privacy policy
The privacy of the users and subscribers and their personal information is of paramount
importance to brainstorm exchange. We take privacy very seriously. The users and
subscribers to brainstorm exchange are all covered by this privacy policy. Brainstorm
exchange reserves the right to update and change this privacy policy.
Brainstorm exchange offers users and subscribers unique interactive forums and an online
marketplace for innovation and ideas. We may use your personal information subject to
the terms of this privacy policy.
why submit your email address?
Your email address is needed so that if you submit an idea that a sponsor of a brainstorm
selects as worthy of reward, at-a-boy, or would like to discuss your submision further, you can be reached.
how we gather information
The method we use to collect and store information depends on the page you are viewing,
the forums, discussions, collaborations, markets or other activities that you participate
in and the services that we provide. Some pages may be viewed without the user providing
and information. On other pages, to view complete information, or to use the entire
functionality of the system requires a subscription or payment of a posting fee.
We collect information on users through requests for contact and profile information.
Credit card information may also be collected, depending upon the services you subscribe
to and posting you might place. Like most websites, brainstorm exchange also collects
information in an automated manner through tools that may not be apparent to users and
subscribers. For example we may use persistent or session cookie technology, use password
protection/authorization procedures, or many other available technologies. Brainstorm
exchange is not limited in the type or collection of information, and may collect other
information types as technologies evolve.
what we do with the information that we collect
We will only use your information as permitted by law. Data may be aggregated to discern
use patterns, and to enhance users, subscribers and exchange posters experiences.
emails from brainstorm exchange
Emails may be sent to you from brainstorm exchange on a periodic basis that may be system
generated, such as advising you on the status of your account, or may be promotional in nature.
Additionally, emails may come to you from other users and subscribers of brainstorm exchange
as a part of the functionality of the network.
affiliated sites, linked sites, advertisers and business partners
Your personal information will not be released to any party, unless it is requested by you
through an opt in, opt out program, or is part of the functionality of brainstorm exchange
or is required by law. We use a third party to process and verify credit card information.
All third parties must use your information in a secure manner, only for the purpose it was
provided to them for, and shall not store or release this information.
questions
If you have questions concerning this policy please contact us at:
brainstorm exchange
privacy policy
p.o. box 410
pleasantville, ohio 43148