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PRIVACY STATEMENT
Information Collection and
Use
FreePokerAccount.com is the sole owner
of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this
information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this
statement. FreePokerAccount.comcollects information from our users at several
different points on our website.
Registration
In order to use this website, a user
must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is
required to give their contact information (such as name and email address).
This information is used to contact the user about the services on our site for
which they have expressed interest. It is optional for the user to provide
demographic information (such as income level and gender), and unique
identifiers (such as social security number), but encouraged so we can provide a
more personalized experience on our site.
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
in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our
site.Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates.For
instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user would not have to log in a
password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site.If a user rejects
the cookie, they may still use our site.The only drawback to this is that the
user will be limited in some areas of our site.For example, the user will not be
able to participate in any of our Sweepstakes, Contests or monthly Drawings that
take place. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our
users to enhance the experience on our site.
Some of our
business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However,
we have no access to or control over these cookies.
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.
Sharing
We partner with another party to
provide specific services. When the user signs up for these services, we will
share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party
to provide these services.
We Provide data with our partners only when our users
select the services of our partners when they register. This is done by opting
in or not opting out of their service. If you opt-in to our newsletter, We may
partner with outside firms which will send out third party offers.
We share information gathered with patners that you select
during the registration process. We may send you offers on behalf of other
third parties. If we partner with other 3rd parties to send you offers, you
will be given the opportunity to opt-out at any time.
These parties are not allowed to
use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing
these services.
Links
This web site contains links to other
sites. Please be aware that we (FreePokerAccount.com) 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.
Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe to our
newsletter, we ask for contact information such as name and email address.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our site requests
information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys
or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether
or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact
information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information
(such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the
winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of
monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.
Security
This website takes every precaution to
protect our users’ information. When users submit sensitive information via the
website, your information is protected both online and off-line.
Supplementation of Information
In order for this website to properly
fulfill its obligation to our customers, it is necessary for us to supplement
the information we receive with information from 3rd party sources.
In order for this website to
enhance its ability to tailor the site to an individual’s preference, we combine
information about the purchasing habits of users with similar information from
our partners, Company Y & Company Z, to create a personalized user profile. When
a user makes a purchase from either of these two companies, the companies
collect and share that purchase information with us so we can tailor the site to
our users’ preferences.
Choice/Opt-out
Our users are given the opportunity to
‘opt-out’ of having their information used for purposes not directly related to
our site at the point where we ask for the information. For example, our order
form has an ‘opt-out’ mechanism so users who buy a product from us, but don’t
want any marketing material, can keep their email address off of our lists.
Users who no longer wish to receive
our newsletter or promotional materials from our partners may opt-out of
receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the subject line in
the email or email us at
support@yesfree.com [Some sites are able to offer opt-out mechanisms on
member information pages and also supply a telephone or postal option as a way
to opt-out.]
Users of our site are always
notified when their information is being collected by any outside parties.We do
this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed
with services that require an outside party, or not.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy
policy, we will post those changes on our Homepage so our users are always aware
of what information we collect, how we use it, and under circumstances, if any,
we disclose it.If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable
information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected,
we will notify users by way of an email.Users will have a choice as to whether
or not we use their information in this different manner. We will use
information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information
was collected.
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