Best Directory (alias
BD alias bestdirectory.tripod.com) Privacy Policy
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We have created this statement
to communicate our commitment to privacy and to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures taken to enhance your experience
with us. We are dedicated to providing a safe, secure and enjoyable environment in which to search a directory of the best
sites online. This statement details our current information gathering procedures, which are subject to change without notice.
In order to confirm your understanding of our Privacy Policy, it is suggested that you review this Privacy Policy from time
to time. This Privacy Policy covers the following practices: |
- What personally identifiable information Best Directory collects.
- How Best Directory uses the information.
- What choices are available to users regarding collection,
use and distribution of the information.
- What types of security procedures are in place
to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under Best Directory control.
- How users can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
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For any questions or comments regarding
our Privacy Policy, please contact our Help Center. |
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Information Collection and
Use |
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BD is the sole owner of the
information collected on bestdirectory.tripod.com We collect information from our users at several different points on our
Web site. |
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Registration |
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In order to submit a site
for review, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give contact information
including name and email address. We use this information to contact the user about services on our site for which he has
expressed interest. |
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Order |
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During the BD Submit service,
we require information from the user on our order form. A user must provide contact information (such as name, email, and
shipping address) and financial information (such as credit card number, expiration date). This information is used for billing
purposes and to fill customer’s orders. If we have trouble processing an order, the information is used to contact the
user. |
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Information Use |
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PROFILE |
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We store information that
we collect through log files, and via the information provided during the BD Submit service, to create a profile of our users.
A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users that details their characteristics. Consequently, collected
information is tied to the users personally identifiable information to provide offers and improve the user experience. We
DO NOT share your profile with other third parties. |
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LOG FILES |
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Like most standard Web site
servers we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit
pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement
in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally
identifiable information. |
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Communications from the Site |
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SPECIAL OFFERS AND
UPDATES |
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Established members will occasionally
receive information on products, services, or special deals. |
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SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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On rare occasions it is necessary
to send out a strictly service related announcement. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended for maintenance
we might send users an email. Generally, users may not opt-out of these communications - these communications are not promotional
in nature. |
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CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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We communicate with users
on a regular basis to provide requested services and in regards to issues relating to their account we reply via email or
phone, in accordance with the user’s wishes. |
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Sharing |
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER |
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Though we make every effort
to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief
that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web
site. |
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AGGREGATE INFORMATION
(non-personally identifiable) |
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We share aggregated demographic
information with our partners and advertisers. This information includes: page views, unique visitors, browsers, and additional
broad demographical data. This is not linked to any personally identifiable information. |
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THIRD PARTY ADVERTISERS |
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BD shares Web site usage information
about users with reputable third party advertisers for the purpose of targeting our advertisements. Be advised that tough
we make every effort to accept only reputable advertisers, that we cannot held responsible for the Privacy Policies of any
advertiser, promotional link, sponsor, or other third party. Please make sure to check the individual Privacy Policy of any
third party site that you visit. |
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Instances in which BD Will
Share Users' Personal Information: |
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THIRD PARTY INTERMEDIARIES |
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We use an outside credit card
processing company to bill users for services. These companies do not retain, share, store or use personally identifiable
information for any secondary purposes. |
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BUSINESS TRANSITIONS |
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In the event BD goes through
a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, users’
personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred. Users will be notified via prominent notice
on our Web site for 30 days prior to a change of ownership or control of their personal information. If as a result of the
business transition, the users’ personally identifiable information will be used in a manner different from that stated
at the time of collection they will be given choice consistent with our notification of changes section. |
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CHOICE/OPT-OUT |
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Users who no longer wish to
receive promotional communications may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to support@bestdirectory.cjb.net
with "unsubscribe" in the subject line in the email. |
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Links |
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This Web site contains links
to other sites. Please be aware that we, Best of the Web, are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites.
We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site
that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this
Web site. |
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Security |
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This Web site takes every precaution
to protect our users’ information. When users submit sensitive information via the Web site, their information is protected
both online and off-line.
If users have any questions about the security at our Web site, users can contact our Help Center. |
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Modifying Personal Information |
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If a user’s personally identifiable
information changes (such as zip code, phone, email or postal address), or if a user no longer desires our service, we provide
a way to correct or update users’ personally identifiable information. This can be done at the User Profile page or
by contacting our Help Center. |
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Notice of Change |
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If we decide to change our
privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so
our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose
it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
If, however,
we are going to use users’ personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time of
collection we will notify users via email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this
different manner. However, if users have opted out of all communication with the site, or deleted/deactivated their account,
then they will not be contacted, nor will their personal information be used in this new manner. In addition, if we make any
material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information already stored in our database, we will post
a prominent notice on our Web site notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post a notice we will also email
users, who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices. |
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Contact Information |
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If users have any questions or suggestions
regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at our Help Center. |
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