PRIVACY POLICY

DRIFTR respects each individual's right to personal privacy (translation = we got your back). We will collect and use information through our website only in the ways disclosed in this statement. DRIFTR has no responsibility for content on other web sites that you may come across while navigating the website. This statement applies solely to information collected at the http://www.driftr.com website. This policy is effective as of 10.07.2007.

You should be aware that by creating a profile on DRIFTR you are interacting with a social networking site where your uploaded personal photos and content will be shared with the public.

Please read this privacy policy as well as our terms of use before using the DRIFTR website. By using our website, you are agreeing to these policies.

Information Collection and Information Usage

DRIFTR collects information through our website at several points. Currently, all photos and trip content are open to the public.

Unregistered Users

The DRIFTR website is best experienced as a registered member which provides profile personalization with access to a personal map, friends feature, trip and photo sharing, blog posting (including recommendations), and posting comments on other members trips. Any user can choose not to register and can still view members trips, photos, and content. As an unregistered user you will not be able to access areas of the site that require authentication with a login and password.

Registered Users

Registered members have access to profile personalization that includes a personal map, friends feature, trip and photo sharing, blog posting (including recommendations), and posting comments on other members trips. You will have a unique login and password which should be kept private. You can log into your account at anytime to change your email and/or password. When you create a DRIFTR login and profile, you will be accessing a secure server with secure server software (SSL) that encrypts all information you input before it is sent.

When you register, we require your first name, last name, email address, age, country, and city. We use this information to create your profile on the DRIFTR website and to give you secure access to members-only areas of the website.

You should be aware that by using the DRIFTR website as a registered member your profile (with photos and content) is publicly viewable. You will control which content to upload so you should only upload content you are comfortable with sharing. Although your email address will not be shared or visible to other members, you may receive/send friend requests using the DRIFTR website. You can specify your contact preferences under My Account.

Technical Information We May Collect

We may collect the following technical information about you when you visit our website: browser type, operating system, modem speed, clickstream data, time spent browsing the site, visits, views, and other traffic-related data, keyword searches, IP address (to troubleshoot potential server issues), referring URL, etc. We may collect this information through registration forms, clickstream tracking, and automatic logging files and we use this data to improve the site experience.

External Links

We do offer links to other websites. When you click links to other websites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies as their standards may differ from ours.

Shared Information

We may share aggregate traffic data with the following third parties: advertisers, sponsors, and investment firms. However, we will not provide those third parties with private information specific to individuals.

DRIFTR does not sell or share your personal information. If you create a profile, we may provide you with news, updates, and special offers. However, we do not share your personal information with our sponsors and maintain control of your information at all times. At any time, you can unsubscribe from our communications or email unsubscribe[at]driftr.com. You can also delete your account at any time.

Cookies

We may employ cookies. A cookie is a small text file that our web server places on a user's computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. Cookies enable DRIFTR to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users. We use temporary session cookies to assign to you and store a SessionID on all secure pages. These cookies allow you to move seamlessly between areas of our secure site. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. We may also use third-party metrics software to collect traffic-related data. This may be done through the use of both permanent and session cookies. Without a cookie, you can still use most of the features on our site, but you may not be able to create a login and profile. Additional cookies may be added that will let us remember you on our website so that you don't need to enter your login and password every time you visit the site.

Newsletters, Email Communications, and Partner Offers

When you sign up for our newsletter, we require your name, email address, and country. Opted in users will receive announcements from us about our company and services and newsletters. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications through clear unsubscribe links in all communications. At any time, you can unsubscribe from our communications or email unsubscribe[at]driftr.com.

Occasionally, we may send you special offers or opportunities from our partners. You will only receive these communications if you are opted in to receive them and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Certain account-related announcements and administrative messages are necessary as a DRIFTR member and you will not be able to opt out of these required messages.

Advertising

We may use information you provide, text, photos, keywords, and metadata to make our site advertising more contextually relevant. Advertising dollars help DRIFTR make money and if the ads are more contextually relevant, they will be more interesting to our members. All ads are currently provided by Google Ad Words which are text-only and thereby less intrusive. However, once you leave the DRIFTR website and are interacting with the advertiser, we are not responsible for your dealings with them. Use discretion.

Editing Your Profile

You can choose to edit or delete your profile at any time under My Account. If you choose to delete your account, any content you have added will be deleted so please be sure you truly want to remove yourself from the DRIFTR community before taking this step. Some of your traffic data may remain in our historical records but we will not be able to retrieve photos, blogs, and other content that you added to the site prior to deleting your account.

Email This to a Friend

DRIFTR offers an "Email This to a Friend" feature on our web pages. We require your friend's name and email address. We will only use this information to send your friend a one-time email with the link you requested we send your friend.

Updating Your Information

To update your personal information, log in to your DRIFTR account and navigate to My Account.

Kids' Policy

DRIFTR does not actively market to children, and we never knowingly ask a child under 13 to divulge personal information. You must be at least 13 years of age to create a DRIFTR account. Users of the DRIFTR website should be aware that the site is a self-policing community and some users may find some content objectionable. Inappropriate content should be immediately reported to fuzz[at]driftr.com.

Your Consent and Changes to This Policy

By using the DRIFTR website, you consent to the collection and use of information by DRIFTR as outlined in this policy. If there are changes to the DRIFTR privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hello[at]driftr.com.