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In general, Reuge does not collect, store, use or disclose
personally identifying information except in very specific instances,
such as, for example, when you enroll as an advertiser in the Services,
as defined below. Whenever we collect such information, you will have a
choice regarding whether to provide it, how it will be used, and to
whom it will be disclosed. The instances in which Reuge does
collect and use information are specifically described in this Privacy
Policy.
Reuge provides fun, easy to use services, including Reuge Search (located at www.reuge.com)
(the "Services"). The Services may also be located on third party Web
sites and/or applications. The Services are made available by Reuge
and, its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Reuge").
Reuge values its users and their concerns about privacy. To this
end, Reuge engages in consistent information practices and uses its
best efforts to make clear disclosures regarding those practices. This
Privacy Policy is a part of that effort.
What does this Privacy Policy cover?
This
Privacy Policy applies to collection, use, storage and disclosure of
information by Reuge. If there are any exceptions, we will clearly
disclose them prior to collecting any information, and will give you an
opportunity to choose not to participate or provide the information. By
using the Services and our Web site, you consent to the collection and
use of your information as we outline in this Privacy Policy.
Reuge
may decide to change this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do,
we will include the new language changes here. Please be aware that, as
part of the Services, Reuge provides links to Web sites operated by
third parties, and also provides search results and similar services to
third parties for display on their own Web sites or applications.
Reuge is not responsible for the information collection or privacy
practices or the content of those third party Web sites or
applications.
Also, please be aware that banner ads on
Reuge are provided by a third party, which may collect cookies as
part of the process of serving those ads. These cookies are typically
used for the purpose of tracking performance of the banner ads.
Reuge does not determine which information will be collected by
that third party. Please see the paragraph below regarding Third Party
Banner Ads.
Third Party Banner Ads.
We use other
third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Web
site. These companies may use information (not including your name,
address, e-mail address or telephone number) about your visits to this
and other Web sites in order to provide advertisements on this site
and other sites about goods and services that may be of interest to
you.
What information does Reuge collect and how is it used? Does Reuge disclose information to third parties?
Reuge may collect any or all of the following four types of
information: (a) traffic, (b) cookies, (c) tags or (d) contact
information and other personally identifying information. Reuge's
collection and use of each type of data is described below, as well as
the ways (if any) in which the data may be shared with third parties.
Please note that Reuge may transfer any information in its
possession in connection with a sale of assets of the company, a sale
of the company or a merger.
(a) Traffic. Data about traffic
and usage is not personally identifying or identifiable, and is not
supplemented or combined with personally identifying or identifiable
information. Reuge may share information it collects with certain
selected third parties, but only in aggregated, anonymous form. For
example, we may tell an advertiser that a certain number of people
visited a certain area on our Web site, or searched Web sites for the
term "fly fishing." Reuge collects some information regarding use
of the Services by observing browser functions and the files (pages)
users access. For example, Reuge's servers collect information
about the site from which you entered to enable Reuge to calculate
and pay its affiliates, information about the most frequently searched
terms to help its advertisers provide the most relevant search results,
information about usage to check for fraudulent behavior or other
abnormalities and to ensure that our Services are technically superior.
In addition to the foregoing applications, Reuge uses the
information (in aggregate form) to better design the Services.
(b)
Cookies. Like many sites, Reuge collects information about online
behavior using cookies. These cookies contain identification
information that enables us to see how our users are interacting with
our site and how frequently they are returning, as well as to
streamline their experiences using the Services. Our cookies do not
contain any personally identifiable information. Cookies let us know
about repeat visitors and if we are delivering quality products and
services.
Reuge may also use cookies to identify which
sites our repeat visitors are coming from, so that we can place more of
our online advertising on these sites, and can, where necessary, pay
our affiliates and other business partners. To Reuge, using
information within cookies is an anonymous way to survey how we are
doing and to look for ways to improve our Services.
You may
set your browser software to reject cookies, but you may not be able to
use all of the features of the Services. Reuge may share
information about usage of the Services with third parties, but only
in aggregated, anonymous form. In the course of serving advertisements
to this site, our third-party advertiser may place or recognize a
unique "cookie" on your browser.
(c) Tags. Reuge shares
web site usage information about visitors to our web site with
reputable third-party advertising companies for the purpose of
targeting and measuring the effectiveness of our Internet
advertisements on this site and other sites. For this purpose,
Reuge and our third-party advertising companies note some of the
pages you visit on our Web site through the use of pixel tags.
The
information collected by Reuge and our third-party advertising
companies through the use of these pixel tags is not personally
identifiable.
Additionally, Reuge works with search
engines to research advertising effectiveness of our web site. These
companies use pixel tags to conduct this research on our behalf. The
information collected through these pixel tags is used for advertising
reporting and analysis and to improve the effectiveness of our
marketing efforts. Information recorded through the use of these
methods is aggregated by us or tiers parties and then shared with us.
No personally identifiable information about you is shared by Reuge
as a result of this research.
(d) Contact Information or
Personally Identifying Information. Reuge can obtain access to your
name, e-mail address and other contact information only (1) when you
become a client with Reuge, provide comments, submit a problem, or
request information from Reuge and provide your name or return
contact information, or (2) in connection with special offers or
contests (such as promotions and sweepstakes).
Reuge may
share information with companies who work on our behalf to provide
certain services, such as email processing and delivery and conducting
research and analysis. These companies are prohibited from using this
information for any other purpose or from sharing this information with
other companies.
Reuge may also provide information in
response to valid legal process, such as subpoenas, search warrants and
court orders, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend
against legal claims.
Contact information provided in
connection with problems, comments or requests is used only to respond
to those problems, comments or requests. This information is not stored
or used in connection with traffic data and is provided to a third
party only as necessary to respond to the comment, problem or request.
Finally, you may choose to provide contact information, other
personally identifying information, and demographic information in
order to participate in optional surveys or contests, which are run for
promotional purposes. Reuge uses such information to send you
information about its products and to notify you if you win the
contest. Finally, from time to time, but only with your permission,
Reuge may provide certain of its users' registration information to
selected third parties who wish to participate in special promotions
offered in conjunction with Reuge. Users may opt-out of receiving
such communications at any time by contacting Reuge.
Is data stored by Reuge secure?
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the
appropriate use of information, Reuge has put in place physical,
electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the
information it collects online. However, data security is a constantly
evolving art and science. You should consider any communication that
you transmit to Reuge (such as data, questions or answers,
comments, or suggestions) as non-confidential, and agree that Reuge
will not be liable or responsible if information that belongs to you is
intercepted and used by an unintended recipient.
How can I access or correct any personally identifying information about me?
To request a copy of the personally identifiable information you have
sent to Reuge, please contact reuge here : You must provide your full name and the e-mail from which the request
is received (and to which the response will be sent) must match the
e-mail on file with Reuge. You may then correct or delete such
information using the procedures specified in the e-mail.
How do I find out more about Reuge's information practices?
If you have any questions about anything in this Privacy Policy, or
about collection of personally identifiable information, or information
generally, please contact
Reuge as follows:
Business Affairs
Reuge S.A.
Rue des Rasses 26
1450 Sainte-Croix
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (24) 455 22 22
You
may also use the above contact information if you think any information
about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or if you want to change the sort
of information about you that Reuge may have collected.
This Privacy Policy was last revised on April 4, 2006
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