This privacy policy explains the use of information collected through our website, applications, and customer service interactions. The term "personal information" as used in this privacy policy means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, billing name, home or other physical address, email address, phone number or other contact information, at any location where you access OVTwo. We urge everyone to take an active role in helping us protect their privacy by becoming aware of the policies you will encounter here.
We collect personal information and usage statistics to sustain high-quality member experiences and provide excellent member service.
Some information we request from you when you join OVTwo or participate in a financial transaction. Other data are gathered indirectly from website traffic, your computer hardware and Internet connection, and usage of OVTwo websites, applications, and services.
Except under certain limited circumstances set forth here and in the OVTwo Terms of Use, OVTwo does not disclose your personal information to any third parties without your permission. OVTwo may disclose your personal information if required to do so or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on OVTwo, the OVTwo website or any OVTwo member; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of OVTwo, the OVTwo Virtual World, or the members of the OVTwo Virtual World; or (c) act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of members of the OVTwo website, the OVTwo Virtual World, or the public. In addition, if OVTwo should ever merge with or be acquired by another company, or file for bankruptcy, OVTwo may sell the information you provide to us on this site to a third party or share your personal information with any company with whom we merge.
You will have the ability to update the personal data you provided to us during registration from the OVTwo website.
OVTwo will update this privacy policy in a timely fashion when any changes occur. The privacy policy that follows applies to the OVTwo site, the OVTwo Virtual World and other Internet-accessible OVTwo-branded services that incorporate this policy (although we will refer here only to "OVTwo" to make reading this policy easier). Finally, please note that this policy applies only to OVTwo, and not to other companies' or organizations' websites to which we may link.
The Information We Collect and How We Collect It
There are different levels of information we collect, depending upon your relationship to OVTwo.
Anonymous Website Visitor: If you visit our websites, we automatically record information related to your IP address, cookie information, and aggregate information on what content you access or visit. This information is collected in the background while you move around our website.
Mailings: If you choose to provide us personal information to subscribe to our announcements or mailing list, we collect information to provide delivery such as e-mail address, delivery preferences, and message performance statistics.
Registered OVTwo Member: If you choose to register as a OVTwo member on our website, we will track and monitor site usage and aggregate usage of website features such as media views, member activity, communications, and forums. This is in addition to the personal data collected during the registration process.
OVTwo Virtual World Member: If you install or use the OVTwo Virtual World software, we collect and aggregate a variety of data to monitor system and simulation performance, and to verify your unique identity. This includes specific and general information about your computer hardware and Internet connection, which are stored but are not personally identifiable. We track usage of customer-service resources to ensure high-quality interactions. This is in addition to the personal data and billing information collected during the registration and billing processes.
Additionally, there are special situations to mention:
Beta Tester: If you volunteer to serve as a beta tester for pre-release software or content, OVTwo tracks bug reports and may monitor individual system performance in an effort to rigorously test pre-deployed technology.
Former Member: If you cease being a member for any reason, OVTwo may keep a copy of your registration and past activity in our database.
Response to Job Postings or Unsolicited Communications: Please note that information OVTwo receives in reference to a job posting or through unsolicited communications does not fall under the privacy terms outlined in this policy. Information from your resume will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for employment. Other unsolicited communications, such as email, are the property of and may be used by OVTwo as needed to fulfill business requirements.
Individuals Outside of the United States: Anyone using OVTwo websites, the OVTwo Virtual World, applications, or services from outside of the United States should be aware that personal information collected may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which OVTwo or its affiliates, subsidiaries or agents maintain facilities, and by using them you consent to any such transfer of information outside of your country.
Information Displayed to Other Visitors and Members
Some information about your account is displayed to other visitors and members through you're OVTwo profile and in the OVTwo Virtual World, and this same information may be available on other sites that summarize this information, such as search engines. This information may include your first and last name, member name, age, location, date(s) of activity, interests, profile photo, whether you are currently on the website or in the virtual world, member rating information, community affiliation, and any member-generated content you have provided or added to your account. However, we will not display your actual name as submitted for financial transactions, address, or credit card or bank account numbers, except with your express permission or as otherwise permitted by this privacy policy and our terms and conditions.
Disclosing Personal Information in Profiles, Forums, or in the OVTwo Virtual World
You may choose to disclose personal information in our online forums, your OVTwo profile, directly to other members in public or private chat, or in other manners while using the OVTwo services. Please be aware that such information is public information, may be misused by anyone accessing OVTwo, and you should not expect privacy, safety, or confidentiality in these settings.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
OVTwo complies with applicable laws and industry standards when transferring, receiving and storing visitor and member data. Access to your personal information is limited to those OVTwo employees who require the information to provide products or services to you or perform their jobs.
Cookies
We may use cookies to provide you with certain services you request. For example, if you choose to use OVTwo forums and OVTwo websites, you may choose to automatically log in through choosing a "Remember Me" option, in which case a cookie is stored on your computer to identify you to the OVTwo system.
Your Consent
Periodically we may need to update our privacy policy to reflect changes in the types of information we collect, the means we use to collect information, and/or our usage of collected information. When this occurs, we will make reasonable efforts to alert you to these changes. Your use of the OVTwo websites and/or any OVTwo products or services noted above signifies your assent to this OVTwo Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Advertising Programs
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, click here.
