:: Privacy Policy
Information we collect:
As part of the
theta data systems database, Users are registered at
an theta data systems partner or affiliate website.
Users are asked to provide their name, email address, postal
address and self reported interest category selections. Our
Users may voluntarily provide additional information,
including personal, geographic and demographic
information.
In addition to the information
provided by members, theta data systems may also
collect information about consumers from third party
sources. These third party sources may include, but is not
limited to, co-registrations as part of a User's
registration on another website or acquisition of
information from a website who's privacy policy allows for
the data to be acquired.
theta data
systems uses this data to assemble broad demographic
information about its consumer databases in general. The
purpose of this data collection is to ensure that theta
data systems Users receive only the most relevant,
targeted promotions, offers and information.
In
an attempt to customize theta data systems's service
and provide consumers with the information they may be most
interested in, theta data systems also conducts
internal research on our database's demographics, interests,
and behavior. This internal research is based upon
information provided directly to theta data systems.
This internal research may be in the form of surveys,
sweepstakes, contests, information obtained from consumer's
response to advertising and marketing offers or information
such as browser type or IP address which can be collected
electronically. theta data systems may also collect
information from third party sources. theta data
systems may combine or otherwise overlay some or all of
the foregoing information to build profiles about theta
data systems's database, which may be individual
specific or in aggregate form. By contributing to the
theta data systems Database data contributors consent
to theta data systems employing the foregoing
techniques in its continuing efforts to better serve its
Users by providing them with the information in which they
may be most interested.
theta data systems
does not collect information regarding an individual's
medical records or credit or financial information relating
to an individual's credit worthiness and if such information
is received, theta data systems deletes or destroys
it upon receipt.
theta data systems does
not use information about its members for any purposes
unrelated to the services offered by theta data
systems. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy does
not cover the conduct or practices of third party sources.
However, theta data systems will treat information
that it receives from third party sources according to the
terms of this Privacy Policy.
Children's Online Privacy Protection
theta data systems services are not directed to nor
intended for anyone under the age of 13. theta data
systems will not knowingly accept records of consumers
who are under the age of 13 years nor will it knowingly
collect or maintain personally identifiable information from
or about anyone under the age of 13 years. theta data
systems relies on the truthfulness of the owners of the
consumer files when accepting new data from 3rd party
sources. In the event that theta data systems
receives information that establishes that a consumer is
under the age of 13 years, theta data systems will
delete that record and any corresponding information.
Confidentiality
theta data systems
will not provide personally identifiable information of an
theta data systems database record or knowingly
reveal any member's identity to marketers, except as noted
under "Limits of Confidentiality." Personally identifiable
information means the member's name, postal address, email
address or other information from which the member's
identity may be reasonably ascertained.
Limits of Confidentiality
As part of its
day-to-day business activities, theta data systems
must disclose certain aggregate level information about the
theta data systems database to certain third parties;
principally, (1) theta data systems Clients, (2)
Marketers who use the theta data systems database and
(3) To comply with the law or contractual obligations.
Below is the information and circumstances under which
theta data systems may be required to disclose
information to third parties.
(1) theta data
systems may disclose aggregate level information to
clients about the number of consumers who have responded to
any particular campaign, the response rates of the theta
data systems file; and statistics on the interest
categories selected by the theta data systems
consumers.
(2) theta data systems will
disclose aggregate level information about theta data
systems files to marketers as reasonably necessary to
explain the services that theta data systems can
offer, to report on the advertising campaigns that theta
data systems undertakes for any particular marketer,
and/or to implement and explain campaign strategies.
(3) theta data systems may release personally
identifiable information or account information as is
necessary to comply with the law; to enforce or apply the
terms and conditions of marketing contracts or contracts
when supplying 3rd party information; or to protect the
rights, property, or safety of theta data systems,
its subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or others. This
includes exchanging information with other companies and
organizations for fraud protection.
Use of Information
theta data
systems uses its database information to deliver the
theta data systems services. theta data
systems services include promoting marketing offers to
consumers and providing marketing information to 3rd
parties. A person's email address will be used by theta
data systems to contact that consumer about selected
interests. Additionally, theta data systems may
deliver marketing, promotional and information messages
through direct mail, telemarketing or any other marketing or
advertising medium. theta data systems also uses
member information to monitor, interpret, analyze and report
campaign results.
