Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 22, 2008
Gumiyo, Inc. ("Gumiyo," "we," "us" or "our") is committed to respecting the privacy rights and concerns of all users of the
www.gumiyo.com website (the "Site") (we refer to the Site and the services made available through the Site, collectively, as the "Gumiyo Features"). As such, we have established and implemented this Privacy Policy to inform visitors to the Site and users of the Gumiyo Features how we use and protect the information we collect through the Site. By visiting the Site or using any of the Gumiyo Features, you consent to Gumiyo's collection, use, storage, deletion and disclosure of information relating to you as set forth in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date set forth above.
Information We Collect
Gumiyo does not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it to us. We do, however, collect certain types of information and ask for personal information in certain circumstances, such as when you set up a user account. The following sections describe the type of information we collect and how we collect it.
- Information You Give Us: In order to use certain Gumiyo Features, you will need to create a user account. When you complete a registration form to create an account, we require you to provide us with your name, mobile telephone number, email address and mailing address. We also ask if you are a PayPal Mobile customer. Upon activating an account, you will select a screen name and a password for use in accessing and maintaining your account. We may also ask you for additional personal information in certain areas of the Site, such as the "My Profile" area where we may ask for information such as your occupation, your interests and your biography. You can choose not to provide us with certain personal information, but then you may not be able to fully use certain Gumiyo Features.
- Cookies: Like many websites, we employ "cookies" in certain areas of the Site to allow us to provide information which is targeted to your interests and to make your online experience more convenient. Cookies are small bits of electronic information that a website sends to a visitor’s browser and are stored on the visitor’s hard drive. We do not receive or record any personal information in the cookies we use. Although most web browsers automatically accept cookies, you may choose to change your browser to block cookies that or to notify you when you are sent a cookie. If you choose not to accept cookies, you may not be able to use some of the Gumiyo Features.
- Log Information: Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit the Site. This information includes you Internet Protocol address, your browser type and version, which Gumiyo Features you use and when and how long you use them. We use this information to monitor and analyze how users use the Gumiyo Features and to maintain and improve the Site.
- Email Messages: When you send or receive an email message through the use of any of the Gumiyo Features, we may access the content of these messages and retain these messages in order to process your request to post information on the Site.
Third Parties Who Receive Your Information
When you provide information through the Site, this information is transmitted through the Internet and stored on servers owned and maintained by our third-party Internet Service Provider ("ISP"). Our ISP shares the information collected only with us, unless you are informed otherwise. You will be informed if any other party is involved in collecting information from you through the Site. In such situations, you can elect not to share the requested information.
The Site may contain direct links to websites operated by our marketing partners and other entities, including links that describe certain Gumiyo Features being "powered by" the companies providing services in connection with such Gumiyo Features. These third party websites may collect information about you when you visit them or otherwise communicate with them. This Privacy Policy does not cover the information practices of third party websites linked to the Site. Although we encourage such third parties to adopt and follow their own privacy policies, we are not responsible for their collection and use of your personal information. You should refer to the privacy policies and statements of other websites or contact the respective Webmasters of those websites to obtain information regarding their information collection, use and disclosure policies.
Sharing of Information
We may use personal information that you provide to us to send (i) promotional messages to you about the Site, certain Gumiyo Features or other products or services offered by Gumiyo, (ii) messages to you in response to your request to perform an activity in connection with your use of any of the Gumiyo Features or (iii) updates of the Gumiyo Features to you. We may also use your personal information to contact you when necessary. You may opt-out of receiving future communications by following one of the opt-out procedures below:
To opt-out of receiving future mailings and/or promotions:
- You can send email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- You can send mail to the following postal address: Gumiyo, Inc., 24025 Park Sorrento, Suite 210 Calasbasas, CA 91302.
In addition, we will share the personal information we collect from you under the following circumstances:
- Protection of rights. We will share personal information if we have a good faith belief that (i) access, use, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process, such as a court order or subpoena, or a request by law enforcement or governmental authorities, (ii) such action is appropriate to enforce the Terms of Service for the Site, including any investigation of potential violations thereof, (iii) such action is necessary to detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues associated with the Gumiyo Features, or (iv) such action is appropriate to protect the rights, property or safety of Gumiyo, its employees, users of the Gumiyo Features or others.
- Asset transfers. If we become involved in a merger, acquisition or other transaction involving the sale of some or all of Gumiyo’s assets, user information, including personal information collected from you through your use of the Gumiyo Features, could be included in the transferred assets. Visitors to the Site will be notified via a prominent notice on the Site for thirty (30) days prior to a change of ownership or control of user information held by us.
- Service Providers. We may share your personal information with service providers that we engage for the purpose of processing information on our behalf. We require these entities to comply with this Privacy Policy and appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
In addition, we may share with third parties user information in the form of aggregated non-personal information. This non-identifying information may include, for example, the patterns, trends, preferences, and other collective characteristics of our users. Disclosure of this information serves to help us and our marketing partners evaluate and tailor our communications, advertisements, services and general business practices to the needs of users of the Gumiyo Features.
Control of Your Information
You may request us to correct, update or delete any of the information we have collected from you by sending an email to us at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and we will attempt to fulfill your request. We may choose not to fulfill any request that we determine is unreasonable, unduly burdensome or impractical or that constitutes a threat to the privacy or rights of others.
Message Boards and Community Forums
We provide message boards and forums and access to messaging services enabling users to communicate with each other. Any information disclosed in these areas may be viewed by other users of the Gumiyo Features. If you post on any of these areas or use any of these messaging services, please use care not to disclose any personal identifying information. We are not responsible or liable for the uses that others may make of the information you post on any of these areas or send through these messaging services.
Security
The personal information that you provide to us is stored on servers, which are located in secured facilities with restricted access, and protected by protocols and procedures designed to ensure the security of such information. In addition, we restrict access to personal information to Gumiyo employees, independent contractors and agents who need to know this information in order to develop, operate and maintain the Gumiyo Features. All Gumiyo personnel who have access to this information are trained in the maintenance and security of such information. However, no server, computer or communications network or system, or data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect user information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or through the use of any of the Gumiyo Features and you acknowledge and agree that provide such information and engage in such transmissions at your own risk. Once we receive a transmission from you, we will endeavor to maintain its security on our, and our ISP’s, systems.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is a general audience website and no portion of the Site is directed to children under the age of 13. We do not collect personal identifying information from any person we actually know is a child under the age of 13.
Notification of Changes
This Privacy Policy may change from time to time and we will post all changes on this page.Mediation
You also agree that, in the event any dispute or claim arises out of or relating to your use of the Site or the Gumiyo Features or this Privacy Policy that you and Gumiyo will attempt in good faith to negotiate a written resolution of the matter directly between the parties. You agree that if the matter remains unresolved for forty-five (45) days after notification (via certified mail or personal delivery) that a dispute exists, all parties shall join in mediation services in Los Angeles, California with a mutually agreed mediator in an attempt to resolve the dispute. Should you file any arbitration claims, or any administrative or legal actions without first having attempted to resolve the matter by mediation, then you agree that you will not be entitled to recover attorney's fees, even if you would otherwise be entitled to them.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or you can contact us by mail at:
Gumiyo, Inc.
24025 Park Sorrento
Suite 210
Calasbasas, CA 91302
