AGREEMENT AND PARTIES
RewardsGuru.com respects your privacy and personal information. This privacy policy applies to information we receive when you use our website (“RewardsGuru.com” or “Service”). It is an agreement between RewardsGuru.com and you, as a user of our website (“you”). This agreement tells you what information we may collect from you, how we might use that information, the steps we take to protect your personal information, when this policy is effective and how we may change the policy. We may share your personal information only with your consent or as described in this policy.
We follow the principles supported by the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Information Practices Principles: http://www.ftc.gov/reports/privacy3/fairinfo.htm.
AGREEMENT TO TERMS OF PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
Your use of RewardsGuru.com is voluntary. You are not required to provide any personal information to us unless you choose to access features on the Service which require such information. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy or other terms of use related to the Service then you should immediately exit this website and discontinue using the site and Service. Our terms of service are expressly incorporated into this policy by reference and made a part of this policy. By using RewardsGuru.com you signify that you agree to the terms of this privacy policy and our terms of service.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF, AND CHANGES TO, PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy is effective as of December 1, 2014 and will remain in effect except with respect to any of its provisions that are changed in the future, in which case the changes will become effective after they are posted to this website or we otherwise notify you of the changes. Use of information we collect is subject to the policy in effect at the time such information was collected. We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time and you should check this privacy policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after we post any such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified policy and your agreement to abide and be bound by the modified policy.
POLICY APPLICABLE TO ONLINE ACTIVITIES ONLY
The privacy policy does not extend to anything that is inherent in the operation of the internet, and therefore beyond the control of RewardsGuru.com, and is not to be applied in any manner contrary to applicable law or governmental regulation. This privacy policy only applies to information collected through the Service and otherwise as described in this policy.
INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
Personal Information Collected. We may ask you for certain information, referred to as “personal information, which includes information that pertains to your identity. Such information may include, but is not limited to, your name, age, physical address, phone number and email address.
General Information Collected.We may collect information from you that is more general in nature (“general information”). Such information may include information recorded by our server logs from your browser such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address (which enables us to identify your computer or device) and the specific webpage(s) requested. Such general information, including click stream data and cookies, as mentioned below, may be collected from you whenever you access or use RewardsGuru.com, whether or not you provide us with any personal information.
Cookies. A cookie is a small string of information that a website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes. Cookies can be used to follow your activity throughout RewardsGuru.com and that information helps us to understand and improve your experience. RewardsGuru.com cookies do not collect personal information from you. You can turn off all cookies if you prefer not to receive them. Please be aware, however, that should you choose to reject cookies, this choice may limit the functionality of the websites you visit and you may lose access to some of their features.
USE AND SHARING OF INFORMATION
To Provide Service to You. We will use the personal information you provide and any general information we receive from you to provide the Service to you, which include the following:
- To assist those who help us in designing and operating the Service or who help us analyze collected data. These parties will only use your data for the purpose of carrying out the work as agreed with us and will be required to keep the information confidential.
- To send you information or materials via email about products, offers, and news we think might interest you. This information may relate to products, offers from RewardsGuru.com its licensees or selected commercial partners. (If you no longer wish to receive any emails from us, please see “OPTING OUT OF EMAIL” below.)
- To analyze visits to the RewardsGuru.com website so we can improve our products and services and deliver to you the type of content, features, and promotions that you are most interested in.
Business Transfers. If RewardsGuru.com or substantially all of its assets were acquired, customer information would likely be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of RewardsGuru.com may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.
Protection of RewardsGuru.com and Others. We may release personal information when we believe in good faith that release is necessary to comply with any law, enforce our terms of use and other agreements, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RewardsGuru.com, our employees, our customers, or others. We may disclose personal or general information upon receipt of a court order or subpoena, which may include responding to requests and court orders from jurisdictions outside the United States. We reserve the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that we in good faith believe to be unlawful, as determined in our sole discretion.
With Your Consent. Except as set forth herein, we will notify you to obtain your consent before your personal information may be shared with third parties, and will be able to prevent the sharing of this information.
PROTECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
Security Measures. In order to protect both the personal information and the general information that we receive from you through your use of RewardsGuru.com, we have implemented various security measures. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it.
Risk of Interception. Please keep in mind that whenever you give out personal information online there is a risk that third parties may intercept and use that information. While RewardsGuru.com strives to protect your personal information and privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. By using the Service, you expressly acknowledge and agree that we do not guarantee the security of any data provided to or received by us through your use of RewardsGuru.com and that any personal information, general information, or other data or information received from you through your use of the Service is provided to us at your own risk, which you expressly assume
NO USE OF THIS SERVICE BY MINORS PERMITTED
Information Received From Minors. The RewardsGuru.com Service is intended only for those who are at least 18 years old or, if the age of majority in your state or province is greater than 18 years, such age of majority in your state or province. Personally identifiable information submitted by a minor violates the website terms of use and will not be accepted. Any general information provided by minor and gathered (for example, through the use of cookies) during his or her visit may be used as indicated in this privacy policy. RewardsGuru.com is committed to protecting the privacy of children and has no intention of collecting personal data from minors. We encourage parents and guardians of minors to regularly check and monitor their children’s use of email and other activities online.
Notice Concerning Minors. PLEASE NOTE: We do not collect or maintain information from those we know are under 18 and no part of our site is meant for anyone under 18. If we learn or have reason to suspect that a user of the Service is under age 18, we will promptly delete any personal information we may have for that user.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTIES
RewardsGuru.com contains links to other websites and third party goods and services. This privacy policy does not apply to such third party websites. Links that take you outside our Service and off the RewardsGuru.com website are beyond our control. This includes links from partners that may use RewardsGuru.com logos as part of a co-branding agreement. The sites those links can take you to have their own separate privacy policy and although we seek to protect the integrity of our Service, RewardsGuru.com is not liable for the content and activities of those sites. Your visits and access to such websites is at your own risk.
OPTING OUT
You may opt out of receiving any emails from RewardsGuru.com at any time, and any such email you receive from RewardsGuru.com will contain a prominent “unsubscribe” link within the email message. Information concerning your past behavior with the Service may be retained indefinitely by RewardsGuru.com.
Please note that although you may opt out of receiving emails, RewardsGuru.com reserves the right to communicate with you via email regarding any specific products and services you have ordered, requested, or inquired about.
Updated and Effective as of December 1, 2014