As the operator of Why A Duck? (whyaduck.marx-brothers.org), I
understand the importance of protecting the privacy of Personal Information collected
about Users. ("Personal Information" includes, but is not limited to, names
and e-mail address of Users.) Therefore, I do not sell, rent, swap or
otherwise disclose any Personal Information. Consequently, I adopted this Privacy
Policy to inform Users how I do collect, store, and use Personal Information.
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Collection
I collect Personal Information from e-mail, feedback forms, guestbook entries,
forum registration and posts, and mailing list registration and posts. In addition,
I collect Personal Information from Users in the form of usage data (for
example, length of session, pages viewed, etc.) for use as provided in paragraph 3 below.
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Cookies
"Cookies" are pieces of information that are transferred
to the hard drives of Users to provide them with seamless access, since storing their user name,
password, and viewing preferences in a Cookie eliminates the need to reenter that information on each visit.
(Note: Browsers set to provide notice when a Cookie is placed will prompt Users to accept or reject the Cookie.)
The use of Cookies is an industry standard and occurs at most major websites. These
cookies are not used for any other purpose and may be deleted by the User at any time.
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Usage
I use Personal Information for
developing enhancements and evaluating usage of the site by analyzing
usage data in the aggregate, but not with respect to any individual User.
In addition, I use Personal Information to direct
e-mail to Users who provide their e-mail address when subscribing to
one of this sites services; in connection with specific promotions (e.g.,
receiving notice of winning a contest); and in answer to specific questions
or response to messages sent either by email or through use of the website.
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Feedback page
Any information posted to guestbooks or forums may be viewed by anyone visiting these forums. (While
registration is necessary to post to these forums, registration is not necessary to
view them.)
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Third Parties
I do not pass on any information obtained from Users to
third parties, except in specific, individual cases and then
only with the express prior consent of the User. I am a member of affiliate programs
(e.g., Amazon.com), but Users of the website are not asked to nor required to supply any
Personal Information to me in order to purchase items through these affiliate programs.
Any information collected by the companies with which I am affiliated is the responsibility
of these companies.
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Kids
Children under the age of 13 should always ask parents for permission before
providing any Personal Information to any website.
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Removal
Users may remove their Personal
Information from forums, guestbooks, and/or mailing lists by sending email to
the webmaster
using the address used during the registration process.
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Review and Correction
Users may review and
correct the Personal Information submitted to mailing lists,
forums, and/or guestbooks by sending email to
the webmaster
using the address used during the registration process.
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Changes
I reserves the right to change this
Privacy Policy at any time by notifying Users (through
posting a notice at this location) of the existence of a
new Privacy Policy or any updates.
©1995-2006, Frank M. Bland
The pages under www.marx-brothers.org/whyaduck were originally created by Frank Bland for his site www.whyaduck.com.
Frank did kindly give me permission to use the contents of his site.
If you find text referring to "I" or "me" on pages under www.marx-brothers.org/whyaduck, this will usually refer to Frank.
