Privacy Policy
This is the web site of BoatSafetyNet. The publisher can be reached via email. We believe that electronic privacy is crucial for the ongoing success of the Internet as a service, commercial and entertainment medium. For each visitor to our Web pages, our Web server automatically recognizes only the visitor's domain name (where possible), but not the email address.
What Information We Collect
Our system routinely collects information about origin and site navigation of website visitors. To collect this data, the site may use "session cookies". A "session cookie" is stored in temporary memory and is not retained after the browser is closed. This information is used only to help us continually modify the site based on use patterns and is not linked to any personal identifying information. We do not collect any identifying or personal data on.
Who Is Collecting The Information
The only people using aggregate website access is our web team, if a visitor submits additional identifying information (as noted above), that information is available only to the web team.
How We Will Use The Information
Information about website use patterns will be utilized by the web team to modify and enhance the website. Identifying individual information (such as name, e-mail, and address) will be used only as requested by the visitor.
With Whom Will The Information Be Shared
Our organization does not sell, share or release any information about website users to any third parties, unless requested to do so by that user. Personal information about individual website users, as submitted as part of a service or information request, will not be shared for other than the stated purpose in any way without specific consent from the user. However, we may disclose information when legally compelled to do so.
Consumer Choices
Personal information about website users is collected only as part of a request for service. If information is required in order to provide a service, the website user will be informed as to which information in optional and which is essential for receipt of the service. All personal information will be removed from our site once the service has been completed. Users also have the choice of ending any subscription or request for information by submitting a cancellation request to the webmaster.
If users do not wish to have any "cookies" attached to their browser, they may disable cookies through their browser or Internet Service Company.
Email Security
Email links are provided as a means to contact the webmaster for additional information or to make comments. The sender's return email address will be used to respond to comments and questions only. Because normal e-mail is not encrypted, the possibility exists that unauthorized individuals may intercept e-mail messages. We are not responsible for privacy of e-mail messages except those stored in our system.
Links
This web site contains links to other external web sites. If you decide to utilize any of the external links, you will be directed to a site, which is not covered by our privacy policy. We recommend that you to read the privacy statements of these sites since their policies may differ from ours.
Links to other websites are provided for the convenience of our users. They do not, in any way, constitute an endorsement of the linked pages or any commercial or private issues or products presented there. We cannot make any warranty or representation concerning the content of these sites, or secondary sites from the pages to which they link.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policy of each linked site, as our organization is not responsible for the privacy policies or procedures of other sites.
Forum
The forum software requires users who want to post messages to register. No registration is necessary to read messages. In order to register, you must provide us with a user name (which does not have to be your real name, though we encourage use of real names to encourage civil discourse; please see our Forum Rules and Courtesies), password and a valid Email address. This allows us to protect our community from abusive postings and provides a verifiable point of contact should legal questions arise. At any time, you have the ability to keep your email address hidden from other users by selecting that option within your user profile. "Cookies" are used to track your Username/Password and which posts you have read for your current session. Without accepting cookies, some forum functions won't work properly.
When you register, you have the option of providing some additional information such as occupation, interests, and home page URL. This optional information is made available to other registered forum members to foster a sense of community. If you have any concerns about providing this information, simply leave the fields blank and your registration will still be processed. At any time you can change or delete this information by clicking on the "CONTROL PANEL" link at the top of the page.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE you are not allowed to participate in the forum.
If you provide personal information (e.g., address, phone number) in a posting on the forum, that information is available to any other person having access to the forum and may be used by someone in a manner unintended by you. For that reason, we discourage you from offering any such personal information within a posting to the forum.
Cookies
The tracking and statistics software and the software used to operate the forum uses "cookies" to store and track information about you. A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your browser from a Web server and stored on your hard drive. Cookies are only read by the server that placed them there. They are unable to execute any code or virus and none of your personally identifiable information is stored on the cookies we serve.