Ciscomania Privacy Policy

In general, Ciscomania.net does not collect, store, use or disclose personally identifying information except in very specific instances, such as, for example, when you enroll as an advertiser in the Services, as defined below. Whenever we collect such information, you will have a choice regarding whether to provide it, how it will be used, and to whom it will be disclosed. The instances in which Ciscomania.net does collect and use information are specifically described in this Privacy Policy.

Ciscomania.net provides easy to use services, including Ciscomania.net Search (located at www.Ciscomania.net)(the "Services"). The Services are made available by Ciscomania.net and, its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Ciscomania.net"). Ciscomania.net values its users and their concerns about privacy. To this end, Ciscomania.net engages in consistent information practices and uses its best efforts to make clear disclosures regarding those practices. This Privacy Policy is a part of that effort.

What does this Privacy Policy cover?

This Privacy Policy applies to collection, use, storage and disclosure of information by Ciscomania.net. If there are any exceptions, we will clearly disclose them prior to collecting any information, and will give you an opportunity to choose not to participate or provide the information.

Please be aware that, as part of the Services, Ciscomania.net provides links to Web sites operated by third parties, and also provides search results and similar services to third parties for display on their own Web sites or applications. Ciscomania.net is not responsible for the information collection or privacy practices or the content of those third party Web sites or applications. Also, please be aware that banner ads on Ciscomania.net are provided by a third party, which may collect cookies as part of the process of serving those ads. These cookies are typically used for the purpose of tracking performance of the banner ads. Ciscomania.net does not determine which information will be collected by that third party. Please see the paragraph below regarding Third Party Banner Ads.

What information does Ciscomania.net collect and how is it used? Does Ciscomania.net disclose information to third parties?
Ciscomania.net may collect any or all of the following three types of information: (a) traffic or clickstream data, (b) cookies, or (c) contact information and other personally identifying information. Ciscomania.net's collection and use of each type of data is described below, as well as the ways (if any) in which the data may be shared with third parties.

(a) Traffic or Clickstream Data. Data about traffic and usage is not personally identifying or identifiable, and is not supplemented or combined with personally identifying or identifiable information. Ciscomania.net may share information it collects with certain selected third parties, but only in aggregated, anonymous form. For example, we may tell an advertiser that a certain number of people visited a certain area on our Web site, or searched Web sites for the term "fly fishing." Ciscomania.net collects some information regarding use of the Services by observing browser functions and the files (pages) users access. For example, Ciscomania.net's servers collect information about the site from which you entered to enable Ciscomania.net to calculate and pay its affiliates, information about the most frequently searched terms to help its advertisers provide the most relevant search results, information about usage to check for fraudulent behavior or other abnormalities and to ensure that our Services are technically superior. In addition to the foregoing applications, Ciscomania.net uses the information (in aggregate form) to better design the Services.

(b) Cookies. Like many sites, Ciscomania.net collects information about online behavior using cookies. These cookies contain identification information that enables us to see how our users are interacting with our site and how frequently they are returning, as well as to streamline their experiences using the Services. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information. Cookies lets us know about repeat visitors and if we are delivering quality products and services. Ciscomania.net may also use cookies to identify which sites our repeat visitors are coming from, so that we can place more of our online advertising on these sites, and can, where necessary, pay our affiliates and other business partners. To Ciscomania.net, using information within cookies is an anonymous way to survey how we are doing and to look for ways to improve our Services. You may set your browser software to reject cookies, but you may not be able to use all of the features of the Services. Ciscomania.net may share information about usage of the Services with third parties, but only in aggregated, anonymous form. In the course of serving advertisements to this site, our third-party advertiser may place or recognize a unique "cookie" on your browser.

(c) Contact Information or Personally Identifying Information. Ciscomania.net can obtain access to your name, e-mail address and other contact information only (1) when you become an advertiser with Ciscomania.net, provide comments, submit a problem, or request information from Ciscomania.net and provide your name or return contact information, or (2) in connection with special offers or contests.

Contact information provided in connection with problems, comments or requests is used only to respond to those problems, comments or requests. This information is not stored or used in connection with traffic or clickstream data and is provided to a third party only as necessary to respond to the comment, problem or request.

Finally, you may choose to provide contact information, other personally identifying information, and demographic information in order to participate in optional surveys or contests, which are run for promotional purposes. Ciscomania.net uses such information to send you information about its products and to notify you if you win the contest. Finally, from time to time, but only with your permission, Ciscomania.net may provide certain of its users' registration information to selected third parties who wish to participate in special promotions offered in conjunction with Ciscomania.net. Users may opt-out of receiving such communications at any time by contacting Ciscomania.net.

Is data stored by Ciscomania.net secure?
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of information, Ciscomania.net has put in place physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information it collects online. However, data security is a constantly evolving art and science. You should consider any communication that you transmit to Ciscomania.net (such as data, questions or answers, comments, or suggestions) as non-confidential, and agree that Ciscomania.net will not be liable or responsible if information that belongs to you is intercepted and used by an unintended recipient.

Does Ciscomania.net collect personally identifying information from or about children?
Ciscomania.net uses reasonable efforts not to collect, use or disclose individually identifiable information from children under the age of 13. The Services are not targeted at children, and children may not register for any portions of the Services that require registration.

Please check with those sites to determine their privacy policy.

How can I access or correct any personally identifying information about me?
To request a copy of the personally identifiable information you have sent to Ciscomania.net, please send an e-mail containing your request to privacy@Ciscomania.net. You must provide your full name and the e-mail from which the request is received (and to which the response will be sent) must match the e-mail on file with Ciscomania.net. You may then correct or delete such information using the procedures specified in the e-mail.

How do I find out more about Ciscomania.net's information practices?
If you have any questions about anything in this Privacy Policy, or about collection of personally identifiable information, or information generally, please contact Ciscomania.net as follows:

Business Affairs
Ciscomania
E-Mail: info@Ciscomania.net

You may also use the above contact information if you think any information about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or if you want to change the sort of information about you that Ciscomania.net may have collected.

This Privacy Policy was last revised on August 21, 2006.