PRIVACY POLICY
Your
privacy on the Internet is important to us. As part of the operation of
GALVESTON.COM, GALVESTONCVB.COM, GALVESTONTOURISM.COM, GALVESTONPARKBOARD.ORG,
GALVESTONONLINE.COM, GALVESTONTEXAS.US, GALVESTONTX.US, VISITGALVESTONTEXAS.COM
and ESCAPEANDEXPLORE.COM (henceforth, referred to as "OUR WEBSITE(S)"), we
gather certain types of information about OUR WEBSITE(S) users, and we would
like to explain the types of information we gather, what we do with it and how
to correct or change the information.
OUR WEBSITE(S) collect two types
of personally identifying information from users: personal data (such as names
and e-mail addresses); and aggregated data (such as information about traffic
patterns on OUR WEBSITE(S) on a daily basis).
Personal Data
Personal data is collected when users provide personal data to OUR WEBSITE(S),
for example in registering for electronic newsletters or other membership
services, in answering surveys, in requesting information, and purchasing items
from OUR WEBSITE(S). Also, we collect the e-mail addresses of users who post
messages to our message boards (forum).
Aggregated Information
Aggregated information, such as which pages users access or
visit and information volunteered by users, such as survey information and/or
site registrations, is collected through various methods. For example, OUR
WEBSITE(S) collect IP addresses. An IP address is a number that is
automatically assigned to your computer whenever you're surfing the Web. Web
servers, the computers that "serve up" Web pages, automatically identify your
computer by its IP address, and when you request a page from OUR WEBSITE(S) do
not link IP addresses to anything personally identifiable, so although your
session will be logged, you will remain anonymous to us. OUR WEBSITE(S) collect
IP addresses for the purposes of system administration and to provide aggregate
data to advertisers about the volume of use on OUR WEBSITE(S).
Use of Cookies
OUR WEBSITE(S) also use "cookies" to collect information. A
cookie is a small data file that most major Web sites write to your hard drive
for record keeping purposes when you visit them. Cookies allow OUR WEBSITE(S)
to measure activity on the Site and to improve your user experience, for
example, by remembering your passwords and viewing preferences, thus allowing
you to visit various member-only parts of the Site without reregistering.
Cookies are used by OUR WEBSITE(S) to measure activity on the Site and make
improvements and updates based on which areas are popular and which are not.
OUR WEBSITE(S) do not use cookies to retrieve information from your computer
that was not originally sent in a cookie. Except for personal information
voluntarily provided by you (i.e., during membership registration or a request
for information), OUR WEBSITE(S) do not use information transferred through
cookies for any promotional or marketing purposes, nor is that information
shared with any third parties whatsoever. You may occasionally get cookies from
our advertisers, which is standard in the Internet industry. OUR WEBSITE(S) do
not control these cookies, and these cookies are not subject to OUR WEBSITE(S)
privacy policies.
Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If
you'd prefer, you can set yours to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies
are being sent. However, it is possible that some parts of the Site will not
function properly if you do so.
Use of Information Collected by GALVESTON.COM,
GALVESTONCVB.COM, GALVESTONTOURISM.COM, GALVESTONPARKBOARD.ORG,
GALVESTONONLINE.COM, GALVESTONTEXAS.US, GALVESTONTX.US, VISITGALVESTONTEXAS.COM
and ESCAPEANDEXPLORE.COM
OUR WEBSITE(S) use both the personal
and aggregated information we collect for multiple purposes. The information is
used to improve the content of the Site, to customize the content and/or layout
of the Site for each individual user and to notify users about updates to the
Site or promotional offers or opportunities that we believe will be of interest
to you. OUR WEBSITE(S) share aggregated information with third parties for both
advertising and promotional purposes.
OUR WEBSITE(S) do not share your
personal information with third parties without your permission.
How to Unsubscribe from
Newsletters
If you'd rather not receive news and updates via
e-mail, simply: Send a blank email to
remove-galveston@sonic.sparklist.com
and write "unsubscribe" in the subject line, or Send a letter to Customer
Service, Galveston.com & Company, Inc, 523 24th Street, Galveston, TX
77550.
Children
and Privacy
OUR WEBSITE(S) encourage parents and guardians to
spend time with their children online, and to be fully familiar with the sites
visited by their children. No information should be submitted to or posted on
the Site by users under the age of 13 without the consent of their parent or
guardian. Personal information from anyone registering on the site and
reporting they are under the age of 13 is not kept in our database.
Links to Other
Sites
It is important to note that OUR WEBSITE(S) contain
links to sites other than OUR WEBSITE(S), and that those sites may not follow
the same privacy policies as OUR WEBSITE(S). For instance, if you click on an
advertisement on OUR WEBSITE(S) and to an entirely different site. This can
include links from advertisers, content providers and partners who may use OUR
WEBSITE(S)'s logo and or style as a result of a co-branding agreement. These
sites may send their own cookies to you, and may collect data and make uses of
it that OUR WEBSITE(S) would not.
OUR WEBSITE(S) reserve the right to
change this policy at any time by notifying users of the existence of a revised
privacy policy. You can e-mail us with any further questions at
privacy@galveston.com.