NBCPrivacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was lastupdated on August 14, 2007.
Introduction: Thesewebsites which are located at the domain nbc.com (the 'Site") areoperated by NBC Universal. ("NBC Universal" or "we" or "our" or "us").Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes thetypes of information collected from you, what we do with it, with whomwe share it, and how you can correct or change such information. It isyour responsibility to review this Privacy Policy carefully, especiallybefore providing any personal data through the Site. This Site isoperated in and controlled from the United States of America. If youhave any questions about this Privacy Policy or Site, or if you wish tounsubscribe from Site services for which you have previouslyregistered, please contact us at NBCUniPrivacy@nbcuni.com or at theaddress at the end of this policy.

PLEASE REVIEW THISPRIVACY POLICY AND THE TERMS OF SERVICE FOR THE SITE CAREFULLY. YOURUSE OF THIS SITE SIGNIFIES YOUR AGREEMENT TO SUCH PRIVACY POLICY ANDTERMS OF SERVICE.

1. Types of InformationCollected:
Personal Data: Personally Identifiable Information ("PersonalData") is any information that can be used to identify a specificindividual, such as your name, email address, home address, phonenumber and credit card information. This Site collects Personal Datawhen you interact with the Site for example when you subscribe fornewsletters; register for membership services such as chat rooms ormessage boards; participate in chat rooms, blogs or other user forums;respond to polls or surveys; purchase merchandise via the Site;register for sweepstakes, contests and other promotional opportunities;or seek help from our customer service departments. We also may collectinformation when you purchase products or services offline, or registerfor wireless services via your cellphone or other wireless devices("Other Services"). Because providing detailed information regardingour privacy policy when you register or provide information inconnection with these Other Services often proves impractical, you mayinstead be provided with a short notice that reminds you to refer tothis Privacy Policy and other relevant information from us. We may alsoobtain Personal Data from reputable third parties, such as creditagencies.

Aggregate and Anonymous Data: Aggregate andanonymous data is information that does not identify you specificallyincluding data collected automatically through the operation of theSite ("AA Data"). We may collect site usage data (such as which Sitepages you visit and in what sequence) through the use of varioustechnologies. For example, we collect IP addresses from individuals whovisit the Site. An IP address is a number that is automaticallyassigned to your computer whenever you're surfing the Web. Web servers,the computers that "serve up" Web pages, automatically identify yourcomputer by its IP address, and when you request a page from a website,its servers log your IP address. We do not link IP addresses to anyPersonal Data, so although your session will be logged, you will remainanonymous to us and the Site. We may also collect password informationfrom you when you log in, as well as computer and connectioninformation such as browser type or version. During some visits, we mayuse software tools, such as Javascript, to measure and collect sessioninformation, including page response times, download errors, time spenton certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used tobrowse away from the page.

2. Use of Cookies andSimilar Technologies: Like many sites, we use "cookies" or othersimilar technologies to collect AA Data. A cookie is a small data filethat writes to your hard drive for record keeping purposes when youvisit the Site. Cookies allow the Site to measure traffic activity onthe Site and to improve your user experience, for example byremembering your passwords and viewing preferences, allowing you tovisit "member only" portions of the Site withoutre-registering, and tracking the progress and number of entries inactivities that require registration or entry, such as sweepstakes.Similarly, if you have asked us to send you information about upcomingproducts and promotions, using cookies we collect information aboutwhich Site pages you have visited and in what order ("ClickstreamData") that may allow us to narrow or limit the materials provided toyou based on your prior online activities or preferences. Most browsersare initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can set yourbrowser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent,but it is possible that some parts of the Site will not functionproperly if you do so.

In addition, we may use aservice that collects data remotely by using so-called "pixel tags,""web beacons," "clear GIFs" or similar means (collectively, "PixelTags") embedded in the Site's content. A Pixel Tag is an electronicimage, often a single pixel (1x1), that is ordinarily not visible toSite visitors and may be associated with cookies on the visitors? harddrives. This information is AA data.

3. Our Use ofYour Data:Personal Data: We will use your Personal Data for thepurposes for which it was provided. For example, if you providePersonal Data to register for a newsletter or a text messaging service,to enter a contest or a sweepstake, or to purchase goods or services,we will use it to register you for or provide you with those goods orservices. We may also use your Personal Data to provide you withinformation about features, services and other offerings that may be ofinterest to you. We also may send information or offers to selectedgroups of Site users on behalf of other businesses. When we do this, wedo not give those businesses your name or address. Under certaincircumstances (for example if you win a contest) we may post yourPersonal Data on the Site. We will notify you of this possibility whenyou provide the Personal Data and, if possible, when the Personal Datais posted.

Cookies and similar tools may be used torelate your use of the Site and AA Data to Personal Data obtained fromyou. If any AA Data is linked with Personal Data, the linked AA Datawill then be treated as Personal Data.

AA Data: Wemay also use Personal Data in aggregate form for purposes of researchor analysis. In order to better understand and serve the users of theSite and Other Services, NBC Universal often conducts research on itscustomer demographics, interests and behavior based on Personal Data wegather. Although this aggregated data may be based in part on PersonalData, it does not identify you personally. NBC Universal may share thistype of AA Data with a variety of third parties, including itsaffiliates, agents, and current and prospective businesspartners.

We may use AA Data collected from the Sitefor site administration, advertising and promotional purposes, and wemay share such information with various affiliated and unaffiliatedentities for such purposes. For example, IP addresses are used for thepurposes of system administration and to provide AA Data to advertisersabout the volume of use on the Site, and Clickstream Data anddemographic AA Data may be shared with our advertisers and businesspartners. We may also enter into agreements with outside companies thatpossess technology that allows the Site to customize the advertisingand marketing messages you receive on the Site. This data (includingClickstream Data about your activities on our Site) may be shared withthese companies for this purpose.

