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PCOptimized.com is the main Web site of PC Optimized, the company. We are very sensitive to the privacy of Internet users who visit this site. Therefore, we endeavor to provide users all information regarding our identity, how we use personal information that is collected, and how to contact us. We also inform users of all potential recipients of the personal information. We do not use any personal information for purposes beyond those stated herein.
Our Identity and How to Contact Us
This site is owned and operated by PC Optimized. Users can contact us by emailing us at info@pcoptimized.com and leaving a message detailing any questions or concerns.
Personal Information: Collection and Use
Personal Data. PC Optimized collects information from users only on a voluntary basis in the following categories and never discloses the information except as provided herein: name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Information is provided voluntarily by vistors and is used by PC Optimized only to the extent necessary to contact the visitors provided the users have voluntarily agreed to be contacted, for marketing research, or to provide feedback regarding the site. We regard this information as confidential and do not use it for any other purpose, sell it to other parties, or disclose it to any third party.
Third-Party Data. Visitors may also submit personal information of third parties, including their names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. This information is used to allow PC Optimized representatives to make contact with the named individual to determine interest in doing business with PC Optimized, and for no other purpose.
Site Activities: Collection and Use of Other Data
PC Optimized uses a third-party service provider to help track and analyze usage and volume statistics on this site. The third-party service provider does not collect personal information from site visitors, only general summaries of site activities. This information is used only to improve the site's quality. This third-party service uses cookies (as explained below), which will never contain personally identifiable information, to help in tracking and analyzing site usage information.
Cookies. In our effort to improve vistors' site experience, the site uses cookies to provide pages and features that are most compatible with visitors' preferences. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a browser when a visitor visits a Web site. Cookies do not identify the user personally; they simply identify the browser and track the settings, preferences, or features. When a visitor returns to the site, the user's browser sends the cookie to PC Optimized's Web server and/or the third party's server.
Internet Protocol ("IP") Addresses. When users request pages from pcoptimized.com, our servers may log their IP address in order to improve site administration. This information, along with the other information listed above, can also be used to produce usage statistics to help pcoptimized.com to better meet the needs of users and determine specific interests.
Protecting Information
PC Optimized is equipped with security measures to protect against the loss, misuse, and unauthorized alteration of the information under our control. We cannot guarantee that the information will not be lost or misused, but we make every effort to ensure that it is secured to avoid such problems.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. Children under 18 wishing to submit personal information to the site are advised to have their parents submit any requests using the parents' own personal data.
Third-Party Links
PC Optmized is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. For your own protection, you should review the policies of similar sites to ensure they meet your personal expectations of privacy.
Future Changes to Privacy Policy
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of the Privacy Policy at any time. As we do not typically use personal information except as provided for above, we are not in a position to notify each user of material changes in our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to check the Privacy Policy to remain informed of any changes.
Effective Date
This version of the Privacy Policy became effective on the 1st day of October, 2004.
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