collect basic, non-identifiable information necessary to operate and maintain the Website. This includes:
- User-Provided Information: Data provided during registration, such as email addresses, usernames, and any optional profile details you choose to share.
- System-Generated Information: IP addresses of registered users, which are stored to assist with moderation duties, including spam prevention and detecting alternative accounts.
Your data is used exclusively for the operation, security, and functionality of the Website. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except as required by law.
Account Deletion
If you wish to delete your account, you may request this from the site administrators. Upon confirmation, all data related to your user account, including personal information, will be permanently removed from our system.
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device to improve your experience on the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below:
- Functionality Cookies: These store non-identifiable information, such as recently viewed topics or session-related details.
- Login Cookies: When you select "Remember Me" at login, a unique, non-identifiable hash is stored to allow automatic login during future visits.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to safeguard the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we discover that a user under 13 has provided personal data, their account will be deleted, and the data will be removed from our systems.
Final Provisions
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted here, and it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For questions, concerns, or to report violations of our Privacy Policy, please contact the Venture SMP team at venturessmp@outlook.com.