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Updates to the Privacy Policy
TheTechGeek.com may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as new features and services become available on the Site and to keep pace with technological development. If any material changes are made to the Privacy Policy regarding user's personal information, we will notify you by email. If any changes are made to the Privacy Policy that does not affect user information already collected through our site, a prominent notice will be posted on our website notifying users of the change. Any change or update to this Privacy Policy shall automatically be effective fifteen (15) days after it is initially posted on the Site. The Users use of the Site following any posted and effected change will be deemed an acceptance of such change. Information Collection, Use and Disclosure Activities Registration Information: We collect your personal information when you register with TheTechGeek.com's registration Web pages and each time you update your personal information on our registration system. Also the Site may request Users to provide certain information, including name, company, email address, phone number, and mailing address. Except as stated herein, this information will only be used internally by TheTechGeek.com to operate the Site and to communicate with Users. User specific information will be made available to other Users only to the extent specifically consented to by that primary User. User registration information may be transferred to a new owner if TheTechGeek.com is sold, merges, or ceases operations. Users will be notified through a prominent notice posted on the website if their registration information is transferred to a new controlling entity. TheTechGeek.com reserves the right to disclose any information in the good faith belief or if such action is necessary (a) to conform to the requirements of law or to comply with legal process or subpoena served on TheTechGeek.com; (b) to protect and defend the legal rights or property, including intellectual property of TheTechGeek.com, the Site or its Users; (c) to identify persons who may be violating the law, website terms of use, rights of third parties, or otherwise misusing TheTechGeek.com network or its related properties; (d) in an emergency, to protect the health and safety of its Users or the general public; (e) to release any information concerning any User if that User participates or is reasonably suspected of participating in any illegal activity, even without a subpoena, warrant, or other court order; (f) to disclose to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf, or to other financial institutions with whom we have joint marketing agreements, and as permitted by law; (g) to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in identifying those who may be using our servers or services for illegal activities, and to report any suspected illegal activity to law enforcement agencies for investigation or prosecution, including sharing information for fraud protection and the reduction of credit risk; (i) to disclose to affiliated or non-affiliated third parties "as permitted by law". Access and Update User Information User Profile Update: TheTechGeek.com provides you with the ability to view and update your profile stored in our system. You may update your personal information in your account by logging into your account. Aggregated Information: TheTechGeek.com may collect, use and disclose for marketing and other purposes certain general, demographic and statistical information regarding Site membership, transactions and usage as permissible by law. Such information is aggregated prior to disclosure, and will not include any personally identifying information specific to a particular User or transaction. TheTechGeek.com also use this information to monitor network traffic and to identify unauthorized access or unusual activity on the site. Technical and Usage Information: To operate the Site, enhance its functionality, and ensure that User transactions and communications are convenient, dependable and secure, TheTechGeek.com may collect, store and use technical and Site usage information relating to a Users activities on the Site. If User visit our site to read or download information, TheTechGeek.com collect and store: the name of the domain and host from which User access the Internet (such as aol.com); the Internet protocol address of the host server User are using (such as www.aol.com); the name and version of the Web browser (such as Netscape 4.0); the date and time User access our web site; and if User came to us through a link from some other website, the Internet address of the website from which User linked to us. Such information is used only internally by TheTechGeek.com as required for server operation and other technical uses, and is not disclosed to Users or other persons. If User send us an email or message and provide with name or other personal and financial information, TheTechGeek.com may keep this information. TheTechGeek.com may use this information to send an answer to your question or deliver requested information to you. By sending an email or making a request or inquiry, User agrees to permit TheTechGeek.com to keep and use the information User has given us consistent with this policy. User Communications and Marketing: User hereby consents in advance, TheTechGeek.com will use User contact information, such as email addresses, to communicate with the User regarding available transactions, to notify the User of changes in Site functionality and features, products and service updates, patches, policy changes, billing and other activities relating to a Users of the Site, and for marketing purposes. Agents: TheTechGeek.com may employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on its behalf. These other companies and individuals may be required to access and use information provided by or about a particular User, but may not use such information for other purposes. Users hereby consent to such use and access for the performance of such functions. Collection and Use of Information Using Cookies TheTechGeek.com receives and stores certain types of information whenever a customer uses the Site. The Site uses cookies to enhance the functionality of the Site and to make transactions and other activities more convenient and efficient for Users. A cookie is a small text file stored locally on the computer used to access the Users account, and contains information relating to a User's past use of the Site. A number of companies offer utilities designed to help a consumer visit Sites anonymously. Although TheTechGeek.com will not be able to provide Users with a personalized experience at the Site if Users cannot be recognized, TheTechGeek.com wants Users to be aware that these options exist. Disabling the use of cookies on an Internet browser, however, may prevent a User from being able to transact business on the Site. Links to and From Other Web Sites The Site may contain links to third-party web sites. These linked sites are not under the control of TheTechGeek.com, and TheTechGeek.com is not responsible for and cannot make any assurances regarding the privacy, or other policies or practices of the operators of such web sites. Such links are provided only for the convenience of our Users. TheTechGeek.com makes no representation as to the accuracy of the content of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. TheTechGeek.com incurs no liability for damages or expenses suffered by any User in accessing and using such sites or the content thereof. TheTechGeek.com does not share any of the information provided with the web sites to which TheTechGeek.com links, except as stated elsewhere within this Privacy Policy, although TheTechGeek.com may share aggregate data with such web site. Any links to the Site from other web sites must (i) receive prior approval in writing by TheTechGeek.com, (ii) link to the homepage of the Site, (iii) not display the content of the Site within a border or frame controlled by or displaying the content of the linking page, and (iv) be promptly removed at the request of TheTechGeek.com. Security of User Information TheTechGeek.com has adopted policies and practices designed to protect the security and confidentiality of consumer information, to protect against anticipated threats and hazards to security and integrity of the information and to protect against unauthorized access to or use of the information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience. TheTechGeek.com uses a variety of security measures to protect the transmission of information submitted to us through this web site. TheTechGeek.com does not release commercial information related to a specific transaction, User, or company to anyone without prior written consent by all parties involved. Although TheTechGeek.com takes all reasonable precautions to protect Users information, due to the open nature of the Internet, TheTechGeek.com cannot guarantee that any information stored on its servers, or transmitted to or from Users will be free from unauthorized access. Thus, TheTechGeek.com is not responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties that receive the information. TheTechGeek.com is not liable such third party privacy policies or how they treat information about their users. Restricted Access TheTechGeek.com protects the confidentiality and security of User/User customers' personal information. The safekeeping of customer information is a priority at TheTechGeek.com. Access is restricted to only those employees who have a need to know that information so as to provide products or services to you. TheTechGeek.com maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard User/User customers from disclosure of non-public information. In protecting a User's communications with the Site, TheTechGeek.com employs a security system whereby each user receives a registration number or username number and password to protect from unauthorized access by third parties. TheTechGeek.com attempts to employ the best security system available, but TheTechGeek.com does not guarantee against unauthorized access and is not liable for any consequence of such activity. Consent to Processing By providing any personal information to the Site, all Users fully understand and unambiguously consent to the collection and processing of such information in the United States. Opting Out Right To opt out or to unsubscribe from receiving Promotion Email, send an email to webmaster@TheTechGeek.com to notify us your request. |
