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This page sets forth the privacy policies and practices of Commission Junction, Inc. and its affiliated companies within the ValueClick Marketing Network ("ValueClick Network" "ValueClick" "we" or "us") and includes the following principal Internet sites:
ClickAgents.com Please read this privacy policy carefully since by visiting a ValueClick Network site and sharing information with one our companies you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy unless you offer different terms which are accepted by ValueClick, Inc. in writing. For more information about the ValueClick Network and other ValueClick companies please visit www.ValueClick.com. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBLE ONLINE MARKETING The ValueClick Network's information usage practices are based on two beliefs: first, that protecting user privacy is essential to the growth and prosperity of the Internet; second, that a personalized web experience can provide significant benefits to Internet end users if done properly. In accordance with these beliefs, the ValueClick Network creates results for advertisers and publishers in revolutionary ways without compromising individual privacy. Consumer Privacy | Client Privacy
I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT: INDIVIDUAL INTERNET CONSUMERS
The function of these Cookies is to provide ValueClick with information for the purpose of paying third-parties commissions when an Internet user clicks on a link, creates a lead, or makes a purchase on an advertiser's Web site; and also to optimize and personalize the Internet user's experience. If the Internet user re-visits the advertiser's site directly, ValueClick is able to continue to track the user's activities on the advertiser's site and reward the third-party Web site that referred the user. We reserve the right to retain all ad delivery and reporting data as long as may be reasonably necessary for accounting and audit purposes. Like most standard Web site servers, we use log files to collect Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, and date/time stamp. We use the information to analyze site usage, administer the site, understand usage and navigation trends in aggregate, and determine the relevance of content. This information, however, is not linked to any personally identifiable information. We also may use Internet browsing and online purchase data associated with an anonymous identifier to develop a predictive statistical user profile of the end user's needs and interests. ValueClick does not use Cookies or log files to collect end users' names, physical addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, credit card numbers, social security numbers, or any other information which can be used to identify a specific person. We may match the IP address and user profile with email address data obtained separately in order to better target campaigns to meet user's interests, but will not share this information with third parties. For improved audience targeting, some ValueClick Network sites use marketing technology that allows advertisers to add non-personally-identifying demographic information, such as age, gender, area code, or ZIP code, to the non-identifiable profile data. Thus, there is no direct connection between an end user's online choices and his or her personal identity. In some cases, ValueClick receives and records partial email addresses of Internet users, only in circumstances where the user voluntarily provided its identity and contact information through the Advertiser's site or third-party marketer's site. This partial email address does not enable ValueClick to personally identify an Internet User.
II. INFORMATION SHARING
The ValueClick Network and/or our marketing partners may enhance and/or merge PII about consumers who have opted-in to receive marketing communications with commercially-available third party data collected from other sources in an effort to ensure that the messages being sent to the consumer in online and/or offline marketing programs are relevant to their interests. In the event we enhance and/or merge such personally identifiable information with data collected from other sources, we will take reasonable steps to maintain the integrity and quality of that information. The ValueClick Network may share PII (including information that has been enhanced with information from other sources) with advertisers, third party marketers, our affiliated entities for their online and/or offline marketing programs or in connection with the sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of substantial asset, reorganization or liquidation of any of the ValueClick Network companies. While ValueClick strongly encourages clients and partners to adopt responsible approaches to online marketing, ValueClick is not responsible for the information practices of clients or their partners. The collection, use, and disclosure of information by clients and partners are subject to their respective privacy policies, which may differ from ValueClick's policy. The ValueClick Network may release account and any other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to respond to a subpoena or otherwise comply with the law; enforce or apply our Terms and Conditions and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of ValueClick or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.
III. CONSUMER CHOICE AND ACCESS
Some of ValueClick's Cookies do not have an "opt-out" option, yet you still have the option of blocking the use of Cookies by changing a setting in your Internet browser. Please see your browser supplier's Web site for details on how to do this.
This site does not maintain a process for an individual consumer to opt-out of a ValueClick ad serving Cookie.
Except as provided below, this site does not maintain a process for an individual consumer to access his/her PII.
IV. SECURITY
No transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. It may be possible for third parties not under the control of ValueClick to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully. While we strive to protect your PII, ValueClick cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You acknowledge and assume this risk when communicating with a ValueClick Network company.
V. CONSENT AND CHANGES
VI. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY AND SPAM
The ValueClick Network is committed to proper Internet practices and full compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (15 U.S.C. § 7701). It is our policy to prohibit the sending of unsolicited or "Spam" e-mail by ValueClick or any of its marketing partners. Please note that under the CAN-SPAM Act, an advertiser is required to provide an opt-out mechanism for consumers to unsubscribe from future emails about the advertiser. Although not required to by law, many email marketers also include an opt-out mechanism to enable consumers to be removed from their mailing list. This has caused some confusion for consumers in opting out. The table below clarifies which opt-out mechanism you should use for commercial emails.
