Privacy Policy
Last Revised: July 23, 2024
This Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by "Independa, Inc. and its related companies" ("Independa" or "We" or "Us"). It applies to www.Independa.com and does not cover websites or services with different privacy statements.
Who We Are
Website address: https://independa.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Information You Give Us
Personal information provided through contact forms or direct communication is collected to respond to queries.
Information Automatically Collected
The site automatically logs: operating system type, IP address, browser type and language, referral website, viewed pages, access times, and usage patterns.
Use of Personal Information
Data is used to: operate and improve the Site; understand preferences to enhance user experience; respond to inquiries; communicate about services; and protect, investigate, and deter against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
Comments
Comment data, IP addresses, and browser user agent strings are collected for spam detection. Email hashes may be sent to Gravatar service (https://automattic.com/privacy/). Approved comments display profile pictures publicly.
Media
Users should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information.
Cookies
Comment cookies last one year for user convenience. Login page cookies test browser acceptance. Login cookies persist two days (two weeks with "Remember Me"). Screen option cookies last one year. Article editing cookies expire after one day.
Web Beacons
Digital images track cookie management, visit counts, marketing effectiveness, and email engagement.
Analytics
Google Analytics and Mixpanel track user behavior, visit frequency, pages viewed, and referral sources to improve the Site.
Widgets
Third-party widgets (like Facebook "Like" buttons) may collect user information through cookies and web beacons. Users should review third-party privacy policies.
Embedded Content
Embedded content from external websites may collect data, use cookies, and track user interactions independently.
Who We Share Your Data With
Personal information is shared with: third-party vendors and service providers working on our behalf; law enforcement for legal compliance; entities protecting rights and property; and parties involved in mergers or acquisitions. De-identified, aggregated data may be disclosed without restriction.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic follow-up comment approval. Registered user profiles remain accessible for editing or deletion by account holders. Administrators can access and modify this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Account holders and commenters may request exported files of personal data held. Users may request erasure of personal data, excluding information retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where We Send Your Data
Comments are processed through automated spam detection services.
Information Choices and Changes
By accepting this Policy, users opt in to receive text messages and emails, related to notifications, marketing messages or other information. Opt-out instructions appear in messages. Non-marketing communications about accounts continue after opt-out. Users may adjust cookie preferences through browser settings. Third-party analytics opt-outs are available (Google Analytics and Mixpanel). Cookie choices reset when deleting cookies or changing browsers.
Contact Information
Independa, Inc.
Attention: Office of the Chief Compliance Officer
11455 El Camino Real, Suite 365
San Diego, CA 92130
800.815.7829
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Policy updates change the "Last Revised" date above.