WorldConfess.com Privacy Policy/Agreement
WorldConfess.com is a web site. We have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy concerns. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website: WorldConfess.com. By using this site, you do hereby warrant and represent that you have read, understand and agree to all terms and conditions stated herein. By using this site, you also represent and warrant that you have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated in the User Agreement which is incorporated herein by reference.
We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Web site. Your IP address is used to gather broad demographic information.
Links and Information
This site contains links to other sites. WorldConfess.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites and disclaims any liability for any damages that may result from the use of such sites. WorldConfess.com expressly disclaims any liability that may arise from the provision of any User of any information whatsoever to this site. You, the User, do hereby agree to hold WorldConfess.com harmless from any liability that may arise from the provision of any information to this site. By using this site, you also represent and warrant that you have read, understand and agree to the terms stated in the User Agreement which is incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to the User Agreement, you agree that all information provided to WorldConfess.com shall become the property of WorldConfess.com subject to any exclusions so stated herein.
Public Forums
This site may create chat rooms, forums, message boards, and/or news groups available to its users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information. WorldConfess.com expressly disclaims any liability that may arise from the provision of any User of any information whatsoever to these forums. You, the User, do hereby agree to hold WorldConfess.com harmless from any liability that may arise from the provision of any information to these forums.
Security
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. This includes a customer record manager and other technical systems. WorldConfess.com is not responsible, however, for any loss or misuse of any information you may submit to this site. You do hereby agree to hold WorldConfess.com harmless for any damages that may result from the use of this site. The submission of information to this site is done solely at the User’s own risk.
Supplementation Information
This site supplements the information that you provide with information that is received from third parties.
WorldConfess.com’s use of member information
Two things drive WorldConfess.com’s decisions regarding the use of information collected from WorldConfess.com users: 1) improving user experience by offering personalized services and content, and 2) market research.
WorldConfess.com may analyze information provided directly by you or third parties to direct services and content based on your interests. WorldConfess.com reserves the right to collect market research data in order to generate sales to corporate clients. However, market research data may be used at the aggregate level to:
- Improve the likelihood of a sale to a group of WorldConfess.com users
- Increase the likelihood that a group’s experience on WorldConfess.com is relevant to its interests as a whole
- Formulate group-level statistical models that are used to accomplish goal #2 (above).
WorldConfess.com’s market research may be collected in some of the following ways:
- Through contests that are offered on the site; and,
- Through general use of the site.
Information logged by WorldConfess.com
When you surf the Internet, your browser automatically transmits information to the sites you visit throughout every visit. Examples of such information include referral data (URL of the Web page you were on before coming to WorldConfess.com), IP address and your browser version. We collect this information to help improve our services and moderate the site. All the information that is automatically submitted by your browser is considered anonymous.
WorldConfess.com also logs information you submit (confess, votes, feedback), forms for optional programs, surveys and other entries, and communications transmitted through WorldConfess.com applications. Only authorized WorldConfess.com staff have access to your information in its entirety. Other employees may have access to bits and pieces of this information if it pertains to their job duties.
What is WorldConfess.com’s information retention policy?
To preserve the integrity of our databases, standard procedure calls for us to retain information submitted by members for an indefinite length of time. WorldConfess.com understands your submissions as consent to store all your information in one place for this indefinite length of time, if we so wish. If required by law, we will nullify user information by erasing it from our database. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact WorldConfess.com at User Agreement.
WorldConfess.com security of collected information
WorldConfess.com makes every effort to ensure that your information is secure on its system. Only certain authorized WorldConfess.com employees can access this information if it’s relevant to their job duties. WorldConfess.com has staff dedicated to maintaining this Privacy Policy and other privacy initiatives, periodically reviewing Web security and making sure that every WorldConfess.com employee is aware of our security practices. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. As a result, WorldConfess.com cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. If you have any further questions on this issue, refer to the terms of the User Agreement. WorldConfess.com expressly disclaims any liability that may arise should any other individuals obtain the information you submit to this site.
With whom does WorldConfess.com share information?
