Introduction
Free-moS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide while using our website at free-mos.org (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the Website, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through our Contact Us form
- Information included in comments posted on articles or blog posts
You are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit is accurate and appropriate for public display where applicable.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website information
This information is collected to help maintain website functionality, improve user experience, and monitor site performance.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Website, WordPress may collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
Comments submitted to the Website may be publicly visible along with the name provided by the commenter. Please do not submit personal information that you do not wish to be publicly displayed.
If the Gravatar service is used, an anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to Gravatar to determine whether you are using that service. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through our Contact Us page, we collect the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. Information submitted through the contact form is used solely for communication related to your request and is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.
We may retain correspondence records for administrative purposes and to improve our ability to respond to future inquiries.
Cookies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and improve the user experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember comment form information for future visits
- Maintain website functionality
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Support security and spam prevention measures
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.
Third-Party Services
The Website is built using WordPress and Elementor and may utilize third-party plugins or services that help operate, secure, and maintain the Website.
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Examples may include:
- Web hosting providers
- Spam prevention services
- Website analytics services
- Security and backup services
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they interact with through the Website.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and community discussions.
Information submitted through contact forms may be retained for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain records, and support the operation of the Website.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Object to certain uses of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact us through the Contact Us page available on free-mos.org.