Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data
stored on the user’s hard drive containing information about the user.Usage
of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information
while on our site.Once the user
closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates.For
instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user would not have to log
in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site.If
a user rejects the cookie, they may still use our site.The
only drawback to this is that the user will be limited in some areas of
our site.For example, the user will
not be able to participate in any of our Sweepstakes, Contests or monthly
Drawings that take place. Cookies can also enable us to track and target
the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site.
Some
of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers).However,
we have no access to or control over these cookies.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze
trends, administer the site, track user’s movement, and gather broad demographic
information for aggregate use.IP
addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We
partner with another party to provide specific services. When the user
signs up for these services, we will share names, or other contact information
that is necessary for the third party to provide these services.
We Provide data with our partners only when our users
select the services of our partners when they register. This is done by
opting in or not opting out of their service. If you opt-in to our newsletter,
We may partner with outside firms which will send out third
party offers.
We share information gathered with patners that you
select during the registration process. We may send you offers on
behalf of other third parties. If we partner with other 3rd parties
to send you offers, you will be given the opportunity to opt-out at any
time.
These
parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except
for the purpose of providing these services.
Links
This web site contains links
to other sites. Please be aware that we (Yesfree.com) are not responsible
for the privacy practices of such other sites.We
encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the
privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally
identifiable information.This privacy
statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.
Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe
to our newsletter, we ask for contact information such as name and email
address.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our site
requests information from users via surveys or contests.Participation
in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore
has a choice whether or not to disclose this information.Information
requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address),
and demographic information (such as zip code, age level).Contact
information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes.Survey
information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use
and satisfaction of this site.
Security
This
website takes every precaution to protect our users’ information.When
users submit sensitive information via the website, your information is
protected both online and off-line.
Supplementation of Information
In
order for this website to properly fulfill its obligation to our customers,
it is necessary for us to supplement the information we receive with information
from 3rd party sources.
In
order for this website to enhance its ability to tailor the site to an
individual’s preference, we combine information about the purchasing habits
of users with similar information from our partners, Company Y & Company
Z, to create a personalized user profile.When
a user makes a purchase from either of these two companies, the companies
collect and share that purchase information with us so we can tailor the
site to our users’ preferences.
Choice/Opt-out
Our users are given the opportunity
to ‘opt-out’ of having their information used for purposes not directly
related to our site at the point where we ask for the information.For
example, our order form has an ‘opt-out’ mechanism so users who buy a product
from us, but don’t want any marketing material, can keep their email address
off of our lists.
Users
who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials from
our partners may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying
to unsubscribe in the subject line in the email or email us at support@yesfree.com[Some
sites are able to offer opt-out mechanisms on member information pages
and also supply a telephone or postal option as a way to opt-out.]
Users
of our site are always notified when their information is being collected
by any outside parties.We do this
so our users can make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed
with services that require an outside party, or not.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our
privacy policy, we will post those changes on our Homepage so our users
are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under
circumstances, if any, we disclose it.If
at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a
manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will
notify users by way of an email.Users
will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this
different manner. We will use information in accordance with the privacy
policy under which the information was collected.
