Collection and Use of Personal Information

We collect personal information from users only on a voluntary basis. Users who register as participants on this Web site may be asked to provide a name, a username, and an email address. This information is used to facilitate the user’s access to material on the site and to permit the user to post content. This information may also be used to block access by users who violate the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct. Additional personal information may be collected from some users, such as technical expertise and physical location. Personal information may be used to identify technical specialists that We wish to communicate with or for other purposes related to this Web site. Your name, user name, and email address may be viewed by other users of the site if you post comments or otherwise make contributions to this Web site. We may retain your personal information as part of system archives or technical reports related to the subjects discussed on the site.

We may (but are not required to) monitor all content that you post to this Web site. You are solely responsible for the consequences if you disclose any personal information as part of a posting and that information subsequently becomes known by other users.

If you encounter any problems related to the personal information that you have submitted to this Web site, you can contact us at the Feedback page and request assistance.

Collection and Use of Other Data

We may contract with third-party service providers to track and analyze statistical data related to this site. Such third-party service providers do not collect personal information from site visitors, but receive only statistical data (from which personally identifiable data is removed) and general summaries of site activities.

Cookies. This site may use cookies, clear gifs, or similar technologies to track users’ actions in order to provide more responsive Web pages and to simplify or enhance users’ experience. These technologies do not include personal information; they temporarily identify the browser and computer you are using.

Internet Protocol (“IP”) Addresses. When you interact with this Web site, our servers may log your IP address. This information, along with the other information listed above, may be used to produce statistics that help us better meet the needs of users.

Protecting Information

The procedures used to manage this Web site include security measures intended to protect against the loss, misuse, and unauthorized alteration of your personal information. Nevertheless, We cannot guarantee that your personal information will not be lost or misused.

Foreign Transfer of Data

If you are not a U.S. resident, you can use this site, but you are responsible for making sure that your actions comply with the laws where you live. We assume that when you voluntarily submit personal information to this Web site, you are consenting to our storing and processing that data, and transferring that data to countries other than the country where you live, including to countries that may have laws less protective than those in effect where you live.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13 and wish to submit personal information to participate in activities on this Web site, you should ask a parent or guardian to register as a user and submit material for you.

Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites that are linked to from this site. In particular, users may post content that includes links to other Web sites. We may not review all such links. You are solely responsible for your actions if you follow such links. For your own protection, you should review the policies of all such sites to ensure they meet your personal expectations of privacy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, add, or remove portions of this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to remain informed of any changes.

Effective Date

This version of the Privacy Policy became effective on January 18, 2007.