DIS Privacy Notice

Thank you for visiting our website. We value your privacy, and it is important for us to be transparent about how we handle your information. By using our Service, you agree to our Terms of Use and accept our collection, use, and disclosure practices as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Service.

1. Information Collection:
   We collect non-personal information, such as the IP address of your Internet Service Provider, browser type, date and time of access, and the website from which you linked to our site. This information helps us determine the number of visitors to our site. Personal information is only collected when you provide it voluntarily through surveys, newsletters, contests, contact forms, contributor applications, discussion forum registrations, or chat forum registrations.
   
   
2. Cookies:

   This website or its third party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. Cookie Notice
   
   

3.  Use of Information:
   We use the information you provide only for its intended purpose. Your email address and personal information will never be sold to third parties. We will only use your email information for relevant issues related to the area in which you provided the information. For example, if there are changes to a contest, we will email all registered participants to notify them. If you have subscribed to our mailing lists, we will only send information related to those specific lists, with clear instructions on how to unsubscribe. We will not directly solicit you unless you have opted to receive such information.
   
   
4. Information Sharing:
   We do not share your information with any other entity unless ordered by a court of law.
   
   
5. User Choices and Rights:
   Participation in the forums or submission of personal data through forms on our website is entirely voluntary. If you choose not to include personal information, you have the right to refrain from participating. You can request the removal of your information by contacting us at [email protected].
   
   
6. Exceptions and Third-Party Sites:
   When you register for our discussion forums (DISboards.com), you have the option to display your email address publicly. In such cases, we cannot control the emails you may receive as a result. If you choose not to display your email address, you can still use our forums. Additionally, when you sign up for services provided by our advertisers through our site, they may use your email address to send you relevant information. Please be aware that clicking on advertising banners may redirect you to external sites, which have their own privacy practices beyond our control.
   
   
7. COPA Compliance:
   In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Act, we collect minimal personal information from users under the age of 13 who register for our discussion board. We only collect information necessary to contact users regarding their forum use or to notify them of any forum changes. Parents have the right to view and request the deletion of their child's information by contacting us at [email protected].
   
   
8. Contact Us.
   If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, please contact us using the options provided on our website.