Privacy Policy

We realize that keeping control of who possesses your personal information and what happens to that information is as real a concern to you as it is to us.

That said, in order to maximize your experience with Zilo.com and allow us to provide you with our programming and services, we need to collect personal information from you. Then we use that information in very specific, limited ways which balance the site's needs with your need for privacy. Here's how we do it.

1. What information do we collect and how do we collect it?
When you use Zilo.com, we may collect and/or track a variety of information including (1) your home server domain names, e-mail addresses, type of client computer, and type of web browser; (2) your e-mail addresses when (and if) you communicate with us via e-mail, post messages to our bulletin boards, or post messages to our chat groups; (3) information you knowingly provide in sales orders, registration forms, surveys, and contest entries; and (4) aggregate or specific information on what pages and advertisements you and other visitors access.

Sometimes we use a "cookie" (a small data file located on your hard drive) to obtain data such as the your name, user-name, and pages or advertisements that you view. Then, when you revisit our web site (we're optimists!), we can recognize you by the Internet cookie and customize your experience accordingly. Although cookies are stored on your hard drive, we cannot use them to retrieve any personal information from your computer. Moreover, they are not stored - in any form - by us and you can set your browser to provide notice whenever a cookie is received and then decide whether or not to accept it.

2. How do we use the personal data we collect?
We use the personal data we collect for marketing and promotion, statistical analysis of users' behavior, product development, and content improvement. We also use it to deliver customized services, content, discounts and advertisements that enhance your experience with Zilo.com.

We carefully screen third parties who wish to utilize the data collected from our site. Those that meet our criteria are restricted to using the data solely for marketing products and services which we conclude that that you and other visitors to our site might find of interest and in a manner which we believe is not overly intrusive. We also restrict these approved third parties from sharing the information we provide with any other, unapproved, third parties.

We also may provide sponsors and partners with aggregated reports on user demographics and traffic data. These reports will not include personally identifiable information about you or your online usage patterns.

3. Can I opt out?
Yes, you may opt out of having your personal information disclosed to third parties (excluding any mandatory disclosure to government agencies), or used by us or third parties to send promotional materials, by unsubscribing via email.

4. Does the privacy policy always apply?
This privacy policy will apply unless you engage in improper or illegal activity. If we suspect that you are using this web site for any improper or fraudulent purpose or have otherwise violated any law or governmental regulation, we shall have the right to release your personally identifiable information to the appropriate third parties.

5. Can we change our privacy policy?
Yes, we reserve the right to change this policy at any time by notifying visitors of the existence and location of the new or revised privacy policy. We will always let you know what information we collect, how we use it, and under what conditions we disclose it to others.

6. What if I have other questions about the privacy policy?
If you have questions about this privacy policy or any of our other policies or practices, please contact us.