Privacy Policy

Species Explorer, and its parent company, Max Media, Inc., guarantee that we will never, under any circumstances, sell, trade or make public your personal information, unless you designate otherwise. All personal information you provide will remain confidential. In addition, you always will have the option to edit the information provided to us or to have your personal information removed from our records.

FOR KIDS

Remember to be smart online. Do not give out your full name, e-mail address, home address, telephone number or any other personal information that would enable someone to contact you either online or offline, without first asking your parent or guardian for permission.

NON-PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION AND THE USE OF COOKIE TECHNOLOGY

We collect non-personally identifiable information through the use of a software technology called "cookies," and through our visitors' voluntary submissions to us and/or upon our request. By non-personally identifiable information, we are referring to information about our visitors' browsers (e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer), operating systems (e.g., Windows or Macintosh), Internet service providers (e.g., AOL or NET.COM) and other similar information which we track in aggregate form. Cookie technology helps us to know how many people visit us and where visitors go on our site.

Cookies are small bits of information we send to your computer. Among other things, this non-personally identifiable information allows us to know which areas are favorites, which areas need a bit of improvement, or what technologies and Internet services are being used by our visitors so that we may continually improve our visitors' online experiences.

USE OF IP ADDRESSES

When you visit Species Explorer.org, our systems collect basic information about your computer, including: IP address (your computer’s unique signature), operating system (e.g., Windows 95), browser software (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape), Internet Service Provider (e.g., AOL). We also collect information about what you view on the site. This information is used to help us better understand the Species Explorer community.

EMAIL ADDRESSES

We NEVER share, trade, or sell email addresses with other companies or partners. Users can unsubscribe from email newsletters at any time.

DISCUSSION FORUMS

Species Explorer makes discussion forums available to its users. Please remember any information disclosed in these areas becomes publicly available, and therefore you should exercise caution when disclosing personal information. If you have any concerns about the discussion forums, send email to info@species explorer.org.

LINKING TO OTHER SITES

Species Explorer contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

OTHER DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Species Explorer will not use or disclose your personal information without your consent, except (i) as described in this privacy policy or (ii) as required by law, court order or as requested by other government or law enforcement authority. This policy does not protect information you post to any online bulletin board or other public forum within our website.

CONTACTING SPECIES EXPLORER

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site or your dealings with this website, you can contact:

Species Explorer
c/o Max Media, Inc.
79 Westmoreland Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
info@Species Explorer.org

Species Explorer reserves the right to amend this Privacy Statement at any time without notice, and only the current Privacy Statement may be deemed effective.