Groupany Privacy Policy
Last Updated on 10/15/2008
We know how important it is to respect your privacy, we have published this Privacy Policy to explain how Groupany Inc., which operates Groupany.com,(the "Site") handles the information you submit to us via any of our Services (throughout this Privacy Policy we will use the term "Services" to refer to the Groupany network of websites). Please be sure to read this Privacy Policy carefully before accessing, registering for, or using any of our Services. Your use of the Site, whether you are a "Visitor" (which means you simply browse the Site) or you are a "Member" (which means that you have registered with the Site) indicates to us that you have read and accepted our privacy practices, as outlined in this Privacy Policy. The term "User" refers to a visitor or a member. We refer to Groupany Inc. as "Groupany", "we" or "us".
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and is subject to the Groupany.com Conditions of Use. Your use of the Site and any personal information you provide on the Site remains subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Conditions of Use. In case of a conflict between the Conditions of Use, Privacy Policy or any Rules, the Conditions of Use shall govern.
What Information Do We Collect?
In order to use some of the features of the Services, you may need to create a user account which requires you to provide us with some personal information. During the account creation process you will be required to provide certain personal information, such as your name, email address, cell phone number, etc. We may also periodically request additional optional personal information, such as your address, phone number, or other information about you. The personal information that you provide us may be given through the Site or through messages you send to us from your cell phone. In all cases, your personal information will be covered by this Privacy Policy.
Once you sign up on the Site, we keep track of how you use the Services, including your use of various elements of the Services and communications with us. This information is an important tool we use in evaluating and improving our Services to make them more fun and useful for our Users. We also log non-personally-identifiable information including, without limitation, IP address, profile information, aggregate User data, and browser type, from Users of the Site. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our site.
The Site may also provide you with features that require specific information be provided in order to use that specific feature. For example, we may offer you the ability to sign up to receive newsletters or other alerts to be sent to your email address or cell phone and would ask for that contact information to deliver to you the Services you requested.
We may offer our Members the ability to upload their own information or content to create a personalized web page for Users to see via the Site or as part of other features of the Site. By posting any personal information on or through the Services, you understand and agree that the personal information may be publicly viewable by Users and that we may use it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
How Do We Use Cookies and Log Files?
Cookies: We use cookies to store preferences you select while visiting the Site. These cookies are pieces of information sent by the Site to your browser and are stored on your computer's hard drive. For example, by providing a cookie on your hard drive, it is possible for you to return to the Site with the same settings you had on a previous visit and if you choose, to store your user name (so you don't have to type it in every time you log in). We use cookies to personalize your experience on the Site, to understand how you use our Services and to tailor content and offers to you when you visit the Site. We may also use cookies to determine how you were referred to the Site. While we do not require cookies in order to use the Services, most Users find it very difficult and inconvenient to use the Services with cookies turned off.
Log Data: When you visit the Site, our web servers automatically collect anonymous information that describes how our Users use and navigate our Site. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks. We use this information to keep track of overall Site information, analyze trends, administer the Services, track how Users use the Services, and gather broad demographic information, and improve the Site.
Can Children Use the Services?
Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. For that reason, we do not knowingly collect or maintain personally identifiable or non-personally-identifiable information from persons under 16 years of age, and no part of Groupany.com is directed to persons under 16. You must be at least 16 years of age to sign up for or use the Services and each User who signs up or uses the Services represents to Groupany that they are at least 16 years of age. Any User who is under the legal age of majority in his or her state or residence (a "minor") should get his or her parent or legal guardian's permission to use the Site. If Groupany receives a complaint which states that a User is under 16 years of age, we will prohibit further collection of personal information from such User and block their usage of the Services. Such Users will also be ineligible to win any game or to earn points, and will be disqualified upon age confirmation at time of prize award.
How Will We Use Your Information?
We use the personal and other information we collect (i) to provide you with the products and services you order; (ii) to deliver any prizes you may win in games, contests, or sweepstakes you choose to participate in; (iii) to notify you about new features and services on the Site or other products and services that we think you will find interesting; and (iv) for analytical purposes to help us to improve the Services and for our business generally.
Will We Share Your Information With Third Parties?
Groupany does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with non-affiliated third parties without your prior consent. We do however, share personal information with third party contractors who assist us in providing the Service to you. These third party contractors agree to use the information only to perform the service for us.
Finally, we may also disclose personal information if we have a good faith belief that the law requires it (such as in connection with a subpoena, court order etc.), to protect the rights, safety or property of our Users, of Groupany or third parties, or if we believe that you have violated this Privacy Policy or the Conditions of Use, or if we believe such disclosure will prevent a crime from occurring.
Links to Third Party Sites
We may provide links from the Site to other websites that are not owned or managed by Groupany. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to any of the linked third party websites. The third party operator of the website (and not us) is responsible for the information collection, use and disclosure practices of those third party websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any other website you visit.
Security
Groupany.com Member accounts are secured by member-created passwords. Groupany.com takes precautions to ensure that Member account information is kept private. We use reasonable measures to protect Member information that is stored within our database, and we restrict access to Member information that is stored within our database. Please note that we cannot guarantee the security of Member Account information. Unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors may compromise the security of Member information at any time.
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the 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.
If you have any questions about security on our Web site, you can email us at support@groupany.com.
In the Event of Merger, Sale, or Bankruptcy
In the event that Groupany is acquired or merged with a third party entity, we reserve the right, in any of these circumstances, to transfer or assign the information we have collected from our Users as part of such merger, acquisition, sale, or other change of control. In the unlikely event of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the application of laws or equitable principles affecting creditors' rights generally, we may not be able to control how your personal information is treated, transferred, or used.
How Do You Change Your Information?
To update your personal information, change the service features you have elected to receive, or change your privacy preferences, you can do so by signing in to the Site and accessing the page titled "My Account".
What If the Privacy Policy Changes?
By using the Site, you signify your agreement to this Privacy Policy, as it may be amended and/or revised at any time. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of the Privacy Policy at any time, so please review it frequently. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the home page, or email so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
Your Acceptance of this Policy
By using the Services, you are agreeing to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the Groupany Conditions of Use. Any dispute as to these terms shall be governed by California law and subject to the courts located in California.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@groupany.com.