Privacy PolicyEffective
Date: ClickSpark.com (the "ClickSpark Website"), an Internet
property of ClickSpark, LLC ("ClickSpark," "we" or "us"), is an online
advertising network that allows ClickSpark Customers and Affiliates (each
defined in the applicable ClickSpark.com Insertion Order Standard Terms and
Conditions for Customers and Affiliates) to enter into mutually beneficial I. Users
Data Collection and
Use Generally
speaking, the ClickSpark network is not intended for use by individuals that are
simply visitors to the ClickSpark Website and neither a Customer, nor or an
Affiliate of ClickSpark ("Users").
ClickSpark does not request or collect any personally identifiable
information directly from such Users. However, ClickSpark collects Users'
server, IP address and browser-type related data as part of the general
administration of the ClickSpark Website ("Data"). This Data is comprised of the demographic,
usage and/or other characteristics of ClickSpark
Website Users as a group without any associated personally identifiable
information. ClickSpark reserves
the right to release current or past Data and Cookie (as defined herein below)
information: (i) if the information is subpoenaed;
(ii) in the event that ClickSpark believes that the ClickSpark Website is being
or has been used in violation of the Agreements or to commit illegal acts;
(iii) if ClickSpark is bought, sold or purchased; or (iv) when ClickSpark, in its
sole discretion, deems it necessary or appropriate. While ClickSpark encourages Customers, Affiliates and/or
partners to implement responsible approaches to online ClickSpark may disclose data regarding a User's Compensable
Transactions (as defined in the Agreements) to an applicable Customer and/or
approved Affiliate as needed in connection with the transactions made through
the ClickSpark Website. If
you are a resident of the State of Cookies When
a User visits the ClickSpark Website, we send a cookie and/or gif file
("Cookies") to assign an anonymous, unique identifier to the applicable User's
Internet browser. A Cookie is a piece of
data stored on User hard drives containing non-personally identifiable information
about the User. Cookies enhance a User's
experience at the ClickSpark Website. To
find out more about Cookies, please visit www.cookiecentral.com. Except as provided below, even
in the case where a User rejects a Cookie, he or she may still use the
ClickSpark Website. When any User
responds to or views any of the creative materials served by ClickSpark, we send
a Cookie to the applicable User's Internet browser ("Transaction Cookie"). The function of the Transaction Cookie is to
provide ClickSpark with information for the purpose of paying third-parties
commissions when an Internet User clicks on a link, creates a lead, or makes a
purchase on an applicable ClickSpark Customer website; and also to optimize and
personalize the Internet User's experience.
If the Internet User re-visits the applicable Customer website directly,
ClickSpark is able to continue to track the User's activities on the Customer's website
and reward the Affiliate that referred the User to the applicable Customer
website. These Transaction Cookies are
required to operate ClickSpark's reporting systems and there is no method to
opt-out of or disable Transaction Cookies.
We reserve the right to employ User source information, including
applicable category and interest(s), for the Third-Party Links The ClickSpark Website contains links to third-party
websites. Please be aware that ClickSpark
is not responsible for the privacy practices of other third-party
websites. We encourage our Users to be
conscious of when they leave the ClickSpark Website and to carefully examine the
privacy policies of each and every website that collects personally
identifiable information. This Privacy
Policy applies solely to information collected by the ClickSpark Website. Modifications
If ClickSpark modifies its Privacy Policy, we will
prominently post a link to those changes on our homepage. Upon such posting, Users are thereby placed
on notice as to any changes/modifications in what information ClickSpark
collects, how ClickSpark uses it and under what circumstances, if any, ClickSpark
discloses it to third-parties. If at any
point ClickSpark decides to use the User's personally identifiable information
in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, ClickSpark
will notify the applicable User by email.
The User's continued use of the ClickSpark service and/or continued
receipt of ClickSpark emails after posting of the Privacy Policy change on the
ClickSpark Website, or receipt of a Privacy Policy change notification email, as
applicable, constitutes an affirmative acknowledgement and acceptance by the
User of the modified Privacy Policy. Security
ClickSpark employs industry standard
safeguards to protect a User's information.
When a User submits sensitive information via the ClickSpark Website, we
endeavor to keep such User information protected both online and off-line. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the
Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
As a result, ClickSpark cannot guarantee the security of any information
that a User transmits to ClickSpark, and all Users do so at their own risk. All Data and Cookie information is restricted in our
offices. Only employees who need the Data
and Cookie information to perform a specific job are granted access to
it. All such employees are contractually
bound to adhere to our security protocols.
