Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: July 3, 2025
Welcome to the SPHEO System Art Portfolio website (scottdineen.com), operated by Scott Dineen. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Website, as well as the measures we take to safeguard our intellectual property. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with the Website:
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Non-Personal Information: We collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the Website via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics). This helps us improve the Website’s functionality and user experience.
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Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us (e.g., via a contact form or email), we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any messages you provide.
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No User Accounts: The Website does not require user accounts or collect sensitive personal data such as payment information or login credentials.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Enhance and optimize the Website’s performance and user experience.
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Respond to inquiries or communications you initiate.
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Analyze usage trends to improve content and navigation.
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Protect the security and integrity of the Website.
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except as described in this policy or required by law.
3. Intellectual Property Protection
All content on the Website, including but not limited to artwork, images, text, designs, category names (Light, Fire, Air, Rock, Plant, Water, Ice, Dark), creature names (e.g., Lightning Phoenix, Crystal Pharaoh), flavor text, and the SPHEO System lore, is the exclusive intellectual property of [Your Name or Business Entity] or its licensors. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
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Prohibited Actions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from the Website without prior written permission from us. Unauthorized use, including copying or stealing artwork, text, or concepts, is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
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Permitted Use: You may view the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use requires explicit authorization from [Your Name or Business Entity].
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Track Website usage and performance.
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Remember your preferences for a seamless experience.
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Analyze aggregated, anonymized data to improve the Website.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the Website.
5. Third-Party Services
The Website may use third-party services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools) that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties but strive to work with reputable providers. Links to external websites are provided for convenience, and we do not endorse or control their content or privacy practices.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information and our intellectual property from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Website at your own risk.
7. Data Retention
We retain non-personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Personal information provided through contact forms will be retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, unless required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights under privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including:
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The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
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The right to opt out of data collection (e.g., by disabling cookies).
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The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email or Form]. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Users
The Website is hosted in [Your Country or Hosting Location, e.g., United States]. If you access the Website from outside this location, your information may be transferred to and processed in this jurisdiction, which may have different data protection laws. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, intellectual property concerns, or to report unauthorized use of our content, please contact me at:
Scott Dineen