Island Business Network is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This privacy statement explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure its security.
Information Collection and Use:
Personal Information: We may collect certain personal information, such as names, email addresses, and other contact details, when voluntarily provided by our users. This information is used to communicate with users, provide requested services, and enhance their experience with our website.
Usage Information: Our website may automatically collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and pages viewed. This data is used to analyse trends, administer the site, and improve its overall performance and functionality.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience, remember user preferences, and gather information about how our website is used. Users can adjust their browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may limit access to certain features on our website.
Third-Party Services: We may also utilise third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to track and analyse website traffic and usage patterns. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data on our behalf.
Information Sharing:
Internal Use: We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. The information collected is solely used for internal purposes and to provide our users with the best possible experience on our website.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using the information for any other purpose.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect the security and integrity of users’ information. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Links to Other Websites:
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.
Changes to this Privacy Statement:
We reserve the right to update this privacy statement at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be revised accordingly. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting their information.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy statement or our data practices, please feel free to contact us via the Join Us page.
Last updated: 03/08/2023