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The PARACO Network Privacy Policy discloses our privacy practices and contains detailed information about the following:

Questions regarding this statement should be directed to:

Site Programmer

Mark W. Paradise

PARACO Corporation
10 Jackson Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
(607) 773-8357
(607) 773-8319 (Fax)
paraco@stny.rr.com

Please note that the PARACO Network contains links to other sites. While we endeavor to ensure that the privacy policy of each site conforms to our own, PARACO cannot represent or guarantee that they do so. Bear in mind that such sites that are linked to PARACO Network sites, or carry the PARACO brand may have privacy policies which differ from that of the PARACO Network.

The PARACO Network will update this policy from time to time so please check back periodically. If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will prominently post such changes prior to implementing them.

In addition to the personally identifiable information that PARACO actively collects when you register, we also collect anonymous information passively using cookies. Presently, cookies play an important role in making the Internet work, but there is much confusion among Internet users about what cookies are and how they are used.

A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that is transferred from a Web site to the hard drive of your computer so that the site administrator may identify your computer and passively track its activities on the Web site. This unique number identifies your Web browser --but not you-- to PARACO computers whenever you visit one of the sites in the PARACO Network. A cookie will not let a Web site know any personally identifiable information about you, such as your real name and address.

PARACO uses cookies designed to let us know which particular computer you are using, but nothing more. PARACO is not generally interested in any one individual and does not collect personally identifiable information about any one person using cookies. Since cookies are only text files, they cannot run like a program on your computer, search your computer for other information, or transmit any information to anyone.

To help serve you better, PARACO generally uses cookies to:

• Remember your Web browser so we can customize your online experience.

• Save your passwords and preferences so that you will not have to re-enter them the next time you visit.

• Measure traffic patterns. Without cookies, it could be difficult for PARACO to know which services are more popular than others. This information helps us to better understand when to launch new services.

The use of cookies is now an industry standard, and they are currently used on most major Web sites. Most Web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can reset your browser to notify you when you have received a cookie. You can also refuse to accept cookies altogether. While PARACO does not require you to use cookies, keep in mind that certain sites and services will not function properly (Such as Online Shopping at Heritage Flag & Supply) if you set your browser to refuse all cookies.

PARACO may run promotions and sweepstakes across its Network. These promotions may be sponsored or co-sponsored by third-party companies. Data collected during a promotion is typically shared with the sponsor or co-sponsor. PARACO will inform you at the point of collection whether or not we are sharing your personal data as a result of your participation in a promotion or sweepstakes. If you do not want to have the PARACO Network share your data, you can choose not to participate in the promotion or sweepstakes.

Be aware that PARACO Network sponsors and other advertisers have links on our sites that take you to other sites that may collect personally identifiable information about you. PARACO hopes that all third parties involved adhere to our policies regarding the privacy of our users. However, the PARACO Network Privacy Policy does not cover third-party data collection practices and the PARACO Network does not assume any responsibility for any actions of third parties.

Any personally identifiable information you share with PARACO when registering or shopping for Products and Services at any of our sites is maintained and accessible only by PARACO unless specifically stated otherwise. PARACO requests information from its users so that users can enjoy customized experiences across the PARACO Network, including personalization, online shopping and more. Some of these Services are available to you at no cost. In order to provide great content free of charge, PARACO may display advertisements.

The following are examples of how the PARACO Network may use the information it collects:

• PARACO may, from time to time, use your information to contact you about changes or enhancements to Products and Services on the PARACO Network.

• If you enter a sweepstakes or a contest on the PARACO Network, we will use the information you provided to contact you in the event you win.

• PARACO may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide information on individual users to the appropriate governmental authorities. In matters involving a danger to personal or public safety, PARACO may voluntarily provide information to appropriate governmental authorities.

The PARACO Network has security measures in place to attempt to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of your user data under our control. Only authorized employees have access to the information you provide us. PARACO has implemented strict rules on employees who have access either to the databases that store user information or to the servers that host our services. While we cannot guarantee that loss, misuse or alteration to data will not occur, we take many precautions to prevent such unfortunate occurrences. Any other particularly sensitive information, such as your credit card number collected for a commerce transaction at PARACO is encrypted prior to transmission.

You are ultimately responsible for the security of your PARACO ID and password. Please take care when using and storing them. PARACO recommends that you do not divulge your password to anyone. You should log out of your browser at the end of each computer session to ensure that others cannot access your personal information and correspondence, especially if you share a computer with someone else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet cafe.

1. Know the risks.
   Meeting new people in an online community (chat room, forum, newsgroup, message board, Web page, etc.) is one of the best things about the Internet, but you should always be careful about disclosing personal information such as an actual name, member name, e-mail address, and so on. This information may be collected and used by others within the online community to send unsolicited e-mail messages from other parties, outside the PARACO Network. Some of the messages you receive may be useful to you, but some may not. In an effort to curtail unsolicited e-mail, PARACO blocks certain e-mail addresses and domains from sending messages to e-mail addresses at our domains.
2. Educate yourself.
   Search the Web for as much information as you can about how to protect your privacy. Look for a privacy policy on the Web sites you visit. A good place to start is TRUSTe -- an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to build trust and confidence in the Internet. The Federal Trade Commission has a great Web site with useful information on being a Savvy Internet Traveler along with other privacy initiatives. Additional privacy resources can be found at by clicking on any of the following links:
3. Department of Education: Parents Guide to the Internet
   http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/

   Better Business Bureau (BBB)
   http://www.bbbonline.com

   The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
   http://www.privacyrights.org/

   Center for Democracy and Technology
   http://www.cdt.org/privacy/ - Data Privacy
   http://www.cdt.org/privacy/guide/ - Guide to Online Privacy

   Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
   http://www.the-dma.org/

   Electronic Frontier Foundation - non-profit dedicated to protecting public interest in online privacy. http://www.eff.org

   EPIC.org (Electronic Privacy Information Center)
   http://www.epic.org

   Georgetown Internet Privacy Study
   http://www.msb.edu/faculty/culnanm/gippshome.html

   NetCoalition.com
   http://www.netcoalition.com

   Network Advertising Initiative
   http://www.networkadvertising.org/

   Online Privacy Alliance
   http://www.privacyalliance.org/

4. Tell your children: "Never talk to strangers!"
   While PARACO Corporation works hard to protect children on the sites within our network, we cannot protect their privacy once they leave. Please teach children that they should not reveal their names or other personal information to anyone they encounter on the Internet. They should also be instructed not to fill out any forms or register at any Web site without your knowledge and consent. Take advantage of the online resources for parents available at SearchGuard and GetNetWise.
5. Use PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) http://www.pgp.com or another encryption program.

Last updated March 16, 2003