ShamForum Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ShamForum ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you" or "your"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use the ShamForum website and its subdomains (collectively, the "Platform").

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and organization affiliation.
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, password, and other information you provide.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Platform, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct.
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Platform, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Health Information: If you use the health services section of the Platform, we may collect health information that you provide, such as your medical history, diagnoses, and treatment plans. This information is subject to additional privacy protections under applicable laws.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve the Platform: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Platform, including personalizing your experience and providing customer support.
To communicate with you: We may use your information to send you emails, newsletters, and other communications about the Platform and our services.
To process transactions: If you make a donation or purchase a service through the Platform, we will use your information to process the transaction.
To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

With your consent: We may use your information for other purposes with your consent.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information to the following third parties:

Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, such as hosting providers, email providers, and payment processors.
Other Users: Your profile information and project details may be visible to other users of the Platform.
Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
With your consent: We may disclose your information to other third parties with your consent.

5. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Your Privacy Choices

You can control your privacy settings in your account profile. You can also opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Platform, and your continued use of the Platform following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.