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ImplexantSystems.com Privacy Policy Release 1.0
| Effective October 2003 ImplexantSystems.com takes your privacy seriously. Because we gather certain types of information about our users we want to help you understand the terms and conditions surrounding the collection and use of that information. This privacy statement discloses the types of information we gather, how we use it, and how to correct or change it. These privacy practices apply to the Web site that you were viewing when you clicked through to this policy, which is operated by ImplexantSystems.com, its partner, or affiliate. 1. What personally identifiable information does ImplexantSystems.com collect? ImplexantSystems.com collects personally identifiable information when you provide it to us, such as when you register on one of our sites, when you use certain services, and when you purchase certain products. Several of the services and products that we offer on our sites, may require registration as a condition of use. Once you register you are no longer anonymous to us. ImplexantSystems.com may also receive information about you from other sources and add it to the information you provided to us. 2. What anonymous information does ImplexantSystems.com collect? Cookies Your Internet browser has a feature called "cookies" which store small amounts of data on your computer about your visit to any of our sites. However, cookies tell us nothing about who you are unless you specifically give us personally identifiable information. You do not need to have cookies turned on to visit most ImplexantSystems.com sites, although active participation in certain areas of our sites may require cookies. In addition, you may elect not to allow cookies to be collected by selecting certain options on your browser. Web bugs & servers We use electronic images known as Web bugs--sometimes called transparent GIFs, clear GIFs, or beacons--that allow us to track general user traffic patterns. ImplexantSystems.com also automatically receives and records information from our servers and from your browser, including your IP address, the time, and information about the page you requested. We use tracking technologies in a variety of ways, including: Keeping count of return visits Accumulating and reporting anonymous, aggregate (data collected in mass), statistical information on Web site usage Determining which features users like best Saving your password so you don't have to re-enter it each time you visit our sites 3. How does ImplexantSystems.com use the information? The ImplexantSystems.com uses the information we gather for four general purposes: To customize the content you see To enhance the user experience in our network of sites. We use tracking information to determine how well each page performs overall based on aggregate user demographics and traffic patterns to those pages. This helps us continue to build a better experience for you To fulfill your requests for certain products and services, such as sending out electronic newsletters and enabling users to participate in polls and message boards. To send you information you agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to you 4. How does ImplexantSystems.comshare the information? Personally identifiable information The ImplexantSystems.com will make your personally identifiable information available to other companies or people when: We have your consent to share the information We have engaged companies to work with or on behalf of ImplexantSystems.com to provide a product or service that you have requested, such as opt-in e-mail announcements You use co-branded services. When you use a co-branded service within our network of sites you grant us permission to pass your registration information back to that service partner. Their use of your information is subject to their applicable privacy policies. We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process; or we believe that your actions violate applicable laws, ImplexantSystems.com Terms of Use or any usage guidelines for specific products or services, or threaten the rights, property, or safety of ImplexantSystems.com, our users, or others Aggregate information ImplexantSystems.com aggregates personally identifiable information and discloses such information in a non-personally identifiable manner to advertisers and other third parties for marketing, promotional, and other purposes. We do not disclose to these entities any information that could be used to identify you personally. 5. What are my options? Users who would rather not provide any of the user data requested by our registration process do not need to register with us. You can still view much of the content and use many of the services offered by our sites without registering. We also give users the following options: Opting not to receive our electronic newsletters or those of third parties when registering. Users who opt-in may remove themselves from mailing lists at any time through the subscription management pages or by following the instructions at the end of the e-mail they received from us; Opting not to provide certain personal information when registering for a site. 6. How will I know if the privacy policy is changed? Any modifications to our privacy practices will be reflected first within this area of our network of Web sites. If there is a material change in our privacy practices you are solely responsible for notifying yourself. We will not notify you. 7. Privacy of children Our network of sites is not directed to children under the age of 13. We operate our network of sites in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and do not permit registration by, and will not knowingly collect or use personally identifiable information from, anyone under 13 years of age. This requirement is clearly posted during the registration process. Questions, comments Questions regarding this privacy statement, or regarding any other aspects of our network of Web sites, should be sent via e-mail. We read every message submitted and try to reply promptly to every one. We may also file your comments to improve the site, or review and discard the information. E-mail us for questions |
