Minor change on February 16, 2022, in Privacy Category to clarify language and add Cookie name description. No changes in other sections from June 28,2021 wording.

This section is designed to provide you with information about our web site data collection practices.

In two paragraphs, our Cookie Policy boils down to the Chateaux du Lac website not tracking individual visitors. We count visitors as a group and look to see which pages attract the most visitors. These statistics show us what information is and isn't of interest to visitors. This allows us to adapt the site to our visitor's interests.

Our Cookie and Privacy policies are not passed on to web sites you visit through our web links. Each web site has its own policies, and you should review that information as you select various web sites to visit.

While explained fully later, our Privacy Policy is that we do not know who you are. We assume you are either a resident, owner or someone interested in moving to Chateaux, simply because otherwise this would be a very boring site for you to visit.

We never ask you for information, so we have no way of knowing who you are. Almost. One of the pieces of information your browser gives away is your IP number. Every device on the internet has it's own Internet Protocol number. This is discussed in the Security section of our Privacy Policy.

Our Cookie Policy constitutes an integral part of our Privacy Policy. We do not track individual visitor information, other than to monitor which pages are viewed on our site, and if the browser has visited this site previously. We track this information so we may see which pages are relevant and which pages are not. We look at total counts of visitors, not individual statistics.

We may use up to three types of cookies while we view how well this site is working and if there are enough visitors to keep the site available. No use paying for website domains and hosting if no one visits.

Here are three types of cookies a site might use when you visit, and why we use them:

1.) Strictly necessary cookies – these cookies are necessary for a website to function properly, to improve security and to prevent fraudulent activity. These cookies are controlled by our website hosting service, not us.

2.) Analytics / Performance-related cookies – these cookies allow us to assess the performance of our Chateaux du Lac website.

3.) Functionality-related cookies: These cookies tell us whether a visitor has visited our site before and to identify the pages (topics) in which visitors may have the greatest interest.

We make no attempt to identify you.

If you do not allow these cookies, your visit will not be counted in our statistics, but it should not prevent the site from working for you. If you have used a Do Not Track browser setting, we will honor that request.

There could be an issue with cellphone visits if you elect to block session style cookies, such as the Function cookies (3) mentioned above. If a cell phone changes cellphone tower connections during a website visit, the cell phone IP address could change. Without a cookie number to follow on your device, a website might lose who you are when your IP address changes. Some links may not show properly and you may be counted as a new visitor to the site more than once.

Our Cookie Policy is not followed by the websites we link to on our pages. Review the Cookie and Privacy policies of those individual websites if you visit those websites.

We are using a third-party to maintain the visitor count. They do use additional cookies to see if you have visited one of their other websites. We do not request, and Statcounter company does not provide us with that information. You can read their entire Cookie Policy.

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HOW COOKIES WORK (Seriously, you are still reading?)

Where are these blasted cookies we talk about?

A cookie is a small data file that is sent to your device’s web browser when you visit a website. This file (Cookie) is stored on your device.

Cookies usually include an identification number that is unique. Whenever a visitor lands on a website, the web host peeks at your device's browser folder to see if there is cookie data from a previous visit to the site. If the web host finds a matching cookie on your device, the site knows your browser has visited before.

Why is a computer cookie called a ‘cookie’? The term “cookie” refers to data passed between your computer or phone's browser and the website you are visiting. This data may help the website remember your activities.

This little data file was named 'Cookie' as a computer programmers' humorous spin-off from the fortune cookie at your local oriental restaurant, which carries a message inside.

Another reason is that your browser leaves little bits of data at each site as you travel around the internet. One might say that you are leaving little cookie crumbs on each site as you travel.

The 'cookies' we use at https Chateaux du Lac dot com are considered Session Cookies. They help in navigation and visit totals. You can have your browser automatically delete Session Cookies when you leave any site, or a few days, weeks, or months later. These controls are on your device in your web browser app.

We no longer use passwords here, but if you remove cookies on your device from a website where you have your password stored for quick entry, the site will not recognize you on your next visit and you will have to re-enter that information.

If you continue to visit our Site without changing your settings, we will assume that you consent to such use of cookies.

We reserve the right to modify this Policy from time to time, so please review it regularly.

Privacy Policy

- Security

The security of personal information should be important to all of us, and while we at Chateauxdulac dot com never ask you for any information, personal or otherwise, other sites might.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your visit, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Besides using updated quality virus and malware detection APPS on your phones and computers, always visit websites using the HTTPS designation, not the older HTTP. Using HTTPS engages additional encryption and security measures when connecting with that website. It is not fool-proof. Like locks on doors, this will keep the average nosey person out, but not the dedicated criminal.

Web browsers are not good at keeping secrets. They're worse than my grandmother.

Browsers can provide information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.

ICANN is a non-profit organization that was established in the United States in 1998 to help maintain the security of the internet and allow it to be usable by all.

The Internet Protocol address does provide your location right down to the device you are using on the web. Law enforcement and other agencies with oodles of specialists can locate a device with this number.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. You should check this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our site after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy on this page will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 16, 2022 (replacing June 28, 2021 version), and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future. Changes will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

DMCA

General:

We are committed to safeguard the intellectual property rights of others. Any creative material used on our Site is believed to be lawfully licensed and authorized.

Except for the page dividers, either I or a friend have created all artwork and photos on this site.

Any static or animated graphics or web elements, like the horizontal fancy divider bars, are from websites claiming to own the product and offered the artwork royalty free. However, we cannot fully guarantee at all times that the licensors of any of those creative materials are fully authorized for such use by the website that offered the item.

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, we will respond expeditiously to claims of copyright infringement, and immediately remove such item from our site when notified that the website that provided the artwork to us did not own the rights to do so.

->Note - To prevent robot SPAM, extra characters have been added, but are normally unseen on the site. If you cut and paste, remove the letter x from the phone or email address.

In addition, if you view any article, statement, or web-link on this site that is incorrect please contact the Chateaux Property Manager or any Chateaux Board Member. As soon as I am made aware of an issue I will remove, replace, correct or explain the item in question.

Site Ownership

The site is privately maintained by a resident of Chateaux du Lac condominiums in Winter Park, Florida.

This Chateaux du Lac Condominium website is a private website developed to provide information on the amenities, assistance on and off-site, and general features of Chateaux du Lac condominiums and the Winter Park, Florida, community where Chateaux resides.

It is a volunteer service. We believe the information on this site to be correct, but users should check and review proper Chateaux sources, including talking with the Chateaux Property Manager and Chateaux Board Members before using any information found on this site or the sites we link to.

I do not make any money from this website. It actually costs me money each year to pay and maintain the web hosting service and the yearly purchase of the domain name of Chateaux du Lac.

Do not use anything on this website as support for the Chateaux to pay for repairs or maintenance.

Consult the Chateaux Property Manager before contacting any person or company if you expect the Chateaux du Lac Condominiums to pay for the service or work.

The Chateaux Property Manager must approve, in advance of work or service being performed, any and all expenses.

If that approval is not provided, Chateaux du Lac Condominiums Association, Inc., will not be responsible for payment of any work or service that a unit owner or resident authorized without Chateaux management approval.

Contact the Chateaux Property Manager or a Chateaux Board Member if you wish to provide feedback.