Privacy Statement
(Last updated August 25, 2007)
This privacy statement is designed to tell you how we collect and use personal information so you can make an informed decision about using our Site. Please read this statement before using our Site or submitting any personal information to us. By using our Site, you consent to the information collection and use practices described herein. SpamSucks reserves the right to change the provisions of this privacy statement at any time, but will alert you that changes have been made by indicating on the privacy statement the date it was last updated. Your use of the Site following the posting of such changes or revised statement shall constitute your acceptance of any such changes. We encourage you to review our privacy statement whenever you visit our Site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used. This privacy statement applies to all users of this Site, including but not limited to SpamSucks's users who register for our services.
What personal information do we collect?
Although the majority of information obtained through this Site is business related, we may also collect personal information (i.e., individual information that may be used to personally identify or contact you) from users of this Site. Collection is done both actively (information you voluntarily submit to us) and passively (information automatically gathered from your computer).
ACTIVE COLLECTION. At several places on our Site, we collect certain information you voluntarily provide to us that may contain personally identifiable information. For Customers, for example, our registration page requests your full name, email address, email server host name and email user name and password. If you send us an email request, we may also store that information. SpamSucks also will store emails sent to users from Senders for up to three days.
PASSIVE COLLECTION. Our software automatically collects certain information from your computer (such as your Internet address, browser type, operating software, computer language, email type, etc.) using two methods: (1) "cookies," and (2) log files,
- 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 not linked to any personally identifiable information while on our Site. We use cookies to track a user's path for security purposes, as well as to target their interests in an effort to enhance the experience on our Site. If you wish to block, erase, or be warned of cookies, please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn about these functions. If a user rejects a cookie, they may still use our Site: however, they will be limited in some of its areas.
- 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.
How do we use the information we collect?
Personal information that you provide SpamSucks (such as a personal email address) may be used by SpamSucks in the following ways:
- to contact you about your use of the Site or about our products and services;
- to respond to your comments or requests;
- to verify and re-verify of the identity of Senders;
- to request feedback and to enable us to develop and improve the Site and our products and services;
- for internal and marketing/promotional purposes including newsletters, which may include advertisements;
- for the specific purpose for which the information was provided and to otherwise provide the Spam blocking services described in the SpamSucks Terms of Service Agreement.
For example, we send new subscribers and other users a welcoming email to verify password and username, and established users will occasionally receive information on product services or upgrades. Please see "What Choices Do You Have Regarding The Use Of Your Information?" below regarding your options not to receive such communications. We also send Customers Site and service announcement updates. Users are not able to unsubscribe from such announcements, which contain important information about our service.
What personal information do we share with third parties?
We will not sell, share, or rent any personal information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement without first obtaining your authorization. We may provide aggregate information (i.e., information we collect that does not allow you to be personally identified or contacted) to third parties without your authorization, such as information about your access and use of the Site, about your computer operating system and computer language, email type, and similar information.
We may disclose personal information you provide to independent contractors, service providers and consultants who are engaged by or working with SpamSucks. For example, we may use credit card processing companies to process payments for goods and services.
We may also disclose personal information we have collected if we are required to do so by law or if, in our good faith judgment, such action is reasonably necessary to comply with legal process, to respond to any claims, or to protect the rights of SpamSucks and its customers and the public.
Please note: This Site may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that SpamSucks is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our Customers to be aware when they leave our Site and to read the privacy statements of every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. Similarly, if you entered the Site through another Web site, SpamSucks is also not responsible for the privacy practices of that site, and you should review the privacy policy of the originating Web site before providing any personal information to that Web site. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by SpamSucks.
What steps do we take to protect your information?
SpamSucks understands that security of your information is important. SpamSucks provides three levels of protection against unauthorized access to your information: (1) global security using SSL encryption technology, (2) firewall security for protection of our Web and database servers against external attack, (3) encrypted password protection for your account.
How can we correct and update your personal information?
If you wish to correct any personally identifiable information (such as post code, phone number, etc.), please contact us and we will endeavor to correct or update the personal data you have provided us to the extent such information is not necessary to complete any services or transactions with us.
What choices do you have regarding the use of your information?
The only way in which you may "opt out" of our use of your personally identifiable information is to cancel your services with SpamSucks.
If you feel that SpamSucks is not abiding by this privacy statement, you should contact our Privacy Compliance Coordinator by email at info@spamsucks.com or by mail at Visual Office Ltd, 29 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, England. MK5 7HH
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