Open-Source Fire Science
Open-Source Fire Science
[Pyregence] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.pyregence.org], including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE SITE.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
Our Site may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device (“personal information”). In particular, our Site may have collected the following categories of personal information from its consumers within the last twelve (12) months:
– Identifiers (e.g., name, mailing address, email address, phone number, etc.)
– Internet or other similar network activity information
We use personal information collected via our Site for various purposes, including to:
– Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
– Improve, personalize, and expand our Site
– Understand and analyze how you use our Site
– Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
– Communicate with you, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the Site, and for marketing and promotional purposes
– Process your inquiries
– Find and prevent fraud
We may share or disclose your personal information in the following situations:
– Within our organization for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
– With service providers, contractors, and other third parties we use to support our company.
– With your consent or at your direction.
Personal information collected by [Your Website URL] is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the specific purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, provide our services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, and comply with applicable laws. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:
– The duration of our ongoing relationship with you and the provision of our services to you;
– Whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject (e.g., certain laws require us to keep records of your transactions for a certain period of time before we can delete them);
– Whether retention is advisable considering our legal position (such as regarding applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations).
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. If you request deletion of your personal information, we will honor this request in accordance with applicable laws and our policies, subject to any legal or operational obligations that require us to retain certain information. For instructions on how to make a deletion request, please refer to the “Your Rights and Choices” section of this Privacy Policy.
It is our policy to protect your personal information and to use it only in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. For any questions or concerns about our data retention practices, please contact us at info@pyregence.org.
At Pyregence, the security of your personal information is of utmost importance to us. Despite our rigorous efforts to protect your data, in the unfortunate event that a data breach occurs, we are committed to responding swiftly and effectively to minimize any potential impact on our users. In case of a data breach, we will take the following steps in accordance with applicable laws and regulations:
Assessment: We will promptly investigate the breach to determine its nature, scope, and impact on personal information that we hold.
Notification: Should we find that your personal information has been compromised, we will notify you without undue delay, and in any event, as required by applicable law. The notification will include, where possible, the categories of information that were involved, the likely consequences of the breach, the measures we have taken or will take to address the breach, and advice on steps you can take to protect yourself.
Regulatory Reporting: We will also report the breach to the relevant regulatory authorities within the timeframe stipulated by law, detailing the extent of the breach, affected data, any potential risks to individuals, and the actions taken to mitigate those risks.
Mitigation: We will take steps to secure our systems, prevent the further spread of the breach, and strengthen our data protection measures to prevent future breaches.
Communication: We are committed to maintaining clear, open, and timely communication with our users throughout the incident response process. We will provide updates as necessary, including any changes to our security measures or practices as a result of the breach.
Please note that in specific circumstances, if the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, notification to the affected individuals may not be required under applicable law. However, we will assess each incident case by case and decide on the appropriate course of action while remaining fully compliant with legal obligations. We strongly encourage you to take all necessary precautions to protect your personal information online, including keeping your account passwords secure and monitoring your account statements and credit reports regularly for any suspicious activity.
At Pyregence, we are committed to ensuring that you are fully informed about how your personal information is used and protected. As part of this commitment, we provide you with the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access to Your Information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction of Your Information: If you believe that any information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request we correct or update it.
Deletion of Your Information: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information from our records, subject to any legal or operational obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
Restriction on Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you have the right to request that we transfer the personal information you have provided to us to another organization, or directly to you.
Object to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@pyregence.org. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and notify you of the action we have taken.
For residents of California, please note that these rights are in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and may be subject to certain limitations and conditions.