WDS - Privacy Policy

Technical Options for Industry and the World Wide Web Foundry, LLC, are to be referred to hereinafter as "W3F." W3F understands your need to maintain your privacy when using the Internet for your communication, shopping, exploration and play. These are the Policies W3F adheres to in maintaining this site for your use. Please note that each particular web site under our network may have particular privacy policies that apply only to that web site. It's a good idea to understand the privacy policy of any Website before sharing personal information with it. Therefore, you should refer to those individual websites for their unique privacy policies.

Technical Options for Industry (W3F) Privacy Policies

We are serious about protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy will change over time and we will use the information collected about you only as permitted in this Privacy Policy. Please check this page periodically as you continue to use our site to see if any changes have been made. Any dispute over privacy is subject to the the privacy policy currently in force. Users are bound by any minor changes to the policy when they use the site after those changes have been posted. However, if any personally identifiable information capable of adversely affecting you is changed in a manner materially different from that stated at the time of collection, we will post a notice on our Website of the change for 30 days.

Policy 1 - Information:

We will explicitly ask you when we need information that personally identifies you or allows us to contact you ("Personal Information"). Generally, Personal Information is requested when you register for a site, when you request a particular service or information from us or one of our merchants, when you purchase a product, when you fill out a survey, or when you enter a sweepstakes or contest. When possible, we will give you chance to make sure that your Personal Information is correct and up to date.

Policy 2 - Partners:

We have important relationships with certain business and service partners. These Partners allow us to offer you a broader array of services than we could provide to you on our own and assist us in the operation of our site. We and our Partners use your Personal Information to operate the site and services that we offer, and to inform you of new features, services, and products available to you.

Policy 3 - Third Parties:

We do not give your personal information to third party companies. You may also stop the delivery of informational or promotional mail from us, or from our partners, by following the instructions on the e-mail delivering the information. We do not use Cookies, clear GIFs or Web Beacons on our website.

Policy 4 - Children:

We do not believe that any portion of our site directly solicits children 13 years old or younger. However, if we develop a portion of our site that does directly solicit children age 13 years old or younger, we will not directly solicit Personal Information from children without first attempting to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian. If possible, we will also endeavor to provide e-mail notice to parents that their children have provided Personal Information to the site.

Policy 5 - Sharing and Disclosure of Information W3F Collects:

Except as otherwise described in this privacy statement, W3F will not disclose personal information to any third party unless we believe that disclosure is necessary: (1) to conform to legal requirements or to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other legal process received by W3F, whether or not a response is required by applicable law; (2) to enforce the W3F Terms of Use Agreement or to protect our rights; or (3) to protect the safety of members of the public and users of the service. W3F reserves the right to transfer personal information to a successor in interest that acquires rights to that information as a result of the sale of W3F or substantially all of its assets to that successor.

Policy 6 - Use:

In all cases, W3F will be held blameless in any and all disputes arising from the use or misuse of our privacy policy. By using this site, you signify your agreement to all terms, conditions, and notices contained or referenced herein. W3F is the final arbiter for any/all questions and interpretations of the privacy policy. In all matters the W3F's decision is final.

Policy 7 - Contact Us:

If at any time you believe that we have violated these Policies, please notify us by e-mail at W3F Privacy and we will use all commercially reasonable efforts to promptly investigate and remedy the problem.