Last Updated: May 30, 2013
Our Services use engagement tools described below to deliver and
enhance the quality of the services and content you receive. This page
is intended to help you understand more about these tools and how they
are used.
Server Logs
We may automatically collect and store certain information in server logs
when you attempt to access or use our Services. These server logs will
typically include the following information:
- Date and time your Device accesses our Services
- URL of services your Device is requesting and the referring web
pages
- Internet Protocol addresses, domain servers and mobile carriers your
Device is connecting through
- Your Device type and operating system
- Browser type (if your Device is accessing our Services via web
browser) or application identifier (if access is through our mobile
application)
- Identity of cookies (discussed below) we may have placed on your
Device
- Device GPS location (if this function is enabled on your Device)
and
- Event and routing information.
Local Storage
We may collect and store information (including personal information)
locally on your Device using mechanisms such as browser web storage
(including HTML5) and application data caches.
Cookies
Cookies may also be sent to your Device to collect information. A
“cookie” is a small data file sent from a website and stored on your
hard drive to identify your computer and allow for an enhanced
personalized user experience based on your previous activity on the
website. Several types of cookies are used to store and record this
information:
- Session Cookies
A “session cookie” enables us to recognize you during a particular use of
our Services. Session cookies are temporary and expire after a short
time after your use or when you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies
A “persistent cookie” is used to help us remember your information and
settings when you use our Services resulting in an enhanced user
experience. When you first log on to your account, our Services will be
presented in a default mode. During your visit, you may select certain
preferences that may be remembered and stored through the use of
persistent cookies. These preferences will then be remembered the next
time you log on to your account.
- Flash Cookies
A “flash cookie” is used when our Services utilize Adobe Flash Player
(all versions) and Macromedia's Flash Player (version 6 and above). Like
other types of cookies, flash cookies work to store information for a
better user experience. However, flash cookies differ in that they are
saved in a different location on your hard drive. To manage your flash
cookie settings, please visit the Macromedia Website Privacy Settings
panel located at: www.macromedia.com.
- Third-Party Cookies
There are instances in which we may allow authorized third parties to
place or recognize a unique cookie on your web browser. Situations in
which a placement of a cookie may occur include for the purpose of
serving targeted advertisements or optimization of our Services. Any
information provided to third parties through the placement of these
cookies will not be personally identifiable. Please see our Third Party
Tools page for more information. Although most web browsers
automatically accept cookies, you may opt-out on receiving these cookies
by configuring your web browser so as to not accept them or to announce
when a cookie is being placed. Should you decline the placement of a
cookie on your hard drive, please be aware that you may not be able to
utilize or access some of our Services. If you are using different web
browsers or devices, you may choose to have different preferences for
each of them.
Anonymous Identifiers
An “anonymous identifier” is a random string of characters that may be
used to store and collect information and it works similarly to cookies.
Anonymous identifiers may be used for certain mobile devices where
cookie technology is not available.
Pixel Tag (also known as “GIF” or “Web Beacon”)
A “pixel tag” is an invisible tag placed on pages throughout our
Services; this tag is not placed on your computer. If you visit one of
these tagged pages, the pixel tag will generate a generic notice of your
visit to that particular page. A pixel tag may also be placed within the
body of an email to track when an email has been opened or accessed.
Local Data Cache and Auto-Fill
Your Device may be configured to store data locally in your web browser
or application data caches. This enables your Device to quickly access
our Services by auto-filling user-IDs and passwords during log-in, and
reducing the delivery of data or image files that have already been
delivered to the device. You can set your web browser to refuse allowing
us to do this. However, it would likely impact how quickly and
efficiently you can access our Services. Through Your Mobile or Tablet
Device
We also offer applications for your mobile or tablet Device. You are
required to download and install the application on to your hardware.
When you use the application, we will collect your Device information
and a unique identifier for the purpose of providing you with the most
up to date application and features. If you use our Services through our
application component, we will track your actual location, by using GPS
signals sent by your Device or by using sensor data from your Device. We
will not share this information with third parties for any purpose and
will only use this information for the sole purpose of fulfilling your
request. If you desire to no longer allow our application to use your
location, you must turn this off on your Device.