Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This application and website are owned and operated by Businesshug, Inc. ("Businesshug"). By downloading the application, accessing or viewing this website, uploading content to this website, and/or participating in or using any service offered on this application or website (collectively and individually the "Services"), you agree to this Privacy Policy. Please review this Privacy Policy carefully as it forms a contract between you and Businesshug. From time to time, Businesshug may decide to modify, add, or delete portions of this Privacy Policy. If it does so, your continued use of the Services after any such changes have been made means you agree to such changes. This Policy is subject to change, so you should check back here once in awhile to take a look at our most current Policy. For anyone who accesses the Services on behalf of a business, the term "you" in this Privacy Policy refers to both the individual accessing the Services and the business that person represents.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into, and is part of, Businesshug's Terms of Use document ("Terms of Use"), which also govern your use of the Services. Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the definitions provided in the Terms of Use.

2. Personal Information

Businesshug collects and stores information that you enter in connection with the Services. To use some services including coupons, Businesshug may collect limited personal information that can identify you or that can be used with other sources of information, such as location data, to identify you ("Personal Information").

3. Anonymous Information

When you use the website, Businesshug may also collect certain information that does not identify you individually ("Anonymous Information"). For example, Businesshug may collect your IP address, browser information and website domain name every time you use the Services. Businesshug may also collect information regarding user-traffic patterns and website usage.

4. Use of Cookies and Spyware

Businesshug does not use or install spyware on your computer. Businesshug does not use spyware to retrieve information from your computer. Like many websites, Businesshug may use "cookies," which are files stored on your computer's hard drive by your browser. Cookies help Businesshug identify users and optimize their website experience. Most browsers accept cookies automatically but allow you to disable them. Businesshug recommends that you leave cookies enabled so it can offer you a better website experience.

5. Use of Your Information

5.1. Use of Anonymous Information

Businesshug may use Anonymous Information to help it determine how its users interact with parts of the Services so it can improve the Services and make them more useful. Businesshug may also use or share with others Anonymous Information in any other manner that Businesshug deems appropriate or necessary.

5.2. Use of Personal Information

Businesshug's Use of Your Personal Information

Businesshug may use your Personal Information to contact you about programs and opportunities related to the Services. For example, Businesshug may use your Personal Information to contact you about new coupons, offers, newsletters, action alerts, press releases, or information about Businesshug programs. Businesshug will collect, keep and manipulate information regarding the issuance and use of coupons.

Sharing of Personal Information with Third Parties

Businesshug may share your Personal Information with non-affiliated third parties that are trusted, like-minded organizations. You may opt out from having Businesshug share your Personal Information to non-affiliated third parties by sending Businesshug an email with "Opt Out of Third Party Sharing" in the subject line to support [at] businesshug.com.

Third Party Agents

Businesshug occasionally has third party agents that perform functions on its behalf, such as marketing, website development or hosting, web analytics, credit card processing, and fraud protection. These entities have access to the Personal Information needed to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of Personal Information. They are contractually restricted from using, selling, distributing or altering this data in any way other than to provide the requested services.

5.3. Public Forums

When you contribute to a public area of this website, such as when you upload User Content, the User Content that you submit will be made available to the general public and will not be considered "Personal Information" for purposes of this Privacy Policy. Accordingly, Businesshug recommends that you use caution when submitting any sensitive information such as your full name, home address, phone number, or other information that would enable users to locate you or information about you. Businesshug also recommends that you preview all User Content prior to submitting it to ensure it contains no information that you are not comfortable sharing. Businesshug does not make Personal Information publicly available in connection with your User Submissions.

5.4. Legally Compelled Disclosures

Businesshug may disclose Personal Information to government authorities, and to other third parties when compelled to do so under law (and/or under a reasonable interpretation of the law), including, without limitation, in response to court orders and subpoenas.

5.5. Emergency Situations

Businesshug may also use or disclose Personal Information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (i) conform to applicable law; (ii) protect and defend its rights or property, the website or its users, and (iii) act under emergency circumstances to protect the personal safety of Businesshug, its users, and others.

6. Links and Other Websites

This Privacy Policy only applies to the information collected while you use the Businesshug Services. The Businesshug website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any information that may be collected on those other websites. Businesshug has no responsibility for the information that may be collected on other websites. Accordingly, you should use common sense as you navigate the web, be aware when you leave this website, and read the applicable legal documents for each website you visit.

7. Transfer in the Event of Reorganization

In the event that Businesshug, any affiliate of Businesshug, or substantially all of its assets, are acquired by one or more third parties as a result of an acquisition, merger, sale, reorganization, consolidation or liquidation, Personal Information may be one of the transferred assets. For purposes of this policy, an "affiliate" of Businesshug is an entity that is under the control of, or under common control with, Businesshug.

8. Security

Businesshug implements and maintains reasonable security procedures and practices considering the nature of the information, to protect the personal information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. You understand and agree, however, that no transmission of data over the internet is guaranteed to be completely secure. It may be possible for third parties not under the control of Businesshug to intercept or access transmissions or private communications unlawfully, including in the case of your contacting Businesshug by email or a "contact us" or similar feature on this website. Accordingly, though Businesshug may take reasonable steps to protect the security and integrity of all Personal Information provided to the Services, due to the nature of the internet, Businesshug cannot guarantee that information, during transmission through the internet or while stored on its system or otherwise in its care, will be absolutely safe from intrusion by others, such as hackers. Any such transmission is done at your own risk. If you receive an email or other correspondence requesting that you provide any sensitive information that seems suspicious to you, please do not provide such information, and report such request to us at support [at] businesshug.com.

9. Users

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 14. Businesshug does not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 14. If you are under the age of 14, you must immediately discontinue use of this website.

10. Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy will be interpreted under the laws of the United States of America. To the extent you are accessing this website from outside of the United States of America, you do so at your own risk. If you are located outside the United States of America, you should be aware that your Personal Information will be transferred to the United States of America, the laws of which may be deemed by the other countries to have inadequate data protection. If you are located in a country outside the United States of America and voluntarily submit Personal Information to Businesshug, you consent to the general use of such information as provided in this Privacy Policy and to the transfer of that information to, and/or storage of that information in, the United States of America.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments regarding Businesshug's privacy practices, you may contact us at support [at] businesshug.com.

Updated: March 14, 2011