Send In Bulk has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. Send In Bulk believes that concern for everyone's privacy is a basis for sound business practices within direct marketing and other arenas. This statement is intended to apply to all visitors of web sites owned and operated by Send In Bulk If you have any questions after reading this privacy statement, you may contact us at (800) 979-6670.
Collection of Information
Send In Bulk does not collect personally identifiable information about visitors except when visitors specifically provide such information on a voluntary basis. For example, such personally identifiable information may be gathered from the registration process for subscription sites or services and in connection with content submissions, community postings (e.g., chat and bulletin boards), suggestions, and transactional areas. Such information may be used by Send In Bulk for the following purposes: contacting a subscriber regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement, special discounts, promotions, products offered and other matters relevant to the underlying service and/or the information collected.
Send In Bulk values opinions and comments from visitors, so we occasionally conduct online surveys. These surveys are entirely optional for all visitors. Most frequently, the information is aggregated and used to make improvements to Send In Bulk web sites and to develop appealing content, features and promotions for visitors. Survey participants are anonymous unless otherwise stated in the survey. Send In Bulk reserves the right to perform statistical analyses of visitors behavior and characteristics. In order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the site and to inform advertisers of such information as well as the number of visitors that have been exposed to or clicked on their advertising banners. Send In Bulk will provide only aggregated data from these analyses to third parties. Also, visitors should be aware that Send In Bulk may sometimes permit third parties to offer subscription and/or registration-based services through an Send In Bulk web site.
Send In Bulk is not responsible for any actions or policies of such third parties and visitors should check the applicable privacy policy of such party when providing personally identifiable information. Visitors should be aware that when they voluntarily disclose personally identifiable information (e.g., user name, e-mail address) on the bulletin boards or in the chat areas of Send In Bulk sites, that information, along with any substantive information disclosed in the visitor's communication, can be collected, correlated and used by third parties. This information may result in unsolicited messages from other posters or third parties. Such activities are beyond the control of Send In Bulk
Cookies, etc.
Visitors also should be aware that non-personal information (for example, domain names or e-mail and IP addresses) and data may be automatically collected through the standard operation of Send In Bulk Inc's internet servers or at Send In Bulk Inc's discretion through the use of "cookies." "Cookies" are small text files a web site can use to recognize repeat visitors, facilitate a visitor's ongoing access to and use of the site, track usage behavior and compile aggregate data that will allow content improvements and targeted advertising. Cookies are not programs that come onto a visitor's system and damage files. Generally, cookies work by assigning a unique number to the visitor that has no meaning outside the assigning site. Visitors to Send In Bulk web sites should be aware that Send In Bulk cannot control the use of cookies, or the non-personal information collected through the cookies by advertisers or third parties hosting data for Send In Bulk If a visitor does not want information collected through the use of cookies, there is a simple procedure in most browsers that allows the visitor to deny or accept the cookie feature. However, visitors should note that cookies may be necessary to provide them with certain features (e.g., customized delivery of information) available on the Send In Bulk web sites.
Opt Out Policy
Upon a visitor's request, Send In Bulk will:
allow any visitor to "opt out" of further promotional contacts;
use reasonable efforts to allow visitors to update/correct personal information previously submitted which he/she states is erroneous to the extent such activities will not compromise privacy or security interests;
and initiate reasonable efforts to functionally delete the visitor and his/her personal information from its database. Visitors should be aware that it might be impossible to completely delete erroneous information or a visitor's personal information without some residual information remaining in its database because of backups and records of deletions.
Security
Send In Bulk is responsible for the security of personal information provided by visitors. Strict measures will be taken to assure against unauthorized access, alteration, or dissemination of personal information.
Disclosure of Information
Send In Bulk may disclose visitor information if requested or required to by law, court order, or government or law enforcement authority. In addition, Send In Bulk may in its sole discretion disclose visitor information if it believes in good faith that disclosure is otherwise necessary or advisable for any reason including without limitation rights or properties of Send In Bulk or any third party.
Send In Bulk® ANTI-SPAM POLICY
Send In Bulk has a no tolerance spam policy. Any customer found to be using Send In Bulk for spam will be immediately terminated from using our services and reported to law enforcement and anti-spamming organizations. If you know of or suspect any violators, please notify us immediately at abuse@nationalemailservice.com. The use of our links in spam messages is prohibited. We own numerous websites and this condition applies to all websites owned and operated by our company. If you are found to be using our URL in your email messages, we will immediately disconnect the link if applicable and pursue all legal remedies as allowed by law.
What is Spam?
Spam is unsolicited email also known as UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email). By sending email to only to those who have requested to receive it, you are following accepted permission-based email guidelines.
What constitutes a Preexisting business relationship?
The recipient of your email has made a purchase, requested information, responded to a questionnaire or a survey, or had offline contact with you.
What constitutes consent?
The recipient of your email has been clearly and fully notified of the collection and use of his email address and has consented prior to such collection and use. This is often called informed consent.
Isn't there a law against sending Spam?
The federal anti-spam law went into effect on January 1st, 2004 and preempts all state laws. While this new law will not stop spam, it does make most spam illegal and ultimately less attractive to spammers. The law is specific about requirements to send commercial email and empowers the federal government to enforce the law. The penalties can include a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years.
Unsubscribe - Every email generated from Send In Bulk contains an unsubscribe link which allows you to opt-out of future emails and automatically updates our contact lists to avoid the chance of sending unwanted emails to visitors who have unsubscribed.
Identification - Our email header information is correct because it is pre-set by Send In Bulk. Our email's "From" address is verified and already accurately identifies us as the sender.
For more information visit The Coalition Against Unsolicited Email (www.cauce.org) or contact Send In Bulk Customer Support (sales@sendinbulk.com)
Changes
Send In Bulk reserves the right to change this privacy statement at anytime upon providing notification to visitors. This privacy statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any other person or entity.
A notice will be posted on Send In Bulk's web page www.sendinbulk.com
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2006.
