Privacy Policy
Puzzle Clubhouse ("we" or "us") has created this privacy policy in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to the privacy of our community members. The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination practices for puzzleclubhouse.com (referred to as the "Puzzle Clubhouse Website", the "PCH Website", or the "Website").
1. Modification of Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, and
without prior notice, by posting an amended Privacy Policy that is always accessible by clicking on
the "Privacy Policy" link on the Website's home page. Your continued use of this site indicates your
acceptance of the amended Privacy Policy. You should check the Privacy Policy through this link
periodically for modifications by clicking on the link provided near the top of the Privacy Policy for a listing
of material modifications and their effective dates.
2. Collection of Anonymous, Passive Information.
We reserve the right to monitor your use of this
site. As you navigate through this site, certain anonymous information may be passively collected (that is,
gathered without your actively providing the information) using various technologies, such as cookies,
Internet tags or web beacons, and navigational data collection (log files, server logs, clickstream). The
following is a listing and a brief explanation of passive information collection methodologies which we may
use from time to time to better understand how this site is being used.
A. A "cookie" is a text file that this site sends to your browser in the form of a text file The information generated by the cookie about your use of this site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but they usually can be modified to decline cookies if you prefer; however, certain features of this site might not work without cookies. Please note, the Website contains Flash content. The Flash content may contain Flash cookies that are used to store game save data and serve third party ads.
B. "Session" cookies are temporary bits of information that are used to improve navigation, block visitors from providing information where inappropriate (the site "remembers" previous entries of age or country of origin that were outside the specified parameters and blocks subsequent changes), and collect aggregate statistical information on the site. They are erased once you exit your Web browser or otherwise turn off your computer.
C. "Persistent" cookies are more permanent bits of information that are placed on the hard drive of your computer and stay there unless you delete the cookie. Persistent cookies store information on your computer for a number of purposes, such as retrieving certain information you have previously provided, helping to determine what areas of the site you may find most valuable, and customizing the site based on your preferences on an ongoing basis.
D. You can set your browser to accept all cookies, to reject all cookies, or to notify you whenever a cookie is offered so that you can decide each time whether to accept it. To learn more about cookies and how to specify your preferences, please search for "cookie" in the "Help" portion of your browser.
E. An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number assigned to your computer by your Internet service provider so you can access the Internet and is generally considered to be non-personally identifiable information, because in most cases an IP address is dynamic (changing each time you connect to the Internet), rather than static (unique to a particular user's computer). The IP address can be used to diagnose problems with a server, report aggregate information, determine the fastest route for your computer to use in connecting to a site, and administer and improve the site.
F. "Internet tags" (also known as Web Beacons, single-pixel GIFs, clear GIFs, invisible GIFs, and 1-by-1 GIFs) are smaller than cookies and tell the Web site server information such as the IP address and browser type related to the visitor's computer. Tags may be placed both on online advertisements that bring people to the site and on different pages of the site. Such tags indicate how many times a page is opened and which information is consulted.
G. Navigational Data"Navigational data" (log files, server logs, and clickstream data) are used for system management, to improve the content of the site, market research purposes, and to communicate information to visitors.
3. Use and Sharing of Anonymous, Passive Information.
This site may make full use of passively
collected anonymous information, including without limitation the right to use such information to provide
better service to site visitors, customize the site based on your preferences, compile and analyze
statistics and trends, and otherwise administer and improve this site for your use. We reserve the right to
share this anonymous, passive information in aggregated form.
4. Use of 3rd Party Cookies.
We reserve the right to use web analytics services provided by third
parties. These services use 3rd party cookies to collect anonymous, passive information about your use
of this site (see explanation of cookies in Collection of Anonymous, Passive Information above). We use
this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of this site, compiling reports on website activity,
and providing other services. These web analytics services may also transfer this information to third
parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on the
service's behalf.
5. Collection of Personal Information; Categories.
We will ask you for personal information when or
if you register an Account. Personal information that we collect may include one or more of the following
categories: full name, physical address, an email address, gender, group, and credit card information
including credit card number, expiration date, and billing address.
