Coding4Free.net - Privacy Policy

This Policy applies as between you, the user of this web site and C4F, the owner and provider of this web site. This Policy applies to our use of any and all data collected by us in relation to your use of the web site and any services or systems therein.

1. Terms Used

   1. C4F: Refers to this website, Coding4Free.net
   2. Cookie: A small piece of text stored on the user's computer by the website and containing data regarding authentication, session handling, and browsing experience of the website user.
   3. User: Refers to registered members of this web site.

2. Data Collection

   Without limitation, any of the following data may be collected:

   1. Contact information (i.e. email address);
   2. Cookie information
   3. Demographics
   4. IP address (for authentication & validation purposes);
   5. Operating system (for optimal browsing experience);
   6. Web browser type and version (for optimal browsing experience);

3. Use of Personal Data

   1. All personal data is retained by C4F for as long as registered users employ the services provided by C4F. The web site uses the stored data for internal record keeping, improvement of products/services and for communication between you, the user, and C4F, the website.
   2. Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 4, your data will not be disclosed to third parties.
   3. All personal data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Fore more details on security, see clause 5 below.

4. Third Party Web Sites and Services

   C4F may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with matters that may include, but are not limited to:

   1. Advertising and marketing (e.g. Google Conversion Tracking scheme)
   2. Obtaining demographic data
   3. Payment handling (payment details are NOT stored at any time)
   4. Search engine facilities

   The providers of such services only have access to the required personal data provided by registered users of C4F.

5. Security & Privacy

   Data security is of great importance to C4F and to protect your data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure data collected online.

   1. At no point are the contact details of a registered member disclosed to other registered members of C4F. All communication is held through contact forms and internal bulletin board systems, thus preserving the confidentiality of all registered users of the web site.
   2. Personal data such as the IP and email addresses are encoded and stored securely. While C4F is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of any personal information received from you, we cannot be held liable for any breaches of security and loss or theft of personal data.

6. Cookies

   1. C4F may set and access Cookies on your computer. Cookies that may be placed on your computer are detailed in Schedule 1 to this Policy.
   2. A Cookie is a small file that resides on your computer's hard drive and often contains an anonymous unique identifier and is accessible only by the web site that placed it there.
   3. You may delete Cookies, however you may loose any information that enables you to access the web site more quickly.
   4. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your web browser. By default, your browser will accept Cookies, however this can be altered. For further details please consult the help menu in your browser. Disabling Cookies may prevent you from using the full range of Services available on the web site.
   5. Some authorized third party sites may also store cookies on your computer for reasons mentioned in clause 4.

7. Changes to this Policy

   C4F reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the web site and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the web site following the alterations.