For added functionality, IMBuddy.net requires that users provide essential information such as a email address and unique site identification to create member accounts.

From time to time we offer additional on-line activities such as participating in polls, surveys or sweepstakes -- we may ask users to provide additional information such as address, phone number, zip code and preferences. This information is used to provide additional value added entertainment and at times to grasp a clear picture of demographic statistics. Winners of our contests or sweepstakes are notified by e-mail, and are required to send us by fax or regular mail a form containing their street address. Winners who are minors must have the form signed by a parent in order to receive their prizes.

II. How We Use the Information

We use visitors' personal information only for our internal purposes of enabling visitors gaining access to additional site features, to enter one of our on-line contests or sweepstakes, to subscribe to our online newsletter, or to inform users of upcoming events and special announcements. We use the names and e-mail addresses of subscribers to our e-mail newsletter only to send them the newsletter. Each newsletter contains instructions on how to be removed from the subscription list by sending us a return e-mail.

Sometimes we will use agents or contractors to help us provide services to our visitors, such as helping us conduct a sweepstakes and sending prizes to the winners. In these cases, we require the agent or contractor to keep the information confidential and to use it only for the specific services they are performing.

We sometimes use the non-personally identifiable information that we collect to improve the design and content of our site, to personalize our visitors' experience on IMBuddy.net, and to offer products, programs, and services. We also may use this information in the aggregate to analyze site usage, as well as to offer products, programs, or services.

We will disclose information we maintain when required to do so by law, for example, in response to a court order or a subpoena. We also may disclose such information in response to a law enforcement agency's request.

We will not use or transfer personally identifiable information in ways that are materially different from the ones described above without also providing parental notification of such practices and obtaining consent for any materially different uses.

III. Collection of Information by Third-Party Sites and Sponsors

Our site contains links to other sites, including those of sponsors and advertisers, whose information practices may be different from ours. Sometimes the other sites might conduct contests or sweepstakes that are promoted on IMBuddy.net. Visitors should consult the other sites' privacy notices, since those sites are not covered by our privacy policy and may follow procedures that are different from ours. IMBuddy never gives a user's e-mail address to sponsors without permission, however, if you choose to "opt-in" (click on a box to receive a sponsor's information), to register with one of our sponsors, or not to "opt-out" (uncheck a checked box that will provide a sponsor with your information), that means you have allowed IMBuddy to give your e-mail address to that sponsor.

IV. Cookies

IMBuddy.net uses a software technology called "cookies." Cookies are small text files that we place in visitors' computer browsers to store their preferences. Cookies themselves do not contain any personally identifiable information. Although cookies could enable us to relate a visitor's use of this Web site to personal information that a visitor has provided, such as an e-mail address, we do not use them for this purpose. We do use "cookies" to determine how many visitors we have and how often they visit various sections of our site.

V. Security

We have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data security, and correctly use the information we collect on-line.


VII. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding our privacy policy and/or practices, please contact us using the link to the Contact Us form.

VIII. Third Party Advertising

Imbuddy.net uses Azoogleads, Bluetime, GoogleAdsense, and other third-party advertising companies to serve banner and text link advertisments, along with bundled exe's when you visit our Web site and download our icons. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address or telephone number) about your visits to this site and other Web sites in order to provide advertisements on your computer, this site, and as well as other sites about goods and services that may be of interest to you. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot take any responsibility for changes you make to your computer. Installing files and making changes is at your own risk. In addition to the aforementioned partners, IMBUDDY.net has also partnered with Blazefind, Inc, Integrated Search Technologies INC, and Media-Motor INC(Joysticknetworks.com). By installing this software you also specifically agree to abide by the Software Licensing Agreement, Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Blazefind, Inc, Integrated Search Technologies INC, and Media-Motor,INC.(joysticknetworks.com). which you can read here:

http://www.blazefind.com/license.html

http://www.ysbweb.com/terms.html

http://www.media-motor.com/terms.html

IX. Third Party Cookies
In the course of serving advertisements to this site, our third-party advertiser may place or recognize a unique "cookie" on your browser.

Contact Us Form - Privacy Concerns

Privacy Manager - IMBuddy.net
P.O. Box 82532
Tampa,fl 33682