Privacy Policy
Puncher is owned and operated by Spiral Arm Limited.
In this Privacy Policy, references to “we” or “us” or “our” are references to Spiral Arm Limited and references to “you” or “your” are references to the person accessing the Puncher service (“Puncher”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy. You can provide us with as much, or as little, personal information as you feel comfortable with. We use the information we collect to make your experience using Puncher a rewarding one.
The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for Puncher at: http://puncher.spiralarm.com/
We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Website. Your IP address may be used to gather broad demographic information but this information will not include information that can be used to identify any individual.
We aim to build your trust and confidence in Puncher and expect as stated in this policy we will not hold or use your personal details without your permission.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a data file that certain web sites write to your computer's hard drive when you visit such sites. We may use cookies to deliver content specific to your interests and to safeguard our information from illegal theft and data mining. We use this data on an anonymous basis and we do not correlate this information with personal data of any user. Most web site browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to display a warning before accepting a cookie, or to refuse all cookies. However, if you choose to disable the receipt of cookies from our Website, you may not be able to use certain features of Puncher.
What information do we collect?
We collect information that personally identifies you or allows us to contact you directly for example your Twitter ID. Except in relation to service issues regarding Puncher we will not contact you without your permission. We may also monitor general call centre requests, web site traffic, and user opinions to help us to continually improve Puncher.
How do we use personal information?
We use personal information:- To enable us to provide the functionality provided by Puncher.
- To enable us to comply with our obligations under any Act e.g. we may pass your details to government agencies (including the courts) in relation to legal proceedings and the prevention of crimes.
- To summarise usage behaviour for advertisers and partners, and to describe our service and performance. This is not based on individual behaviour but is generic.
- To improve Puncher.
- For other personalised value-added services, if we offer any, to which you have specifically subscribed.
By submitting your information you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy.
If we change our privacy policy we will post the changes on this page, and may place notices on other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times. Continued use of Puncher will mean that you agree to any such changes. Owing to the global nature of the Internet infrastructure, the information you provide may be transferred in transit to countries outside the European Economic Area that do not have similar protections in place regarding your data and its use as set out in this policy. By submitting your information you consent to these transfers.
What information is collected automatically?
Our web servers automatically collect information about a site user's IP address, browser type, and referrer by reading this information from the user's browser (information provided by every user's browser). This information is collected in a database and used (in an aggregated, anonymous manner) in our internal analysis of traffic patterns within our web site. This information is automatically logged by most web sites.
How do we offer links to third party websites?
This site contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for, without limitation, the privacy practices or the accuracy, relevance, copyright compliance, legality, decency of any content or services contained in such websites which are not directly controlled by us. You acknowledge that the website and the service that we provide may contain links to websites and contents that contain offensive or objectionable material. We will not be responsible for such objectionable or offensive content and you release us from all liability in respect of the same. We reserve the right to disable links from third party websites to Puncher.
You should read the terms and conditions of use of any third party website carefully before using that site or proceeding with any online or offline transaction with that third party. Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in the promotions of, third parties found on or through Puncher, including payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings (including any implied terms) are solely between you and such third parties.
The inclusion of a link to a third party’s site does not imply endorsement by us of the third party, its site, or any goods, services, information or content featured on or available from that site. We exclude its liability for inter alia:
- The failure of a third party site to comply with applicable laws or regulations from time to time
- Any goods, services or content you acquire or access on a third party site
- Any damage, loss, cost or expense arising from: any link to or from a third party site on Puncher, any third party content on Puncher, any third party content on Puncher or your use of a third party site.
We do not give any warranties or representations as to the security of any information you might be requested to give to any third party, and you irrevocably waive any claim against us with respect to such sites and third party content.
How do we protect your information?
The internet is not a secure medium. However, in order to prevent unauthorised access, we use strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information that you have given to us. We use all reasonable endeavours to ensure the security of personal data stored on our system.
You acknolwedge that Puncher makes the content you have provided available at a web address, and that although the web address may be difficult to guess, it could be discovered by a third party.
What about sensitive personal information?
Sensitive personal information such as religious beliefs, details on mental/physical health, etc will be not stored by us or used in any way.
Do we share information?
We will not disclose your personally identifiable information to any person or company except where you have given us permission to do so, or if the law requires it, or where in good faith we believe such action is necessary to fulfil the service.
In summary
We want to make your Puncher experience a good one. Your privacy is important. We want you to feel happy about the information you are giving us and to be able to retain control over the way it is used. If you have any queries or comments, please email us at: puncher@spiralarm.com.