Privacy and Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
The Loftis Mountain Homeowners Association (LMHOA) takes seriously the privacy of those that visit and use our website. We have established this Privacy Policy to communicate what information we collect and how that information is used.
By accessing this website (www.loftismountainhoa.org), you acknowledge the terms and conditions expressed herein. We reserve the right to change this policy at our sole discretion and without notice. We will, however, make every effort to post a notification if significant changes to our privacy policy are made.
What information is collected, and why?
When a user visits our website, we collect information about the visit that does not personally identify the user. We track information such as the domain from which the user is visiting, and the browser type. We also collect specific information regarding the user's session on our website. The information includes items such as the date and time of the visit, the pages viewed, user postings, the length of time specific pages are viewed, and from which pages the user exits our website.
At times, we will ask a user to voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (PII). This information generally includes, but is not limited to, the user's name, email address, postal address, phone number, and type of property ownership. We request this information when the user requests one or more of the following:
LMHOA does not collect any personally identifiable financial or health-related information. We do not intentionally collect information from children under the age of 13.
The user can individually control what information is shared with other members through the website by way of the Account Settings option, once logged in to the website. The Privacy tab allows the user to control what information is displayed to the membership as a whole.
How is this information used?
Non-personally identifiable information (NPII) is collected to allow us to analyze how our website is used and to improve the content and services the website provides.
Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected for analysis to improve the content of the website and the services we provide to the user.
LMHOA owns the collected information and will not sell, trade, or rent the information to others. We may use the information to continue contact with the user. This may include contacts such as follow-up calls, email correspondence, or mail correspondence to follow-up on the contact, or to provide information about new services, or important website changes.
LMHOA may share personally identifiable information, and information related to the user's use of the website, upon valid court order. We may also provide such information in response to a request from appropriate law enforcement agencies, at our sole discretion.
Users are reminded of the Loftis Mountain Homeowners Association goal to be fully transparent. Therefore, no information should be posted to this website that the user would not want others to know or that would cause distress if others were to become aware.
Are "Cookies" used on the website?
"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are placed on a web user's hard drive. We may use cookies to provide you with better service. Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to your computer's hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies can make the Web more useful by storing information about your preferences for a particular site. The use of cookies is an industry standard, and many major websites use them to provide useful features for their customers. Cookies in and of themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you may set your browser to refuse cookies. However, you may not be able to take full advantage of the functionality of the LMHOA website if you do so.
How is personally identifiable information safeguarded?
LMHOA and our website hosting provider, HOA Express, utilize industry standard methods and mechanisms such as firewalls, data encryption, intrusion monitoring, and passwords to protect electronic information. Access to PII is limited to a small number of individuals on a need-to-know basis, or as granted by the user to other website members.
However, password maintenance is the sole responsibility of the user. LMHOA website administrators do not have access to individual user passwords. The user should create strong passwords consisting of a random string of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. Passwords should not include items that are easily guessed, such as addresses, zip codes, birthdates, family member names, etc. Random strings consisting of three or more of the above types of characters are advisable. Passwords should be at least eight characters long. Users are responsible for the use and protection of their password. Passwords should not be shared. Users are responsible for any use of this website provided by or made available through, the user's protected login information for this site.
Links to other websites.
The LMHOA website may contain links to other internet websites. LMHOA neither controls nor endorses external websites and is not responsible for the content of such sites. This policy does not cover the privacy policies and data collection practices of non-LMHOA websites. Links to other internet websites are provided merely as a convenience for the user, and use of any such external links is at the user's own risk. LMHOA accepts no responsibility for interactions with non-LMHOA websites.
How to opt out of correspondence.
Based on the information a user has provided, LMHOA may send email correspondence and or text messages to the user. Each user can individually control what information they provide, and how it is to be used, via the Account Settings link after logging in to the website. In addition, by selecting one of the tabs within the Account Settings area, users can control what types of correspondence they receive, set the frequency of such correspondence, opt-out of specific types of correspondence, and control what information they share with other members of our online community via the website.
Please note: There are some types of mail communication that are required by state and federal laws, and for which the user cannot opt out.
Terms of Use
Restricted Uses
You are free to use the website and our services for community-related purposes, subject to certain restrictions. By using this website, you agree not to:
Copyright Infringements
By uploading, distributing, or displaying information, files, data, etc. of any kind, you agree that the content is your property or that you have the proper authority to use such content, and that the content is not infringing on any copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or intellectual property of any sort. If you have a concern about a copyright infringement on this website, please contact LMHOA immediately.
Content Monitoring
LMHOA reserves the right to monitor and/or moderate any content uploaded, distributed, or displayed via the website. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring content for inappropriate usage and editing/removing any content at any time and without notice.
The Loftis Mountain Homeowners Association (LMHOA) takes seriously the privacy of those that visit and use our website. We have established this Privacy Policy to communicate what information we collect and how that information is used.
By accessing this website (www.loftismountainhoa.org), you acknowledge the terms and conditions expressed herein. We reserve the right to change this policy at our sole discretion and without notice. We will, however, make every effort to post a notification if significant changes to our privacy policy are made.
