Internet Broadcasting Systems has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site: www.thebostonchannel.com

We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Web site. The www.thebostonchannel.com website make use of browser "cookies". Cookies are files written to a user's hard disk and read by the server programs to inform a Web site if the user has previously visited that site. We use cookies to deliver content specific to your interests, to save your password so you don't have to re-enter it each time you visit our site, and for other purposes. We often use outside ad companies to display ads on our site. These ads may contain cookies. While we use cookies in other parts of our Web site, cookies received with banner ads are not being collected by us and we do not have access to this information. Cookies can be rejected by you and if so none of the functions listed above will be performed.

This site contains links to other sites. www.thebostonchannel.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.

We collect information from website visitors who must register for certain services on-line, from users who agree to participate in on-line surveys, from users who wish to make certain on-line information requests from us and from users who wish to participate in on-line contests and promotions sponsored by us. The type of information so requested or collected by us includes user contact information (like their name and email address) and user demographic information (like their zip code, age or income level). The visitor's contact information will be used to contact the visitor when the visitor has expressed interest in being contacted (visitors can opt-out of receiving future mailings by complying with the choice/output requirements noted below). The user demographic information so collected will be used by us to tailor our visitor's experience at our site, showing them content that we think they might be interested in, and displaying content according to their preferences. We do track and record IP addresses that access our site for reporting and profiling purposes only. We also gather anonymous browsing habits of our visitors to better identify content preferences. User demographic information is shared with advertisers on an aggregate basis in a manner which will not personally identify the individual submitting such information. We also share user information with governmental authorities when legally required to do so, and cooperate with such authorities investigating claims of illegal activity such as (but not limited to) illegal transfer of copyrighted material, or user website postings or email messages that contain threats of violence. Other than these specific exceptions noted, we do not sell, rent or provide access to any data collected about or from our users.

Public Forums
This site at some or all times make 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.

Security
This site has taken reasonable security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Please remember that no computer system should be considered safe from intrusion. E-mail may pass through many computer systems, and should not be considered as a secure means of communication unless encrypted. Even then, information is only as secure as the encryption method. Employees are made aware of security policies and changes via email reminders monthly. Access is limited to a very small number of employees with a defined need and is password protected. In order to provide the best possible security we review our Web security policies every 180 days.

Supplementation Information
This site supplements the information that you provide with information that is received from third parties. This information is received from our partners in sponsored content sections. When you leave the www.thebostonchannel.com Web site the privacy statement of our partners apply. The type of information that is shared could include user contact information (like name and email address) and user demographic information (like zip code, age or income level).

Choice/Opt-Out
Our site provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us and our partners at the point where we request information about the visitor. You will notice in all free email subscriptions generated from www.thebostonchannel.com there is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of the message. Simply click on this link to go to a page that allows you to unsubscribe from any or all of the lists you are subscribed to.

In addition to using the unsubscribe page, you can send email to security@ibsys.com

Correct/Update
This site gives users the following options for changing and modifying information previously provided. 1. email security@ibsys.com

Contacting the Web Site
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this Web site, you can contact:

Security Administrator
Internet Broadcasting Systems
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
security@ibsys.com

Changes to This Policy
We may make changes to this policy from time to time. We will post changes to this policy here, so be sure to check back periodically. We may also decide to notify our users by e-mail of significant changes.