PLEASE
READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY.
By
accessing or otherwise using this site, you agree to be bound
contractually by this Privacy Policy.
PRIVACY
POLICY
Effective
Date: August 1, 2006
Click here for a listing of
material changes to this Privacy Policy and their effective dates.
1. 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 changes and their effective dates.
2. Privacy Statement. DTLink Software,
LLC ("DTLink") operates this collabinvest.net web
site. All references to "we", "us", "this
web site" or "this site" shall be construed to mean
DTLink. DTLink understands that visitors to this web site are
concerned about the privacy of information. The following describes
our privacy policy, including our policy regarding information that
we collect through this web site.
3. Passive Information Collection. 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 Web site 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 enhance the services we offer.
A "cookie" is a bit of
information that a Web site sends to your Web browser that helps the
site remember information about you and your preferences.
"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.
"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 Personally Identifiable Information (PII). If
you have registered or have otherwise consented to the retention of
PII you have provided to this site, then the contents of cookies may
be used to identify you to this site, so that the site may provide
you personalized services.
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.
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.
"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.
"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 Passive
Information. This site may use, combine, and share such passively
collected anonymous 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
the site for your use. We may make full use of all information
acquired through this site that is not personally identifiable
information. WE WILL NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES COMBINE PASSIVELY
COLLECTED INFORMATION WITH YOUR PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.
5. Collection of Personally
Identifiable Information ("PII"). We will ask you when we
need information that personally identifies you or allows us to
contact you (which re refer to as "PII"). 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.
6. 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
are (i) if this privacy policy explicitly provides otherwise, and
(ii) if explicitly approved by you through our site. WE WILL NEVER
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES COMBINE PASSIVELY COLLECTED INFORMATION WITH
YOUR PII.
7. Sharing of PII: 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.
8. Sharing of PII: 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.
9. Sharing of PII: Purchase or Sale of
Businesses. We continually look for ways to improve our business.
One such way of improving our business might be to buy or sell a
company. If we buy or sell a business, databases containing PII will
likely be transferred as part of the sale. If we buy a business, we
will honor the requests of that business' former customers regarding
their personally identifiable information. If in connection with a
sale there will be material changes to the way personally
identifiable information is being used, affected consumers will be
notified via e-mail and will be given the opportunity to opt-out.
10. Sharing of PII: 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.
11. Sharing of PII: Third Parties For
Purposes of Direct Marketing. We may provide you with the
opportunity to receive promotional offers from specifically
identified third-parties through their direct marketing efforts, but
only if you explicitly consent (opt-in) to receive each offer.
If you explicitly consent (opt-in), your PII is shared only with the
specifically identified third-party to enable them to provide you
with the offer you have requested, and then only in connection with
that specific promotion and not on a continual basis. 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. You should be careful to review
any privacy policies posted on any of these sites before providing
information to them.
12. Your California Privacy Rights.
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits our registrants who are
California residents to request certain information regarding our
disclosure of your PII to third parties for their direct marketing
use. As stated in this privacy policy, we do not share PII with
third parties for their direct marketing purposes, unless you
explicitly consent (opt-in) to such disclosure. If you do explicitly
consent (opt-in) to our sharing your PII with a third-party for its
direct marketing purposes, your PII is shared only with the
specifically identified third-party to enable them to provide you
with the offer you have requested, and then only in connection with
that specific promotion and not on a continual basis. TO PREVENT
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PII FOR USE IN DIRECT MARKETING BY A THIRD PARTY,
DO NOT OPT-IN TO SUCH SHARING WHEN YOU PROVIDE PII ON OUR SITE.
You may request further information
about our compliance with California Civil Code Section 1798.83 at
name, physical address, an email address, phone number, and credit
card information including credit card number, expiration date, and
billing address. Please note that we are only required to respond to
one request per registrant each year, and we are not required to
respond to requests made by means other than through this the address
provided above.
13. Onward Transfer of PII Outside Your
Country of Residence. This site is not intended for use by persons
outside the United States; however, if you are located outside the
United States and provide PII to our site, you acknowledge that our
site operates in the United States, and further you agree to (i)
permit our site to transmit and use your PII anywhere necessary,
including across international boundaries, to affect the services and
transactions provided by this site; and (ii) that such use will be
subject to the terms and conditions stated in this privacy policy.
14. Security of PII. We follow
generally accepted industry standards 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 personal information by
following generally accepted industry standards, we cannot ensure or
warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to us
or store at this site.
15. Making Changes To PII. Registered
users may make changes to their PII by following these instructions:
Click Here to send an email to DTLink
and request specific update modifications.
16. 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. In addition, you may receive
promotional offers from third party sponsors which we select;
however, in these instances, we do NOT share your PII with the third
party sponsors; we do the mailing for them. If you prefer not to
receive either of these types of periodic email messages, you may
opt-out as follows: make changes as you would for PII as provided
above.
17. Links To Business Partner Sites.
This website may contain links to other websites with whom we have a
business relationship. 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. You should be careful to review
any privacy policies posted on any of these sites before providing
information to them.
18. Third-Party Ad Servers. We may use
third-party advertising companies and advertising networks to serve
advertisements for this site. These third-party advertising
companies and advertising networks may use information (not including
your PII) about your visits to this site and other sites in order to
provide advertisements of interest to you. Use of their cookies is
not covered by our privacy policy, and we are not responsible for the
privacy practices or the content of these sites.
19. 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.
20. Email And Other Messages Through
This Site; ECPA Notice. This site treats email messages, instant
messages and other electronic messages that are sent through this
site and its subscription services and not publicly 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.Privacy of Posted Content.
21. 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 or communication, 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.
22. Contact Us. If you have any
questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your dealings with this
web site, please contact us at:
DTLink Software, LLC
9608 48th Avenue
College Park, MD, 20740
Contact: Compliance Officer - Click Here to Send Email
Telephone: 301-441-3103
Facsimile: 301-614-2974