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This privacy statement covers the site www.jockstocks.com. Because this web site wants to demonstrate its commitment to our users� privacy,
it has agreed to disclose its information practices.
1. What personally identifiable information Jockstocks collects.
2. What personally identifiable information third parties collect through the Web site.
3. What organization collects the information.
4. How Jockstocks uses the information.
5. With whom Jockstocks may share user information.
6. What choices are available to users regarding collection, use and distribution of the information.
7. What types of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under Jockstocks control.
8. How users can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
If users have questions or concerns regarding this statement,
they should first contact nick@jockstocks.com.
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Information Collection and Use
Information Collection
Jockstocks is the sole owner of the information collected on Jockstocks.com. Jockstocks collects information from our
users at several different points on our Web site.
Registration
In order to use this Web site, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required
to give Name, valid email address, street address, username and password. We use this information to contact the user
about services on our site for which he has expressed interest.In order for a new member to activate their account they
must click the link provided in the email received after their intial registration. It is optional for the user to provide
information such as ICQ Number or AIM Name. but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience on our site.
Jockstocks will not rent or sell any personal information collected to any third party. However, certain "bonus" offers
on the site may require you to sign up for a partner website before the "bonus" can be awarded. These are optional and
are not required to participate in playing the Jockstocks game.
Profile
We store information that we collect through cookies, log files, clear gifs, and/or third parties to create a profile of
our users. A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users that details their viewing preferences.
Consequently, collected information is tied to the users personally identifiable information to provide offers and improve
the content of the site for the user. This profile is used to tailor a user�s visit to our Web site, and to direct pertinent
marketing promotions to them. We do not share your profile with other third parties.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user�s computer tied to information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way
linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. We use session ID cookies. The session ID cookie expires
after 2 hours. Cookies are not readable by any site except the site on which they're created, other parties will not be able to
access your Jockstocks cookie information.
By setting a cookie on our site, users would not have to log in a password more than once per 2 hour period, thereby saving time
while on our site. If users reject 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.] Persistent cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the
experience on our site. See the �Profile� section.
Some of our business partners may use cookies. However, we have no access to or control over these cookies, once we have given
permission for them to set cookies for advertising.
Third Party Advertising
The ads appearing on this Web site are delivered to users by various affiliate advertising sites.
This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by Jockstocks.com only and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Special Offers and Updates
We send all new members a welcoming email to verify the email address provided. 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 the Choice and Opt-out sections.
Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe to our newsletter, we ask for contact information such as name and email address. Out of respect
for our users privacy we provide a way to opt-out of these communications. Please see the Choice and Opt-out sections.
Service Announcements
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, though they can
deactivate their account. However, these communications are not promotional in nature. [Users may opt-out of these communications.
Please see our Choice and Opt-out section.]
Customer Service
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.
Sharing
Legal Disclaimer:
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.
Business Transitions
In the event Jockstocks 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.
Choice/Opt-out
Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter and promotional communications may opt-out of receiving these communications by
email us at unsubscribe@jockstocks.com.
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 or not they should proceed with services that require an outside party.
Links
This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we, Jockstocks, are not responsible for the privacy or any other
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.
Surveys [& Contests]
From time-to-time our site may request 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. The requested information typically
includes contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code). Contact information will
be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Anonymous Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use
and satisfaction of this site. Users� personally identifiable information is not shared with third parties unless we give prior notice and
choice. Though we may use an intermediary to conduct these surveys or contests, they may not use users� personally identifiable information
for any secondary purposes.
Tell-A-Friend
If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend about our site, we ask them for the friend�s name and email address.
Jockstocks will automatically send the friend a one-time email inviting them to visit the site. Jockstocks storez this information for the
sole purpose of sending this one-time email and tracking the success of our referral program. The friend may contact Jockstocks at
unsubscribe@jockstocks.com to request the removal of this information from our database.
Chat Rooms, Message Boards, and Public Forums
Please keep in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online - for example on message boards, through e-mail,
or in chat areas - that information can be collected and used by others. In short, by posting personal information online that is publicly
accessible, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
Security
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.
While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also do everything in our power to protect user-information off-line.
All of our users� information, not just the sensitive information mentioned above, is restricted in our offices. Only employees who need the
information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information.
If users have any questions about the security at our Web site, users can send an email to nick@jockstocks.com.
Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information
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, update or delete/deactivate users� personally identifiable information. This can usually be done
by emailing our Customer Support at nick@jockstocks.com.
Notification of Changes
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.
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 and by posting a notice on our Web site for 30 days.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at nick@jockstocks.com.
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