Who We Are
Our website address is: https://lazarusinitiative.com The Lazarus Initiative is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, membership system, newsletter, polls, and forms.
What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
1. Membership System
- Personal Information: Name, email address, username, password, and any additional profile information you provide.
- Payment Information: If applicable, we collect billing details for membership fees. Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers, and we do not store your payment details.
- Login Data: IP address, browser type, and login timestamps for security purposes.
2. Newsletter
- Subscription Data: Name and email address provided when you sign up for our newsletter.
- Engagement Data: Information about how you interact with our emails (e.g., open rates, clicks).
3. Polls and Forms
- Poll Responses: Data you provide when participating in polls, which may include opinions, preferences, or demographic information.
- Form Submissions: Any information you submit through forms, such as inquiries, feedback, or event registrations.
4. Comments
- Data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string, to help with spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here.
5. Media
- If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Login Cookies: To save your login information and screen preferences.
- Comment Cookies: To save your name, email, and website for convenience.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies to determine browser compatibility.
- Analytics Cookies: To track website usage and improve our services.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To manage your membership account and provide access to member-only content.
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent).
- To analyze poll results and improve our offerings.
- To respond to inquiries submitted through forms.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and website hosting.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and users.
- Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection tools.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Membership Data: Retained as long as your account is active. If you cancel your membership, we retain your data for a limited period for legal or administrative purposes.
- Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Poll and Form Data: Retained for analysis and reporting purposes, unless otherwise specified.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct your personal information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, except for information we are required to retain for legal or security purposes.
- Data Portability: Receive an exported file of your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or withdraw consent for data processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at pr*****@***************ve.com.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login details.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
- Data may be processed outside your country of residence, subject to applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email:Â pr*****@***************ve.com
- Address: [Insert your business address here]
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