Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy has been compiled to better serve those concerned with how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is used online.
PII, as described in U.S. privacy law, is information that can be used alone or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.
1. What Personal Information Do We Collect?
When registering on our site, you may be asked to provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Birthdate
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Other details to help improve your experience
We also collect information automatically, including:
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Site statistics
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Domain names
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IP addresses
This helps us diagnose server problems and administer our website.
2. When Do We Collect Information?
We collect information from you when you:
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Register on our site
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Enter a contest
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Subscribe to a newsletter
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Browse our website
3. How Do We Use Your Information?
We may use your information to:
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Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content and products
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Improve our website and services
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Respond to customer service requests
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Administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features
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Process transactions quickly
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Send periodic emails regarding orders, products, or services
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Follow up after correspondence (live chat, email, or phone inquiries)
4. How Do We Protect Your Information?
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Security measures are in place to protect against loss, misuse, or alteration of information
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Only authorized employees have access, limited by necessity
5. Cookies
Yes, we use cookies—small files stored on your computer to help:
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Understand and save user preferences
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Track advertisements
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Compile aggregate data about site traffic and interactions
Third-party cookies: We may use trusted third-party services to track information on our behalf.
Managing cookies: You can configure your browser to warn you of cookies or turn them off. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your PII to outside parties without notice. Exceptions include:
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Website hosting partners and service providers (who agree to keep information confidential)
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Legal compliance, enforcing policies, or protecting rights, property, or safety
Non-personally identifiable information may be shared for marketing or analytics purposes.
7. Third-Party Links
Occasionally, we may offer links to third-party products or services. These sites have independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or activities but welcome feedback.
8. Google
We use Google AdSense and other Google services:
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Google Display Network Impression Reporting
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Demographics and Interests Reporting
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DoubleClick Platform Integration
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits.
Opting out: Users can configure Google Ad Settings, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out page, or use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser add-on.
9. California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
CalOPPA requires commercial websites collecting PII from California consumers to post a clear privacy policy. We comply as follows:
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Users can visit our site anonymously
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Privacy Policy link is visible on the home page or first significant page
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Users are notified of any Privacy Policy changes
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Users can update personal information by logging into their account
10. Do Not Track Signals
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals by refraining from tracking, placing cookies, or using advertising when a DNT mechanism is in place.
11. Third-Party Behavioral Tracking
We allow third-party behavioral tracking to improve ad and content relevance.
12. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
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COPPA protects children under 13
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We do not specifically market to children under 13
13. Fair Information Practices
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In case of a data breach, affected users will be notified via email within 7 business days
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Individuals have enforceable rights against data collectors for noncompliance
14. CAN-SPAM Act
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act for commercial emails:
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Don’t use false/misleading headers or subjects
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Identify messages as advertisements
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Include physical business address
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Monitor third-party email services for compliance
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Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests promptly
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Provide an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email
15. Contacting Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Curtis Media Group
3012 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27604
Email: webmaster@curtismedia.com
Last Edited: 5/24/2018
