Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Inc. (HMGS®) collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the hmgs.org website and its associated subsites: historicon.org, coldwars.org, and fall-in.org (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by HMGS, Inc.
Personally Identifiable Information
We may collect Personally Identifiable Information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personally Identifiable Information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users may always refuse to supply Personally Identifiable Information, which will prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Anyone attending any HMGS events MUST, in addition to their name, provide us with a valid email address and their Zip Code. The email address is used to contact individuals in emergency situations (the User can opt out of all other emails), while the Zip Code is used for cross-database analysis.
Non-Personally Identifiable Information
We may collect Non-Personally Identifiable Information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-Personally Identifiable Information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site – such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized – and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance Users’ experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert when cookies are being sent. If a User does so, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How HMGS uses "collected information"
HMGS may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. - To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users, as a group, use the services and resources provided on our Site. - To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. - To send periodic emails
We may use email addresses to respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If a User does not opt-out from our mailing list categories, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. - To provide targeted services and content
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How HMGS Protects Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We DO NOT sell, trade, or rent users’ personally identifiable information to others. We may occasionally send you offers on behalf of third parties or promote such offers on our Site. If you do accept a third party offer or request additional information, the third party may collect other personal information directly from you. Once a third party has your personal information, it is governed by the third party’s Privacy Policy. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personally identifiable information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Third-Party Websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these other sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
HMGS, Inc., at its own discretion, may update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of these Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this Policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please use the Contact Us form.
HMGS, Inc. Board of Directors
Link to current Board and Officers with email addresses
“HMGS”, “Historical Miniatures Gaming Society”, “Historicon”, “Cold Wars”, and “Fall In!” are registered trademarks of HMGS, Inc.
This document was last updated on August 28th, 2022.