Laser Scanning Forum - Privacy policy
Laser Scanning Forum – Privacy Policy
This policy explains how “Laser Scanning Forum” (hereinafter “we”, “us”, “our”, “Laser Scanning Forum”, “https://mail.laserscanningforum.com/forum”) uses any personal information collected during your use of the forum. Our forums are powered by phpBB (hereinafter “phpBB software”, “phpBB Limited”), which facilitates internet-based discussions.
1. Information We Collect We collect information in two ways.
a) Automatically (Cookies and Technical Data) When you browse the forum, the phpBB software creates cookies (small text files stored on your device), including:
b) Information You Provide We collect information you submit, including:
2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to:
5. Data Sharing We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
6. Data Retention We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to operate the forum and fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
7. Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Passwords are securely hashed (one-way encryption). However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
9. International Data Transfers Some of our service providers (such as Google) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
10. Contact For any questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact: admin@laserscanningforum.com
Laser Scanning Forum Ltd. Last updated: 17 April 2026.
The information generated by these cookies about your use of “Laser Scanning Forum” (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States or other locations. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the site, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide 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. To learn more about how Google collects and processes data, please see Google’s Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
This policy explains how “Laser Scanning Forum” (hereinafter “we”, “us”, “our”, “Laser Scanning Forum”, “https://mail.laserscanningforum.com/forum”) uses any personal information collected during your use of the forum. Our forums are powered by phpBB (hereinafter “phpBB software”, “phpBB Limited”), which facilitates internet-based discussions.
1. Information We Collect We collect information in two ways.
a) Automatically (Cookies and Technical Data) When you browse the forum, the phpBB software creates cookies (small text files stored on your device), including:
- A user identifier and session identifier
- Cookies used to track which topics you have read
- Optional cookies to enhance your browsing experience
b) Information You Provide We collect information you submit, including:
- Registration details (username, email address, password)
- Posts and messages submitted on the forum
- Profile information (optional fields)
2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to:
- Provide and operate the forum
- Manage user accounts
- Moderate content and enforce forum rules
- Improve user experience and site performance
- Analyse site usage through analytics tools
- Legitimate interests – to operate, maintain, and secure the forum
- Consent – for optional cookies and analytics tracking
- Legal obligations – where required by law
5. Data Sharing We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers (for example hosting and analytics providers)
- Authorities, where required by law
6. Data Retention We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to operate the forum and fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Account data is retained while your account is active
- Posts may remain publicly visible even after account closure
- We may retain certain data for legal or administrative purposes
7. Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Passwords are securely hashed (one-way encryption). However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request transfer of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
9. International Data Transfers Some of our service providers (such as Google) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
10. Contact For any questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact: admin@laserscanningforum.com
Laser Scanning Forum Ltd. Last updated: 17 April 2026.
Analytics
“Laser Scanning Forum” may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), to help us understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the site, including the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and general usage patterns.The information generated by these cookies about your use of “Laser Scanning Forum” (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States or other locations. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the site, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide 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. To learn more about how Google collects and processes data, please see Google’s Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.