Last Update: May 1, 2008
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1. Privacy Statement; Collection of Personally Identifiable Information
("PII"). Digital Contracts, Inc. ("DCI") operates this website. All references
to "we", "us", "our", this "website" or this "site" shall be construed to mean
DCI. We understand that visitors to this website are concerned about the privacy
of information. The following describes our privacy policy regarding information
that we collect through this website, including OUR COLLECTION OF PERSONALLY
IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION THAT MAY PERSONALLY IDENTIFY YOU (which we refer to in
this Privacy Policy as "PII").
2. Modification of Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify this
Privacy Policy at any time, and without prior notice, by posting an amended
Privacy Policy that is always accessible by clicking on the "Privacy Policy"
link on this site's home page. Your continued use of this site indicates your
acceptance of the amended Privacy Policy. You should check the Privacy Policy
through this link periodically for modifications by clicking on the link
provided near the top of the Privacy Policy for a listing of material
modifications and their effective dates. Regarding PII, if any modifications are
materially less restrictive on our use or disclosure of the PII previously
disclosed by you, we will obtain your consent before implementing such revisions
with respect to such information.
3. Collection of Anonymous, Passive Information. We reserve the right to
monitor your use of this site. As you navigate through this site, certain
anonymous information may be passively collected (that is, gathered without your
actively providing the information) using various technologies, such as cookies,
Internet tags or web beacons, and navigational data collection (log files,
server logs, clickstream). For example, as explained in more detail below, your
Internet browser automatically transmits to this site some of this anonymous
information, such as the URL of the website you just came from and the Internet
Protocol (IP) address and the browser version your computer is currently using.
This site may also collect anonymous information from your computer through
cookies and Internet tags or web beacons. You may set your browser to notify you
when a cookie is sent or to refuse cookies altogether, but certain features of
this site might not work without cookies. The following is a listing and a brief
explanation of passive information collection methodologies which we may use
from time to time to better understand how this site is being used.
3.1 A "cookie" is a bit of information that this site sends to your
Web browser which helps us remember information about you and your preferences.
3.2 "Session" cookies are temporary bits of information that are
used to improve navigation, block visitors from providing information where
inappropriate (the site "remembers" previous entries of age or country of origin
that were outside the specified parameters and blocks subsequent changes), and
collect aggregate statistical information on the site. They are erased once you
exit your Web browser or otherwise turn off your computer.
3.3 "Persistent" cookies are more permanent bits of information that
are placed on the hard drive of your computer and stay there unless you delete
the cookie. Persistent cookies store information on your computer for a number
of purposes, such as retrieving certain information you have previously
provided, helping to determine what areas of the site you may find most
valuable, and customizing the site based on your preferences on an ongoing
basis. Persistent cookies placed by this site in your computer do not hold PII.
3.4 You can set your browser to accept all cookies, to reject all
cookies, or to notify you whenever a cookie is offered so that you can decide
each time whether to accept it. To learn more about cookies and how to specify
your preferences, please search for "cookie" in the "Help" portion of your
browser.
3.5 An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number assigned to your
computer by your Internet service provider so you can access the Internet and is
generally considered to be non-personally identifiable information, because in
most cases an IP address is dynamic (changing each time you connect to the
Internet), rather than static (unique to a particular user's computer). The IP
address can be used to diagnose problems with a server, report aggregate
information, determine the fastest route for your computer to use in connecting
to a site, and administer and improve the site.
3.6 "Internet tags" (also known as Web Beacons, single-pixel GIFs,
clear GIFs, invisible GIFs, and 1-by-1 GIFs) are smaller than cookies and tell
the Web site server information such as the IP address and browser type related
to the visitor's computer. Tags may be placed both on online advertisements that
bring people to the site and on different pages of the site. Such tags indicate
how many times a page is opened and which information is consulted.
3.7 "Navigational data" (log files, server logs, and clickstream
data) are used for system management, to improve the content of the site, market
research purposes, and to communicate information to visitors.
4. Use and Sharing of Anonymous, Passive Information. This site may make full
use of passively collected anonymous information through the collection methods
described above for our own internal operational purposes, including without
limitation the right to use such information to provide better service to site
visitors, customize the site based on your preferences, compile and analyze
statistics and trends, and otherwise administer and improve this site for your
use. We reserve the right to share this information in the same manner as
provided below for PII.
5. Use of 3rd Party Cookies; Google Analytics. This site reserves the right
to use web analytics services provided by third parties, such as the Google
Analytics service by Google, Inc. These services use cookies (sometimes referred
to as 3rd party cookies) which are text files placed on your computer, to help
us analyze how users use this site. The information generated by the cookie
about your use of this site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to
and stored by the service provider. The will use this information for the
purpose of evaluating your use of this site, compiling reports on website
activity for website operators, and providing other services relating to website
activity and internet usage. These services may also transfer this information
to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties
process the information on the service's behalf. These services will not
associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the
use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however,
please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full
functionality of this site. By using this site, you consent to the processing of
data about you by third party analytics services in the manner and for the
purposes set out above.
6. Collection of PII. We will ask you when we need to collect PII (defined
above). PII which we collect may vary depending on the benefits and/or services
you select, and may include one or more of the following categories of
information: name, physical address, an email address, phone number, and credit
card information including credit card number, expiration date, and billing
address.
