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Information Collection
PunjabiMp3.com is the sole owner of the information collected
on PunjabiMp3.com. PunjabiMp3.com collects information from our
users at several different points on our Web site.
Registration
In order to use this Web site, a user must first complete the
registration form. During registration a user is required to give
contact information (such as name and email address). We use this
information to contact the user about services on our site for which he
has expressed interest. It is optional for the user to provide
demographic information (such as income level and gender), and unique
identifiers (such as, username and password), but encouraged so we can
provide a more personalized experience on our site.
Order
We request information from the user on our order form. A user must
provide contact information (such as name, email, and shipping address)
and financial information (such as credit card number, expiration date).
This information is used for billing purposes and to fill customer’s
orders. If we have trouble processing an order, the information is used
to contact the user.
Profile
We store information that we collect through cookies, log files, clear
gifs, and/or third parties to create a profile of our users. A profile
is stored information that we keep on individual users that details
their viewing preferences. Consequently, collected information is tied
to the users personally identifiable information to provide offers and
improve the content of the site for the user. This profile is used to
tailor a user’s visit to our Web site, and to direct pertinent marketing
promotions to them. We do not share your profile with other third
parties.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to
information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any
personally identifiable information while on our site. We use both
session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the session ID cookie,
once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent
cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s hard drive for an
extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following
Internet browser help file directions.
By setting a cookie on our site, users would not have to log in a
password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If users
reject the cookie, they may still use our site. The only drawback to
this is that the user will be limited in some areas of our site. For
example, [the user will not be able to participate in any of our
sweepstakes, contests or monthly drawings that take place.] Persistent
cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to
enhance the experience on our site. See the “Profile” section.
Some of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example,
advertisers). However, we have no access to or control over these
cookies, once we have given permission for them to set cookies for
advertising.
Third Party Advertising
The ads appearing on this Web site are delivered to users by our Web
advertising partner. Information about users’ visit to this site, such
as number of times they have viewed an ad (but not user name, address,
or other personal information), is used to serve ads to users on this
site.
This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by PunjabiMp3.com only
and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Log Files
Like most standard Web site servers we use log files. This includes
internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service
provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp,
and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track
user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic
information for aggregate use.
Clear Gifs (Web Beacons/Web Bugs)
We employ, or our third party advertising company employs, a software
technology called clear gifs (a.k.a. Web Beacons/Web Bugs), that help us
better manage content on our site by informing us what content is
effective. Clear gifs are tiny graphics with a unique identifier,
similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online
movements of Web users. The main difference between the two is that
clear gifs are invisible on the page and are much smaller, about the
size of the period at the end of this sentence.
In addition, we use clear gifs in our HTML-based emails to let us know
which emails have been opened by the recipients. This allows us to gauge
the effectiveness of certain communications and the effectiveness of our
marketing campaigns. If users would like to opt-out of these emails,
please see the Opt-out section.
Communications from the
Site
Special Offers and Updates
We send all new members a welcoming email to verify password and
username. Established members will occasionally receive information on
products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for
the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these
types of communications.
Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe to our newsletter, we ask for contact
information such as name and email address. Out of respect for our users
privacy we provide a way to opt-out of these communications. Please see
the Choice and Opt-out sections.
Service Announcements
On rare occasions it is necessary to send out a strictly service related
announcement. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended for
maintenance we might send users an email. Generally, users may not
opt-out of these communications, though they can deactivate their
account. However, these communications are not promotional in nature.
Customer Service
We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested
services and in regards to issues relating to their account we reply via
email or phone, in accordance with the users wishes.
Sharing
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to
disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a
good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current
judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web
site.
Aggregate Information (non-personally identifiable)
We share aggregated demographic information with our partners and
advertisers. This is not linked to any personally identifiable
information.
Third Party Advertisers
PunjabiMp3.com shares Web site usage information about users
with a reputable third party for the purpose of targeting our Internet
banner advertisements on this site and other sites. For example, PunjabiMp3.com uses cookies and clear GIFs on this site, which allow
them to recognize a user's cookie when a user visits this site. The
information they collect and share through this technology is not
personally identifiable.
Business Transitions
In the event PunjabiMp3.com goes through a business transition,
such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a
portion of its assets, users’ personal information will, in most
instances, be part of the assets transferred.
Links
This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we,
PunjabiMp3.com, are not responsible for the privacy practices
of such other 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 this Web site.
Tell-A-Friend
If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend
about our site, we ask them for the friend’s name and email address.
PunjabiMp3.com will automatically send the friend a one-time
email inviting them to visit the site. PunjabiMp3.com stores
this information for the sole purpose of sending this one-time email
[and tracking the success of our referral program]. The friend may
contact PunjabiMp3.com by contacting us to
request the removal of this information from our database.
Chat Rooms, Message Boards, and Public Forums
Please keep in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal
information online - for example on message boards, through e-mail, or
in chat areas - that information can be collected and used by others. In
short, by posting personal information online that is publicly
accessible, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in
return.
Supplementation of Information
In order for this Web site to properly fulfill its obligation to users
it is necessary for us to supplement the information we receive with
information from 3rd party sources.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to
this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem
appropriate so our users are always aware of what information we
collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we
disclose it.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy,
please contact us.
Last Updated: April 22, 2005
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