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WWW.GRUNTLAND.COM PRIVACY STATEMENT
This statement discloses the privacy practices of Gruntland.com.
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to our support staff
- privacy@gruntland.com
Information Collection and Use
Gruntland.com is the sole owner of the information collected on this site
or through any membership applications. We will not sell, share, or rent
this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in
this statement. Gruntland.com collects information from our users at several
different points on our website and through the membership applications.
Registration
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 or to inform them of information related only to Gruntland.com.
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 will share aggregated demographic information with our partners and
advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify
any individual person.
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 at
Gruntland.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 post codes, 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.
Special Offers
We send all new members a welcoming email to verify password and username.
Established members will occasionally receive information on products,
services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy
of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications.
Please see our choice and opt-out below.
Site and Service Updates
We also send the user site and service announcement updates. Members are
not able to un-subscribe from service announcements, which contain important
information about the service. We communicate with the user to provide
requested services and in regards to issues relating to their account
via email or phone.
Correction/Updating Personal Information:
If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as your
post code), or if a user no longer desires our service, we will endeavour
to provide a way to correct, update or remove that user's personal data
provided to us. This can usually be done at the member information page
or by emailing our Customer Support. [Some sites may also provide telephone
or postal mail options for updating or correcting personal information].
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@gruntland.com
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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