Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to users of ValleyFree.com. It describes the information we collect, how we use that information, who we share that information with, and the measures we take to protect it. The most current version of this document may be found at http://www.valleyfree.com/privacyPolicy.php. Any changes to this policy will be posted online at this URL. Hyperlinks on our site may direct you to third party websites which have their own privacy practices.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email: privacypolicy@valleyfree.com.


Information collection and use

Email addresses

We collect email addresses when our users post an ad or create a login. We use them to authenticate users, to provide a way for people to reply to posts (online replies), and to send our users important notices about their posts. Out of respect for the privacy of our users, we allow users to opt out of receiving these emails. Click here to learn about email preferences. You cannot opt out of certain emails such as post replies, email confirmations, and password change notifications. For further anonymity, you can use an anonymous email address such as a Hotmail™ or Yahoo™ account.

  • We do not publicly display your email address on the site.
  • We will not sell, share, or rent your email address for marketing purposes.
  • We will not use your email address to send you spam or advertisements.

Your post content

The information our users provide in the posting forms or discussion forums will be displayed on the site to be viewed by the public. Certain posting fields are required to ensure that posts can function properly on the site, but they do not necessitate providing your name, any demographic information, or other personally identifying information.

  • Do not post information that you want to keep private.
  • Post content may be included in archives, special features, or used for any purpose as we see fit.

Cookies

Session-based cookies (temporary files that expire when the browser is closed) are the primary type of cookies used. We use these to facilitate login sessions and to correlate usage statistics. Long-term or permanent cookies (files that persist indefinitely) are used for tracking users’ poll votes and automatic login preferences.

  • Accepting cookies is voluntary and can be configured using your browser’s security settings.
  • You may use the site without cookies, though some important features may be inaccessible.

Standard usage statistics

We maintain and analyze web server log files that include each page requested, the originating IP address, client browser and operating system, the date and time, session ID, and any referring URL. We use this information to understand overall site usage, to track abuse, to ensure that the site is working properly, and to help us continually administer and improve the site.

Google Analytics

ValleyFree has begun to utilize Google Anayltics for additional usage statistics. Each pageview utilizes JavaScript, supplied by Google, to report various statistics to a remote Google server. This is a service provided by Google and is subject to their privacy practices. Please refer to them here: http://www.google.com/privacy.html

Information you send to us

If you contact us via email, using an online form, or in any other way, we collect any information that you provide, including personal information. Note: While online replies are intended for the author of a post, ValleyFreeforwards the information and may review or collect it if we deem it necessary, particularly for the purpose of tracking abuse.

  • We do not publicly display your personal information on the site unless it is in your post content.
  • We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information for marketing purposes.
  • We will not use your personal information to send you advertisements.

Information provided during checkout

Note: ValleyFree no longer employs a shopping cart or charges for any services. This information is provided for the benefit of our previous customers who may have used credit cards or other payment methods to purchase Job listings on the site.

All information collected during checkout to fill a customer's order is transmitted via SSL-encrypted communication (secure sockets layer) to Authorize.Net, our payment-processing gateway. After the point of sale, we collect portions of this information such as name, billing address, phone numbers, and purchase totals (also securely encrypted via SSL) for customer service, billing, and accounting purposes. Please read Authorize.Net's privacy policy for more information.

  • We do not collect or store credit card numbers; you cannot use previously submitted account information to pay for your purchases.

Information storage

Any of the information that we collect may be stored or archived in our systems indefinitely. The information that we store is not available to the public. Search engines and other sites not affiliated with ValleyFree may also archive or make available information contained on certain areas of the site.


What we're doing to protect your privacy

  • We do not publicly display your email address or personal information on the site unless it is in your post content. We offer online replies so you can receive replies to your post without users ever seeing your email address.
  • We will not share your email address or personal information with 3rd parties for marketing purposes, nor will we send you unsolicited communications for marketing purposes.
  • Your login and any related information are password-protected.
  • We do not collect or store credit card numbers, so you cannot use previously submitted account information to pay for your purchases.
  • People under the age of 13 are prohibited from using our site. We do not intentionally collect any information from children. If we learn that someone under the age of 13 has posted content on ValleyFree, we will remove it.
  • We do not display ads or engage in cross-promotional marketing.

Sharing information

Any of the information we collect may be released to law enforcement officials, courts of law, or others at our discretion for the purpose of compliance with the law, court orders, subpoenas, enforcement of our Terms of Use, any other legal process, or any other purpose we deem warranted in good faith. We do not casually release any information to third parties, especially not for profit or marketing purposes, though we reserve the right to release any information at our discretion.


General Internet and email privacy

Information sent over the web (HTTP) and by email should be considered insecure and subject to interception and storage by third parties.  The exception is the use of encryption technology such as SSL (secure-sockets-layer), as in our payment forms. This privacy policy can only cover our own practices, and not those of the multitude of Internet service providers that transmit the information between you and us. Therefore, please refrain from sending sensitive, personal information over the web or by email, unless protected by SSL or other encryption methods.


System and software security disclaimer

While we endeavor to protect your information stored on our systems, no server or software is 100% safe from intrusion, data theft, or accident. As a result, we do not guarantee the terms of this privacy policy in the case of such an event.