Thoughtslinger Privacy Policy

Thoughtslinger Corporation ("Thoughtslinger") provides this Privacy Policy to inform users of our policies regarding the collection, use and sharing of personally identifiable information.

This Privacy Policy applies to Thoughtslinger’s website, software and services (collectively, the "Services") only. This Privacy Policy does not apply to, nor does Thoughtslinger exercise control over, third party sites that may be linked to from within the Services. We recommend that you read the privacy policy of any such sites that you visit.

By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use and sharing of information about you by Thoughtslinger in the manner and for the purposes set out below.

Information Collection

Thoughtslinger collects the following kinds of information:

  • Personal Information. Thoughtslinger collects personally identifiable information when you sign up for the Services, including your name, email address, gender and date of birth.
  • Server Logs. Thoughtslinger also automatically receives and records information on our server logs from your browser including your Internet Protocol address, browser type, date and time of your request, Thoughtslinger cookie information, and the page you request.
  • Cookies. When you visit our website, we may send one or more cookies - a small file which often contains an anonymous unique identifier - to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser. We may use cookies to improve the quality of our service by storing user preferences and tracking user trends. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, the Services may not function properly if your cookies are disabled.
  • Email. When you send email or other communications to Thoughtslinger, we may retain those communications in order to process your inquiries, respond to your requests and improve the Services.
  • Google Analytics. Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use the Services. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Services (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our sites, compiling reports on website activity for us and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Services.

Information Use

Thoughtslinger uses information for the following purposes:

  • to provide the Services;
  • to display customized advertising;
  • to contact you for service announcements or administrative messages relating to the Services;
  • to ensure the technical functioning of our network;
  • to conduct research and analysis in order to maintain, protect and improve the Services; and
  • to develop new Services.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Thoughtslinger does not share, sell or rent personal information about you with other people or non-affiliated companies except to provide the Services, when we have your permission, or under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers. Thoughtslinger engages certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to us, including, without limitation, hosting and maintenance, and database storage and management. We will share your personally identifiable information with these third parties but only to the extent necessary to provide the Services.
  • Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement. Thoughtslinger cooperates with government and law enforcement officials or private parties to enforce and comply with the law. We may disclose any information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims, legal process (including subpoenas), to protect the property and rights of Thoughtslinger or a third party, the safety of the public or any person, to prevent or stop any illegal, unethical, or legally actionable activity, or to comply with the law.
  • We believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of Thoughtslinger's Terms of Use, or as otherwise required by law.
  • Business Transfers. We will transfer information about you if Thoughtslinger (or its assets) is acquired by or merged with another company. In this event, Thoughtslinger will notify you before information about you is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Thoughtslinger may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time for any reason. We will notify you of any material changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Site. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.

Questions and Suggestions

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at privacy at thoughtslinger dot com.

Effective Date: June 30, 2009.