Privacy Policy
YOURTREE.COM PRIVACY POLICY
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 20, 2009
AGREEMENT AND PARTIES
Yourtree.com ("Yourtree.com," "us," or "we") respects the privacy and personal information of the members of the YT (Yourtree.com) community. This privacy policy applies to information we receive when you use a Yourtree.com website, products or services (collectively, the "Yourtree.com Services" or "Services"). This privacy policy ("privacy policy" or "policy") is an agreement between Yourtree.com and you, as the user of the Yourtree.com site ("you"). This agreement tells you when this policy is effective, how we may change this policy, what information we collect from you, how we might use that information, how you can review or change the personal information you provided to us, and the steps we take to ensure that your personal information is protected. We share your personal information only with your consent or as described in this policy.
Please read this Privacy Policy to learn more about how Yourtree.com, treats personally identifiable information. We follow principles that are supported by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and applicable provincial privacy legislation. Information currently available at http://www.priv.gc.ca/legislation/02_06_01_e.cfm If you have comments, suggestions, questions, or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at the email and/or address provided at the end of this policy.
AGREEMENT TO TERMS OF PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE
All of the Yourtree.com services you wish to use are voluntary. You are not required to provide any personal information to us unless you choose to access features on these Services, which require such information. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy or other terms of use related to the Yourtree.com, then you should immediately exit this website and discontinue using the site or any component of these Services. If you do not agree with the terms of our privacy policy and terms of use, please do not provide us with personal information, and discontinue use of these Services. By using Yourtree.com’s services, you signify that you agree to the terms of this privacy policy as well as to our terms of use.
POLICY APPLICABLE TO ONLINE ACTIVITIES ONLY
The privacy policy does not extend to anything that is inherent in the operation of the internet, and therefore beyond Yourtree.com’s control, and is not to be applied in any manner contrary to applicable law or governmental regulation. This privacy policy only applies to information collected through the Yourtree.com and otherwise as described in this policy.
PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
Types Of Information Collected
We may ask you for certain information, referred to as "personal information," which includes information that pertains to your identity. Such information may include, but is not limited to, items such as your name, physical address, age, e-mail address, and credit card information.
Personal Information You Provide to Us
You may be required to provide personal information to access or use certain parts or features of Yourtree.com’s services. For example, you will be asked to provide your name, a physical address and valid billing information when making a purchase of a tree at Yourtree.com.
GENERAL INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
Types Of Information Collected
There may be other instances in which we collect information from you that is more general in nature ("general information"). Such information may include information recorded by our server logs from your browser such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address (which enables us to identify your computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network like the internet), and the specific webpage you requested. In addition, we may receive an automatic confirmation when you open an e-mail from Yourtree.com if your computer supports this type of program. Such general information, including the click stream data and cookies, as mentioned below, may be collected from you whenever you access or use the Yourtree.com services whether or not you provide us with any other personal information.
Click Stream Data
When you use the Yourtree.com site we may collect "click stream data" (server address, domain name, etc.). This information can be combined with information you have provided to us by registering a Yourtree.com tree, for example, which will enable us to analyze and better customize your visits. We may use click stream data for traffic analysis or e-commerce analysis of our services, to determine which features within the Yourtree.com’s site are most or least effective or useful to you.
Cookies
A cookie is a small string of information that the website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes. Cookies can be used to follow your activity throughout the Yourtree.com site and that information helps us to understand your preferences and improve your experience. Yourtree.com cookies do not collect personal information from you, and we do not combine the general information collected through cookies with other personal information you may provide to personally identify you. You can turn off all cookies, if you prefer not to receive them. You can also have your computer warn you whenever cookies are being used. Please refer to documentation provider with your web browser (e.g., Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer) for information on enabling these options. There are also software products available that can manage cookies for you. Please be aware, however, that when you choose to reject cookies, this choice may limit the functionality of the website you visit and you may lose access to some of its features.
PROTECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
Security Measures
In order to protect both the personal information and the general information that we receive from you through your use of the Yourtree.com, we have implemented various security measures. For example, when you enter sensitive information (such as your credit card number) on our order forms, we encrypt that information using secure socket layer technology (SSL). We also follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it.
Risk Of Interception
Please keep in mind, however, that whenever you give out personal information online there is a risk that third parties may intercept and use that information. While Yourtree.com strives to protect your personal information and privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. By using these services, you expressly acknowledge and agree that we do not guarantee the security of any data provided to or received by us through your use of the Yourtree.com and that any personal information, general information, or other data or information received from you through your use of these Services is provided to us at your own risk, which you expressly assume.
