What information do we gather and how do we use it?
If you visit our site to read or download information, such as news stories or articles, much of the information we collect -- such as the domain from which you access the Internet, the date and time you access our site, and the Internet address of the Web site from which you linked directly to our site -- is statistical only and not personally identifiable. We use information about the number of visitors and their use of the site in aggregate form to make our site more useful and attractive to you. Another way we collect information is through the use of cookies. Cookies are small files of information which save and retrieve information about your visit to our site - for example, how you entered our site, how you navigated through the site, and what information was of interest to you. The cookies we use identify you merely as a number. Most browsers now recognize when a "cookie" is offered, and permit you to refuse or accept it. If you are uncomfortable regarding cookies use, please keep in mind you can disable cookies on your computer by changing the settings in preferences or options menu in your browser. If you are not sure whether your browser has this capability, you should check with the software manufacturer or your Internet service provider. We also collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it to us. Such personal information may consist of, but is not limited to the following: name, address, current job title, phone and/or fax numbers, and email address. This information may be collected to provide you opportunity to register to download an evaluation or license copy of our software, or for an event or conference, and even if you wish to order a white paper or participate in an online survey. It also may be collected in order to enable us to respond to certain inquiries for further information, to distribute requested materials, or when visitors decide to submit resumes. If you send us a resume to apply online for a position with Namescape, we will use the information provided to match you with available opportunities. When we collect personal information from our visitors, we will notify you as to why we are asking for information and how this information will be used. It is completely up to you whether or not you want to provide it. We also analyze this information in aggregate to determine what is most effective about our site, to help us identify ways to improve it, and eventually, to determine how we can tailor Namescape.com to make it more effective. We may also use data for other purposes, which we would describe to you at the point we collect the information.

Will we share this with outside parties?
Namescape will never sell, release, or give any visitors' information to any third party, including our suppliers, without first notifying you and receiving explicit permission and approval. Namescape may provide a visitor's information to its partners or related entities when necessary to achieve the purpose for which such information was provided. By providing information to Namescape through this site, you are explicitly consenting to the transmission of such data.

What about data security?
Namescape has technological and operational security policies and procedures in place to protect all information provided by visitors from misuse, loss alteration or unintentional destruction. Our personnel who have access to the data have been trained to maintain the confidentiality of such information. You should understand, however, that the open nature of the Internet is such that data may flow over networks without security measures and may be accessed and used by people other than those for whom the data is intended. All visitors, however, should be aware that our web site may contain links to other sites that are not governed by this or any other privacy statement.

Children's Privacy Protection
Namescape understands the importance of protecting children's privacy in the interactive online world. Namescape's site covered by this privacy policy is not designed for or intentionally targeted at children 13 years of age or younger. Further, it is not Namescape's policy or intent to collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 13.

Changes to or questions about our Privacy Policy
Namescape reserves the right to modify or amend this privacy statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein is intended to create a contract or agreement between Namescape and any user visiting this site. If you have questions or comments about our administration of your personal information, please email us at: webmaster@Namescape.com. You may also use this address to communicate any concerns you may have regarding compliance with our Privacy Policy.