Privacy Policy
The Aptimus family of brands (Aptimus Value Network; Consumer Standard; Consumer Today; Consumer Savings Alert; Shoppers Bargains; Shoppers Deals; Consumer Specials; Brand Directions; Values Direct; Direct Marketing Offers; Startomatic; Dealster; Brand Giveaways; Top Offers) is committed to protecting the privacy of its customers. The following policy was created to provide you with a solid understanding of the information we collect, why we collect it, and what options you have in sharing your information. We may amend this policy from time to time.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, or want further elaboration on the topics covered in the following FAQ, send an email to privacy@aptimus.com, or write to us at:
Aptimus
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98121
Attn: Consumer Relations
Aptimus Privacy Policy FAQ:
- What information does Aptimus collect? How is it used?
- How do the companies that advertise with Aptimus use order information?
- What are "link-out" offers?
- What security measures does Aptimus have in place to protect personal information?
- What is the Aptimus policy on list rental?
- Do Aptimus newsletters require personal information?
- What personal information is required for participation in Surveys and Contests? How is that information used?
- Where else can I go to learn about my rights as a consumer?
1. What information does Aptimus collect? How is it used?
When you visit an Aptimus sponsored offer page for the first time, our
servers will attempt to put a cookie on your hard drive. Depending on
your browser's security settings, you may not be informed of this. Our
cookies remember your order information, and enable us to automatically
fill in certain order fields (e.g. first and last name, e-mail address,
postal address). You may decide to refuse the cookie, but it will make
your shopping experience less convenient.
Our web servers do not automatically recognize the domain or e-mail
address of each visitor. We use your IP (Internet protocol) address to
understand general information on site traffic trends (e.g. average
number and length of page views, number of single page views, etc.)
from standard server logs. This information is collected and reported
in aggregate and is not specific to individual users.
When you order a promotional offer through us, we will always ask for your first and
last name, e-mail address, and postal address. We use this information
to keep a record of your order, confirm your order via e-mail, and
contact you in case of a problem in order processing.
In some cases, offers will require more than this basic information.
Specifically, they may require your phone number, gender, date of birth
or answers to survey questions. Unless otherwise specified on the order
page, all of the requested information is required to process an order.
It is very important that you enter your e-mail address correctly, as
this may affect our ability to complete your order.
For your security, we do not place your credit card information on your
cookie. You will be asked to re-enter payment information every time
you order.
2. How do the companies that advertise with Aptimus use order information?
Generally, only the information required to fulfill an order is shared
with the advertiser. We do not disclose any information that is not
essential to this purpose. For instance, we may not provide your email
address to a advertiser who is providing a non-Internet based
service.
If you have reason to believe that this policy was compromised, please
contact us at privacy@aptimus.com.
3. What are "link-out" offers?
Some offers may require you to leave an Aptimus offer page or
newsletter to place an order. These are called "link-out" offers
because when you click on them, you are taken to another company's
website - usually a website hosted by an advertiser or an advertiser's
service provider. Please be aware that you will be subject to the
policies of the company that maintains that site as soon as you enter
it.
4. What security measures does Aptimus have in place to protect personal information?
All of the order pages on the Aptimus Network have security measures to
protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our
control. All orders placed on Aptimus use Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
encryption.
All credit card data is immediately deleted from live data tables, and
is not maintained in any form of shopping cart or basket. Internally,
this data is protected and is accessible only by passwords and secure
databases. Web security is monitored on a constant basis, and adheres
to strict regulations.
5. What is the Aptimus policy on list rental?
Visitors who order products or request information are added to our active database. As such, any data that you enter, including without limitation, your e-mail address, postal address, demographic information and answers to survey questions may be provided to third-party vendors in order to present you with offers that may be of interest to you and/or for general demographic purposes. Use of your information by such vendors will be subject to the terms of their internal privacy policies. If you do not wish to participate in this program, you may opt-out by sending an email to remove@aptimus.com. Please note that your act of ordering an offer through the Aptimus Network is your affirmation and agreement to receive commercial email solicitations in conformance with the provisions of this privacy policy and our Terms of Service.
If you elect to be removed from our list rental program, Aptimus will not use your information, nor will Aptimus sell, rent or distribute your information to a third party vendor from the date we process your request.
6. Do Aptimus newsletters require personal information?
Your e-mail address, and some demographic information are required in
order to receive newsletters of special interest. Additional
information, specific to a particular offer, may be required to order
offers from within a newsletter.
Visitors may opt-in to receive e-mail newsletters containing
information about offers, contests, and other special interest
information. From time to time we will present you with opportunities
to subscribe to our email marketing program, by signing up to receive
Aptimus special offers and newsletters.
If you are currently enrolled in this program, and would like to be removed, please send a blank email to remove@aptimus.com, or follow the removal instructions on the bottom of the newsletters you receive from us.
7. What personal information is required for participation in Surveys and Contests? How is that information used?
In our online surveys and contests, we may ask respondents to provide
contact information (e.g. an email address, and telephone number), and
demographic information (e.g. zip code, age, and/or income level). This
information is used to contact the respondents to invite further
participation in specific offers, and/or to notify them of prize
winnings.
8. Where else can I go to learn about my rights as a consumer?
Aptimus recommends you visit the following sites to learn more about consumer rights and responsibilities on the Internet:
The Aptimus family of brands is committed to ethical business practices, and is in full compliance with the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (the "CAN SPAM Act"). A copy of the act may be found here:
Last update 3/11/2005
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