Aggregate Information (non-personally identifiable)
The UIR collects aggregated statistical information on selections
made by users, however, this aggregated information does not,
in any way, identify users by their personally identifiable information.
The information is collected through cookies and log files to
create an aggregate profile of our users. We do not share your
profile with other third parties. Your profile is shared in aggregate
form only.
For example, information collected is designed to tell news producers
how many total users are interested in tracking their news on
an ongoing basis or how many total users have viewed specific
press releases.
We share aggregated user selection data and demographic information
with our customers, which include producers of news and other
parties interested in such aggregated information. This is not
linked to any personally identifiable information.
We may also aggregate user location information to show patterns
of geographic interest in companies and industry groups. We do
not collect individual user selections and choices. This information
is not available to employees of the UIR nor is it available to
any third parties or vendors doing business with the UIR.
The bottom line: We will never personally identify you to news
producers under any circumstances. Search and track companies,
organizations, industries and gather other information with complete
anonymity.
Information Collection
The Universal Internet Registry, Inc. is the sole owner of the
information collected on www.uir.com. The Universal Internet Registry,
Inc. collects information from our users at several different
points on our Web site.
Registration
In order to use this Web site, a user must first complete the
registration form. During registration a user is required to give
contact information (such as name and e-mail address). We use
this information to contact the user about services on our site
for which he has expressed interest. The user also provides unique
identifiers (such as username and password).
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer
tied to information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no
way linked to any personally identifiable information while on
our site.
Log Files
Like most standard Web site servers we use log files. This includes
internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet service
provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time
stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the
site, track user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather
broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses,
etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Communications from the Site
We send all new members a welcoming e-mail to verify password
and username.
Customer Service
We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested
services and in regards to issues relating to their account we
reply via e-mail or phone, in accordance with the users wishes.
Business Transitions
In the event the Universal Internet Registry, Inc. goes through
a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another
company, or selling a portion of its assets, users’ personal
information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred.
Users will be notified via e-mail prior to a change of ownership
or control of their personal information. If as a result of the
business transition, the users’ personally identifiable
information will be used in a manner different from that stated
at the time of collection they will be given choice consistent
with our notification of changes section.
Links
This Web site may contain links to other sites. Please be aware
that we, the Universal Internet Registry, Inc., are not responsible
for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our
users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy
statements of each and every Web site that collects personally
identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely
to information collected by this Web site.
Surveys
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via
surveys. Participation in these surveys is completely voluntary
and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose
this information. Anonymous survey information will be used for
purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of
this site. Users’ personally identifiable information is
not shared with third parties unless we give prior notice and
choice. Though we may use an intermediary to conduct these surveys,
they may not use users’ personally identifiable information
for any secondary purposes.
Tell-A-Friend
If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend
about our site, we ask them for the friend’s name and e-mail
address. The Universal Internet Registry, Inc. will automatically
send the friend a one-time e-mail inviting them to visit the site.
The Universal Internet Registry, Inc. stores this information
for the sole purpose of sending this one-time e-mail and tracking
the success of our referral program. The friend may contact Universal
Internet Registry, Inc. at support@uir.com to request the removal
of this information from our database.
Security
This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users’
information. When users submit sensitive information via the Web
site, their information is protected both online and off-line.
When our registration/order form asks users to enter sensitive
information (such as a credit card number), that information is
encrypted and is protected with the best encryption software in
the industry – SSL. While on a secure page, such as our
order form, the lock icon on the bottom of Web browsers such as
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer becomes locked,
as opposed to unlocked, or open, when users are just “surfing.”
While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information
online, we also do everything in our power to protect user information
off-line. All of our users’ information, not just the sensitive
information mentioned above, is restricted in our offices. Only
employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for
example, our billing clerk or a customer service representative)
are granted access to personally identifiable information. Our
employees must use password-protected screen savers when they
leave their desk. When they return, they must re-enter their password
to re-gain access to user information. Furthermore, ALL employees
are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Every
quarter, as well as any time new policies are added, our employees
are notified and/or reminded about the importance we place on
privacy, and what they can do to ensure our users’ information
is protected. Finally, the servers that store personally identifiable
information are in a secure environment.
If users have any questions about the security at our Web site,
users can send an e-mail to support@uir.com
Supplementation of Information
In order for this Web site to properly fulfill its obligation
to users it is necessary for us to supplement the information
we receive with information from third-party sources.
Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information
If a user’s personally identifiable information changes
(such as ZIP code, phone, e-mail or postal address), or if a user
no longer desires our service, we provide a way to correct, update
or delete/deactivate users’ personally identifiable information.
This can usually be done at the UIR Web site or by e-mailing our
customer support at support@uir.com.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those
changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places
we deem appropriate so our users are always aware of what information
we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any,
we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the
privacy policy under which the information was collected.
If, however, we are going to use users’ personally identifiable
information in a manner different from that stated at the time
of collection we will notify users via e-mail. Users will have
a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this
different manner. However, if users have opted out of all communication
with the site, or deleted/deactivated their account, then they
will not be contacted, nor will their personal information be
used in this new manner. In addition, if we make any material
changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information
already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice
on our Web site notifying users of the change. In some cases where
we post a notice we will also e-mail users, who have opted to
receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes
in our privacy practices.
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need
to disclose personal information when required by law wherein
we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply
with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process
served on our Web site.
Contact Information
As we continue to develop our business, you will be notified of
any change in this policy. If you have questions or suggestions
regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at:
UIR
P.O. Box 80066
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
e-mail: info@uir.com
