(last updated February 2005)
This Web site (this "Site") is operated by Charming Shoppes Interactive, Inc. ("we" or "CSI"). We at CSI recognize that privacy is a major concern for our customers and investors (“customers”) and we respect their privacy. This Privacy Policy has been prepared to advise you how we will and will not disclose the information provided to us through this Site. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, click here to contact CSI via e-mail, or write us at Charming Shoppes Interactive, Inc., Legal Department, 450 Winks Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020. If elements of our Privacy Policy change, we will post the policy changes on our Site. This Privacy Policy applies solely to this Site. Web sites of certain affiliates of CSI, have their own separate privacy policies as set forth on their individual Web sites. This Privacy Policy applies to all information obtained through this Site. Information obtained by us from other sources is not governed by this Privacy Policy.
what information do we collect?
We collect information online when you enter contests at this Site or request information through this Site. This information includes your name, e-mail address and mailing address, and may include your phone number and other information you provide.
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how do we use your information?
CSI collects information from you in connection with the promotions and contests and in an effort to fulfill your requests, and to communicate with you about our company, our affiliates and our products. In addition, we may use information about your interests and purchases to help us improve our Site design and your online experience.
We may combine information you provide with demographic information that is publicly available or with information that we have obtained from sources other than this Site. We may also share your information with our affiliates.
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how do we store and protect your information?
All personally identifiable information is transmitted using industry-standard secure-server technology. CSI uses industry-standard efforts, such as firewalls and password-protected data sources, to safeguard the confidentiality of your information. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to reasonably safeguard and secure the information we collect online. If sensitive data is collected through this Site (such as personal contact information and credit card numbers), CSI will encrypt your personal information before it travels over the Internet using industry standards for secure online transactions.
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how do we disclose or share information with unrelated third parties?
We may share information with unrelated third parties for a variety of reasons. For example, we may contract with unrelated third parties to assist us in maintaining and managing our customer information, to fulfill promotions, and to communicate with our customers. We do not authorize any of those third parties to make any other use of your information.
When we offer contests and promotions, or join with other companies to do so, customers who choose to participate in those contests and promotions may be asked to provide personal information to participate. In addition to the sharing of such information with the other company as set forth above, that information may then be used by us and any company offering the contest or promotion to notify winners or to fulfill promotional and/or contractual obligations. You may opt not to participate in these contests or promotions if you do not want to receive information about CSI or share your information with us and the other companies sponsoring those contests or promotions.
In the event that CSI’s, our parent’s or any of our affiliates’ or subsidiaries’ businesses or assets are sold, customer information will of course be one of the transferred assets.
We may share customer information with law enforcement agencies in the event of a criminal investigation or suspected illegal activity with or without requiring a court order or a subpoena.
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contests, quizzes, sweepstakes and consumer research
CSI may from time to time offer contests, quizzes and sweepstakes as part of our promotional events. Should you choose to participate in such an activity, we may publish your essay or response on our Site subject to the Terms of Use of this Site.
We may also offer registered users the opportunity to participate in consumer research to assist us in such matters as Site development, navigation design and layout as well as product preferences and general feedback. Research projects may be managed and executed through unaffiliated third parties and, if you participate, your information may be disclosed to such third parties; however, individual responses to questions asked during actual studies will be maintained in confidence and will be disclosed only in an aggregate manner that is not personally identifiable.
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how do we protect children’s privacy?
Consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CSI will not knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without prior verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that a subscriber is under the age of 13 and has registered without prior verifiable parental consent, we will remove his or her personally identifiable registration information from our files.
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what are cookies and how do we use cookies?
A cookie is a small alphanumeric data file that Web sites store on your computer's hard drive when you visit their sites. Cookies identify a unique anonymous visitor’s browser. They do not retrieve personal data from your hard drive or obtain any information about who you are. We do not identify a visitor unless they have chosen to register on our Site. We use the information gathered through cookies to recognize a returning registered visitor and let them enjoy the benefits of personalized features and settings. We also use cookies to recognize visitor traffic patterns and Site usage on an aggregate and anonymous basis. This information lets us improve the Site’s layout and design.
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what about links to other web sites and services?
The CSI Site may contain links to other sites that are not under our control. These sites may have their own policies regarding privacy. We have no control of or responsibility for linked Web sites and provide these links solely for the convenience and information of our visitors. These Web sites are not subject to this Privacy Policy. You should check the privacy policies, if any, of these individual sites to see how your personal information will be utilized by the operators of those third-party Web sites. In addition, this Site may contain a link to Web sites of our affiliates. The Web sites of our affiliates are not subject to this Privacy Policy, and you should check their individual privacy policies to see how your personal information will be utilized by the operators of such sites.
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