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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008

PRIVACY POLICY

 

Purpose of this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how Diversion Magazine (“Diversion”), a publication of Hearst Business Publishing, Inc., treats the personally identifiable information that is collected about you when you visit the web sites to which this policy is linked.

What is Personally Identifiable Information

“Personally identifiable information” is information that we can use to identify you as an individual. Personally identifiable information includes your name, address, telephone number and any other information that is connected with you personally.

Information This Privacy Policy Does Not Apply To

This privacy policy does not apply to information collected about you by anyone except DIVERSION and only applies to the web sites to which this policy is linked. Any information you provide when you visit web sites other than those covered by this policy (including other web sites affiliated with Hearst) is subject to the privacy policies of the organizations who run and/or own those web sites. Except as set forth specifically herein, this policy does not apply to information you may provide to us offline.

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information

DIVERSION collects personally identifiable information with your specific knowledge and consent. DIVERSION uses this information only for responding to your request and shares your personal information with third parties as necessary to fulfill your subscription. If you are a subscriber to our magazine, you may notify us by email or on our web site of a change to your contact information and we will use this information to fulfill your subscription; that information may also become a part of our mailing list, which we may share with third parties.

IP Address

Your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address is usually associated with the place from which you enter the Internet, like your Internet Service Provider, your company or your university. We may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our servers, gather broad demographic information, and administer our website.

Kids And Parents

The sites covered by this policy are not intended for use by children, especially those under age 13.

If you’re worried about your children’s activities or their privacy on our site, we encourage you to e-mail DIVERSION at divprivy@hearstelectroweb.com.

Non-U.S.Users

If you are located outside of the United States, please note that the information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By using this web site, you consent to this transfer. You also consent to the adjudication of any disputes arising in connection with this website in the federal and state courts of, and in accordance with the laws of, the state of the United States in which the editorial staff of this website primarily does business.

California and Canadian Users:

California and Canadian residents have the right to know how their information may be shared with third parties who engage in direct marketing activities. Please be advised that Diversion does not share your personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes.

Changes to Privacy Policy and Notice

DIVERSION may change this policy from time to time in its discretion. Your continued use of our sites indicates your consent to this privacy policy and any amended versions of it.

This policy was last updated on 2/4/2005