If you have any questions about the security related to the ClickSpark
Website, please Click here. Opt-out Users who no longer wish to receive
our emails may opt-out of receiving these transmissions by following the
instructions contained in all email communications received from ClickSpark. Children's Privacy
Limitation
Of Liability
Contacting the ClickSpark Website
II. Customers and Affiliates
Data Collection and Use Registering with ClickSpark as an Affiliate requires the
completion of several online forms. Such forms require that the Affiliate
submit information to ClickSpark. Such
information may or may not include the following personally identifiable
information: a) name; b) phone number; c) address; d) email address e) date of
birth; f) credit card number and/or checking account information for payment;
and g) an Affiliate-specific password (collectively "Registration Data"). With respect to ClickSpark Customers, ClickSpark also collects
certain personally identifiable information (the "Profile Statistics"). The Profile Statistics shall include, but not
be limited to, the foregoing Registration Data, the geographical location of
Customer, the types of websites operated by Customer, the volume of traffic for
such websites, the types of products and/or services offered by Customer, the
sales data related to such products and/or services and any and all other statistics
and data related to Customer ClickSpark does not collect information about Compensable
Transactions (as defined in the Agreements), other than what it receives
through the installed Transaction Tracking Codes (as defined in the
Agreements). ClickSpark reserves the
right to utilize such data, which may include information about Customer
Profile Statistics (as defined herein below), to analyze the performance of the
ClickSpark affiliate program, monitor the use of the Transaction Tracking Codes,
and promote the ClickSpark network's performance and functionality and to
promote Customer and/or its When any User responds to or views any of the Creative (as
that term is defined in the Agreement) served by ClickSpark, we send a Transaction
Cookie and/or gif file to assign an anonymous, unique identifier to the
applicable consumer's Internet browser.
The function of these Transaction Cookies is to provide ClickSpark with
information for the purpose of paying commissions to applicable parties when an
Internet User clicks on a link, creates a lead or makes a purchase on a
Customer's website. If the Internet User
re-visits the Customer's website directly, ClickSpark is able to continue to
track the Internet User's activities on the Customer's website and reward the
Affiliate that referred the Internet User.
In addition, when a Customer and/or Affiliate logs on to the ClickSpark
Website, a Cookie is placed within their computer. The purpose of the Cookie is to allow
ClickSpark to validate the identity of the Customer and/or Affiliate and
maintain the security and privacy of their Registration Data. This Cookie is required to log into the
ClickSpark Website and there is no method to opt-out of this Cookie. ClickSpark
may provide email address and basic account information to a Customer or
Affiliate to facilitate a potential or continued working relationship between
the Customer and Affiliate. Once an
affiliation is established, the Customer and Affiliate (or their agents or
other third parties as designated by the applicable Customer or Affiliate) will
have access to their respective campaign information and Registration Data,
including anonymous Internet User transaction data for Internet Users referred
by the Affiliate and any other information that a Customer and/or Affiliate may
instruct ClickSpark to disclose. While
ClickSpark strongly encourages Customers and/or Affiliates to adopt responsible
approaches to online Except as
may be agreed to between ClickSpark and an applicable Customer and/or Affiliate,
all personally identifiable Registration Data provided by individual Customers
and/or Affiliates will be kept in strict confidence by ClickSpark and will be
treated with the same level of confidentiality that it treats other proprietary
information and trade secrets. ClickSpark
will never sell, rent, exchange or barter any personally identifiable
Registration Data to or with any third party for financial gain or ClickSpark
may share personally identifiable Registration Data in connection with its
affiliated entities or in connection with the sale, merger, consolidation,
change in control, transfer of substantial assets or reorganization or
liquidation of ClickSpark. ClickSpark may
release account and any other personally identifiable Registration Data when we
believe release is appropriate to respond to a subpoena or to otherwise comply
with the law; enforce or apply the Agreement, the ClickSpark Website Terms and
Conditions and other agreements; and/or to protect the rights, property or
safety of ClickSpark or others. This
includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for
fraud protection. Third-Party Links The ClickSpark Website contains links to other
third-party websites. Please be advised
that ClickSpark is not responsible for the privacy practices of other
third-party websites. We encourage our
Customers and/or Affiliates to be aware when they leave the ClickSpark Website
and to read the privacy policies of each and every website that collects
personally identifiable information. Modifications
With respect to Registration Data, ClickSpark gives
Customers and/or Affiliates several options for modifying or removing their
Registration Data from our database.
Please contact us for an explanation. If we modify this Privacy Policy, we will prominently
post a link to those changes on our Homepage so our Customers and/or Affiliates
are always aware of what Registration Data we collect, how we use it and under
what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable Registration
Data in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we
will notify Customers and/or Affiliates by way of an email. The Customer's and/or Affiliate's continued
use of the ClickSpark service and/or continued receipt of ClickSpark emails after
posting of the Privacy Policy change on the ClickSpark Website, or receipt of a
Privacy Policy change notification email, as applicable, constitutes an
affirmative acknowledgement and acceptance by the Customer and/or Affiliate of
the modified Privacy Policy. Security ClickSpark
employs industry standard safeguards to protect our Customers' and/or
Affiliates' information. When Customers
and/or Affiliates submit sensitive Registration Data via the ClickSpark Website,
we endeavor to keep the applicable Registration Data protected both online and
off-line. Unfortunately, no data
transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your
Registration Data, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any Registration
Data that you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.
Opt-out Customers and/or Affiliates who no longer wish to
receive our notification emails may opt-out of receiving these communications
by following the instructions contained in all email communications that they receive
from us. Children's Privacy
Limitation
Of Liability
Contacting the ClickSpark Website
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