Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/28/2025

  1. Introduction

    2. Welcome to TPA Scout House Blog ("Service"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, how we store it, and your rights regarding your information.

    By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

    TPA Scout House Blog is a service provided by TPA Scout House. TPA Scout House is operated by A.D.I.S. Advanced Digital Information Systems Ltd.

  2. Information We Collect

    3. We collect and store the following types of personal data when you interact with the Service:

    1. Information You Provide Directly

      2. When you create an account or use the Service, we may collect:

      • Account Information:
        • Username
        • First name & last name
        • Display name preference
        • Email address
        • Encrypted password
        • Profile picture (optional)
    2. User-Generated Content:
      • Posts, images, comments, and other uploaded content
    3. Contact Form Data:
      • Name, email, and message content when you contact us.
    4. Information We Collect Automatically
      • Cookies & Tracking Technologies – Used to remember user preferences and analyze traffic.
      • Log Data – Includes IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and login activity for security and analytics.
  3. How We Use Your Information

    4. We use collected data for the following purposes:

    • Account Management – To create, manage, and provide user accounts.
    • User Interaction – To enable posts, images, comments, and profile management.
    • Security & Fraud Prevention – To detect and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse.
    • Communication – To respond to inquiries and send service-related updates.
    • Analytics & Site Improvement – To analyze traffic and enhance platform performance.
  4. How We Store & Protect Your Information

    5. We implement measures to protect user accounts and data, including:

    • Password encryption – All stored passwords are encrypted for security.
    • Restricted database access – User data is stored in secure, non-public locations.
    • Regular security monitoring – We monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

    Important: While we take precautions, no online service is completely secure. Users should protect their own credentials and be cautious when sharing personal information online.

  5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
    • We use cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic.
    • Some third-party services on the platform may use cookies to deliver advertisements or collect usage data.
    • Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

    See our Cookie Policy for more details.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

  6. How We Share Your Information

    7. We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:

    • Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose data to law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
    • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party providers for hosting, analytics, and security.
    • Public User-Generated Content: Any content you post (e.g., images, comments) is publicly visible and may be indexed by search engines.
  7. Account Deletion & Data Retention

    8. When you delete your account:

    • Your profile, login credentials, and account details are moved to a secure non-public database for legal and security purposes.
    • Any public content (e.g., posts, comments) remains visible unless deleted by the user. Users may remove their own content at any time through their account.
    • We also reserve the right to remove user-generated content that violates our Terms of Use, including inappropriate or harmful material.
    • Retained data includes:
      • Username, email, and account metadata (e.g., creation date, suspension status, closure reason).
      • IP address history for security purposes.
      • User-generated content may remain on the platform if it is part of a discussion or post thread.

    Why do we retain some data?

    • To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and resolve disputes.
    • Retained data is securely stored and not used for marketing or shared publicly.
    • We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill legal, security, or operational purposes, after which it is securely deleted.
  8. Your Rights & Choices
    • You may update or delete your account information by accessing your profile settings.
    • Users can opt out of cookies and tracking by adjusting their browser settings.

    We do not provide downloadable copies of personal data upon request due to security, identity verification risks, and system limitations. We prioritize protecting user privacy and preventing abuse of this process. Users may view and update their information directly through their account settings.

  9. Third-Party Links & Services
    • The Service may contain links to third-party websites.
    • We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.
  10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
    • It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
    • Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
  11. Contact Information

    12. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: admin@tpascouthouse.com