Registration
In order to use some features of this
website, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a
user is required to give their contact information (such as name and email
address). This information is used to contact the user about the services on our
site for which they have expressed interest. It is optional for the user to
provide demographic information (such as age and gender), but is encouraged so
we can provide a more personalized experience on our site. This information is
displayed in the user's public profile and can be viewed by all visitors of this
Web site. Please keep in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal
information online this information is available to the public, however we do not
display e-mail address' of our users. This is to ensure total privacy of our users.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's
hard drive containing information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way
linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. For
instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user would not have to log in a
password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If a user
rejects the cookie, they may still use our site. The only drawback to this is
that the user will have to manually type in their password each time they want
to access a password protected feature. Cookies can also enable us to track and
target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site.
We sometimes use third-party advertising companies to serve ads on our website. These third-party advertising companies employ cookie and 1x1 pixel .gif technology to measure and improve the effectiveness of ads for their clients. To do so, these companies may use anonymous information about your visits to our Web site and other Web sites. This information can include: date/time of banner ad shown, the banner ad that was shown, their cookie, the IP address. This information can also be used for online preference marketing purposes.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer
the site, and track user's actions on our Web site. IP addresses are not linked
to personally identifiable information.
Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be
aware that Brighthand.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or
content 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.
Polls & Contests
From time-to-time our site requests
information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these polls or
contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or
not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact
information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information
(such as zip code, age). Contact information will be used to notify the winners
and award prizes. Poll results are not linked to personally identifiable
information. Results will only be used for purposes of monitoring or improving
the use and satisfaction of this site.
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