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This privacy statement covers the site http://www.connectu.com/. Because we want to demonstrate our commitment to our users' privacy, we will disclose our information and privacy practices below.
About ConnectU and the Information Collected
ConnectU is an online community that connects people through networks of friends and common interests at different colleges and universities. ConnectU can be used for friendship, class work, dating, developing professional relationships, and a host of other user-defined functions. To accomplish this, our users create their own profiles which are shown to the people as defined by the user.
ConnectU collects user-submitted account information such as name and email address to identify users and send notifications related to the use of the service. ConnectU also collects user-submitted profile information such as gender, age, occupation, location, etc.
In addition we collect information that is not personally identifiable, such as browser type and IP address. This information is gathered for all users to the site.
Use of Information Obtained by ConnectU
In order to Support the function of our site, profile information is displayed as specified by each user. Except when inviting a person to join the site, a user's name and email will never be given to anyone outside the site. No information submitted to ConnectU will be available to any group that is not specified in the userĖs settings.
We use your server, IP address, and browser-type related information in the general administration of our website.
Spam Policy
Email addresses will never be sold to anyone, and they will not be used for spam or any other purpose outside of the site itself.
Links
This site may contain links to other websites. Please be aware that ConnectU is not responsible for the privacy practices of other Web 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 ConnectU.
Use of Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's computer tied to information about the user. We use session ID cookies to confirm that users are logged in. These cookies terminate once the users close the browser. We do not and will not use cookies to collect private information from any user.
Third Party Advertising
Advertisements that appear on this web site are delivered to users by our advertising partners. Our advertising partners may set cookies. Doing this allows the advertising network to recognize your computer each time they send you an advertisement. In this way, they may compile information about where you, or others who are using your computer, saw their advertisements and determine which advertisements are clicked. This information allows an advertising network to deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. ConnectU does not have access to or control of the cookies that may be placed by the third party advertising servers of ad networks.
This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by ConnectU and does not cover the use of cookies by any of its advertisers.
Changing or Removing Information
ConnectU users may modify or remove any of their personal information at any time by logging into their account. Information will be updated immediately and old information will never be displayed to any user of the site.
Security
ConnectU accounts are password-protected. This web site takes every precaution to protect our users' information. We use industry standard measures to protect your information that is stored within our database. We limit the access to your information to those employees who need access to perform their job function. If you have any questions about the security at our website, please contact admin@connectu.com.
Changes in Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change our privacy policy at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on our web site so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If 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 email and/or notice.
Contacting ConnectU
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, please contact admin@connectu.com.
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