VII. DATA PROCESSING/SAFE HARBOR
By providing information to ValueClick Network sites, you acknowledge that they operate in the United States and agree to (i) permit ValueClick to transmit and use your User information anywhere necessary, including across international boundaries, to affect the services and transactions provided by this Site; and (ii) that such use by ValueClick shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Privacy Statement and our Terms and Conditions.
VIII. NETWORK ADVERTISING INITIATIVE
IX. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THIRD PARTY INFORMATION & LANGUAGE
CONTACT US For more information or if you have questions or concerns regarding the ValueClick Network Privacy Policy, please contact us at http://www.cj.com/about/contact.jsp or you can send correspondence to the following address: Privacy, Commission Junction, Inc., 530 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA.
I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT: ADVERTISERS AND PUBLISHERS
II. INFORMATION SHARING
The ValueClick Network may provide email address and basic account data to an Advertiser or Publisher to facilitate a potential or continued working relationship between the Advertiser and Publisher. Once an affiliation is established, Advertiser and Publisher (or their agents or other third parties as designated by a Client) are privy to their respective campaign information and PII, including anonymous Internet user transaction data for Internet users referred by Publisher and any other information that a Client may instruct ValueClick to disclose. While ValueClick strongly encourages Clients to adopt responsible approaches to online marketing, ValueClick is not responsible for the information practices of Clients or their partners. The collection, use, and disclosure of information by clients and partners are subject to their respective privacy policies, which may differ from ValueClick's policy. Periodically ValueClick Network sites may use Clients' PII in order to communicate with our network of hosts via email newsletters or other avenues to offer strategic marketing information and other communications to assist in business related activities. In the event that a Client of the ValueClick Network wishes not to have their PII used for these purposes, they may elect to opt-out from future communications. For more information on opting-out please see the "Client Choice Concerning Data Collection" section below. Except as may be agreed between a ValueClick company and a Client, all PII data provided by individual Clients will be kept in strict confidence by ValueClick Network companies and will be treated with the same level of respect and care that they treat other proprietary information and trade secrets. ValueClick will never sell, rent, exchange or barter any personally identifiable Client information to or with any third party for financial gain or marketing purposes. The ValueClick Network may, from time to time, provide such information to certain third-party administrative vendors for efficiency purposes in providing administrative or program management services such as billing, delivery and payouts. Any third-party vendor so used has agreed to protect the confidentiality of information provided by ValueClick. The ValueClick Network may share PII in connection with our affiliated entities or in connection with the sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of substantial asset, or reorganization or liquidation of any of the ValueClick Network companies. The ValueClick Network may release account and any other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to respond to a subpoena or otherwise comply with the law; enforce or apply our Advertiser Terms of Use*, Publisher Terms of Use* and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of ValueClick or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.
III. CLIENT CHOICE AND ACCESS
When a Client logs on any browser-based ValueClick Network reporting system, a "Cookie" is placed within their computer. The purpose of the Cookie is to allow ValueClick to validate the identity of the Client and maintain the security and privacy of the Client's account data. This Cookie is required to log into ValueClick's reporting systems and there is no method to opt-out of this Cookie.
IV. SECURITY
No transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. It may be possible for third parties not under the control of ValueClick to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully. While we strive to protect your PII, ValueClick cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You acknowledge and assume this risk when communicating with a ValueClick Network company.
V. CONSENT AND CHANGES
VI. DATA PROCESSING/SAFE HARBOR The European Union ("EU") maintains strict privacy laws. These rules differ significantly from US laws. To reconcile these differences, the US and the EU have created a Safe Harbor that defines mutually acceptable privacy operations. ValueClick, Inc. adheres to the Safe Harbor principals. For more information see www.export.gov/safeharbor. By providing information to ValueClick Network sites, you acknowledge that they operate in the United States and agree to (i) permit ValueClick to transmit and use your User information anywhere necessary, including across international boundaries, to effect the services and transactions provided by this Site; and (ii) that such use by ValueClick shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Privacy Statement and our Advertiser Terms of Use* and Publisher Terms of Use*.
VII. NETWORK ADVERTISING INITIATIVE
VIII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THIRD PARTY INFORMATION & LANGUAGE
IX. CONTACT US For more information or if you have questions or concerns regarding the ValueClick Network Privacy Policy, please contact us at http://www.cj.com/about/contact.jsp or you can send correspondence to the following address: Privacy, Commission Junction, Inc., 530 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA. * The agreements linked from this page are to the standard agreements. If you have entered into a custom agreement with the Company, then the references here are to be interpreted as referring to such custom agreement.
Updated May 15, 2006
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