What information is collected, and why?
When a user visits our website, we collect information about the visit that does not personally identify the user. We track information such as the domain from which the user is visiting, and the browser type. We also collect specific information regarding the user's session on our website. The information includes items such as the date and time of the visit, the pages viewed, user postings, the length of time specific pages are viewed, and from which pages the user exits our website.
At times, we will ask a user to voluntarily provide personally identifiable information (PII). This information generally includes, but is not limited to, the user's name, email address, postal address, phone number, and type of property ownership. We request this information when the user requests one or more of the following:
- To register for member access privileges on the website
- To receive specific information, such as U.S. Postal Service notifications, email notifications, Resident Alerts, periodic community update emails, and to respond to user-initiated inquiries
- To correspond with us
- To be included in the Residents and/or Pet Directories
- For billing and/or contact purposes
- To verify the validity of website registration requests
- Any other such activity that is required for the proper administration of this website and to provide the requested service to the user
LMHOA does not collect any personally identifiable financial or health-related information. We do not intentionally collect information from children under the age of 13.
The user can individually control what information is shared with other members through the website by way of the Account Settings option, once logged in to the website. The Privacy tab allows the user to control what information is displayed to the membership as a whole.
How is this information used?
Non-personally identifiable information (NPII) is collected to allow us to analyze how our website is used and to improve the content and services the website provides.
Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected for analysis to improve the content of the website and the services we provide to the user.
LMHOA owns the collected information and will not sell, trade, or rent the information to others. We may use the information to continue contact with the user. This may include contacts such as follow-up calls, email correspondence, or mail correspondence to follow-up on the contact, or to provide information about new services, or important website changes.
LMHOA may share personally identifiable information, and information related to the user's use of the website, upon valid court order. We may also provide such information in response to a request from appropriate law enforcement agencies, at our sole discretion.
Users are reminded of the Loftis Mountain Homeowners Association goal to be fully transparent. Therefore, no information should be posted to this website that the user would not want others to know or that would cause distress if others were to become aware.
Are "Cookies" used on the website?
"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are placed on a web user's hard drive. We may use cookies to provide you with better service. Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to your computer's hard disk for record-keeping purposes. Cookies can make the Web more useful by storing information about your preferences for a particular site. The use of cookies is an industry standard, and many major websites use them to provide useful features for their customers. Cookies in and of themselves do not personally identify users, although they do identify a user's computer. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you may set your browser to refuse cookies. However, you may not be able to take full advantage of the functionality of the LMHOA website if you do so.
How is personally identifiable information safeguarded?
LMHOA and our website hosting provider, HOA Express, utilize industry standard methods and mechanisms such as firewalls, data encryption, intrusion monitoring, and passwords to protect electronic information. Access to PII is limited to a small number of individuals on a need-to-know basis, or as granted by the user to other website members.
However, password maintenance is the sole responsibility of the user. LMHOA website administrators do not have access to individual user passwords. The user should create strong passwords consisting of a random string of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. Passwords should not include items that are easily guessed, such as addresses, zip codes, birthdates, family member names, etc. Random strings consisting of three or more of the above types of characters are advisable. Passwords should be at least eight characters long. Users are responsible for the use and protection of their password. Passwords should not be shared. Users are responsible for any use of this website provided by or made available through, the user's protected login information for this site.
Links to other websites.
The LMHOA website may contain links to other internet websites. LMHOA neither controls nor endorses external websites and is not responsible for the content of such sites. This policy does not cover the privacy policies and data collection practices of non-LMHOA websites. Links to other internet websites are provided merely as a convenience for the user, and use of any such external links is at the user's own risk. LMHOA accepts no responsibility for interactions with non-LMHOA websites.
How to opt out of correspondence.
Based on the information a user has provided, LMHOA may send email correspondence and or text messages to the user. Each user can individually control what information they provide, and how it is to be used, via the Account Settings link after logging in to the website. In addition, by selecting one of the tabs within the Account Settings area, users can control what types of correspondence they receive, set the frequency of such correspondence, opt-out of specific types of correspondence, and control what information they share with other members of our online community via the website.
Please note: There are some types of mail communication that are required by state and federal laws, and for which the user cannot opt out.
Terms of Use
Restricted Uses
You are free to use the website and our services for community-related purposes, subject to certain restrictions. By using this website, you agree not to:
- Engage in illegal activities
- Upload, distribute, or display content that is abusive, obscene, threatening, or illegal in any way
- Upload, distribute, or display content that infringes on any copyright, patent, trademark, or intellectual property
- Create accounts with the primary purpose of file-sharing
- Engage in any activity that would impair or restrict other members ability to use this website
Copyright Infringements
By uploading, distributing, or displaying information, files, data, etc. of any kind, you agree that the content is your property or that you have the proper authority to use such content, and that the content is not infringing on any copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or intellectual property of any sort. If you have a concern about a copyright infringement on this website, please contact LMHOA immediately.
Content Monitoring
LMHOA reserves the right to monitor and/or moderate any content uploaded, distributed, or displayed via the website. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring content for inappropriate usage and editing/removing any content at any time and without notice.
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