PLEASE READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE
Twisted Branches has adopted a set of information management policies, which constitute the Privacy Policy for this Web Site. This Privacy Policy has been developed with the recognition that Internet technologies are rapidly evolving, and that underlying business models are still not established. Accordingly, this Policy is subject to change. Any such changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of this Web Site, 30 days following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy, shall mean that you accept those changes. Twisted Branches is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of web sites to which it may link.
What information does Twisted Branches gather and/or track about you?
Registration: When you register to become a member of our community, Twisted Branches requires that you supply a valid e-mail address and members who register must agree to the Terms of Use for this Web Site.
There is also information about your computer hardware and software that is automatically collected by Twisted Branches. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring Web site addresses. This information is used by Twisted Branches for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Twisted Branches Web site.
Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through Twisted Branches public message boards, this information may be collected and used by others. Note: Twisted Branches does not read any of your private online communications.
Anonymous Information: Twisted Branches may also gather anonymous information, which may be used by Twisted Branches or shared with third parties. This is information which does not personally identify you, but which may be helpful for marketing purposes or for improving the services we offer. Generally this information is collected through "traffic data" and may entail the use of "cookies," "IP addresses," or other numeric codes used to identify a computer.
Cookies: Twisted Branches employs cookies to recognize you and your access privileges on this Web Site, as well as to track site usage. Subscribers who do not accept cookies from the domain may not be able to access some areas of the Web Site.
When you visit this website, you may view advertisements posted on the site by Google or other
companies. These advertising companies may collect information about you while you are visiting this
website and other websites. They may use this data to show you advertisements on this website and
elsewhere on the Internet about products and services you might like. This website does not collect the
information or control the content of the advertisements that you will see. You may be able to opt out of
such advertising. To find out more about Google and its DoubleClick DART cookie used to generate
interest-based advertising, click this link. Your use of this website without opting out means that you
understand and agree to data collection to provide you with interest-based advertising.
IP Addresses: Twisted Branches also logs IP addresses for systems administration, statistical analysis and troubleshooting purposes. (Your IP address indicates the location of your computer on the Internet.) We do not log IP addresses to track your session, nor do we link IP addresses to anything personally identifiable.
Forums: If you choose to participate or post messages in Twisted Branches Forums, we will collect such information about you as you choose to disclose. The Forums are intended for general entertainment purposes only and are not intended to be used for professional advice on any specific matter between you and Twisted Branches. There is no confidentiality in chat or discussion forums, and any information that you post may be seen by others. The Forums may be used only for non-commercial purposes. You may not post any material concerning promotion, advertising or solicitation for goods or services. From time to time, the Forums may be monitored by Twisted Branches in order to maintain professional decorum and to prevent prohibited uses of the Forums. Twisted Branches reserves the right (but is not obligated) to remove any material, message or discussion thread that is, in the sole judgment of Twisted Branches, inappropriate. For more information about the Forums, please review our Terms of Use or contact Twisted Branches at admin@twistedbranches.com.
Use of your Personal Information
Twisted Branches collects and uses your personal information to operate the Twisted Branches Web site and deliver the services you have requested. Twisted Branches also uses your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Twisted Branches. Twisted Branches may also contact you to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered. Twisted Branches does not sell, rent or lease its customer lists to third parties.
Twisted Branches Web sites will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Twisted Branches or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Twisted Branches; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Twisted Branches, or the public.
What does Twisted Branches do with the information it gathers and/or tracks?
Statistical Analysis and Banner Advertising: Twisted Branches may perform statistical analyses of user behavior in order to measure interest in the various areas of our Web Site (for product development purposes) and to inform advertisers as to how many consumers have seen or "clicked" their advertising banners. Twisted Branches also uses demographic information to allow advertising banners on our Web Site to be targeted, in aggregate, to the readers for whom they are most pertinent. This means that readers see advertising that is most likely to interest them, and advertisers send their messages to people who are most likely to be receptive, improving both the viewer's experience and the effectiveness of the ads. In this statistical analyses and banner advertisement targeting, we will disclose information to third parties only in aggregate form. Personal information about you as an individual subscriber or registrant will not be provided to any third party, except when we have your permission or under special circumstances, as described below.
E-Mail: Using the e-mail addresses provided at registration, Twisted Branches periodically sends promotional e-mail to its subscribers about services offered by Twisted Branches and its advertisers in the form of a "Newsletter." Twisted Branches may also contact you regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement or any policies, to confirm registration, or to advise of any new or additional services or products we provide.
With whom does Twisted Branches share the information it gathers and/or tracks?
Twisted Branches shares the information it gathers, in aggregate form, with advertisers and other partners. We do not release personal information about you as an individual to third parties, except when we have your permission or under special circumstances. It is our policy to respect the privacy of all registered users and guests. Therefore, in addition to the privacy of registration data, we will not monitor, edit, or disclose the contents of a user's or guest's e-mail, unless required in the course of normal maintenance of this Web Site and its systems, or unless required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to: (1) comply with the law or comply with legal process served on Twisted Branches or its owners/operators; (2) protect and defend the rights or property of Twisted Branches or its owners/operators; or (3) act in an emergency to protect the personal safety of our users, guests or the public.
Twisted Branches will provide you with all of your personal information provided at registration upon request. This information will only be sent to the e-mail address on file for the subscriber ID associated with it.
Special Note about privacy on the internet: Due to the existing regulatory environment, we cannot ensure that all of your private communications and other personal information will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. By way of example (without limiting the foregoing), we may be forced to disclose personal information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications, or users may abuse or misuse your personal information that they collect from this Web Site. Therefore, although we use industry standard practices to protect your privacy, we do not promise, and you should not expect, that your personal information or private communications will always remain private. There is no way to guarantee absolute privacy or security on this Web Site, or anywhere on the internet, and you should be careful with all information you provide or choose to disclose.
Special Note About Children: Children are not eligible to use Twisted Branches' services, and we ask that minors not submit any personal information to us. If you are a minor, you may use this service only with a parent or guardian.
Opting-Out, Corrections and Cancellations: Upon reasonable request, Twisted Branches will (a) remove you and your personal information from our database, thereby canceling your registration; (b) correct personal information that you state is erroneous; or (c) permit you to "opt out" of further e-mail contact (excepting notification of major changes to the service) while still allowing access to this Web Site. To request a correction or cancellation, contact us at admin@twistedbranches.com.
Changes to this Statement
Twisted Branches will occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect company and customer feedback. Twisted Branches encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how Twisted Branches is protecting your information.
Contact Information
Twisted Branches welcomes your comments regarding this Statement of Privacy. If you believe that Twisted Branches has not adhered to this Statement, please contact Twisted Branches at admin@twistedbranches.com. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and remedy the problem.
