To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (383 ) 2/8/2004 4:32:10 PM From: scion Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 419 Privacy Policy Lycos Network Privacy Policy TRUSTe Certification Lycos is a licensee of the TRUSTe Privacy Program. TRUSTe is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to build trust and confidence in the Internet by promoting the principles of disclosure and informed consent. Because Lycos wants to demonstrate its commitment to your privacy, we have agreed to disclose our information practices and have our privacy practices reviewed and audited for compliance by TRUSTe. The TRUSTe program covers only information that is collected through the Lycos Network, and does not cover information that may be collected through software downloaded from the network. Welcome to the Lycos Network, owned and produced by Lycos, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliate corporations, successors, and assigns (collectively referred to as "Lycos"). All Products and Services on the Lycos Network (as defined in our Terms and Conditions) are made available subject to this Privacy Policy. By using our Products and Services, you agree, without limitation or qualification, to be bound by this Privacy Policy or any other privacy or data collection policy applicable to any individual Lycos Network Web site and to receive any required legal notices regarding our privacy practices through the continuous posting of a clear and conspicuous link to the current version of this Privacy Policy throughout the Lycos Network near the bottom of most pages. If you become an inactive user, we will adhere to the policies and practices as described in this Privacy Policy, which may be revised from time to time. Please note that the Lycos Network contains links to other sites and occasionally allows other sites to be co-branded with the Lycos name. Web sites that are linked to Lycos Network sites or carry the Lycos brand for co-branding or marketing purposes may have privacy policies which differ from that of the Lycos Network. The Lycos Network Privacy Policy discloses our privacy practices and contains detailed information about the following: What information of yours does the Lycos Network collect? What organization is collecting the information? What are "cookies" and "Web beacons" and how does Lycos use them? How does the Lycos Network use the information? With whom does the Lycos Network share the information that is collected? How can you access or edit your information? What is the opt-out policy for the Lycos Network? What types of security procedures are in place to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of your information? How does the Lycos Network comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)? What can you do to better protect yourself on the Internet?