Privacy Policy
What information do we collect?- We collect information from you when you register on our site, fill out a form, submit credentials for an external blog, invite other users, or submit a blog post.
- When registering on our site, you are required to supply a valid email address.
- When you invite another user to our site, we collect their email address as well.
- We collect your URL, usernames and passwords for blogs you wish to publish your content to.
- Like most web sites, we use cookies to enhance your experience, gather general visitor information and track visits to and usage of our website. Please refer to the 'Do we use cookies?' section below for information about cookies and how we use them.
What do we use your information for?
The information we collect from you may be used in any of the following ways:
- To personalize your experience: your information helps us better meet your individual needs.
- To improve our website: we continually improve our site based on the information you provide.
- To improve customer service: your information helps us to help you better when you need it.
- To invite others to the site on your behalf.
- To publish your blog content to your configured blogs.
- To display your blog content on our website.
How do we protect your information?
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you submit a report, make a payment, or update or access your personal information. These measures include password protected fileservers and databases to safeguard your information and using reputable third parties to process financial transactions securely. We never store private financial information (for example, credit card numbers or bank accounts) on our servers.
What are cookies? Do we use cookies?
Cookies are small files that websites or their partners transfer to your computer's hard drive through your web browser. Cookies enable websites to recognize your browser and store or collect certain information. Most browsers permit you to disable cookies. You may use many features of our site without enabling cookies.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
Publications you make using our site, which include your chosen displayed name, are public and may be viewed by anyone. Anything published to external blogs is your responsibility, but we do not disclose any information to those blogs other than the authentication information you provide to us. No personally identifiable information you provide to us will be disclosed to any third parties, except blogs you specify and configure using our site; partners who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or responding to your help requests; and law enforcement officials with a legitimate court order.
California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
Because we value your privacy, we have taken steps to maintain compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act ("the Act"). In accordance with the Act, we will not distribute your personal information to outside parties (except in limited cases as described above) without your consent. In compliance with the Act, all users of our site may make any changes to their information at any time. To do so, users must log in and click "my account" on the navigation bar.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
We are in compliance with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. We do not collect information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed at people at least 13 years old.
CAN-SPAM Compliance
In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, we do not send misleading emails, emails without information about how to unsubscribe from future mailings, or emails without contact information including a mailing address.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This policy applies only to information collected through our website.
Terms and Conditions; Disclaimers of Liability
Please visit our terms of service page establishing the terms and conditions for the use of our website and important disclaimers and limitations of liability.