HacDC Amateur Radio Club, W3HAC operates w3hac.org. Our policy is to respect privacy regarding any information collected while using our website.
Website Visitors
As with most websites, W3HAC collects non-personally identifying information (PII) that web browsers and servers typically make available. These types include browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request.
Our purpose in collecting non PIIs to understand how our visitors use our site.
Occasionally, we may release non-PII in the aggregate, for example, by publishing a report on usage trends.
W3HAC also collects potential PII, like the IP addresses of logged-in users and commentators. We only disclose logged-in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances as described below, except that blog commenter IP addresses are visible and disclosed to the blog administrators.
Gathering of PII
Certain visitors to our website choose to interact in ways that require us to gather PII. The amount and type of information that W3HAC gathers depends on the interaction. Those who engage with us are asked to provide additional information, including the personal and financial information required to process those transactions.
In each case, W3HAC collects such information only as necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of interaction. W3HAC does not disclose personally identifying information other than as described below.
Visitors may refuse to supply PII.
HacDC Amateur Radio Club, W3HAC operates w3hac.org. Our policy is to respect privacy regarding any information collected while using our website.
Aggregated Statistics
W3HAC may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors. For instance, we may monitor popular posts on W3HAC.org and may display this information publicly or provide it to others. However, W3HAC does not disclose personally identifying information other than as described below.
Protection of Certain PII
W3HAC discloses potentially PII and PII only to those of its employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information to process it on our behalf or to provide services available at our website and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. We will not rent or sell potentially PII and PII to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations, as described above, W3HAC discloses potential PII and identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order, or another governmental request. Also, when we believe in good faith, disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of W3HAC, third parties, or the public. W3HAC takes all necessary measures to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction of potential PII and PII
Cookies
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and the visitor’s browser provides it to the website each time the visitor returns. W3HAC uses cookies to help us identify and track visitors, their usage of our website, and their website access preferences. Visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using our website, with the drawback that certain website features may not function properly without cookies.
Business Transfers
If W3HAC, or substantially all of its assets, were acquired, or in the unlikely event that we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that any acquirer of W3HAC may continue to use your personal information as outlined in this policy.
Privacy Policy Changes
Although most changes are likely minor, W3HAC may change its Privacy Policy occasionally and at our sole discretion. We encourage visitors to check this page frequently for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change..