Pirino is a Worldwide auction website, providing an online environment for registered users to list items for sale, bid on listed items or purchase items instantly from sellers. All arrangements for final fees and postage fees are organized and displayed through Pirino.
Pirino.com site users are protected by the Pirino Privacy Policy. Any users who sign up to use the services provided by Pirino are requested to read the Pirino Privacy policy and User Agreement and to comply with its requirements and restrictions.
Any questions or queries regarding the privacy policy can be put to the Pirino HelpDesk by clicking here.
Collecting Info
Pirino is the sole owner of the information collected on www.pirino.com. We collect information from our users at several different points on our Web site.
- Registration/Contact Forms
In order to use this Web site, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give contact information (such as name and email address). All registration data can be updated by users to keep it correct and up to date; all information is stored in a secure environment and accessed only by Pirino Staff for operational use.
Information Use
- Profile
We store information that we collect through cookies, log files and forms, to create a profile of our users. A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users. Consequently, collected information is tied to the users personally identifiable information to provide offers and improve the content of the site for the user and other users. We do not share your profile with other third parties.
- Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the users computer tied to information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the users hard drive for an extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions.
By setting a cookie on our site, users would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If users reject the cookie, they may still use our site. The only drawback to this is that the user will have to enter ID details repeatedly.
Some of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However, we have no access to or control over these cookies, once we have given permission for them to set cookies for advertising.
- Log Files
Like most standard Web site servers we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track users movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Communications from Pirino
- Special events and Updates
We send all new members a welcoming email to verify their Username, Password and Email Address. Established members will occasionally receive information on products, services, special events, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications. Please see the Choice and Opt-out sections.
- Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe to our newsletter, we ask for contact information such as name and email address. Out of respect for our users privacy we provide a way to opt-out of these communications. Please see the members section.
- Service Announcements
On rare occasions it is necessary to send out a strictly service related announcement. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended for maintenance we might send users an email. Generally, users may not opt-out of these communications, though they can deactivate their account. However, these communications are not commercial in nature.
- Customer Service
We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested services and in regards to issues relating to their account we reply via live help, email or phone, in accordance with the users wishes.
Sharing
- Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site.
- Business Transitions
In the event that Pirino.com goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, users personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred. Users will be notified via email and prominent notice on our Web site for 30 days prior to a change of ownership or control of their personal information. If as a result of the business transition, the users personally identifiable information will be used in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection they will be given choice consistent with our notification of changes section.
- Choice/Opt-out
Our users are given the opportunity to opt-out of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our site at the point where we ask for information. For example, our registration form has an opt-out option so that users who register and don't want any marketing material, can keep their email address off of our lists.
Users of our site are always notified when their information is being collected by any outside parties. We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether or not they should proceed with services that require an outside party.
- Links
This Website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we, Pirino, are not responsible for the privacy practices of other Websites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every other Website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by www.pirino.com
- Surveys & Contests
Every so often we may request information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose the requested information.
The requested information typically includes contact information (such as name and address). Contact information will be used and/or shared with the contest survey/sponsors to notify the winners and award prizes.
Survey information will be used for the purpose(s) of monitoring and/or improving the use and satisfaction of this Website. Users personally identifiable information is not shared with third parties unless we give prior notice and choice. If we use a 3rd-Party to conduct these surveys or contests they may not use members personally identifiable information for any purposes unrelated to the disclosed survey and/or contest.
- Tell-A-Friend
If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend about our site, we ask them for the friends name and email address. Pirino will automatically send the friend a one-time email inviting them to visit the site. Pirino stores this information for the sole purpose of sending this one-time email and tracking the success of our referral program.
The friend may contact Pirino to request the removal of this information from our database. Click here to do so.
Security
We take every precaution to protect our users information. We do everything in our power to protect our users information, both online and offline. When users submit sensitive information via our Website, their information is protected both online and offline.
All of our users information is restricted in our offices. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to this information.
Verification
We use a number of verification checks, including postal verification, telephone verification and email verification, to verify a users identity and reduce the risk of fraudulent behaviour affecting our users.
- Telephone Verification
In order for Pirino to enhance its ability to verify users, automatic telephone verification is in use. This will take place the first time you login to your account and involves you entering your telephone number into our system. Our system will then call you and give you a random 4-digit code that you will need to enter into your account to be granted access. This ensures that registered users do not input false details and can be contacted.
- Correcting/Updating/Deleting Personal Information
If a users personally identifiable information changes (such as postal code, phone, email or postal address), or if a user no longer desires our service, we provide a way to correct, update or delete/deactivate users personally identifiable information.
This can usually be done within your account. If not, please contact our HelpDesk by clicking here.
- Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the members area, and other places we deem appropriate so that our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
If, however, we are going to use users personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection we will notify users via email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner. However, if users have opted out of all communication with the site, or deleted/deactivated their account, then they will not be contacted, nor will their personal information be used in this new manner. In addition, if we make any material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice on our Website notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post a notice we will also email users, who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices.
You can always get in touch with the Pirino HelpDesk if you need more information regarding anything to do with this Website |
