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DECEMBER 1, 2006
This privacy policy applies to ContractorPosse.com located at www.ContractorPosse.com.
This version of the Privacy Policy is effective as of the date set forth above. By logging in to the system
or using the website in any way, users consent to the Privacy Policy that is effective at that time. Even if users
have read and approved a prior version, users agree to the version that is effective as of any date that they log
in to the system or use the website. ContractorPosse.com reserves the right to alter this Privacy Policy, as well
as our website and services, at any time and without notice.
This website contains links from and to other websites that are not controlled by ContractorPosse.com.
ContractorPosse.com is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. This Privacy Policy only
applies to the ContractorPosse.com website.
Please e-mail questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy to ContractorPosse.com's privacy
department at support@ContractorPosse.com.
POLICY STATEMENT
ContractorPosse.com is an informational resource for homeowners who wish to better inform themselves of how
to locate, hire, and work with home service professionals. In order to make our website more
useful to our users, we collect personal information in a variety of ways, as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We have designed this Privacy Policy, and our underlying procedures, to best protect users' private information
while making our website as useful and user-friendly as possible. We endeavor to protect our users' private
information to the greatest extent possible, but we cannot promise, and users should not expect, that personal
information or private communications will always remain private.
Children
Children, meaning those who are not yet 18 years old, are not eligible to use ContractorPosse.com.
We ask that children not submit personal information to us.
INFORMATION CONTRACTORPOSSE.COM COLLECTS
Registration of Users
To disseminate information on and about contractors and the home improvement industry, we invite
users of ContractorPosse.com to submit stories and other information. This information can be
submitted verbally, by email, or via online form. Use of this information is based on the discretion of
ContractorPosse.com. The information may be paraphrased, edited, or used in its entirety. When submitted
via online form at the site the user expressly consents to being contacted by us at his or her contact
number or email address.
Photo Submission
Upon submitting information to us via the online form at ContractorPosse.com, users have the option
to upload digital photos to support their information. ContractorPosse.com reserves the right to refuse or
use those digital photos at our discretion throughout our site.
Data Collection
Cookies
A cookie is a very small file stored on the user's hard drive that identifies the user to our website and
assists us in data collection. We use both session cookies, which terminate when the user's browser is closed,
and persistent cookies, which must be manually deleted.
Session cookies allow our system to remember information about the user only during that internet browser session.
Persistent cookies allow our system to remember our users, meaning that they will not be required to log in
every time that they visit our website. Users may reject these cookies, or manually delete them. We do,
however, offer several features only available through the use of a cookie; users who have rejected our cookies
may not be able to access these features.
Log Files
We employ log files, which track certain information about your internet connection, including internet protocol
addresses and internet service provider type. These log files are not linked to personally identifiable information
of any user. By tracking this information, we are better able to analyze our users' needs and improve our services
and website.
INFORMATION CONTRACTORPOSSE.COM SHARES
Except as detailed in this Privacy Policy, ContractorPosse.com does not share your information with third
parties. The information we collect is to facilitate our users' use of our website.
Aggregate Information
ContractorPosse.com collects aggregate information on our users' use of our website, which we may share
with third parties. This information does not contain personally identifiable information. Rather, this
information is an anonymous summary of activities on our website.
Legal Requirements
Though we strive to preserve users' privacy, we cannot ensure that users' private communications and other
personal information will always remain confidential. For example, we may disclose personal information
when required by law or when we believe parties are misusing or attempting to misuse our websites or services.
Security
Users should also know that there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully access private
communications and information. While we use several online and offline security tools, policies and procedures,
we cannot guarantee security of the information we collect or that unauthorized access will not occur.
Third Parties
Users of our website are always notified when their information is being collected for marketing purposes by
any outside parties, except our affiliates or service providers.
Sale, Merger or Acquisition
In the event that ContractorPosse.com is part of a merger, acquisition or asset sale, users' personal
information will likely be part of the assets transferred.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONTRACTORPOSSE.COM
Opt-Out
Users may always "opt-out" of having their information used for most purposes. For example, users who no
longer wish to receive our newsletter and promotional communications may opt-out of receiving those
communications by replying to the e-mail or e-mailing us at customerservice@ContractorPosse.com.
Announcements
We may occasionally need to send out service-related announcements. Users may not opt-out of these
communications, though they may deactivate their account entirely.
CONTACTING CONTRACTORPOSSE.COM
Changes in Personal Information
Users should e-mail Customer Support at customersupport@ContractorPosse.com if their personal information
changes or they no longer desire our services.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us
at privacy@ContractorPosse.com.
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