Privacy & Policy

Privacy & Policy
Rafinha (hereinafter referred to as "Rafinha" and/or "we") respects the privacy of its online visitors and recognizes the importance of protecting personal identifying information when you visit our web site ("Site"). The Privacy 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 and our products and services, if any. This statement will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and our visitors' needs. Access to and use of the Site is available only to individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. If you do not qualify, you may not use the Site. If you are a minor, you may use the Site only in conjunction with your parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult supervision. We urge supervising adults to actively oversee minors' online use.

This policy addresses all aspects of our data collection and handling practices, including:

* Definition of personal identifying information
* Information collection methods
* Information usage and distribution
* Data security
* Methods by which you may access and amend your personal identifying information
* Methods by which you may ask questions or file complaints regarding our collection or usage of personal identifying information
* The consequences of an individual's refusal to provide information
* General terms and conditions

WHAT INFORMATION IS COLLECTED?

www.rafinha-18.com collects personal information from its online visitors on a voluntary basis and only in order to create or enhance our relationship with you. We may collect personal information from you in connection with your participation in activities like sweepstakes, contests, games, surveys, forums, subscription registrations, and in connection with chats or bulletin boards, or because you want us to furnish you with products, services or information. Personal information collected may include, but is not limited to, your name, e-mail address, phone number, fax number, home address, and age.

HOW IS THE INFORMATION IS COLLECTED?

www.rafinha-18.com collects personal identifying information via conventional internet forms. New users to the Site may be asked to register. We may request specific details, which may include your name, phone number, fax number, and home address. This information will then be associated with your e-mail account, so that you may identify yourself during future visits to the Site.

COOKIES:

Certain sections of the Site may use "cookies." Cookies are very small data files left on your computer by the Site. These files can then be accessed by the Site in the future. Most browsers are automatically set to accept cookies. Please contact your PC consultant if you need additional information on cookies.

We may use web site browser software tools such as cookies and web server logs to gather information about our Site users' browsing activities in order to constantly improve our Site and better serve our visitors. This information assists us in designing and arranging our Site in the most user-friendly manner, and in continually improving our Site to better meet the needs of our visitors and prospective visitors.

INFORMATION USAGE AND DISTRIBUTION:

Broadly speaking, we use personal information for purposes of administering our business activities and making available other products and services to our visitors and prospective visitors. Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our Site, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. The lists used to send you product and service offers are developed and managed under our standards and those of our service provider, which are designed to safeguard the security and privacy of our visitors' personal information.

Advertising on the Site

From time to time you may notice offers from outside companies advertised on our Site. We take measures to select product or service providers that are reputable. However, we cannot make any representations about the practices and policies of these companies.

Sharing Information

Although we do not currently share any information you submit, by submitting your e-mail address and other information, you understand that we may enter into strategic marketing alliances, partnerships or agreements with third parties who may be given access to personal information you have provided to us, including, but not limited to, your name and email address, for the purpose of providing you with information regarding products and services that we think will be of interest to you or for other business services. In connection with any such arrangements, we will generally retain ownership over all information provided by our users on the Site. In addition, we will NOT share information regarding your personal financial data or Social Security number, if the same has been collected. By using our site, you agree to allow such sharing of your personal information with third parties and you further waive any claims that could be made against us in relation thereto.

Transfer of Business Assets

In the event that Rafinha is sold or transferred, or in the event that substantially all of its assets are sold or transferred to a third party, this Site and any personally identifiable information collected by Rafinha, will be among the transferred assets. By using our site, you hereby agree to such transfer or assignment of your personal information collected by Rafinha, and you further waive any claims that could be made against us in relation thereto.

DATA SECURITY:

We use reasonable administrative, technical, personnel and physical measures to safeguard your personal information in our possession against loss, theft and unauthorized use, disclosure or modification. In addition, we also use reasonable methods to make sure that your personal information is accurate, up-to-date and appropriately complete.

ACCESSING YOUR PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION:

Opt-out provision:

If you do not want Rafinha to send you e-mail or postal mail about our products and services, you can opt out at the time of registration or information collection, or at any time in the future by contacting Rafinha by e-mail at leo@Rafinha18.com.br. By using this Site, you signify your assent to the Rafinha Online Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, you are not authorized to use this Site. We reserve the right to make changes in this policy. Please check back from time to time to ensure you are aware of any changes in our privacy practices. Your continued use of the Site will signify your acceptance of these changes.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS REGARDING OUR COLLECTION OR USAGE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION:

If you have any questions, complaints, or comments regarding our privacy statement or policies, please contact Rafinha by email (leo@Rafinha18.com.br) .

IF YOU REFUSE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ONLINE:

www.rafinha-18.com does not require registration or submission of personal identifying information to obtain basic access to the Site; however, you may not be able to access all areas and functions of the Site.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect personal information such as name and email address from children under 13 years old. We take steps to ensure that those who wish to register or submit personal information on our Site meet certain age requirements before they can do so. We recognize the importance of safeguarding the privacy of children and encourage parents to check and monitor their children's use of online activities regularly.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE:

The terms of this Privacy Policy are incorporated into our general Terms of Use. Please review our Terms of Use at Rafinha.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.


This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 08, 2009.