§ 01 Posture
What we collect, and why.
Privacy of the people who visit Colony Spark is one of our priorities. This document describes the types of information we collect and how we use it.
The short version. We collect a small amount of data so we can run the site, see what is working, and follow up with the people who ask us to. We do not sell your information. We never have. If something on this page is not clear, write to us. The contact is at the bottom.
§ 02 Log files
Standard server logs.
Colony Spark follows the standard procedure of using log files. Every host does this. The log is part of standard hosting analytics and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Field Captured Purpose
01 Internet protocol (IP) address trend analysis
02 Browser type, internet service provider site administration
03 Date and time stamp, referring and exit pages movement tracking
04 Approximate number of clicks demographics
The purpose is analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking movement on the site, and understanding demographics. None of it is linked to a real identity.
§ 03 Cookies
Cookies and data partners.
When you visit or log in to our website, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate these activities with other personal information they or others already hold about you, including by association with your email or home address.
We (or service providers acting on our behalf) may then send communications and marketing to those email or home addresses. You can opt out of receiving this advertising by visiting app.retention.com/optout.
You can also disable cookies through your browser settings. The specifics vary by browser. The browser's own help pages cover it in detail.
§ 04 Ad servers
Third-party ad servers and networks.
Third-party ad servers and ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, and web beacons inside the advertisements and links that appear on Colony Spark. These are sent directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.
The technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and to personalize the advertising content that you see on other sites you visit. Colony Spark has no access to and no control over the cookies used by these third-party advertisers.
§ 06 Children
Children under 13.
Protecting children on the internet is part of our priority. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and monitor and guide their children's online activity.
Colony Spark does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided this kind of information on our website, contact us immediately and we will do our best to promptly remove it from our records.