7. Use And Sharing of PII: General Policy. Except as discussed below, our
general policy is that we will use your PII only for the performance of the
services or transaction for which it was given, and we will not share, sell, or
rent your PII to others. The only exceptions to this general policy: (i) are
described in the subsections below, and (ii) if explicitly approved by you
through our site. WE WILL NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES COMBINE PASSIVELY
COLLECTED INFORMATION WITH YOUR PII.
7.1 Affiliates. Unless prohibited by law, we may use and share
PII within any companies that may legally affiliated with us (such as, for
example, any parent, subsidiary, or brother or sister entity) for purposes of
providing service and account maintenance, to help us design and improve
products and services, and to offer products and services that may be of
interest to you.
7.2 Third-Party Service Providers. We may hire other companies to
provide services on our behalf. These third-party service providers may include,
for example, companies that (i) host, manage, and service our website, web
servers, software and systems, (ii) provide business or data processing
services, (iii) provide marketing services, (iv) provide payment processing,
fulfillment, and/or shipping services, (i) refer you to this site in their
capacity as our marketing partner or affiliate, and (vi) provide other new
services. We may share or make PII accessible to such third parties; however,
all such third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of PII and
are prohibited from using PII for any purpose other than for the services they
provide, which may include emails, but only to the extent email is integral to
their services.
7.3 In the Event of Merger, Sale, or Bankruptcy. In the event that
we are acquired by 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 our 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 PII is treated, transferred,
or used.
7.4 Legal Process. We reserve the right to share PII with third
parties in response to a subpoena, to prevent fraud, to comply with an inquiry
by a government agency or other regulator, or as necessary for other legal
purposes.
8. Onward Transfer of PII Outside Your Country of Residence. Any PII which we
may collect on this site will be stored and processed in our servers located
only in the United States. By using this site, if you reside outside the United
States, you consent to the transfer of PII outside your country of residence to
the United States.
9. Security of PII. We have adopted reasonable and appropriate security
measures to protect your PII and other sensitive information. Unfortunately, no
data transmission over the Internet or method of data storage can be guaranteed
100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your PII with reasonable and
appropriate security measures, we cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security
of any information you transmit to us or archive at this site.
10. Making Changes To PII. Registered users may make changes to their PII. To
update your PII, login and click on the "Modify Profile" link at the top of the
page. Key in your updated information and click on the Set Profile button to
save.
11. Email From This Site; Opt-Out Rights. If you supply us with your e-mail
address you may receive periodic messages from us with information specific to
the site and required for the normal functioning of the site as well as for new
products or services or upcoming events. If you prefer not to receive periodic
email messages, you may opt-out by following the instructions on the email.
12. Links To Other Sites Including Online Ads. This website may contain links
to other websites with whom we have a business relationship. These links may
include online advertisements that we deem to be appropriate. The privacy
practices of these websites are not covered by our privacy policy, and we are
not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these sites.
Additionally, if you register with any of these sites for any purpose or
purchase from any of these sites, any information that you provide in the
process of registration or purchase, such as your credit card number and other
PII, will be transferred to these sites. These sites have separate data
collection, data privacy, and data security policies and practices, and we have
no responsibility or liability for these independent policies and practices;
however, we have entered into agreements with these websites which provide that
UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY AGREE OTHERWISE (ii) they will use your PII only for the
purpose of providing the products or services that you may request, and (ii)
they will share your PII only as required to fulfill your request for products
or services. You should be careful to review any privacy policies posted on any
of these sites before providing information to them.
13. Children's Online Policy. We are committed to preserving online privacy
for all of its website visitors, including children. This site is a general
audience site. Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
(COPPA), we will not knowingly collect any information from, or sell to,
children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian who has discovered
that your child under the age of 13 has submitted his or her personally
identifiable information without your permission or consent, we will remove the
information from our active list, at your request. To request the removal of
your child's information, please send contact our site as provided below under
"Contact Us", and be sure to include in your message the same login information
that your child submitted.
14. Email And Other Messages Through This Site; ECPA Notice. This site treats
email messages and other electronic messages that are sent through this site and
not viewable by others as confidential and private, except as required by law,
including without limitation, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986,
18 U.S.C. Sections 2701-2711 (the "ECPA"). The ECPA permits this site's limited
ability to intercept and/or disclose electronic messages, for example (i) as
necessary to operate our system or to protect our rights or property, (ii) upon
legal demand (court orders, warrants, subpoenas), or (iii) where we receive
information inadvertently which appears to pertain to the commission of a crime.
This site is not considered a "secure communications medium" under the ECPA.
15. USA Patriot Act Notice. The federal USA Patriot Act ("USA Patriot Act")
provides generally for the operator of a communication host and law enforcement
to be able to monitor any content, upon request of the operator. We anticipate
fully complying with all our obligations, and availing ourselves of all our
rights, under the USA Patriot Act.
16. Contact Us. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy,
please contact the operator of this website at:
Digital Contracts, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Policy Officer
115 Perimeter Center Place, Ste. 170
Atlanta, GA 30346
Name/Email Address: Chip Cooper, ccooper@digicontracts.com
Telephone: 770-664-8555
Facsimile: 678-623-902