Privacy Policy Statement

In order to better serve our community, we collect and analyze selected data from our users.  We are strongly committed, however, to protecting your personal privacy in the process.  The following Privacy Policy Statement outlines this process including: when we collect information from you, for what purposes, and what measures we take to safeguard your privacy.  By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy Statement.  We reserve the right to change any and all sections of this Privacy Policy at any time, at our discretion.  Your use of this site will be subject to the most current version of the Privacy Policy Statement at the time of such use.

When we Collect

We collect personally identifying information (e.g., your name, mailing address, e-mail address, etc.) from you at the following times:

•  When you apply to open an account, we collect personal information in order to process your application.

•  After you open your account, our secure system records your online sessions, including the transactions you conduct online.

•  When you send us a question or comment in an e-mail, we will ordinarily retain the contents of your e-mail, your e-mail address and our response.

•  When you voluntarily submit information in response to a promotion, special offer, or other event, your personal information is collected.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the personal information you provide us only as appropriate in the ordinary course of business.  We may use the information collected from you to verify your identity and contact information and, if applicable, to establish and set up your trading account, issue an account number and a secure password, maintain your portfolio and trading activity, and contact you with account information.

We may also use your personal information to help us service your account, to improve our services to you, to provide you with products you have requested, and to inform you of additional products or services that may be of interest to you.

Information such as a credit card or phone number is kept private and only for the express use of here under. Under no circumstances will these pieces of information be provided to the general public. All information provided to us is received via an SSL secured link and verified through license with www.verisign.com .

Disclosure of Your Information

We will not disclose your personal or account information to any third parties, except as described below:

• We provide you with opportunities to participate in special offers and promotions.  Your participation in these events may require us to share data with third parties.
• We may enter into strategic alliances and cross-marketing relationships with third parties that involve sharing personal information about you in order to provide particular products or services we believe will be of interest to you.  Emails you receive from us will allow you to opt-out of future mailers
• We may use third party service providers for several purposes, including the analysis of customer information for internal marketing purposes, printing, fulfillment, etc.  The third party service providers are bound by obligations of confidentiality not to disclose any information provided by you and may not use such information for any purposes other than the performance of the particular service in question.
• Under certain circumstances, we may be required by law to disclose your personal information.  We may also disclose your personal information when necessary to protect our legal rights or to enforce our Terms and Conditions, Terms of Use, or account agreements.

Security

We have taken significant precautions, including the deployment of sophisticated technological resources and the use of security software, systems and procedures, to protect the security of your personal information and to offer you a safe trading environment.  While no security system is absolutely foolproof, we are constantly reviewing, refining and upgrading our security technology to protect your privacy. We however, cannot guarantee complete security or that ?hackers? won't be able to illegally obtain private information.

When you open an account with us, you are issued a unique account number, and a password by which to access and secure your account and account information.  Although we have taken these precautions, you are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your account number and password, which should not be disclosed by you. You are responsible for all uses of this website by any person using your password.

Cookies

We use "cookies" to assist us in securing your trading activities and to enhance the performance of our website.  We use common technique, HTTP-header cookies, to identify one page request from another.  The cookies created by us site do not contain any personal information.  They only allow the site to recognize that a page request comes from someone who has already logged on.  While your browser may allow you to "reject" cookies, our website requires that you accept all cookies in order for the website features and security mechanisms to fully function.

Links

This site contains links to other websites.  We have no control over the content, policies or actions of these sites, even if you are offered services on those sites because you have established an account with us.  We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

Minors

You must be 18 years of age or older to open an account with us.  We do not collect information from minors.

Public Forum:

Information and content posted to articles, message boards, chat areas, and so forth is available to the general public and becomes public information.

Changing Your Personal Information

You may review, change or correct your personally identifying information at any time by accessing "My Account." You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and completeness of your personal and other information, including your e-mail address, and we urge you to review your information regularly to ensure that it is correct and complete.

Your Consent and Changes to the Privacy Policy Statement

By using this website and providing personal information, you consent to the collection and use of such information as described in this Privacy Policy Statement.  This policy reflects our current business practices, and is subject to change and update.  In the event of a change, a revised policy statement will be posted immediately to our website.  You should review the privacy statement periodically to remain informed of any changes.

If you have questions or concerns about your information and how the information is protected, please email us at customercare@sportsbuy.com.