Ugenie.com (Ugenie) Privacy Policy
We know that iRead users care about privacy. We here at Ugenie (parent company of iRead) shares your concern and wants you to know what information we gather and how we use it.
This notice describes the Ugenie privacy policies and practices that we use in connection with our site, iRead. For this purpose, the "site" includes all the iRead pages and functions that are available to the general public. By using the site, you agree that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy does not cover individual merchants/websites from whom you may buy products and services after clicking on a link/advertisement on Ugenie. You should look for the privacy policy link on each third-party site to familiarize yourself with their practices.
Protecting your privacy
- We do not rent or sell your personal information with 3rd parties for marketing purposes.
- We do not send you spam
- We do not run popup ads
- Account information is password-protected. Keep your password safe
- When we transfer and receive sensitive data, we use a secure server using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts any information that you input
- Protect yourself against unauthorized access to your password and to your computer. Be sure to sign out when finished and close the browser if you are using a shared computer
- We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of information that we have collected from you at our site
Changes to the Privacy Policy Ugenie may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Ugenie will notify you of significant changes to the Privacy Policy by placing a prominent notice on the Ugenie website. It is your responsibility to review the most recent version of the Privacy Policy and remain informed about any changes to it.
What Information Is Collected? Ugenie may collect both personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") and information about your use of Ugenie's services and website that is not identifiable to you personally ("Non-personal Information").
Non-personal Information Examples of the information we collect and analyze include the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; computer and connection information such as browser type, version, and timezone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system, and platform; the full Uniform Resource Locator (URL) clickstream to, through, and from our Web site, including date and time; cookie number; products you viewed or searched for. During some visits we may use software tools such as JavaScript to measure and collect session information, including page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page.
Personal Information may include your name, gender, addresses, ZIP Code, email addresses, interests, books and pictures. You will have the opportunity to provide Ugenie with Personal Information at your discretion through registration and usage of the site.s services.
Use of Non-personal Information Ugenie uses Non-personal Information to improve its services and this website. Ugenie may share Non-personal Information with select third parties on an anonymous and aggregate basis.
Use of Personal Information Ugenie uses Personal Information to provide you with access to Ugenie services. Ugenie may also analyze your usage, personalized settings, and browse history to recommend products to you, or to aggregate with similar information from other customers to create product features such as Best Sellers and personalized Recommendations and any other product features to improve your experience on iRead. We may also use this information to customize the advertising and content you see, fulfill your requests for products and services, improve our services, contact you, conduct research, and provide anonymous reporting for internal and external clients. In addition, Ugenie uses your Personal Information to respond to your requests, personalize your access to Ugenie's website and services, and to contact you with information that you have requested. Ugenie will not sell/rent your Personal Information with any third party except as set forth in this Privacy Policy or with your explicit permission. Ugenie may disclose your Personal Information to third parties if Ugenie believes that the disclosure is necessary to enforce this Privacy Policy or the terms governing your use of Ugenie's services, or protect the rights or property of Ugenie or another party. Ugenie reserves the right to disclose your Personal Information when Ugenie believes that an applicable law, regulation, or legal process requires it.
Access to Personally Identifiable Information If your personally identifiable information changes, or if you no longer desire our service, you may update your profile by making the change on your Account page or by emailing Customer Support at support@iRead
Product Information Ugenie may contact you periodically regarding Ugenie's services. If you wish to unsubscribe from these communications, please send an email to unsubscribe@socialwizards.com
Contractors Ugenie may retain the services of certain outside contractors. At times, Ugenie must disclose relevant Personal Information to these contractors so they may provide services to Ugenie. Ugenie requires its contractors to keep this information confidential and to only use the information on Ugenie's behalf.
Security of Information Ugenie uses multiple security measures to protect the privacy of your Personal Information. Ugenie limits the employees and contractors of Ugenie that can access your Personal Information and requires these employees and contractors to adhere to a confidentiality policy. Ugenie also uses technological security measures to protect your Personal Information. However, transmissions over the Internet are not completely secure. There is a chance that some information you send to or through Ugenie's services and website may be accessible by others. Ugenie does not guarantee the success of its security measures.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored by your Internet browser on your computer when you visit a website. Ugenie uses cookies to improve its services and website and make them easier to use. Cookies permit Ugenie to recognize you and avoid repetitive requests for the same information. You may change your Internet browser's settings to refuse these cookies. However, if you do so, you may not be able to access certain parts of the Ugenie website or Ugenie services.
Some of our business partners (for example, merchants) may use cookies on our site. Ugenie has no access to or control over these cookies. This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by Ugenie.com only and does not cover the use of cookies by any third parties.
Children Children under the age of 13 are prohibited from registering for Ugenie's services. Ugenie does not intentionally collect or use any Personal Information from children who identify themselves as being under the age of 13. By using Ugenie's services you represent to Ugenie that you are at least 13 years old.
Use of Third Party Services This website may contain links to third party websites and the Ugenie services may provide access to third party websites and services. Ugenie is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please visit the privacy policies of these third parties in order to understand their privacy and information collection and use practices.
Mergers and Acquisitions In the event that Ugenie or a portion of Ugenie's assets are acquired by another company, the information collected by Ugenie through this website and Ugenie's services, including Personal Information, may be one of the transferred assets.
No Error-Free Performance Ugenie does not guarantee error-free performance under this Privacy Policy. Ugenie may not always catch an unintended privacy issue, despite Ugenie's efforts to do so. Ugenie will use reasonable efforts to comply with this Privacy Policy and will take prompt corrective action when Ugenie learns of any failure to comply with it. Accordingly, Ugenie welcomes your feedback regarding any privacy concerns that you may have.
Reviews, Ratings, Wall Posts, Friend Requests, Forums and Postings If you create content on the Ugenie site (for example, by writing a product review), you should be aware that any personally identifiable information you submit there can be read, collected, or used by other users of these forums, and could be used to send you unsolicited messages. We are not responsible for the personally identifiable information you choose to submit. Please do not use your email address, phone number or provide your street address in your postings.
