Welcome to paznote.com (“paznote” or “we”), a platform dedicated to fostering peace and understanding through our services. At paznote, we prioritize the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. Personal information refers to any data related to an identifiable individual that can reveal their identity, excluding business contact information such as name, title, business address, telephone number, or email address. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of personal information received from users as part of their engagement with our website, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing and using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable laws. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Services and do not provide us with your personal information.
This policy applies solely to paznote.com and does not extend to any linked or redirected websites. We encourage users to familiarize themselves with the privacy policies of any third-party sites they may visit.
Consent and Collection of Information
paznote obtains personal information from its users only with their explicit consent, except where permitted or required by law. We do not collect personal information without user consent or knowledge. The information we collect is limited to what is necessary for the services provided and may include, but is not limited to:
- First and last name
- Contact details (such as phone number and email address)
- Any other information voluntarily provided by the user through the creation of an account or use of our Services.
Users are responsible for ensuring they do not share their own or others’ personal information without consent. This includes information shared in public profiles or communicated to other users through our Services.
Intended Use of Personal Information
paznote collects, uses, and discloses personal information solely for purposes specified at the time of collection or as otherwise permitted by law. These purposes include, but are not limited to:
- Enabling users to access and benefit from our Services.
- Responding to user inquiries, comments, and requests for information.
- Supporting administrative and marketing activities in compliance with laws regarding commercial communications.
- Conducting statistical analyses to better understand user behavior and preferences, thereby improving our Services.
- Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations.
- Any other purpose to which the user has expressly consented.
Use of Browser Cookies and Other Technologies to Collect Information
paznote.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about visits to our website. This automatic data collection may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and settings
- Language preferences
- Access times
- Pages visited on our site
- The referring website’s address, if applicable
This information helps us to understand website traffic patterns and improve our Services. We may share aggregated, non-personal data with third parties for analytics purposes. No personal information is disclosed in this process.
Users have the option to configure their browsers to reject cookies. However, doing so may affect the functionality and accessibility of certain features on our website. If using a shared or public computer, users should take care to erase their browsing history to protect their privacy.
Payment Information on the Site
At paznote.com, we prioritize the security and privacy of your payment information. Therefore, we do not directly collect or store any payment details, such as credit card numbers or banking information, on our site. Instead, we partner with a reputable payment processing company that adheres to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). This ensures the highest level of security and confidentiality for your payment information.
When you make a purchase or donate on our site, our payment processing partner will collect and process your payment details securely. They are solely responsible for the protection of your payment information and for completing the transaction successfully.
Communication of Personal Information
paznote is committed to safeguarding your personal information and will not disclose it to unrelated third parties without your explicit consent, except as required or permitted by law. Circumstances under which we may share personal information include:
- Protecting the rights and property of paznote.
- Complying with legal processes or governmental requests.
- Investigating potential wrongdoing in connection with the Services.
- In the context of a business transaction, in compliance with legal requirements.
We may share personal information with trusted partners or subcontractors for the following purposes:
- To fulfill service requests or provide customer support.
- With payment service providers to process transactions.
- With IT and data hosting providers to maintain and improve our services.
- For mailing services to communicate with you.
- With external consultants to enhance our services based on customer feedback.
All third parties that receive personal information from us are obligated to protect the information with a level of security comparable to paznote’s own measures.
Keeping of Personal Information
paznote retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After these purposes have been served, personal information is either anonymized or securely destroyed.
Should a user decide to delete their account, paznote may retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or tax purposes, or to fulfill other obligations such as cooperating with investigations or enforcing our Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy.
We employ robust security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. Our commitment to data security ensures that your information is treated with the utmost care and respect.
Each section of this privacy policy has been designed to provide clear and comprehensive information about how paznote.com collects, uses, protects, and shares personal information. It’s crucial that this policy be reviewed regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices. If there are any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.