PlayboyVideo.com Privacy Policy
Effective as of
This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) applies to the PlayboyVideo.com website (the “Site”), owned and operated by Playboy.com, Inc. (referred to herein as “Playboy,” “we” or “us”). This Privacy Policy does NOT apply to other online or offline Playboy websites, products or services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect about you and what we do with it. We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, and we will notify you of any material changes to the Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy Policy here and changing the “Effective Date” at the top. We may also use alternative methods to alert you to changes to the Privacy Policy. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes. By using or navigating any portion of the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy or any modified Privacy Policy as posted. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use or visit any portion of this Site.
What information do we collect?
We collect personal information that you provide to us such as your name, e-mail address, street address and telephone number. We also collect credit card information from you. We generally collect this personal information on our registration and order forms when you sign up to receive products or services from the Site. We may also collect information from our online surveys if you choose to participate, such as age, gender and income level.
We collect IP addresses and anonymous demographic information (such as your zip code and browser program) and may use this data to: tailor your experience at the Site; provide content in which we think you may be interested; display content according to your preferences; and analyze traffic to the Site.
What do we do with the information we collect?
We use personal information and other demographic or profile information you provide to us to fulfill your order or request; to provide you with information about Playboy, some of our partners and third party companies in which we think you may be interested; and to contact you when necessary.
We use IP addresses and anonymous demographic information to tailor your experiences at the Site by showing content in which we think you will be interested and displaying content according to your preferences. Anonymous demographic information is shared with advertisers and market researchers on an aggregate basis.
We use information collected to evaluate and improve our services. We may develop and use, in our sole discretion, consumer research which may be based on your use of our services.
Personal information collected on the Site is stored and processed in the United States and by using the Site, you consent to any transfer of information outside of your country to the United States.
Do we share the information we collect with third parties?
In some cases, we will share information we collect (including personal information or anonymous demographic information) with third party companies who may offer products or services in which we believe you may be interested. We also share this information with third parties with whom we partner to co-promote and administer sweepstakes and contests on the Site.
We may also share information we collect with third party service providers to manage certain aspects of the services we provide, such as maintaining our servers and processing or fulfilling orders for products and services you purchase through the Site.
We may also disclose your information in special cases if required to do so by law, court order or other governmental authority or when we believe in good faith that disclosing this information is otherwise necessary or advisable, including, for instance, to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interfering with the rights or property of Playboy, another user or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities.
In the event of a change in ownership or a merger with, acquisition by, or sale of assets to, another entity, we reserve the right to transfer all user information collected in connection with the Site, including email addresses, to a separate entity. Playboy will notify you (via a posting on the Site or the Privacy Policy or via email (in our discretion)) of such a transfer, and you may choose to modify your registration information at that time. This means that if you are concerned about your personal data migrating to a new owner, you can deactivate your account.
Is the information submitted in public forums confidential?
No. The Site may offer chat rooms, forums, message boards and/or news groups to our users. Please remember that any information disclosed in these areas becomes public information. Accordingly, you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information and you do so at your own risk.
Do we use cookies?
Yes. Cookies are pieces of information generated by web servers and stored in your computer for future access. The Site uses cookie technology to enhance your online experience by making it easier for you to navigate through the Site or to make a feature work better. Generally, cookies can be disabled at your discretion. However, you must accept cookies in order to navigate the Site and to register for a subscription to the Site.
Do we use web beacons?
Yes. The Site may contain electronic images known as “web beacons” or single-pixel GIFs that allow us to count visitors to the Site and deliver co-branded services. Web beacons collect limited non-personal information including cookie numbers, time and date of a page view and a description of the page on which the web beacon resides.
Is the Site secure?
We are committed to maintaining the security of your personal information and have measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. All credit transactions occur in a secure area of the Site using Secure Sockets Layer (“SSL”) software to process orders. SSL encrypts the information you input on the Site. In addition, all information is stored in a secure location behind a firewall with limited administrative access.
In addition, your subscriber account is secured by a password created by you. Do not share your password with anyone. It is your responsibility to keep your password confidential, and Playboy cannot be held liable for any loss or misuse of your password.
Does this Privacy Policy apply to linked sites other than the Site?
No. The Site may contain links to other Internet sites, resources and sources of Playboy. By clicking on any ad banner or other link, you will be redirected off the Site to third party websites. Playboy is not responsible for the privacy policies of such sites. You should make sure that you read and understand the privacy policies of these sites and direct any concerns regarding external links to the site administrator or webmaster of that third party website.
How do I unsubscribe from emails sent by Playboy?
All e-mails you receive from us will include specific instructions on how to unsubscribe, and you may unsubscribe at any time. Additionally, we give you the following options for removing your information from our database:
- Send an email to admin@playboy.com (please indicate that you would like to be unsubscribed from PlayboyVideo.com emails);
- Select the opt-out link at the bottom of any Playboy email and follow the instructions provided;
- Send a letter to the following address:
Customer Service – PlayboyVideo.com
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
680 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Please note, however, you cannot opt out of receiving emails from us regarding your account and/or the status of an order.
Can I update/correct my information?
Yes. You may correct or update the personal information you’ve provided via PlayboyVideo.com by sending us an email at pb@playboy.com. Please note, however, that even if you update or remove your personal information from our live database, your data may be retained in our backup files and archives.
YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
California residents who have an established business relationship with Playboy may choose to opt out of having Playboy disclose personal information about them to third parties for marketing purposes.
From time to time, we may share your personal information with carefully screened companies that offer products or services that we believe you may enjoy. If you do not want us to share your personal information with such third parties, please send us your name, address, email address and phone number to calprivacy@playboy.com.
Your opt out request will be processed within 30 days of the date it was received.