Tips to Woo Privacy Policy
Published & Effective Date: 19th December 2012
Generally Tips to Woo ("Site" or "we", "our" or "us") will not collect, store, use or disclose any data collected with an intention to identify and/or contact a person such as: name, address, telephone number or e-mail address (hereinafter "PII") except in very specific instances, for example, when you provide PII by submitting an inquiry relating to our services, submitting a comment, problem, or request for information. Whenever we receive such PII, it will be governed by this Privacy Policy.
This service is provided by Tips to Woo which is owned by ValueClick Europe Ltd. For us, privacy is a top priority and we provide this Privacy Policy to outline our practices and procedures with respect to information collection and use to enable you to make an informed decision about sharing information with us.
What does this Privacy Policy cover?
This Privacy Policy applies to collection, use, storage and disclosure of information by us.
Please be aware that, as part of the service provided by this Site, we may provide links to websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the information collection or privacy practices or the content of those third party Web sites or applications. You should check the applicable privacy policies of such third-party Web sites or applications to determine how they handle any information they collect from you.
- What information do we collect and how is it used? Do we disclose information to third parties?
We may collect any or all of the following three types of information: (i) traffic or clickstream data and/or (ii) non-personally identifiable information (for example: IP address, browser types, operating systems, domain names, access dates and times, referring website addresses, online transactions and browsing and search activity) ("Non-PII").We may receive PII in the instances as set forth in this Privacy Policy. Our collection and use of each type of data is described below, as well as the ways (if any) in which the data may be shared with third parties or subsidiaries or affiliates of Tips to Woo.
Tips to Woo may share non-PII data (including information that has been enhanced with information from other sources) with co-branded partners, advertisers, third party marketers, our affiliated entities for their online and/or offline marketing programs or in connection with the sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of substantial asset, reorganization or liquidation of any Tips to Woo division.
Tips to Woo may release account and any other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to respond to a subpoena or otherwise comply with the law; enforce or apply our Terms of Use and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of Tips to Woo or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection.
a) Traffic or Clickstream Data ("Clickstream Data").
Clickstream Data consists of traffic and usage data that is not personally identifiable. We do not supplement or combine Clickstream Data with any PII. We may share Clickstream Data we collect with certain selected third parties and ValueClick entities, but only in anonymous form. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such third parties and ValueClick entities may combine such Clickstream Data with any PII that you choose to give to such third parties or ValueClick entities when registering with their websites. We collect Clickstream Data regarding use of our services by observing browser functions and the files (pages) you access. For example, our servers collect information about the site to which you may redirect to in order to enable us to calculate and receive payments from our business partners. In addition, we may use Clickstream Data to better design our services.
(b) Non-Personally Identifiable Information.
For each visitor to our website, our Web server automatically recognizes only the visitor's IP address. We use your IP address to administer our website. Upon visiting our website, we assign each visitor a unique ID that is used to track visitor traffic patterns within our website. We also collect aggregate and user-specific information on the pages that visitors access or visit. We reserve the right to retain all website traffic reporting data as long as may be reasonably necessary for accounting and auditing purposes. As part of our on-going efforts to ensure the best possible experience for all users of the Site, we may use log files, web beacons and cookies to collect Non-PII from the Site, browsers, advertisers and third-party sites. "Log files" track actions occurring on the Site and collect data including: your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, click data and types of advertisements viewed. Image requests or ("web beacons") can transmit information used to track your data, which may include the navigation of a website or collection of sites, the completion of transactions, submittal of applications and browsing behaviour. This information is written to cookies. "Cookies" are files that are stored on your Internet enabled device (which includes your computer, BlackBerry or other mobile device). Cookies are used to improve the experience web users have when they see web advertisements and ensure that when a web user clicks on an advertisement, they are sent to the correct click-through destination. We may use Cookies for purposes which may include, without limitation, to estimate the total reach of any of our advertisers, how frequently you return to the Site, as well as to streamline experiences of users of our Site. Cookies are also an anonymous way to survey how we are doing and to look for ways to improve our services. All information collected by Cookies, Web beacons and Log files are Non-PII.
There are two classes of Cookies based on how long they remain on your system: (i) "Session Cookies" may be used only during your visit to the Site and are erased once you close your browser, and (ii) "Persistent Cookies" (if applicable) remain on your browser for one (1) year from your last visit to the Site and enable us to remember you on subsequent visits to the Site and provide more relevant content to you on such Site.
There are many misconceptions about Cookies, some of which we will try to address in this policy. Cookies cannot erase your hard drive or otherwise damage your computer and do not tell us an e-mail address or any other PII. We do not and cannot use Cookies or web beacons to retrieve PII from your computer.
