Cool.com.au Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy and how it applies to you.
What data do we collect automatically and why?
When you visit www.cool.com.au and you have not otherwise identified yourself, our web server automatically recognizes your IP address, but not your e-mail address. We collect your IP address and monitor general site use and traffic patterns to improve our web site and the products and services we offer. Cool.com.au utilizes web server logs to collect data for metric purposes. Examples of the types of data collected on the logs are IP addresses, referral pages, date and time of Site access, and Site visited. We may use collected data to customize the content and/or layout of our pages for each individual visitor.
Do we use Cookies or Tracers?
Cookies are small data files placed on your hard drive by a website server when you visit. Cool.com.au ocassionaly use cookies for tracking purposes or to make the site easier to use - especially if you are a returning member who utilizes our forum, free web hosting or free email services.. Cookies are currently the only way to effectively identify a unique anonymous visitor and understand how they navigate our web site. An anonymous visitor to our site remains anonymous in all cases. We do not attempt to identify visitors if they do not voluntarily submit personal information to us. With most internet browsers, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Cookies offer enhanced functionality to the user, but whether you allow a cookie to be placed on your computer is up to you!
Does Cool.com.au collect personal information?
In some cases, we require simple personal infomation so that we are able to serve you better. Examples of personally identifiable information include names, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, and the like. Under no circumstances do we pass this information onto any 3rd party in ANY form.
What happens if I register?
Registration is allowed or required for several of our services - including Cool.com.au's (Cool Online) free web email. We do not rent, sell, or trade any personally identifiable information about you (e.g., e-mail addresses) to third parties.
External Links
For the convenience of our Site visitors, Cool.com.au provides a range of external links to our own site. These web sites are not operated or controlled by Cool.com.au, and Cool.com.au is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such external web sites.
Spam and unsolicisted email
We dislike spam as much as you, and rest assured we will never pass on your email address to anyone, under any circumstances. For our own free webmail services, we also try to ensure that we can block as much spam as possible before it hits your inbox.
Your privacy is our uttermost concern
Cool.com.au does everything in its power to create a friendly, private environment for you to surf in, should you have any questions or comments regarding our privacy policy please feel free to contact us by navigating to the "contact us" page under the main navigation menu.
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