Information Collection and Use
GridBloc Inc. is the sole owner of the information collected on this site.
We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what
is disclosed in this statement. GridBloc Inc. collects information from our users
at several different points on our website.
Registration
In order to use portions of this website, a user must first complete the registration
form. During registration a user is required to give their contact information (such as
name and email address). This information is used to contact the user about the services
on our site for which they have expressed interest. It is optional for the user to provide
demographic information (such as income level and gender), and unique identifiers (such
as social security number), but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience
on our site.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about
the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information
while on our site. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. For
instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user would not have to log in a password
more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If a user rejects the cookie, they
may still use our site. The only drawback to this is that the user will be limited in
some areas of our site. For example, the user will not be able to participate in any of
our Sweepstakes, Contests or monthly Drawings that take place. Cookies can also enable
us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site.
Some of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However,
we have no access to or control over these cookies.
Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we [GridBloc Inc.]
are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users
to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every
web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies
solely to information collected by this Web site.
Newsletter
If a user wishes to subscribe to our newsletter, we ask for contact information such as
name and email address.
Surveys & Contests & Events & New Features
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys, contests, events,and new features. Participation
in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice
whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact
information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as
zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award
prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use
and satisfaction of this site.
Invites
If a user elects to use our referral service for informing a friend about our site, we
ask them for the friend's name and email address. GridBloc Inc. will automatically
send the friend a one-time email inviting them to visit the site. GridBloc Inc.
stores this information for the sole purpose of sending this one-time email. The friend
may contact GridBloc Inc. at http://www.gridbloc.com
to request the removal of this information from their database.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on our Homepage
so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under
circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable
information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will
notify users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use
their information in this different manner. We will use information in accordance with
the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
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