This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which GeekDrop.com collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the https://geekdrop.com website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to GeekDrop.com and all products and services offered by GeekDrop.com.

Personal identification information
We may collect personally identifiable information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to any area of GeekDrop.com, subscribe to badge(s), subscribe to newsletters, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on GeekDrop.com. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, and other relevant information. Users may, however, visit GeekDrop.com anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities. Anonymously submitted content will have IP addresses as well as other identification measures collected and stored for an unset length of time, as determined by GeekDrop.com. All visits to GeekDrop.com have certain personally identifiable information automatically stored in Site logs.

Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with GeekDrop.com. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to GeekDrop.com, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies
GeekDrop.com may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly, including staying logged in.

How we use collected information
GeekDrop.com collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:

• - To personalize user experience
  We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on GeekDrop.com.
• - To improve GeekDrop.com
  We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
• - To improve member service
  Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your member service requests and support needs.
• - To process transactions
  We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order, "order" also includes any subscription services. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
• - To administer a content, promotion, survey or other Site feature
  To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
• - To send periodic emails
  The email address Users provide for order processing and subscriptions, will only be used to send them information and updates pertaining to their order or subscription. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests, posts or questions. Some email may be automatically sent in response to User's postings defined on their preference settings, which may be originally automatically set to be sent. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing lists or newsletters, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email, they can often be set in theor own User profile preferences page or User may contact us via GeekDrop.com.
• - To cooperate with any legal authorities
  In the case of a direct request by any Federal authorities, and only by a court order, we may send any requested information regarding any illegal activity by a GeekDrop.com User. It is our first and utmost priority however to maintain User privacy and freedom of use.

How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on GeekDrop.com. Due to the nature of the internet, nothing can ever be guaranteed 100% secure, on any website, so you still agree to use our Site at your own risk. All information and content you share on GeekDrop.com becomes property of GeekDrop.com, so be sure to share only information that you agree to give to our Site.

Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on GeekDrop.com that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from GeekDrop.com. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to GeekDrop.com, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Advertising
Ads appearing on GeekDrop.com may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to Users based on their visit to GeekDrop.com and other sites on the Internet. DART uses "non personally identifiable information" and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name, email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html

Google Analytics
GeekDrop.com may make use of the Google Analytics service or similar services or applications in order to get useful visitor and User information. For more information of Google Analytics see http://www.google.com/analytics

Private Messaging
Your use of the GeekDrop.com Private Messaging service is always kept 100% private. No other User of the Site, including the staff and administration views or can view your messages. In the event of a banning of your account, your messages may be viewed and/or deleted for reasons determined only by the administration, usually only in the case where proof of an activity is required by law or administration. If required, said proof may be privately shared with legal authorities or others associated with the activity as deemed by the administration. By using the Private Messaging service you are agreeing to this.

Changes to this privacy policy
GeekDrop.com has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms
By using GeekDrop.com, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use GeekDrop.com. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
GeekDrop.com
https://geekdrop.com
geekdroponline [@] gmail [DOT] com

This document was last updated on February 04, 2011

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