JargonFish, created this website privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") as part of our commitment to fair information practices and the protection of the privacy and security of the users ("you" or "your") of our website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy will advise you about how we protect your personal information. We urge you to read this Privacy Policy carefully.
1. Application of our Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the use of our Site, products and services owned and operated by us (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of unaffiliated sites to which our Site only links. Once you enter another web site (whether through an advertisement, service, or content link), be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of and have no control over that site. Also, this Privacy Policy only covers information collected on our Site and does not cover any information collected by us through other means, such as direct mail, paper applications, submitted forms, and similar items.
2. Information Collected and How It's Used
a. Traffic Data Collected. We automatically track and collect non-personal identification information when you visit our Site, including, but not necessarily limited to, your (i) IP address (a set of numbers that is assigned to your computer when you are on the Internet); (ii) domain server (a computer that stores web site files and provides them to people who request them); (iii) type of computer and/or operating system you use; (iv) type of web browser; and (v) if you arrived at the Site via a link from another website, the referring URL (collectively "Traffic Data"). Traffic Data is anonymous information that does not personally identify you but is helpful for marketing purposes or for improving your experience on the Site. We collect Traffic Data through the use of "Cookie" technology and "Web Beacons". Cookies are data files sent to and stored on the computer you use to view a web site. Cookies can be used to monitor use of our Site, to customize content specific to your interests, to ensure that you do not see the same advertisement repeatedly and to store your user name and password so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit the Site. Web Beacons are small graphic image files on a web page which can be utilized by a web site to determine information about a user. Web Beacons are not used to track information outside of our Site and are not used to track personal information. The information collected by Web Beacons allows us to, among other things, statistically monitor the number of users of our Site, and the websites of our selected partners.
b. Personal Information Collected. In order for you to access certain premium services and/or to purchase software or other products that we offer via the Site, we may ask you to provide us with information that personally identifies you ("Personal Information"). Personal Information may include data such as: (i) your name, mailing and/or e-mail addresses ("Contact Data"); (ii) your account or credit card number ("Financial Data"); or (iii) your zip code, age and/or income ("Demographic Data"). If you communicate with us by e-mail, post messages to any of our chat groups, bulletin boards or forums, or otherwise complete online forms, surveys or contest entries, any information provided in such communication may be collected as Personal Information. We will only collect Personal Information that you voluntarily provide. Your Personal Information will not be intentionally disclosed to any unaffiliated third party without your permission. At the time you place an order or subscribe for premium services you may be given the option to receive weekly email specials, newsletters, and/or targeted mailings. You can unsubscribe from receiving email or similar offers at any time.
3. Uses of Information Collected
We use Contact Data to send you information about our company or our products or services, or promotional material from some of our partners, or to contact you when necessary. For example, if you reside outside the United States, we may provide your Contact Data to one of our partners assigned to your geographic territory. We use your Financial Data to verify your qualifications for certain products or services and to bill you for products and services. We use your Demographic Data and Traffic Data to customize and tailor your experience on the Site, displaying content that we think you might be interested in according to your preferences.
4. Children
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Therefore, we specifically prohibit use by children under the age of 13 for all interactive portions of the Site. We will not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. We strongly urge all parents to participate in their children's exploration of the Internet and any online services, and to teach their children about protecting their personal information while online. Furthermore, we may, at our discretion, require users under 18 to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian to view certain content, and we may limit access to certain content to users above a specified age. You agree to abide by any such restrictions, and not to help anyone avoid these restrictions.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
a. Personal Information. We may share Personal Information you provide in combination with Personal Information from other users with advertisers, vendors, and other third parties only on an aggregate basis ("Aggregate Data"). Aggregate Data does not contain any information which can be used to contact or identify you.
b. Legal Issues. We reserve the right to disclose your Personal Information as required by law and when we believe that disclosures is necessary to (i) protect our rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on us or the Site; or (ii) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of our customers, Site users, employees, or the general public.
6. User Choice Regarding Collection, Use, and Distribution of Personal Information
You may choose not to provide us with any Personal Information. In such an event, you can still access and use some of the Site; however, you will not be able to access and use those portions of the Site that require your Personal Information. Further, we may provide you with the opportunity to "opt-out" of having your Personal Information used for certain purposes, when we ask for this information.
7. Safety and Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us. All Personal Information is stored on a secure server behind a firewall and cannot be accessed from outside the company. All data is secure and is protected from alteration, loss or misuse. Except as provided otherwise in this Privacy Policy, our employees are the only people with access to your Personal Information and our employees are required to sign a privacy/security policy agreement (the "Employee Policy"). Violation of this Employee Policy results may result in disciplinary action, including possible termination, criminal prosecution, and civil action. When you enter sensitive information (such as credit card number) on our Site, we encrypt that information using secure socket layer technology (SSL).
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect Personal Information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. User Ability to Access, Update and Correct Personal Information
In order to ensure that all of your Personal Information is correct and up-to-date, at any time you may visit your personal profile on the Site. Through your personal profile, you may: (a) review and update your Personal Information that we have already collected; or (b) choose whether or not you wish us to send you information about our company, or promotional materials from some of our partners. Alternatively, you may update your Personal Information by contacting our customer services department.
9. Lost or Stolen Information
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Personal Information including, but not limited to, details of your credit card(s), user name and password. You shall be responsible for all uses of your registration, whether or not authorized by you. You must immediately notify us if your credit card, user name or password is lost, stolen or used without your permission. In such an event, we will cancel that credit card number, user name or password and update our records accordingly.
10. Other Limits to Your Privacy
The Site contains links to other web sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites. Once you link to another web site from our Site, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that site, including but not limited to that site's privacy policy and terms of use. We may also make chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news groups available to you. Although we strive to protect our users' privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of the information you post. The information you disclose in these areas becomes public information. We have no control over its use and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your Personal Information. You disclose this information at your own risk.
11. Updates and Changes to the Privacy Policy
If we decide to add to, change, update or modify our Privacy Policy, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on the Site and other places we deem appropriate, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, change, update or modify this Privacy Policy, so please review it frequently. Any such addition, change, update or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.12. How To Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our Privacy Policy please contact our customer service department at:
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This Privacy Policy was last updated January 24, 2008
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