When you submit information to WorldConfess.com, it is generally collected, processed and maintained solely by us. Sometimes we may allow partner companies to collect information about users from us or directly from you (through their Web site). When WorldConfess.com is the source, it is usually so that we can provide a service with a partner. We choose to work with upstanding companies that will treat your information responsibly. But, since we don't own these companies, we can't speak for them on privacy issues. Before telling them about yourself, check out their privacy statements. If you are not satisfied with their information practices, you can choose to not use their service.
Below is a summary of some of the situations in which WorldConfess.com might share information:
Co-Branding
Some of our services, are offered in conjunction with partner companies. In order to provide these services, WorldConfess.com may choose to share some of you user data.
Content Partners
Some WorldConfess.com content is “sponsored by” or “presented by” other companies. WorldConfess.com typically shares market research data (how the sponsorship performed, names of contest winners, etc.) collected on the site or via email surveys with these partners. This information is typically aggregate and not linked to specific users.
Partner Sponsorships
Partners may sponsor promotions, contests and sweepstakes. Always check their privacy policy before revealing information about yourself. If you don’t want these sponsors to have your personal information, you can choose to not participate.
When visitors come to WorldConfess.com, they may receive cookies from WorldConfess.com’s sponsors; this information is typically not shared with WorldConfess.com. This privacy statement does not address the information practices of our advertisers. You should read the privacy statements of all third-party sites, as their privacy policies may differ from WorldConfess.com’s.
Finally, WorldConfess.com reserves the right to disclose user information from both private and public areas of the site at our discretion to anyone or no one at all, if required by law or if given reason to believe, in our sole discretion, that someone is causing injury to or interference with the rights of WorldConfess.com members or the general public, or with WorldConfess.com’s rights of property. Please be advised, however, that all information submitted by you to WorldConfess.com becomes the property of WorldConfess.com. By submitting this information, you do hereby agree to allow WorldConfess.com to use such information at its sole discretion pursuant to the terms of the User Agreement.
Additionally, we may share the information stored on that database, as well as other information that is not of a sensitive nature, with carefully selected business partners, including those who offer services that complement those provided by us or which may otherwise be of interest to you. WorldConfess.com reserves the right to transfer, sell and/or distribute all information collected on its sight for any purpose, including, but not limited to, for satisfaction of any debt or upon liquidation of the company should such a situation arise.
WorldConfess.com and the protection of children’s privacy
WorldConfess.com is intended for people 18 or over. WorldConfess.com’s appeal to people of age 18 and older. WorldConfess.com will not knowingly collect any information from children under 18.
Note to parents:
If your child is under the age of 18 and you would like to know more about our site, information practices, stored information on your child, or how to close your child’s access to the site, contact WorldConfess.com’s staff at info@worldconfess.com.
Notification of Changes:
WorldConfess.com’s security and privacy policy are periodically reviewed and enhanced as necessary. This policy might change as WorldConfess.com updates and expands its services. WorldConfess.com will contact you via email and post notification if there are any material changes in its privacy practices. WorldConfess.com also encourages you to also check the privacy policy out periodically. By using the site, you do hereby represent and warrant that you have read, understand and agree to all terms of this Privacy Policy and User Agreement. Each time you use the site, you agree to all terms set forth by WorldConfess.com in both its Privacy Policy and User Agreement and any other policies published by WorldConfess.com on the site. If you do not understand any of the terms or conditions of any of WorldConfess.com’s policies, you may inquire regarding the same via electronic correspondence (e-mail) at info@worldconfess.com.
How can I reach WorldConfess.com staff?
If you have technical problems, questions or other issues related to your use of WorldConfess.com, please check out the “right table” Section of the site where you can contact us at info@worldconfess.com.
WorldConfess.com’s staff will respond to all requests sent through mail or email from users and parents interested in knowing more about what personal information is stored on the WorldConfess.com database or have additional questions regarding privacy.
Contacting the Web Site
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you may contact us at the following address:
info@worldconfess.com
We value you as a member and appreciate your input. Please email us if you have any questions regarding any of the terms of this Agreement.