Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Forum Usage Information

When you register and interact with the forum, we collect:

  • Name, email address, and other information provided during registration.
  • IP address of the device used to register or post.
  • Server logs, including IP addresses, timestamps, and interaction data.

Cookies and Device Information

We use cookies and other technologies to collect information about:

  • Your web browser, IP address, and time zone.
  • Pages viewed, search terms, and interactions on the forum.

Content Contributions

When you post, we may collect and store:

  • The content of your posts, replies, and evaluations.
  • Metadata associated with these posts, such as timestamps and user activity data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Personalize your experience: Customize forum features based on your activity and preferences.
  • Improve the forum: Analyze user behavior to enhance functionality and content offerings.
  • Facilitate communication: Notify you about responses to your posts, updates to topics, and other forum-related notifications.
  • Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and unauthorized access.
  • Customer service: Respond to your inquiries and support requests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties that assist us in:

  • Forum operations: Hosting services, email notification systems, and analytics tools.
  • Compliance: Legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests or enforcing forum policies.

These third parties are bound to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes agreed upon.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files that enhance your forum experience by:

  • Remembering your preferences and login status.
  • Analyzing forum usage to improve features.

We also use cookies to:

  • Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions for better user experience.
  • Work with third-party service providers who help improve the forum’s functionality.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the forum.

5. Data Retention

We retain:

  • Registration and account data for the duration of your active use of the forum.
  • Server logs containing IP addresses for up to 30 days, unless longer retention is necessary for security or legal reasons.
  • Post content and metadata indefinitely, unless you delete your account or specific posts.

6. Your Rights

For U.S. Residents:

You may:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

For European Residents (GDPR):

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, update, or delete your personal information.
  • Object to data processing or request data portability.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@ilgm.com. Note that data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to the U.S., for forum operations.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Minors

The forum is intended for individuals aged 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under this age. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Occasionally, the forum may include links to third-party products or services. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or activities. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via email or a forum announcement.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact ILGM Customer Support at support@ilgm.com.

This document was last updated on 21st of January 2025