4. Disclosure of PersonalData:
Disclosure to Affiliates: We reserve the right to sharePersonal Data with our affiliates. If you do not want us to share yourPersonal Data with our affiliated companies for their marketingpurposes, you may opt-out of such sharing by contacting us atNBCUniPrivacy@nbcuni.com (see "Your Choices" below).

Disclosure to Third Parties: NBCU, like many businesses,sometimes hires other companies to perform certain business-relatedfunctions on our behalf such as hosting specific portions of the Site,maintaining databases, administering contests, providing wirelessservices, mailing information and processing payments. When we employ athird party to perform these functions, that third party will only beprovided with the particular Personal Data it needs to perform itsfunction, and is required to protect the Personal Data. With yourconsent, we may also share Personal Data with pre-screened thirdparties for their marketing or promotional purposes. We will provideyou with an opportunity to elect or decline these services oropportunities (see "Your Choices" below). In the event you have electedto "unsubscribe" from any of our services, we will share your PersonalData with third parties with whom we jointly offer such services solelyto the extent necessary to ensure that your request not to receive suchcommunications is honored. In addition, for third-party sponsoredsweepstakes, contests or promotions, we may request Personal Data fromyou that may be shared with the sponsor upon request.

Disclosure to Others: In addition, we may disclose PersonalData without providing you with a choice under the following limitedcircumstances to: (1) protect the legal rights, privacy or safety ofNBC Universal or its subsidiaries, affiliates or its or theiremployees, agents and contractors; (2) protect the safety and securityof visitors to our web sites or other properties; (3) protect againstfraud or other illegal activity or for risk management purposes; (4)respond to inquiries or requests from public authorities; (5) permit usto pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain;(6) enforce our Terms of Service; or (7) comply with the law or legalprocess.
If NBC Universal sells all or part of this Site or makes asale or transfer of assets or is otherwise involved in a merger orbusiness transfer, we may, in our sole discretion, transfer, sell orassign your Personal Data to a third party as part of or in connectionwith that transaction. Upon such transfer, the Privacy Policy of theacquiring entity may govern the further use of your PersonalData.
5. Third-Party Advertising and Links to OtherSites:This Site may include third-party advertising. These third parties?websites and advertisers, or the Internet advertising companies thatwork on their behalf, may use technology to send (or "serve") theadvertisements that appear on our Site directly to your browser. Theyautomatically receive your IP address when this happens. They may alsouse cookies, Javascript, Pixel Tags and other technologies to deliveradvertisements, collect information about the effectiveness of theiradvertisements, and to collect anonymous information about your visitsto the Site, such as the number of times you have viewed an ad (but notyour name, address, or other Personal Data). For more information aboutthese specialized cookies and other technologies, and how to "opt out"of information collection by these companies, we suggest you visit or.

Please note that this Site contains links to other sites thatwill not follow the same Privacy Policy as our Site. For instance,clicking on an advertisement or on links or other elements on the Sitemay take you to an entirely different site. Links to other sites mayuse our Site logo or style as a result of a co-branding agreement.These sites may send their own cookies to you and may collect data andmake use of that data in ways that this Site would not. Once you'veleft this Site, this Privacy Policy will no longer apply to PersonalData or any other data collected from or provided by you. You shouldcheck the applicable privacy policy to determine how that site willhandle such data. 6. Your Choices: You can use the Site and certain Other Services withoutproviding any Personal Data, but if you decline to provide PersonalData, you may not be able to use certain services or features. If youhave previously provided Personal Data to the Site and have subscribedto one or more email newsletters or are receiving emails or othercommunications from the Site and you do not want to receive suchemails, please discontinue your subscriptions by selecting the "unsubscribe"link at the bottom of any message, visiting the Unsubscribe section ofthe Site or contacting us at: NBCUniPrivacy@nbcuni.com. You may opt-out of receivingoffers from us by adjusting your Site preferences at our Unsubscribelink on this page. If you ask that we stop using your Personal Data, wewill honor that request. However we will retain records of yourPersonal Data as needed in order to comply with applicable federal,state, or local law.

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7. Access and Correction: If you would like to review, correct or change the PersonalData that you have previously provided us, please go to the Unsubscribesection of the Site and follow the appropriate instructions or contactus at NBCUniPrivacy@nbcuni.com. We will take reasonable steps to updateor correct Personal Data in our possession.
8. Children andPrivacy: We encourage parents and guardians to spend time with theirchildren online and to be fully familiar with the sites visited bytheir children. At various places on the Site or Other Services, we mayask users for their age. By using the Site or Other Services you agreeto respond truthfully and accurately about your age. Children under theage of 13 years of age are expressly prohibited from submitting orposting any Personal Data on the Site or Other Services.
9. Message Boards, Chat Rooms, Blogs and Other User Forums:Please remember that information posted to message boards, chat rooms,blogs and other user forums becomes public information. Use cautionwhen posting. Individuals under the age of 18 should be especiallycareful not to provide any personally identifiable information whenparticipating in any area of the Site where postings might becomepublic. Please see our Terms of Service for the standards of behaviorthat must be followed when using these portions of the Site or OtherServices.
10. Data Security Disclaimer: NBC Universal takes reasonable security precautions to securethe Personal Data that you choose to provide against the loss, misuse,alteration or unauthorized access of such information. Unfortunately,no transmission of data over the Internet is guaranteed to becompletely secure. It may be possible for third parties not under thecontrol of NBC Universal to intercept or access transmissions orprivate communic