HC Privacy Policy
Information Collection and Use by HC Advertising
HC Advertising logs non-personally-identifiable information including IP address, profile information, aggregate user data, and browser type, from users and visitors to the site. This data is used to manage the website, track usage and improve the website services. This non-personally-identifiable information may be shared with third-parties to provide more relevant services and advertisements to members. User IP addresses are recorded for security and monitoring purposes.
Use of Cookies
HC Advertising uses cookies to store visitors' preferences and to record session information. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our site. You may be able to configure your browser to accept or reject all or some cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set -- each browser is different, so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences -- however, you must enable cookies from HC Advertising in order to use most functions on the site. Please note that HC Advertising allows 3rd party advertisers that are presenting advertisements on some of our pages to set and access their cookies on your computer. Advertisers' use of cookies is subject to their own privacy policies, not the HC Advertising Privacy Policy.
Links
HC Advertising may contain links to sites. HC Advertising is not responsible for the privacy policies and/or practices on other sites. When linking to another site, a user should read the privacy policy stated on THAT site. Our privacy policy only governs information collected on or within the herpcenter.com domain.
Third Party Advertising
Ads appearing on this Web site may be delivered to users by HC Advertising or one of our web advertising partners. Our web advertising partners may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement. In this way, ad servers may compile information about where you, or others who are using your computer, saw their advertisements and determine which ads are clicked on. This information allows an ad network to deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by HC Advertising and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Security
HC Advertising member accounts are secured by member-created passwords that are encrypted. HC Advertising takes precautions to insure that member account information is kept private. We use reasonable measures to protect member information that is stored within our database, and we restrict access to member information to those staff who need access to perform their job functions. Please note that we cannot guarantee the security of member account information. Unauthorized entry or use (hacking) , hardware or software failure, and other factors may compromise the security of member information at any time. For any additional information about the security measures we use on HC Advertising, please contact us at webmaster@herpcenter.com.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information HC Advertising Collects
Except as otherwise described in this privacy statement, HC Advertising will not disclose personal information to any third party unless we believe that disclosure is necessary: (1) to conform to legal requirements or to respond to a subpoena, search warrant or other legal process received by HC Advertising, whether or not a response is required by applicable law; (2) to enforce the HC Advertising Terms of Use Agreement or to protect our rights; or (3) to protect the safety of members of the public and users of the service. HC Advertising reserves the right to transfer personal information to a successor in interest that acquires rights to that information as a result of the sale of Herp Center or substantially all of its assets to that successor in interest. For more information, see the "Changes in Our Privacy Policy" section below.
Changes in Our Privacy Policy
From time to time we may make changes to our privacy policy. If we make changes, we will post them on our site to make users aware of what the changes are so users will always be aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and when we may disclose it. An email will also be forwarded to each of our users. A User is bound by any minor changes to the policy when she or he uses the site after those changes have been posted. If, however, we are going to use users' personally identifiable information in a manner materially different from that stated at the time of collection, we will notify by posting a notice on our Web site for 30 days.
Contacting the Web Site
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, please contact us at: webmaster@herpcenter.com.
