Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which PICO Portal collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.picoportal.org  website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by PICO Portal ("We").

Personal identification information

Site may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit Site, subscribe to newsletters, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources made available on Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address. Users may, however, visit Site anonymously. Site will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.

Non-personal identification information

Site may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to Site, such as the operating system and the Internet Service Providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert User when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

PICO Portal may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how Users as a group use the services and resources provided on Site.
  • To improve Site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
  • To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature.
  • To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
  •  To send periodic emails We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on Site. Site is in compliance with vulnerability standards in order to create as secure of an environment as possible for Users.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these external sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including external websites which have a link to Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Advertising

Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Google AdSense

Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses “non-personally identifiable information” and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html

Changes to this privacy policy

PICO Portal has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use Site. Your continued use of Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

PICO Portal is committed to protecting the data we collect. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us. This policy was last updated on May 5, 2021.