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Bottomline Solutions, Inc. Online Privacy
Policy
BottomLine Solutions, Inc. ("BLS") is very
sensitive to the privacy concerns of visitors to
http://www.bottomlineacct.com (the "Web site"). The BottomLine Solutions
Online Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") explains our practices with
respect to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal and
non-personal information provided by visitors to our Web site. By using
the Web site, visitors signify their assent to our privacy practices and
the Terms of Use of our Web site.
Collection of Information
Personal Information
In general, we only collect personal
information from visitors when they voluntarily submit it to us.
Personal information that we may collect includes, but is not
necessarily limited to, first and last name, telephone number, physical
address, e-mail address, payment method, credit card number, credit card
expiration date, and password.
Non-Personal Information
Certain non-personal information about
site visits is recorded by the standard operation of the Web site. The
non-personal information that we collect includes the type of operating
system in use (e.g., Macintosh or Windows), the type of browser being
used by the visitor (e.g., Netscape or Internet Explorer), IP address,
and the domain name from which visitors accessed the Web site (e.g.
Yahoo.com).
In addition, we may collect information
about visitors' browsing behavior, such as the date and time they visit
the Web site, the areas or pages of our Web site that they visit, the
amount of time spent viewing the Web site, the number of times the
visitor returns to the Web site, and other click-stream data
(collectively, "Browsing Behavior Information"). We may use cookies
(small text files that are stored on visitors' computers when they
access our Web site) to collect Browsing Behavior Information. We may
associate information we collect via cookies with the personal
information we collect about visitors.
Visitors are always free to decline
cookies, but in doing so they may not be able to use certain features of
our Web site. The "help" segment of the toolbar on most browsers
explains how to configure a browser to not accept new cookies, how to
have the browser inform a user when they receive a new cookie, and how
to erase cookies from the hard drive.
Use of Information
BLS may use information collected from
visitors to its Web site for any of the following purposes (1) to
facilitate online purchases, (2) to fulfill orders, (3) to send
marketing and other communications to our visitors, (4) to conduct
internal reviews of our site (e.g., to determine the number of visitors
to the site), (5) to help us better understand visitors' use of our
site, (6) to respond to specific requests from our visitors, and (7) to
protect the security or integrity of the Web site. Non-personal
information will be used for purposes of conducting internal reviews of
the Web site, monitoring the Web site, and providing an enhanced online
experience for visitors.
Disclosure of Information
BLS may transfer or otherwise disclose the information it collects from
visitors the Web site to employees and independent contractors of BLS,
subsidiaries and affiliates of BLS, consultants, and other business
associates, service providers, and suppliers, if the disclosure will
enable that party to perform a business, professional, or technical
support function for BLS, or if required to do so by law. BLS may also
disclose information it collects from its site visitors to BLS marketing
and business partners, who may use the information in connection with
their business operations, such as to send marketing and other
communications to visitors of the Web site. BLS will also transfer or
otherwise disclose personal information in response to judicial process,
and, as permitted under provisions of law, to provide information to law
enforcement agencies or in connection with an investigation on a matter
related to public safety.
Security of Information
BLS maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to guard
your personal information. We allow access to personal information only
to persons and entities engaging in activities provided for by this
Privacy Policy. We use Secure Socket Layer technology, among other
technologies, to protect any credit card information you provide us.
Unforeseen Circumstances
In the event that BLS or any of its assets are acquired by a third
party, personal information acquired by us may be one of the assets
transferred.
Acceptance of Privacy Terms &
Conditions
By visiting the Web site, visitors agree to the practices described in
this Privacy Policy. To the extent that any of the third-party sites
accessible through the Web site have different privacy practices from
those stated in this Privacy Policy, those third-party privacy practices
govern the collection and use of information visitors provide when
visiting those sites. BLS is not responsible for the
policies, content, and practices of other companies.
Changes To This Privacy Statement
On occasion, it may be necessary for BLS
to change the terms of this Privacy Policy. To ensure that visitors are
aware of current privacy practices, we recommend that they check the Web
site periodically. Visitors can be assured that any changes that we make
will not be applied retroactively and that we will not materially change
how we handle previously collected information without visitors'
consent.
Contact Us
For questions regarding the BLS Privacy
Policy,
please
email us at or
call 919-481-0823.
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