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Privacy Policy
Last Updated:04/03/07
Hudson Soft ("Hudson") respects the privacy rights of our online visitors and is committed to protecting the information collected from you. To further this commitment, we have adopted an Online Privacy Policy that guides how we collect, use, and disclose the information you provide to Hudson online. For our information practices with respect to children under 13, please see our children's section below.
The websites and information covered by this Privacy Policy:
This Privacy Policy currently applies to the following websites operated by Hudson:
In addition, Hudson may own several other domain names that point to the websites listed above. From time to time, we may add new sites and will take reasonable steps to update the list.
Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to information submitted and collected online through the websites listed above, and does not apply to information that may be collected by Hudson offline. In addition, this Privacy Policy applies only to sites maintained by Hudson and not to websites maintained by other companies or organizations to which we link. Hudson is therefore not responsible for the content or activities provided on such sites.
What types of information does Hudson collect and how will it be used?
In order to give you the best experience on our site, Hudson may collect information about you, but only if you voluntarily provide it to us. Typically, we may ask a user to submit personal and/or demographic information, and it will usually take the form of either: (1) community registration; (2) email correspondence with product support/customer service; (3) polls or surveys; and/or, (4) personal information submitted in a business capacity (e.g., resumes). The types of information that may be requested for each activity and the way the information may be used are detailed below.
In order to give you the best experience on our site, Hudson may collect information about you, but only if you voluntarily provide it to us. Typically, we may ask a user to submit personal and/or demographic information, and it will usually take the form of either: (1) community registration; (2) email correspondence with product support/customer service; (3) polls or surveys; and/or, (4) personal information submitted in a business capacity (e.g., resumes). The types of information that may be requested for each activity and the way the information may be used are detailed below.
§Community Registration
To register on our site, we may ask you to provide personal information such as your email address. We may also collect demographic information including your date of birth, username and password, occupation and interests, and your address. The information that you submit during registration will: (a) make up your profile; (b) allow you to use our forums, and participate in other activities on our site (e.g., contests and sweepstakes, or game-specific events); and, (3) allow us to send you, via email, news about products, features and enhancements, special offers, upgrade opportunities, and contents and events of interest.
To register on our site, we may ask you to provide personal information such as your email address. We may also collect demographic information including your date of birth, username and password, occupation and interests, and your address. The information that you submit during registration will: (a) make up your profile; (b) allow you to use our forums, and participate in other activities on our site (e.g., contests and sweepstakes, or game-specific events); and, (3) allow us to send you, via email, news about products, features and enhancements, special offers, upgrade opportunities, and contents and events of interest.
Please note that the information (e.g., email address, username, occupation, and interests) contained in your profile (i.e., that you provide when registering) may be viewable to other users of Hudson's forums. We cannot and do not guarantee that this information will be kept confidential or private. If you do not want the public to see this information, please ensure that it is not set to be publicly viewable in your account profile or leave the information blank at the time of registration.
§Email Correspondence
Hudson may collect and temporarily store personal information that you voluntarily submit to us via email when contacting Customer Service. For example, we provide on our site a link through which an online visitor can send e-mail to customer service addressing any issue a user encounters with a Hudson product. Any personal information contained in such email is used by Hudson for the sole purpose of responding to your question. Although most e-mail messages are deleted immediately after they are responded to, in certain cases, hard copies or data from certain e-mail correspondence may be kept on file for security purposes. Any such copy or data will also be stored in a secure location, and information from these messages will not be used for marketing purposes.
Hudson may collect and temporarily store personal information that you voluntarily submit to us via email when contacting Customer Service. For example, we provide on our site a link through which an online visitor can send e-mail to customer service addressing any issue a user encounters with a Hudson product. Any personal information contained in such email is used by Hudson for the sole purpose of responding to your question. Although most e-mail messages are deleted immediately after they are responded to, in certain cases, hard copies or data from certain e-mail correspondence may be kept on file for security purposes. Any such copy or data will also be stored in a secure location, and information from these messages will not be used for marketing purposes.
§Polls/Surveys
From time to time, we may ask you for your opinion about our games or other products and services in the form of polls or surveys. Your responses to these polls help us provide products and services of interest to you. We do not request personal information such as your name in connection with these polls.
From time to time, we may ask you for your opinion about our games or other products and services in the form of polls or surveys. Your responses to these polls help us provide products and services of interest to you. We do not request personal information such as your name in connection with these polls.
§Resumes
Hudson provides on its website email addresses that visitors can use to send us their resumes. Personal information collected from resumes will be used for the purpose of accepting and evaluating candidate submissions for job postings and may therefore be shared within our company. Other than as explained above, this Privacy Policy does not apply to personal information gathered through resumes.
Hudson provides on its website email addresses that visitors can use to send us their resumes. Personal information collected from resumes will be used for the purpose of accepting and evaluating candidate submissions for job postings and may therefore be shared within our company. Other than as explained above, this Privacy Policy does not apply to personal information gathered through resumes.
Unless noted otherwise, we may also use your personal and demographic information for our internal marketing and demographic studies, so we can constantly improve the products and services we provide you and to better meet your needs.
From time to time, we are approached by third-party companies and organizations that provide products or services that we believe may be of interest to you. To extend these products or services to you, we may use your personal information to send out notices on their behalf. We strive to limit the notices and communications to those that we think you would appreciate receiving.
No matter what method we use to collect information and no matter how we use that information, we will only collect the information deemed reasonably necessary to fulfill your online requests and our legitimate business objectives.
What happens if I refuse to provide my personal information to Hudson?
If you choose not to submit personal information when requested, you may not be able to participate in certain activities on our site and may considerably limit the services we can provide you. For example, if you refuse to provide your email address when registering, you will not be able to use our forums. To simply use our site, however, you do not need to give us any personal information.
