SORKIN COMPUTER SERVICE™ PRIVACY POLICY

 

Your privacy is very important to us. We want to make your experience on the Internet as enjoyable and rewarding as possible, and we want you to use the Internet’s vast array of information, tools, and opportunities with complete confidence.

 

We have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy and security. This Privacy Policy describes how Sorkin collects information from all end users of Sorkin’s Internet services (the “Services”)—those who access some of our Services but do not have accounts (“Visitors”) as well as those who pay a monthly service fee to subscribe to the Service (“Members”)—what we do with the information we collect, and the choices Visitors and Members have concerning the collection and use of such information. Sorkin requests that you read this Privacy Policy carefully.

 

Personal Information Sorkin Collects and How It Is Used

 

Introduction

Sorkin collects information in different ways from Visitors and Members who access the various parts of our Services and the network of Web sites accessible through our Service. We use this information primarily to provide a customized experience as you use our Services and, generally, do not share this information with third parties. However, we may disclose personal information collected if we have received your permission beforehand or in very special circumstances, such as when we believe that such disclosure is required by law or other special cases described below.

 

Registration

Members are asked to provide certain personal information when they sign up for our Services including name, address, telephone number, billing information (such as a credit card number), and the type of personal computer being used to access the Services. The personal information collected from Members during the registration process is used to manage each Member’s account (such as for billing purposes). This information is not shared with third parties, unless specifically stated otherwise or in special circumstances.

 

Online Shopping

At some Web sites, you can purchase products and services or register to receive materials, such as a catalog or new product and service updates. In many cases, you may be asked to provide contact information, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and credit/debit card information. If you complete an order for someone else, such as an online gift order sent directly to a recipient, you may be asked to provide information about the recipient, such as the recipient’s name, address, and phone number. Sorkin has no control over the third parties’ use of any personal information you provide when placing such an order. Please exercise care when doing so.

 

If you order products directly from Sorkin,  we will use the personal information you provide only to process that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete that order.

 

Online Advertisements

Sorkin displays our online advertisements. Sorkin does not share personal information about its Visitors or Members with these advertisers.

 

Responses to Email Inquiries

When Visitors or Members send email inquiries to Sorkin, the return email address is used to answer the email inquiry we receive. Sorkin does not use the return email address for any other purpose and does not share the return email address with any third party.

 

Voluntary Customer Surveys

We may periodically conduct both business and individual customer surveys. We encourage our customers to participate in these surveys because they provide us with important information that helps us to improve the types of services we offer and how we provide them to you. Your personal information and responses will remain strictly confidential, even if the survey is conducted by a third party. Participation in our customer surveys is voluntary.

 

 

Special Cases

It is Sorkin’s policy not to use or share the personal information about Visitors or Members in ways unrelated to the ones described above without also providing you an opportunity to opt out or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses. However, Sorkin may disclose personal information about Visitors or Members, or information regarding your use of the Services or Web sites accessible through our Services, for any reason if, in our sole discretion, we believe that it is reasonable to do so, including: to satisfy laws, such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, regulations, or governmental or legal requests for such information; to disclose information that is necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our Acceptable Use Policy or other user policies; to operate the Services properly; or to protect Sorkin and our Members.

 

"Cookies" and How Sorkin Uses Them

A “cookie” is a small data file that can be placed on your hard drive when you visit certain Web sites.  If you are a Member and have created your own Personal Start Page, we will use a cookie to save your settings and to provide customizable and personalized services. These cookies do not enable third parties to access any of your customer information. Additionally, be aware that if you visit non-Sorkin web sites where you are prompted to log in or that are customizable, you may be required to accept cookies.  Sorkin does not control use of these cookies and expressly disclaim responsibility for information collected through them.

 

 

Advertisers and partners may also use their own cookies. We do not control use of these cookies and expressly disclaim responsibility for information collected through them.

 

Sorkin's Commitment to Children's Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is especially important to us. It is our policy to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 and all other applicable laws.

 

We may have Web pages designed especially for our younger users. While we make every effort to ensure that these Web sites are fun and age-appropriate for our younger audience, we believe that there is no substitute for proper parental supervision. For further information about tips, tools, age-appropriate or kid-friendly Web sites and how to report online trouble, please visit www.getnetwise.org.

 

Finally, Sorkin recommends that children ask a parent for permission before sending personal information to Sorkin, or to anyone else online.

 

Public Forums

Please remember that any information you may disclose in our Member Directory, or other public areas of our Web sites or the Internet, becomes public information. You should exercise caution when deciding to disclose personal information in these public areas.

 

Sorkin's Commitment to Data Security

Services and Web sites we sponsor have security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. While we make every effort to ensure the integrity and security of our network and systems, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent third-party “hackers” from illegally obtaining this information.

 

How to Access or Modify Your Information

Sorkin offers Members the opportunity to access or modify information provided during registration. To access or modify such information, contact our Customer Service Department at (310)540-6333.

 

Where to Direct Questions About Sorkin's Privacy Policy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices described herein, you may contact:

 

Customer Service

Sorkin Computer Service

4733 Torrance Blvd.

# 793

Torrance, CA.  90503

support@sorkincomputer.net

 

Revisions to This Policy

Sorkin reserves the right to revise, amend, or modify this policy, our Internet Service Agreement and our other policies and agreements at any time and in any manner. Notice of any revision, amendment, or modification will be posted in accordance with the Internet Service Agreement.

 

Rev. 09/22/2005