Privacy Policy

Classification: Public
Prepared by: Information Security
Creation Date: 01/05/2022 Version: 1.0
Revision Date: 01/10/2024 – Version 1.2

1. Who We Are

We are a non-profit spiritist study group called “Estudo de Obras Espíritas Selecionadas – EOS Manaus,” dedicated to disseminating studies on foundational Spiritist works and certain works psychographed by Francisco Cândido Xavier. These studies are conducted by our group at spiritist centers located in the city of Manaus. EOS Manaus is not affiliated with any particular spiritist institution.

The EOS Manaus Privacy Policy was created to reaffirm our commitment to the security, privacy, and transparency of information associated with our website (https://www.eosmanaus.org). Here, we describe how we collect and handle data when you navigate our website, so you are fully informed when using services or contacting us through available communication channels.

By accessing and/or using this website’s content, you express your full and unconditional acceptance of the terms stated here, even if you do not explicitly confirm through the privacy notice (by clicking the “Accept and Close” button). If you do not agree with any of the terms and policies outlined here, please do not access and/or use the EOS Manaus website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

In the contact form, we collect and store your name, email, and phone number to facilitate communication with our audience.

For users who register on our site (if any), we also store the personal information provided in your user profile. All users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for changing their username).

We retain collected information only for the duration necessary to provide the requested service. When storing data, we protect it through commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

3. Use of Cookies

We use cookies. Cookies are small, simple text files that websites store in your browser to save your preferences and settings. For example, when you visit a website that uses cookies for the first time, the site sends a text file with your preferences to your browser, such as region, email address, chosen language, colors, suggested products based on your searches, etc. When you revisit the site, your browser will send this file back to the site, so your preferences are applied automatically without the need for reconfiguration (unless you want to change them).

If you have an account and access this site, a temporary cookie will be created to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and will be discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in to your account, we also create several cookies to store your login details and screen display choices. Login cookies are retained for two days, and screen option cookies for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will be retained for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.

This site uses Google Analytics, one of the most widely trusted analytics solutions on the Web, to help us understand how you use the site and improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how much time you spend on the site and the pages you visit so we can continue producing engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, refer to the official Google Analytics page.

You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings (refer to your browser’s Help section for how to do this). Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionalities of the EOS Manaus website and many other sites you visit. Therefore, it is recommended not to disable cookies.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to experience the full functionality of our website. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information.
  • Statistics: These cookies store information such as the number of visitors to the site, the number of unique visitors, which pages were visited, the source of the visit, etc. These data help us understand and analyze site performance and areas for improvement. We use Google Cookies to generate these reports in Google Analytics.
  • Functional: These are cookies that support non-essential functionalities of our site. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing site content on social media platforms.

4. With Whom We Share Your Data

We do not share your data with third parties.

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request that we remove any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes. To request this, simply send an email to eos.manaus@gmail.com, and we will respond within 20 days.

Users agree to make appropriate use of the content and information offered on the EOS Manaus site, including, but not limited to:

  • Not engaging in activities that are illegal or contrary to good faith and public order;
  • Not sharing content or advertising that is racist, xenophobic, involves online gambling, illegal pornography, terrorism advocacy, or violates human rights;
  • Not causing damage to the physical (hardware) and software systems of EOS Manaus, its suppliers, or third parties by introducing or spreading computer viruses or other hardware or software systems capable of causing the mentioned damages.

6. How We Protect Your Data

Rest assured! Your information is secure. Our site has an SSL certificate (Secure Site) to enable you to browse, process, and send information securely. We also use a security plugin on the site.

7. Final Considerations

We reserve the right to update these terms and conditions without prior notice.