Privacy Policy for LAP.red
Welcome to the LAP.red agency network. We understand that online privacy is crucial, especially for business transactions and interactions involving youth.
WHO WE ARE
We love community projects and deploy open-source software, mainly WordPress. Our site collection is detailed at https://Hub.CLOH.org. We prioritize best practices and the latest software, trading in information and ideas rather than sales.
LEADERSHIP
This site is owned by Mark Rauterkus, a coach and publisher based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Contact: 108 South 12th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203-1226, USA. Phone: 412-298-3432. Email: Mark@Rauterkus.com.
PERSONAL DATA COLLECTION
Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Includes name, address, phone number, email, financial profiles, social security number, and credit card information. PII does not include anonymous data or demographic information not linked to an individual.
Non-Personally Identifiable Information: Browser type, language preference, referring site, and visit date/time. Collected to understand website usage.
Third-Party Collection: Third parties (e.g., credit card companies) may collect information from our users. We require them to disclose their use of PII.
USE OF INFORMATION
PII is used to customize sites, offer services, and respond to inquiries. We may email users about research, service opportunities, or related information.
CHOICES
Users can opt out of unsolicited communications by following email instructions or contacting us at mark@rauterkus.com.
COOKIES
Cookies are used to collect information and enhance user experience. Users can refuse cookies via their browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
SECURITY
PII access is restricted to qualified individuals with passwords. We use encryption for sensitive information and conduct regular security audits. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
DATA ACCURACY AND DELETION
Users can update or correct their PII by emailing us. Deactivation requests will be honored, though some residual information may remain due to backups.
RIGHTS UNDER DATA PROTECTION LAW
Users have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, data portability, complain to a supervisory authority, and withdraw consent.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not for children under 18. If we learn that a child under 18 has provided PII, we will delete it immediately. Parents can contact us if they believe their child has submitted PII.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
We disclose PII to comply with legal requirements or protect our rights.
POLICY CHANGES
We will notify users of significant privacy policy changes by posting updates on our site. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these changes.
COMMENTS
When visitors leave comments, we collect data shown in the comments form, IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam.
MEDIA
Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
CONTACT FORMS
Data submitted via contact forms is stored securely using the NinjaForms plugin.
COOKIE USAGE DETAILS
Cookies help save user details for convenience. Login cookies last for two days; screen options cookies last for a year. Comment cookies last for one year.
EMBEDDED CONTENT
Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other site, which may collect data and use cookies.
ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics to track usage trends.
DATA SHARING
Data is not shared with external companies or organizations, except for our mailing list providers (e.g., PairList, Constant Contact).
DATA RETENTION
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely. Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information, except for their username. Admins can also view and edit user information.
DATA ACCESS AND DELETION RIGHTS
Users can request an exported file of their personal data or request data erasure, subject to administrative, legal, or security obligations.
THIRD-PARTY DATA
We do not receive data from third parties and collect it ourselves.
AGGREGATED STATISTICS
We may collect and publish aggregated, non-personally-identifying statistics.
PROTECTION OF PII
We disclose PII only to those who need it for processing on our behalf and have agreed not to disclose it. PII is disclosed to comply with legal requirements or protect our rights.
BUSINESS TRANSFERS
User information may be transferred in the event of a business acquisition or bankruptcy.
ADS
Ad partners may use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. Our privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by advertisers.
COMMENTS AND SPAM DETECTION
Comments and content submitted to our anti-spam service are not saved unless marked as false positives.
POLICY UPDATES
Privacy policy changes will be posted on this page. Continued site use after changes signifies acceptance.
Contact us at mark@rauterkus.com for any privacy-related inquiries.