Protection of Consumer Information
theta data systems undertakes substantial efforts
to protect the confidentiality of the identity, preferences
and other information it has collected about individual
members and will never knowingly allow access to this
information to anyone outside theta data systems
other than for the services theta data systems
offers. theta data systems has made a substantial
investment in its server, database, backup and firewall
technologies for the protection and security of its
information assets, including the confidentiality of the
information assets. These technologies are deployed as part
of a sophisticated security architecture and protocol.
Consumers should also do their part in protecting
their information. Unfortunately, neither theta data
systems, nor data transmission over the Internet, can be
guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive
to protect our database information, theta data
systems cannot ensure or warrant the security of our
information. Thus, any information a User transmits to us
is done so at the User's own risk. Once we receive User
information, theta data systems undertakes
substantial efforts to protect the confidentiality of this
information consistent with this Policy.
Choices In Disclosing Information
Because
we want our Users to feel completely comfortable using the
theta data systems services, Users are provided with
various opportunities to control how the information they
provide to us will be used. theta data systems
requests information from our customers' registration, as
well as via surveys, contests or other promotions. A User's
participation in these activities is completely voluntary
and they therefore have a choice whether or not to disclose
this information. Nevertheless, certain basic information
is required in order to register as a User. Information
requested may include contact information and demographic
information. Users also may choose whether or not to get
e-mails from theta data systems and whether or not to
accept special offers from our partners. If they choose not
to receive e-mail from theta data systems, we will
not send them e-mail, although it may take a short time to
remove their name from our database.
Please note,
theta data systems may send the user a confirmation
e-mail to the email address that was supplied us
acknowledging the new account. This e-mail will give the
user the option to delete the account if the user does not
desire the account. Users should keep the confirmation
e-mail, as it will also contain information that will help
in the case they run into problems accessing our services.
Unsubscribe Policy:
You can choose to
unsubscribe from our list at any time. To unsubscribe,
simply click the unsubscribe link at the end of any theta
data systems offer or mailing. You can also unsubscribe
from our database at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe"
link located on our web site www.thetadatasystems.com.
Please allow up to 72 hours for the removal process to be
complete.
Data Quality and Access: theta data systems uses a proprietary process to verify the validity of the data received. This process validates several data points including electronic and postal addresses. theta data systems regularly purges its database of incorrect and outdated information. All data is maintained until such time the user unsubscribes or the data has been determined to be inaccurate or obsolete. Should a User not want theta data systems to continue to utilize their data, they should follow the unsubscribe procedures described in this policy.
Privacy Audit and Third Party Verification: theta data systems employs the services of an independent, 3rd party service to review the privacy policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the current published privacy policy as posted and dated on the theta data systems website.
Cookies: theta data systems does not use
cookies, although we reserve the right to implement them in
the future. However, certain third party partners and
clients of theta data systems may use cookies in the
process of sending email advertising to you.
A
cookie is a piece of data stored on the User's hard drive
containing information about the User. Cookies do not store
any personally identifiable information. They can be very
beneficial to the Internet user and allow for a more
personal and efficient Internet experience. For instance,
by accepting a cookie from a site, the User would not have
to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time
while on the site. Cookies allow for personalization
features such as stock portfolio tracking and targeted news
stories, they allow for shopping cart capabilities and quick
navigation across multiple zones of e-commerce sites, they
remember user names and passwords for future visits and
allow for the delivery of advertisements targeted to a
user's interests and controlling ad frequency.
A
User can reject cookies and still use most websites. The
only drawback to this is that in some instances the User
will be limited in some areas of some websites. For
example, the User may not be able to participate in selected
Sweepstakes, Contests or monthly Drawings. Cookies also can
enable us to track and target the interests of our Users to
enhance their experience on the theta data systems
Sites.
You can set your browser to not accept
cookies. See your browser's documentation for more
information on accepting cookies.
Privacy Policy Effective Date and Changes:
The foregoing policy is effective as of August 1, 2002.
theta data systems reserves the right to change this
policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for
changes. theta data systems will take reasonable
measures to notify you if there is a material change in our
privacy practices with respect to use of the information
that has been provided to theta data systems.
theta data systems will conspicuously post these
changes in our Privacy Policy. theta data systems
also will post a message on the home page of its Web site
that states that the Privacy Policy has been changed, and
will provide a link to the Privacy Policy. These postings
will occur on the theta data systems Web site at
least 30 days prior to any material change.