A useful resource on understanding Cookies may be found at http://www.allaboutcookies.org and our cookie policy .
(c) Third Party Advertising.
We have relationships with third-party advertising companies to drive traffic to and to serve ads on our Site. We share Clickstream Data and Non-PII with such advertising companies. Such companies may also collect non-personally identifiable information through the use of Cookies and other technology and any personally identifiable information you may choose to give in registering and transacting with any website linked to such ads. Although we choose our business partners and clients carefully, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. You should check the applicable privacy policies of these third-party advertisers to determine how they handle any information they collect from you.
(d) Contact Information or Personally Identifying Information.
We have access to your PII after such PII has been submitted to us where for example (i) you provide information when you send us inquiries relating to our services or in relation to this Privacy Policy, and (ii) you contact us by submitting a comment, problem, or request for information, for example if you report a problem with our site.
PII provided in connection with problems, comments or requests is used only to respond to those problems, comments or requests. This information is not stored or used in connection with Clickstream Data.
Blog or Web forum.
The Tips to Woo Blog or Web Forum is operated by third party technology. Any personally identifiable information that a participant posts in a message in a blog or Web forum that may be available through using the blog can be read, collected, or used by other participants. Tips to Woo is not responsible for data including any personally identifiable information you choose to share on the blog or Web forum. Avoid posting any information on how others may contact you.
Do we collect personally identifying information from or about children?
The services are not targeted at children.
How is my data processed?
You acknowledge that Tips to Woo and its affiliate entities and third parties operate in the United States and the European Union and agree to (i) permit Tips to Woo to transmit and use your User information anywhere necessary, including across international boundaries, to affect the services and transactions provided by this Site; and (ii) that such use by us shall be subject to the Terms stated in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
Do I have choices?
Yes. You may opt-out at any time by sending a request that includes your full name, email address, and postal address with a request for opt-out to: Tips to Woo, Oxford House, 182 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 2SH, United Kingdom or you can email us including your full name, email address with a request for opt-out with regard to your PII to privacy@tipstowoo.com.
The Cookies we use do not have an "opt-out" option, yet you still have the option of blocking the use of cookies by changing a setting in your Internet browser. Please see your browser supplier's website for details on how to do this.
If you have multiple internet browsers or users on the same computer, you will need to perform the opt-out operation for each browser and/or user. If you or your privacy software blocks the use of cookies, you will need to repeat the opt-out operation for each browser and/or user by changing a setting in your Internet browser. Alternatively, most internet browsers and browser add-ons allow you to adjust their settings to allow you to automatically refuse Cookies either generally or from specific sites. To adjust these settings, we suggest that you contact the supplier of you browser and browser add-ons for more information.
Please note that the implementation of browser settings that refuse all cookies will affect our ability to provide you content and advertisements that will more effectively match your interests and may prevent us from controlling the frequency with which you may view any particular advertisement. "Session Cookies" are used only during your visit to the Site and are erased once you close your browser.
We may need to share information you have supplied with third parties in limited circumstances for legal compliance, to prevent fraud or imminent harm, to ensure security, or in case of a transfer of ownership of the company. We do not collect or process any sensitive data such as data about health or similarly sensitive matters.
Is data stored by us secure?
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. We employ industry standard security measures to ensure the security of all data. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You acknowledge and assume this risk when communicating with us.
How can I learn about changes to this privacy policy?
We may find it necessary or be legally obligated to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Your continued usage of this site after such notice shall constitute acceptance of any such changes.
We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you use this Site to make sure you understand how your information will be used.
Limitation of Liability, Third Party Information & Language
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE OVER PRIVACY IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION). YOU AGREE THAT TIPS TO WOO'S LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE VALUE OF THE TRANSACTIONS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY TIPS TO WOO TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE BARRED BY OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT LIMITS OR EXCLUDES EITHER PARTY'S LIABILITY FOR FRAUD OR FOR NEGLIGENCE CAUSING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
You also agree that you have provided notice to, and obtained consent from, any third party individuals whose personal data you supply to Tips to Woo with regard to: (a) the purposes for which such third party's data has been collected; (b) the intended recipients or categories of recipients of the third party's personal data; (c) which of the third party's data are obligatory and which data, if any, are voluntary and (d) how the third party can access and, if necessary, rectify the data held about them.
How do I find out more about our information practices?
If you have any questions about anything in this Privacy Policy, please contact us as follows:
Tips to Woo, Oxford House, 182 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 2SH should you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy.
E-Mail: privacy@tipstowoo.com
Tips to Woo, is a division of ValueClick Europe Ltd.
Registered in England and Wales, No. 03807256.
ValueClick Europe Limited,
182 Upper Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 2SH.
Registered office:
190 Strand,
London,
WC2R 1JN.
