Our Commitment: Sharon Networks, LLC is dedicated to protecting the privacy of its users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide while using our services.
Website and Services: "Site" refers to our website accessible at sharon.io, and "Service" describes the services we offer through the Site. You can find more details about our services here.
Your Agreement: By using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. This agreement includes your consent to our practices for collecting, storing, using, and sharing your personal information as outlined in this document.
1. Information We Collect
Non-Personal Information: We gather data that does not identify you personally. This includes anonymous usage statistics, general demographic details, site navigation paths, and types of devices used, along with your submitted and generated preferences.
Personal Information: We collect information that identifies you, such as your email address, physical address, phone number, and IP address, which you provide during the registration process on our Site.
1-1. Information collected via Technology
Initial Activation: Only your email address is required to activate the Service.
Ongoing Use: Additional Personal Information may be needed to use the Service further. [Specify the types of Personal Information typically collected, e.g., name, date of birth, etc.]
Tracking Technology: We use cookies to improve Service quality and track user interactions. Cookies are small text files with unique identifiers, sent from our servers to your browser and stored on your device. They help us gather Non-Personal Information such as:
The website you visited before ours (referring URL)
Browser type and device information
Access times and dates
Types of Cookies Used:
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until deleted manually.
Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser.
Using cookies allows us to understand user preferences and improve user experience on both individual and aggregate levels.
1-2. Information you provide us by registering for an account
Account Creation: To subscribe to the Service, you must create a personal profile. This involves:
Registering with the Service.
Providing your email address.
Creating a username and password.
Authorization: By registering, you authorize us to collect, store, and use your email address and any other information you provide according to this Privacy Policy.
1-3. Children’s Privacy
Age Restrictions: Our Site and Service are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, use, or solicit personal information from children under 13.
Protective Measures: If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information from our records.
Reporting Concerns: If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
2. How We Use and Share Information
Use of Personal Information:
Communication: We use your Personal Information to respond to your inquiries, provide support, and send you information about our services, including promotional offers.
Service Provision: Personal Information is shared with vendors who assist in providing our services, such as email service providers who use your email address only to send communications on our behalf.
Sharing of Personal Information:
With Consent: We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your Personal Information for marketing purposes without your consent, except as outlined below.
For Service Delivery: Vendors have access to Personal Information only as needed to perform their functions and are required to protect it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal and Security Reasons: We may disclose Personal Information if we believe it is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users and the public. This includes cooperating with authorities, enforcing our Terms of Service, and addressing fraud and security issues.
Non-Personal Information:
Usage: We use Non-Personal Information to enhance our services and personalize your experience. This includes analyzing trends, tracking user activity on the Site, and improving service functionality.
Disclosure: We may share Non-Personal Information with partners, advertisers, and other third parties at our discretion. This data helps us and our partners understand user patterns and needs, facilitating better service and targeted advertising.
Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, Non-Personal Information may be transferred as part of the transaction. Such activities will be conducted in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
Policy Updates: We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on our Site, providing you the opportunity to review and opt out of new practices. We recommend regularly checking the Site for updates.
3. Protecting Your Information
Security Measures:
Technological Safeguards: We employ robust security technologies such as encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology to protect your information from unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
Password Protection: Your account is secured with a password. We strongly advise you to keep your password confidential and log out after each session to ensure your information remains secure.
Risk Acknowledgment:
Limitations of Security Measures: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. By using our Service, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with online information sharing.
4. Your Privacy Rights
Opting Out of Marketing Communications:
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to stop receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
How to Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by following the instructions provided in each email, or adjust your preferences in the Settings section of our Site.
Administrative Communications:
Exceptions: Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you necessary administrative messages. These include updates to our Privacy Policy or other essential service-related communications.
5. External Website Links
External Links:
Third-Party Sites: Our Service may include links to other websites or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
Privacy Policy Limitations: This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our Site and Service. If you access other websites or applications through links provided by us, the privacy policies of those sites will govern.
User Responsibility:
Read Privacy Statements: We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand how they collect, use, and protect your information.
6. Our Privacy Policy Changes
Policy Updates:
Right to Modify: We reserve the right to update or modify our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at any time.
Notifications: We will inform you of any significant changes by sending a notice to the primary email address associated with your account or by displaying a prominent notice on our website.
Effective Dates:
Significant Changes: Any major changes will become effective 30 days after notification.
Minor Changes: Non-material changes or clarifications to the policy will take effect immediately.
Reviewing Changes:
Stay Informed: We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically on our website to stay informed of any changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or practices, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].