If you choose not to submit personal information when requested, you may not be able to participate in certain activities on our site and may considerably limit the services we can provide you. For example, if you refuse to provide your email address when registering, you will not be able to use our forums. To simply use our site, however, you do not need to give us any personal information.
Does Hudson use cookies, track IP addresses or use other passive means to collect information?
Cookies
Hudson may use cookies to improve the use of our websites. A "cookie" is a small file or record-keeping device that websites often store on a user's computer. Storage of cookies on your system provides an easy and convenient method for us to personalize your experience on our websites. For example, cookies allow us to remember your screen name, tell us that you have visited our website before, and may contain information that will make your next visit to our website more enjoyable. However, we do not use cookies to store personal information such as your name. In addition, Hudson will not use cookies to retrieve information from your computer that was not originally sent in a cookie. You can always disable cookies or set your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent to your computer.
Hudson may use cookies to improve the use of our websites. A "cookie" is a small file or record-keeping device that websites often store on a user's computer. Storage of cookies on your system provides an easy and convenient method for us to personalize your experience on our websites. For example, cookies allow us to remember your screen name, tell us that you have visited our website before, and may contain information that will make your next visit to our website more enjoyable. However, we do not use cookies to store personal information such as your name. In addition, Hudson will not use cookies to retrieve information from your computer that was not originally sent in a cookie. You can always disable cookies or set your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent to your computer.
IP Addresses
Hudson may also collect your IP address for safety and security purposes. An IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer every time you log on to the Internet.
Hudson may also collect your IP address for safety and security purposes. An IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer every time you log on to the Internet.
Log Files
The only other information collected passively by Hudson is in the form of logs - files that record Web site activity, including how many "hits" a particular Web page is getting (a.k.a. "click-through data"). For example, log file entries are generated every time a visitor clicks an image on our site. These entries are generated anonymously, and enable Hudson to assess overall site activity, track interest in particular portions of our site, troubleshoot technical concerns, and identify the type of browser you are using. We may also use the log file entries for our internal marketing and demographic studies, so we can constantly improve the products and services we provide you. Log files are used internally only, and are not associated with any particular user or with any personal information.
The only other information collected passively by Hudson is in the form of logs - files that record Web site activity, including how many "hits" a particular Web page is getting (a.k.a. "click-through data"). For example, log file entries are generated every time a visitor clicks an image on our site. These entries are generated anonymously, and enable Hudson to assess overall site activity, track interest in particular portions of our site, troubleshoot technical concerns, and identify the type of browser you are using. We may also use the log file entries for our internal marketing and demographic studies, so we can constantly improve the products and services we provide you. Log files are used internally only, and are not associated with any particular user or with any personal information.
Who is collecting my personal information?
The information that you disclose while visiting any of our websites is collected by Hudson, or one of its vendors on Hudson's behalf, and is used in the manner specified above.
The information that you disclose while visiting any of our websites is collected by Hudson, or one of its vendors on Hudson's behalf, and is used in the manner specified above.
With whom does Hudson share my personal information?
Hudson may share your personal information with our parent, subsidiary, or affiliate companies for purposes of internal marketing and demographic studies, which help us improve and tailor the products and services we provide you.
Hudson may share your personal information with our parent, subsidiary, or affiliate companies for purposes of internal marketing and demographic studies, which help us improve and tailor the products and services we provide you.
From time to time, Hudson may employ and share your personal information with entities who use it solely to provide support for the internal operations of Hudson's website(s) (e.g., forum operation and product registration storage).
We may disclose personal information in the good faith belief that we are required to do so by law, or that doing so is reasonably necessary to comply with legal processes; respond to any claims; or, to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Hudson, our customers, or the public.
In addition, information about our customers 13 years old or older, including personal information, may be disclosed as part of any merger, sale, or transfer of company assets, acquisition, or bankruptcy.
What is Hudson's policy regarding links to third party sites?
You should be aware that while you are on a website operated by Hudson, you may be directed to other sites that are beyond our control and for which we are not responsible. Because we cannot guarantee that the privacy policies of these websites meet our high standards, we recommend that you read the privacy policy of the website to which you link before you submit any personal information.
You should be aware that while you are on a website operated by Hudson, you may be directed to other sites that are beyond our control and for which we are not responsible. Because we cannot guarantee that the privacy policies of these websites meet our high standards, we recommend that you read the privacy policy of the website to which you link before you submit any personal information.
Can I choose how my personal information is used?
If you do not want Hudson or any third party to send you product updates and other company information, and/or if you prefer not to have Hudson share your personal information with third parties, please opt-out from these services at the time of registration or information collection. If you have opted-in and, at a later time, you wish to opt-out, please contact us, at any time, via e-mail at .
If you do not want Hudson or any third party to send you product updates and other company information, and/or if you prefer not to have Hudson share your personal information with third parties, please opt-out from these services at the time of registration or information collection. If you have opted-in and, at a later time, you wish to opt-out, please contact us, at any time, via e-mail at .
What safeguards does Hudson use to protect my personal information?
Hudson maintains appropriate safeguards that ensure the security, integrity and privacy of the personal information we collect from all users, including children under 13. Personal information collected by Hudson is stored in secure operating environments that are not available to the public and is only accessible by authorized employees. We also have security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control (i.e., maintain data quality). Before we allow web users to access their personal information, for example, we verify their identity by prompting them to submit information such as their login name and password.
In addition, we take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties to whom we transfer personal information--for such purposes as co-sponsoring a special promotion--provide sufficient protection of such personal data.
How do I ask a question or file a complaint?
If you have any questions, complaints or comments regarding our Privacy Policy Statement or practices, please contact us via email at .
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