TheKBase Web is a free, information management service. This policy describes the types of personal information we may collect and how we use it to provide the TheKBase Web service.

By using TheKBase Web, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. You should know:

To comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, at this time TheKBase Web is only available to users who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13, please do not use the TheKBase Web service.

What types of personal information do we collect and how do we use it?

Account information . When you register with TheKBase Web, we will request a valid email address and password to create your account. Your password will be maintained on our system in an encrypted form.

Kbase contents and usage . The contents of your TheKBase Web account are stored and maintained on TheKBase Web servers in order to provide the service. Because we keep back-up copies of data for the purposes of recovery from errors or system failure, residual copies of kbase contents may remain on our systems for some time, even after you have deleted information or after the termination of your account. TheKBase Web employees do not access the content of any kbases unless you specifically request them to do so (for example, if you are having technical difficulties accessing your account) or if required by law, to maintain our system, or to protect TheKBase Web or the public.

We also may collect information about the use of your account, such as how much storage you are using, how often you log in and other information related to your registration and use of TheKBase Web. Information displayed or clicked on in your TheKBase Web account (including UI elements, links, and other information) is also recorded. We use this information internally to deliver the best possible service to you, such as improving the TheKBase Web user interface.

TheKBase Web will never sell, rent or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes without your express permission.

Cookies & log information.

Cookies . A cookie is a small data file that is sent to your computer when you first visit a website. As with most website cookies, our cookies include an identification number that is unique to the computer you are using. This identifier helps us better understand our user base and how they are using our site and services.

When you visit TheKBase Web and create a TheKBase Web account, we set and access cookies on your computer. We use cookies for a number of reasons, such as recognizing you when you visit the site, displaying the site according to your chosen user settings for language, and maintaining the security of your account. We may also use the cookies to collect aggregated information about the use of TheKBase Web to maintain, analyze and improve the service. If you set your browser so that it refuses cookies, you will not be able to use the TheKBase Web service.

Log information . When you use your TheKBase Web account, we collect certain information (the same information that most web sites log when they are accessed). This information, contained in the "header" of your request to access the TheKBase Web page, usually includes the browser type you used, your Internet Protocol address, and the date and time of day. In addition, we log the unique ID provided by our cookie and the URL of the last site you visited.

As a basic matter, we need this information to help us provide our services to you. For example, we need to validate your identity in order to maintain the security of your kbases. We also need to know what Internet Protocol address your query came from so we can send the appropriate pages back to you.

In addition, we log this information for internal business purposes. For example, this log information helps us determine how well our services are working so we can continually improve the quality of TheKBase Web. The log information is also important for security, audit, quality improvement, and other internal business purposes.

How we may contact you.

In the future, TheKBase Web may send you information related to your TheKBase Web account or TheKBase Web services. Because we believe such information is important, you will not be given the opportunity to opt-out of receiving them.

Transfer of information.

Personal information collected by TheKBase Web may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which TheKBase Web maintains facilities. By using TheKBase Web, you consent to any such transfer of information outside of your country.

We reserve the right to transfer your personal information in the event of a transfer of ownership of TheKBase Web, such as acquisition by or merger with another company. In such an event, TheKBase Web will notify you before information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Updating your information.

[not yet implemented] You can change your TheKBase Web account settings or delete your account at any time in the "Settings" section of your account.

Accounts that have not been used for six months may be deleted automatically.

We hope you will enjoy using TheKBase Web.