Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 1, 2005

This page set forth the privacy policies and practices of C2B Direct, Inc., and its affiliated companies within the C2B Network (“C2B Network”, “C2B”, “we” or “us”).

Please read this privacy policy carefully since by visiting a C2B 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 C2B Direct, Inc. in writing.


CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS


Effective January 1, 2005, companies that collect personally identifiable information (“PII”) from California residents and disclose such information to third parties (including affiliated entities) for marketing purposes must, in response to a request by a consumer, either (1) provide a list detailing the categories of information shared and the entities to which such information was provided or (2) provide a mechanism by which a consumer may opt-out of having their information shared with third parties. We have elected the second option and you may request that your PII not be shared with third parties by sending your request, including your full name, email address and postal address to:

C2B Direct, Inc.
Attn: Privacy
8568 Warren Pkwy.
Suite 421
Frisco, TX 75034

If you have questions or concerns regarding this statement, email us at privacy@c2bdirect.com.

CLIENT PRIVACY

I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT: ADVERTISERS AND PUBLISHERS

A. Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

The C2B Network collects personally identifiable information from all Advertisers and Publishers (collectively “Clients”) wishing to work with any C2B company. The collection of this information is a part of our normal business practices. Advertisers or their representatives will be asked to provide personally identifiable data through the host sign up and registration process. Examples of personally identifiable data that may be requested include name, address, phone number, email address, and social security number, tax ID number, etc. The C2B Network will never request or collect data from a Client on subject areas including medical/health conditions; racial or ethnic origin; political, religious or philosophical beliefs or affiliations; trade union membership or sex life.

B. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII).

The C2B Network may use cookies and log files to optimize and personalize the Clients' experience and allow C2B to monitor site traffic patterns.

II. INFORMATION SHARING

The C2B Network does not use any personally identifiable data about a Client for profiling purposes. All PII that C2B collects from Clients is principally intended for administrative needs (e.g., accounting and pay-out and performance reporting), for which purpose such data are required.

The C2B 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 C2B to disclose. While C2B strongly encourages Clients to adopt responsible approaches to online marketing, C2B 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 C2B's policy.

Periodically C2B 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 C2B 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 C2B company and a Client, all PII data provided by individual Clients will be kept in strict confidence by C2B Network companies and will be treated with the same level of respect and care that they treat other proprietary information and trade secrets. C2B 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 C2B 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 C2B.

The C2B 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 C2B Network companies. The C2B 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 C2B or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.

III. CONSUMER CHOICE AND ACCESS

When a Client registers for services with C2B, PII is required as a part of doing business. C2B's primary intent in collecting personally identifiable information is for administrative purposes including accounting and payouts. However, the C2B Network may periodically use PII personally identifiable information for marketing and communication purposes targeted to our Clients. Clients wishing not to receive such communications from a C2B Network company may do so by "opting-out" during the registration and application procedure process. A Client may change their "opt" status at anytime during their tenure with C2B.

When a Client logs on any browser-based C2B Network reporting system, a "Cookie" is placed within their computer. The purpose of the Cookie is to allow C2B 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 C2B's reporting systems and there is no method to opt-out of this Cookie.

IV. SECURITY

The C2B Network employs industry standard security measures to ensure the security of all data. Any data that is stored on C2B's servers is treated as proprietary and confidential and is not available to the public. C2B has an internal security policy with respect to the confidentiality of customer and other data, allowing access only to those employees or third parties who have a need to know such information for the purpose of effectively delivering C2B products and services by means of user login and password requirements. The C2B Network routinely evaluates its data security practices to identify security threats or opportunities for improvement.

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 C2B to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully. While we strive to protect your PII, C2B cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You acknowledge and assume this risk when communicating with a C2B Network company.

V. CONSENT AND CHANGES

The C2B Network may find it necessary or be legally obligated to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post those changes on this page and update the effective date so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Except as otherwise required by law, modifications to this Privacy Policy will not affect the privacy of data collected by C2B prior to the effective date of the policy change.

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. C2B adheres to the Safe Harbor principals. For more information see www.export.gov/safeharbor.

By providing information to C2B Network sites, you acknowledge that they operate in the United States and agree to (i) permit C2B 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 C2B shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Privacy Statement and applicable Terms and Conditions and Policies.

VIII. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THIRD PARTY INFORMATION & LANGUAGE

YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE OVER PRIVACY IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND APPLICABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND POLICIES (INCLUDING LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES, AND ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES). YOU AGREE THAT C2B'S LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE VALUE OF THE TRANSACTIONS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY C2B TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE BARRED BY OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

You also agree that you have provided notice to, and obtained consent from, any third party individuals whose personal data you supply to C2B with regard to: (a) the purposes for which such third party's personal data has been collected; (b) the intended recipients or categories of recipients of the third party's personal data; (c) which of the third party's data are obligatory and which data, if any, are voluntary; and (d) how the third party can access and, if necessary, rectify the data held about them. It is the express will of the parties that this agreement and all related documents have been drawn up in English.


CONTACT US

For more information or if you have questions or concerns regarding the C2B Privacy Policy, please email us at privacy@c2bdirect.com or you can send correspondence to the following address:

C2B Direct, Inc.
Attn: Privacy
8568 Warren Pkwy.
Suite 421
Frisco, TX 75034

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