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Mediasmith Privacy Policy

Mediasmith subscribes to the FTC guidelines on Fair Information Practices:

Notice and Disclosure
Notice should be provided at the point of data collection before the collection occurs
The following items must be disclosed to the individual
The entity collecting the data
What data is collected
How data is collected
How data will be used
How the individual can exercise choice over personal data
With whom data will be shared
Steps taken to ensure data security and accuracy
"Secondary uses" are uses of the data other than for the primary purpose for which it is provided. All secondary uses must be disclosed to the individual.
Full disclosure of all costs

Choice/Consent
Individuals must be given choice over secondary uses of personal information.
Two competing models
Opt-out
Individuals not opting-out provide implicit consent for use of data.
Companies assume individuals want to receive future emails unless they opt-out.
Opt-in:
Individuals opting-in give explicit consent for use of their data
Consumers are in control of their personal information.
Consumers are asked for their permission to receive emails from sending companies and partners.
Mediasmith supports the opt-in model.

Access/Participation:
The individual must have the right to view the profile and make corrections

Integrity/Security:
Data collectors must ensure that the steps are taken to ensure that the data is accurate and stored in a secure manner.

Enforcement/Redress:
There must be a mechanism to enforce privacy guidelines and provide consumers redress for .violations

For more on this important topic, see our white paper,
"DoubleClick, Cookies and Privacy".

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