PRIVACY POLICY

The creator and contributors to this website (referred to collectively as "Fireshark") value visitor privacy. As a result, Fireshark has outlined its policies regarding how this website collects and uses visitor information in this privacy policy (“Policy”).

Each time you use this website, the current version of this Policy will apply. Policy changes will be reflected on this page. Since users are required to accept all changes to this Policy in our Terms of Use Agreement [http://opensecure.org/terms.html] we encourage you to regularly check the date of this Policy and review any changes made since the last time you used the site.

This Policy was last updated on October 17th, 2011 and is effective as of that date.

1.  Information You Submit May Be Shared With Third Parties

Fireshark archives information from your visit(s) when you use the services and the submission form(s) on the page. Archived information may include, but is not limited to, the URL submitted and preferences like the user-agent that the URL was viewed with. This information submitted through the form may be shared with third parties in order to make changes to the service or pursuant to legal process.  

2.  Users Submit Certain Information Automatically Simply By Viewing The Website

Users should be aware that they automatically send certain types of information to Fireshark simply by viewing the website. These “server logs” may include information such as the page your browser requested, the date and time of your request, your Internet Protocol address, and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser. Fireshark passively processes this data for statistical purposes and may actively share it with third parties for other purposes described in this policy.  

We also use ip addresses to respond to abuse. If we have reason to believe somebody is willingly abusing the service, or is trying to damage the website, it is possible the ip address will be banned and will be blocked from accessing our website. We reserve the rights to make ip addresses and other data public in case of attacks or abuse.

3.  Third Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. 

If you'd like more information on this subject and to know the options available to prevent the use of such information by these companies, click here.


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.

4. We Do Not Collect Personal Information From Children

This website complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”) and is not intended for children under 18 years of age. This website does not knowingly or intentionally collect any personally identifiable information from or market to individuals under the age of 18.

5.  We Strive To Maintain This Policy

If you feel that this site is not following its stated privacy policy, or if you have questions about our privacy policy, you may contact Fireshark via e-mail at ( info@fireshark.org )

6.  Third-Party Websites That This Website Links To Are Not Subject To This Policy

This website may link to third party websites that have separate data collection and use policies. Fireshark neither owns nor controls these third-party websites, thus this Policy does not apply to those websites. Fireshark has no responsibility or liability for the content of those websites.