At The SAG Online (https://thesagonline.com/), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy carefully and reach out to us with any questions or concerns.
Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you use our website. The types of information we collect include:
1. Personal Information:
We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it through various interactions with our website, such as:
- Newsletter Sign-Up: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and possibly your name.
- Contact Forms: When you reach out to us via contact forms, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.
- Comments or User-Generated Content: If you comment on articles or post any user-generated content, we collect your name and contact details as provided.
2. Non-Personal Information:
In addition to personal information, we automatically collect certain non-personal information when you browse our site. This information may include:
- Your IP address
- Your browser type and version
- Your operating system
- Referring website (i.e., the site from which you came to our site)
- Pages viewed and time spent on our website
This information is collected using various tracking technologies such as cookies and log files to help us analyze user behavior and improve the overall experience of our site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for various purposes, including but not limited to:
1. Providing Services:
- Personal information you provide allows us to send you newsletters, respond to your inquiries, and fulfill any requests you may have made through our website.
2. Improving User Experience:
- The non-personal information we collect helps us understand how visitors use our site. We analyze trends, track user movement, and gather demographic information to improve our content, layout, and functionality.
3. Communications:
- We may use your email address to send you newsletters or updates about our website. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in the emails.
4. Legal Compliance:
- We may use your personal information as required by law or to comply with any legal proceedings, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
How We Share Your Information
The SAG Online takes your privacy seriously, and we do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers:
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, or conducting business operations. These providers may include:
- Email service providers to send newsletters
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors interact with our site
These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
2. Legal Obligations:
We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests such as court orders or government regulations.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit a website and allow us to remember your preferences, customize your user experience, and analyze website traffic.
1. Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser. They help ensure secure browsing.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period and help us recognize you on subsequent visits and remember your preferences.
2. Managing Cookies:
You can choose to disable or remove cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website or result in a less personalized browsing experience.
Security of Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes secure storage of personal data, encrypted connections, and restricted access to sensitive information.
However, it is important to understand that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We advise you to take your own measures, such as using strong passwords and avoiding sharing personal details via unsecured platforms.
Your Rights and Choices
As a user of The SAG Online, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we have collected about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and operational constraints.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or contacting us directly.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by The SAG Online. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be reflected at the bottom of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
By continuing to use our website after changes to this Privacy Policy have been made, you acknowledge and agree to the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.