BITVIBE BACKUP PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy explains Bitvibe Backup policy regarding the collection and protection of Personal Data supplied by users or collected by us from users of the Bitvibe Backup websites (the "Service").
Bitvibe Backup defines "Personal Data" as any data from which it is practical to directly determine the identity of an individual. Any capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings given in the Service's License and Service Agreement (the "User Agreement"). This Privacy Policy may be updated by Bitvibe Backup from time to time. Bitvibe Backup will provide notice of materially significant changes to the Privacy Policy by posting notice on its websites.
By registering to use the Bitvibe Backup Service, you agree (1) to comply with the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy and (2) that Bitvibe Backup may process (i.e., collect, use, etc.) your Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy or the User Agreement. Personal Data may be processed Bitvibe Backup in the country where it was collected as well as other countries (including the United States) where laws regarding processing of Personal Data may be less stringent.
HOW BITVIBE BACKUP USES INFORMATION
Personal Data
We will not view the files that you backup using the Service.
We may view your file system information (file extensions, sizes etc. but not your file contents) to provide technical support.
We will not sell or market the email addresses or other collected personal information of registered Users to third parties.
It is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of Terms of Service, or as otherwise required by law.
We transfer information about you if Bitvibe Backup is acquired by or merged with another company. In this event, we will notify you before information about you are transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
You acknowledge and agree that Bitvibe Backup may occasionally send you administrative communications regarding your account or the Service via email. We will not spam you.
Cookies and Passive Data Collection
A cookie is a small amount of data, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier that is sent to your browser from a web site's computers and stored on your computer's hard drive.
Cookies may be required to use the Bitvibe Backup service.
Bitvibe Backup automatically receives and records information on our server logs from your browser, including your IP address, cookie information, and the page you request.
IP Addresses also help us to diagnose problems with our servers, to administer the Service, and to otherwise provide the Service to our Users.
USER INFORMATION BITVIBE BACKUP COLLECTS
Personal Data
Once you register with Bitvibe Backup and sign in to the Service, you are not anonymous to Bitvibe Backup.
When registering with Bitvibe Backup you provide Personal Data, which may include company name, industry, number of employees, phone number, your title, city, state, country, zip code, a user name, confirmed email address, and a password. When backing data up with the Service, you send us that data and you also are sending file system information, including names of files and directories. Bitvibe Backup may also record your IP address when you submit information.
Bitvibe Backup also may collect, at your option, certain preference and demographic information from you.
All information collected by Bitvibe Backup is used for internal purposes of providing the Service, providing support to users, and to improve services. Aggregating non-identifying information supplied by users allows Bitvibe Backup to understand its user base and to improve services.
To protect your account information, please keep your password secure.
All Users may opt to remove their Personal Data from our live database by contacting Bitvibe Backup and canceling their Bitvibe Backup user account. Users of the Services may also cancel their user account by logging into their account and canceling the service.
Bitvibe Backup does not intentionally gather Personal Data about visitors who are under the age of 13.
Links to Third Party Sites
The Bitvibe Backup websites may contain links to other sites that are not under our control. These web sites have their own policies regarding privacy. You should review those policies before visiting the web sites. We have no responsibility for linked web sites, and we provide these links solely for the convenience and information of our visitors.
DATA STORAGE
Bitvibe Backup may use third party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage, and related technology required to run the Service. You retain all rights to your data.
DISCLOSURES
Bitvibe Backup Service Providers
Bitvibe Backup does not disclose Personal Data to third parties, except to process credit card information for orders. However, at a future time, Bitvibe Backup may need to provide users' Personal Data to other third parties to deliver specific services to the user (such as hosting services or support services).
Bitvibe Backup may disclose personally identifiable information under special circumstances, such as to comply with subpoenas or when your actions violate the Terms of Service.
SECURITY
Bitvibe Backup uses industry standard security measures to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Although we make good faith efforts to store the information collected by Bitvibe Backup in a secure operating environment that is not available to the public, Bitvibe Backup cannot guarantee complete security. Further, while we take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and security of our network and systems, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent third-party "hackers" from obtaining this information.
UPDATING OR REMOVING USER INFORMATION
You may, at any time, choose to correct or update the information you have submitted to Bitvibe Backup by updating your account on our website.
If you cancel your account, your Personal Data and other information may be retained in our archive or backup records.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about this Privacy Policy should be addressed to support@bitvibebackup.com or by mail to:
100 Commons Rd., Suite 7
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
CHANGES
Bitvibe Backup may periodically update this policy. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your Bitvibe Backup account or by placing a prominent notice on our site.
Effective Date October 1, 2008
