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Last updated January 8, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRIVACY POLICY MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME AND CHANGES ARE EFFECTIVE UPON POSTING. IT IS YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AWARE OF CHANGES. PAIDSURVEYMALL DOES NOT PROVIDE NOTICES OF CHANGES IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN BY POSTING THE CHANGES AT THIS WEB SITE.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION TO PAIDSURVEYMALL OR USE ANY OF THE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS OFFERED OR PROVIDED ON ANY OF THE WEB SITES REFERRED TO IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
This policy applies to PaidSurveyMall's collection, use, storage and disclosure of information by PaidSurveyMall. PaidSurveyMall is not responsible for the information collection or privacy practices of third web sites or applications.
1. Collection of Information.
1.1 Account Information.
PaidSurveyMall collects information from individuals by various methods, including, but not limited to, when an individual voluntarily signs up for a PaidSurveyMall account.
1.2 Other Information.
Other occasions when PaidSurveyMall obtains information from individuals include (1) when an individual is making a claim for a prize or seeking to redeem an incentive offered by PaidSurveyMall or by a third party, (2) when an individual requests assistance through PaidSurveyMall's customer service department, and (3) when an individual voluntarily subscribes to a PaidSurveyMall service or newsletter (together, "Other Information").
1.3 Cookies and Other Information Collected Using Technology.
PaidSurveyMall currently uses cookie technology to associate certain Internet-related information about an individual with information about the individual in our database. Additionally, PaidSurveyMall may use other new and evolving sources of information in the future (together, "Technology Information").
(a) Cookies.
A cookie is a small amount of data stored on the hard drive of the individual's computer that allows PaidSurveyMall to identify the individual with his or her corresponding data that resides in PaidSurveyMall's database. You may read more about cookies at http://cookiecentral.com. Individuals who use PaidSurveyMall need to accept cookies in order to use all of the features and functionality of PaidSurveyMall.
(b) New Technology.
The use of technology on the Internet, including cookies, is rapidly evolving, as is PaidSurveyMall's use of new and evolving technology. As a result, PaidSurveyMall strongly encourages individuals to revisit this policy for any updates regarding its use of technology.
1.4 No Information Collected from Children.
PaidSurveyMall will never knowingly collect any personal information about children under the age of 13. If PaidSurveyMall obtains actual knowledge that it has collected personal information about a child under the age of 13, that information will be immediately deleted from our database. PaidSurveyMall has designed this policy in order to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA").
2. Use of Individual Information.
2.1 Discretion to Use Information.
The following paragraphs in Section 2 describe how PaidSurveyMall currently uses Individual Information, but PaidSurveyMall may change or broaden its use at any time. As noted below, PaidSurveyMall may update this policy from time to time. PaidSurveyMall may use Individual Information to provide promotional offers to individuals by means of email advertising, online banner advertising, interstitials, or other marketing methods.
2.2 Email.
PaidSurveyMall uses Individual Information to provide promotional offers by email to individuals. If email recipients wish to end their email subscription, they need to follow the instructions at the end of each email message to unsubscribe from the list.
2.2(b) Solicited Email.
PaidSurveyMall does not send unsolicited email messages. PaidSurveyMall only sends email to individuals who have created an account. By maintaining your accout, you agree to receive periodic emails from PaidSurveyMall. If you wish to cease receiving emails from Paid Survey Mall, you will also forfeit your membership and your account will be closed.
2.3 Storage of Individual Information .
PaidSurveyMall stores the Individual Information in a database on PaidSurveyMall website. Our servers and web pages have security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under PaidSurveyMall's control. Not withstanding such measures, PaidSurveyMall cannot guarantee that its security measures will prevent PaidSurveyMall computers from being illegally accessed, and the Individual Information on them stolen or altered.
3. Dissemination of Individual Information.
3.1 Sale or Transfer to Third Parties.
PaidSurveyMall will not sell or trade your information except in the case that the business as a whole is sold, in which case your account information is considered a company asset and will be transferred to the new owner.
3.2 Legal Process.
PaidSurveyMall may disclose Individual Information to respond to subpoenas, court orders, and other legal processes.
3.3 Summary Data Collected.
PaidSurveyMall may sell or transfer non-individualized information, such as summary or aggregated anonymous information about all persons or sub-groups of persons.
3.4 Access to Stored Information.
Individuals have access to their Individual Information collected to provide an opportunity for an individual to correct, amend, or delete such information. Access can be obtained by contacting info@PaidSurveyMall.com.
4. Privacy Practices of Third Parties.
4.1 Advertiser cookies and web beacons.
Advertising agencies, advertising networks, and other companies (together, "Advertisers") who place advertisements on the PaidSurveyMall website may use their own cookies, or other technology to collect information about individuals. PaidSurveyMall does not control Advertisers' use of such technology and PaidSurveyMall has no responsibility for the use of such technology to gather information about individuals.
4.2 Links.
The Websites and email messages sometimes contain hypertext links to the web sites of third parties. PaidSurveyMall is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other web sites. Linked web sites may contain links to web sites maintained by third parties. Such links are provided for your convenience and reference only. PaidSurveyMall does not operate or control in any respect any information, software, products or services available on such third party web sites. The inclusion of a link to a web site does not imply any endorsement of the services or the site, its contents, or its sponsoring organization.
5. Unsubscribe Procedures.
If you wish to discontinue receiving email messages from PaidSurveyMall, you have several options:
(a) Unsubscribe from within the email.
To unsubscribe from within an email, follow the instructions at the bottom of each email message sent by PaidSurveyMall.
(b) Unsubscribe globally.
To globally unsubscribe from PaidSurveyMall's email list, send an email to unsubscribe@PaidSurveyMall.com
Please note that unsubscribing from the email list will close your account with PaidSurveyMall (see 2.2b).
6. California User Consumer Rights.
In accordance with California Civil Code Sec. 1789.3, California resident users are entitled to know that they may file grievances and complaints with California Department of Consumer Affairs, 400 R Street, STE 1080 , Sacramento , CA 95814 ; or by phone at 916-445-1254 or 800-952-5210; or by email to dca@dca.ca.gov.
For more information about protecting your privacy, you may wish to visit: www.ftc.gov
