Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy: revised 08th -Feburary-2010
Please Note:
The following is our PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT that you are free to copy and use, However; we recommend that you read it THOROUGHLY and EDIT it according to your specific needs as some of the information may not apply to your specific situation or site. We also recommend that you have it approved by a Solicitor or Lawyer as we cannot be held responsible in any way for any loss, damages, litigation, legal infringements and, or complaints that you may receive through copying and using this statement or any edited variation of it. YOU DO SO COMPLETELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
We have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our own commitment to the privacy of personal information provided by those visiting and interacting with our web site. We hold the privacy of personal information in the highest regard. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for users of this website.
We recognise the importance of protecting privacy and our policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our site. This policy will be continuously assessed against new technologies, legal requirements, business practices and our customers' needs and suggestions.
What Information Do We Collect?
When you visit our web site you may provide us with different types of information: personal information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our Web site.
Personal Information You Choose to Provide:
Dealer Registration Information:
When you register as a reseller for any of our products, services or newsletters you will provide us information about yourself and which we retain on file.
Credit Card Information:
If you choose to avail of our services, you may need to give personal information and authorisation to obtain information from various credit services. For example, you may need to provide the following information:
-Name
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Credit card number
-Name on credit card
-Credit card billing address
-Business and home phone number
All of the above information is handled by PayPal and no credit/debit card details are seen or retained by us.
Email Information:
If you choose to correspond with us through email, we may retain the content of your email messages together with your email address and our responses. We provide the same protections for these electronic communications that we employ in the maintenance of information received by mail and telephone.
Web Site Use Information:
Similar to many other commercial Web sites, our Web site utilizes a standard technology called "cookies" (see explanation below, "What Are Cookies?") and web server log files to collect information about how our Web site is being used. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at our Web site, and the Web sites visited just before and just after our Web site but not always so.
How Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?
Broadly speaking, we use personal information for purposes of administering our business activities, providing the products and services that you requested, by Pay Pal to process your payment, , to monitor the use of the support service we offer, our marketing and promotional efforts and improve our content and service offerings, and customize our site's content, layout, services and for other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site and better tailor it to promote our products and better meet your needs.
Furthermore, such information may be shared with the suppliers of our software as it is they who issue the Licence Numbers on an aggregate basis and this is necessary for them to keep a database of all legally held licences. Personally identifiable information or business information will not be shared with third parties except as required by law.
Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our Website, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. You may notify us at any time if you do not wish to receive these offers by emailing us at the link provided on the newsletter you receive.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a very small text document, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier. When you visit a Web site, that site's computer asks your computer for permission to store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically designated for cookies. Each Web site can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a Web site to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. Browsers are usually set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you may alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site will not function as effectively when viewed by the users. A cookie from our site cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive or pass on computer viruses.
How Do We Use Information We Collect from Cookies?
As you visit and browse our Web site, the site uses cookies to differentiate you from other users. In some cases, we also use cookies to prevent you from having to log in more than is necessary for security. Cookies, in conjunction with our Web server's log files, allow us to calculate the aggregate number of people visiting our Web site and which parts of the site are most popular. This helps us gather feedback to constantly improve our Web site and better serve our customers. Our Cookies do not allow us to gather any personal information about you and we do not intentionally store any personal information that your browser provided to us in your cookies. Cookies can be cleared from your computer at regular maintenance intervals and there are many free utility programs that will do this for you.
IP Addresses:
IP addresses are used by your computer every time you are connected to the Internet. Your IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer. IP addresses are automatically collected by our web server as part of demographic and profile data known as traffic data so that data (such as the Web pages you request) can be sent to you. IP addresses can be static or assigned as needed.
Sharing and Selling Information:
We do not share, sell, lend or lease any of the information that uniquely identify a subscriber (such as email addresses or personal details) with anyone except to the extent it is necessary to process transactions or provide our suppliers with the names and addresses of those holding genuine licences and to provide services that you have requested or to comply with legally binding court instructions to hand over such data to properly constituted authorities for regulatory purposes and, or to prevent fraud.
How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?
You may request access to all your personally identifiable information that we collect online and maintain in our database by emailing us at the usual address. We generally only store your name, address, email address, phone number, and your licence numbers we do not require any other data to be retained. If you require copies of the data we retain you will be asked to prove you are who you say you are before any data is released.
What About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information?
We may disclose information when legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we, in good faith, believe that the law requires it or for the protection of our legal rights. We may also disclose account information when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our Terms of Service or to protect the safety of our users and the Public from but not limited to such forms of abuse as misuse, fraud and other nuisances such as spam attacks or denial of service attacks.
What About Other Web Sites Linked to Our Web Site?
We are not responsible for the practices employed by Web sites linked to or from our Web site or the information or content contained therein. Often links to other Web sites are provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful to the users of our Web site and we cannon accept any responsibility for them whatsoever. Any links that are found to be harmful and are notified to us will be removed.
Please remember that when you use a link to go from our Website to another web site, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other web site, including web sites, which have a link on our Website, is subject to that Web site's own rules and policies. Please read over those rules and policies before you proceed and if you are not satisfied do not continue.
Your Consent:
By using our Web site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with or without notice.
Our Commitment To Data Security:
Please note that your information will be stored and processed on our computers in Ireland. The laws on holding personal data in Ireland fall under the data protection act and may be less stringent than the laws of your Country of residence or citizenship. To prevent unauthorised access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
This site allows visitors to un-subscribe so that they will not receive future messages. After un-subscribing we will discontinue sending the particular messages as soon as technically possible. However it is not our policy to send unsolicited emails other than the initial email you would have received on completing our download form and downloading a trial version of software or on receiving your licence number or authorisation codes.
Surveys & Contests:
From time-to-time our site may request information from users by means of surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information such as post/zip code and contact details or reason for visiting site. Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and relevance of our site.
A Special Note About Children:
Children are not eligible to use our services unsupervised and we ask that children (under the age of 14) please do not submit any personal information to us whatsoever. If you are a minor, you can use this service only in conjunction with permission and guidance from your parents or guardians. The software on offer is professional drawing related software and would only be relevant to someone considering a course of study as an Architect, Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Builder, Mech & Elec Consultant, Fire Consultants, Interior Designers and the like or those already engaged in one or more of those fields. We will provide free drawing software and Educational Licences to all students who require Computer Aided Design Software for their course studies and or their schools for their C.A.D. course programs.
Acquisition or Changes in Ownership:
In the event that this web site (or a substantial portion of its assets) changes hands or is acquired, your information would be considered part of those assets, and may or may not be part of those assets that are transferred. Any such transfer and subsequent use of any personal information will be bound by the terms of this policy statement and no use will be made of that information that is materially inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, without your consent.
Policy Modifications:
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time to keep up to date with changing legal requirements and or risks to data. If/when changes are made to this privacy policy, We will post any changes here only, so be sure to check back periodically if you have any concerns. However; please be assured that if the Privacy Policy changes in the future, we will not use the personal information you have submitted to us under this Privacy Policy in a manner that is materially inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, without your consent.