6. Use and Sharing of Personal Information: General Policy And Exceptions.
Our general policy is
that we will use your personal information only for the performance of the services or transaction for
which it was given, and we will not share, sell, or rent your personal information to others. The only
exceptions to this general policy: (i) are described in the subsections below, and (ii) if you explicitly
approve through our site.
A. Service Providers. We reserve the right to provide such information to our trusted service providers for the purpose of hosting our servers or processing or archiving personal information for us. We require that these parties agree to privacy and security safeguards for this information that are consistent with this Privacy Policy.
B. Acquisition; Bankruptcy. In the event that we are acquired by or merged with a third party entity, we reserve the right to transfer such information as part of such merger, acquisition, sale, or other change of control. In the event of our bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the application of laws or equitable principles affecting creditors' rights generally, we reserve the right to transfer such information to protect our rights or as required by law.
C. Enforcement; Legal Process. We reserve the right to transfer such information if we have a good faith belief that access, use, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary (i) to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request, or (ii) to investigate or enforce violations of our rights or the security of this site.
8. Onward Transfer of Personal Information Outside Your Country of Residence.
Any personal
information which we may collect on this site may be stored and processed in our servers located in the
United States or in any other country in which we, or our affiliates, subsidiaries, or agents maintain
facilities. By using this site, you consent to any such transfer of personal information outside your country
of residence to any such location.
9. Security of Personal Information.
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect your
personal information. However, no data transmission over the Internet or method of data storage can be
guaranteed 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information by following
generally accepted industry standards, we cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security of any
information you transmit to us or archive at this site.
10. Changing and Updating Personal Information.
We will permit you to access your personal
information in any Account you establish with our Website for purposes of making your own changes or
updates to your Personal Information.
11. Email from this Site; Opt-Out Rights.
If you supply us with your e-mail address you may receive
periodic messages from us with information specific to the Website and required for the normal
functioning of the site as well as for new features or upcoming events. If you prefer not to receive these
types of periodic email messages, you may opt-out by following the instructions on the email.
12. Links to Other Sites Including Online Ads.
This site may contain links to other websites with
whom we have a business relationship. These links may include online advertisements that we deem to
be appropriate. Any information that you provide in the process of registration or purchase will be
transferred to these sites. We have no responsibility or liability for the policies and practices of these
sites. You should be careful to review any privacy policies posted on any of these sites before providing
information to them.
13. Children's Online Policy.
We are committed to preserving online privacy for all of its website
visitors, including children. This site is a general audience site. Consistent with the Children's Online
Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we will not knowingly collect any information from, or sell to, children
under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian who has discovered that your child under the age of
13 has submitted his or her personally identifiable information without your permission or consent, we will
remove the information from our active list, at your request. To request the removal of your child's
information, please send contact our Website at [[email protected]] and be sure to
include in your message the same login information that your child submitted.
14. Email and Other Messages Through This Site; ECPA Notice.
This site treats email messages and
other electronic messages that are sent through this site and not viewable by others as confidential and
private, except as required by law, including without limitation, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
of 1986, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2701-2711 (the "ECPA"). The ECPA permits this site's limited ability to
intercept and/or disclose electronic messages, for example (i) as necessary to operate our system or to
protect our rights or property, (ii) upon legal demand (court orders, warrants, subpoenas), or (iii) where
we receive information inadvertently which appears to pertain to the commission of a crime. This site is
not considered a "secure communications medium" under the ECPA.
15. USA Patriot Act Notice.
The federal USA Patriot Act ("USA Patriot Act") provides generally for the
operator of a communication host and law enforcement to be able to monitor any content, upon request of
the operator. We anticipate fully complying with all our obligations, and availing ourselves of all our rights,
under the USA Patriot Act.
16. Public Forums.
This Website makes chat rooms, forums, message boards, and/or news groups
available to its users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes
public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.
17. Contact Us.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the operator
of this website at:
Schell Games LLC
2313 East Carson Street
Suite 200
Pittsburgh PA, 15203
Email: [email protected]
