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Bestscenicphotos Privacy Policy:
Last updated on Jan. 19, 2004

Bestscenicphotos is committed to protecting the privacy of its guests. Any information that is collected or provided is not sold or shared with any third party. No personal information is ever collected without your consent for use by Bestscenicphotos. Non personal information is logged. This type of information includes but is not limited to links clicked on, searches performed by a user, and entry/exit pages of visitors. In all these cases, no information relating to the identity of the visitor is logged. This information is logged to help improve the quality of the Bestscenicphotos site by allowing for a review to be conducted of what visitors are looking for. For specific details on our privacy policy, please review our detailed policy below.

This statement covers the following items:
What information is collected.
Who collects the information.
How the information is used.
Who the information is shared with.
What choices are available regarding information that is collected.
What security is in place to protect the information.
How visitors can correct/update information.
How a member can unsubscribe from the Bestscenicphotos mailing list.
Changes to the privacy policy.
Questions about our privacy policy.


What information is collected:
When browsing the Bestscenicphotos website, the navigational links that are clicked, searches that are entered, referring/exit pages, operating system, referring sites, IP address, and the web browser that the visitor is using is recorded. Email addresses of visitors are collected only if they are explicitly provided on the page to subscribe to the newsletter. Email sent to comments@bestscenicphotos.com on the contact page is not recorded unless a request is specifically made by the person sending the message to be added to the email list maintained by Bestscenicphotos.


Who collects the information:
All of this information is collected from cookies or log files that are maintained on the web server. This information can not be traced to any person. Rather, aggregate data is reviewed to find patterns in the general interests of visitors. The log files are compiled by Webtrends Reporting Service. Their web address is http://www.netiq.com/webtrends/default.asp. Bestscenicphotos is hosted by ASPwebhosting.com, LLC. Their website can be found at http://www.aspwebhosting.com. All data that is collected belongs to BestScenicPhotos.


How the information is used:
Collected information is used in two ways. General information that is collected about visitors’ navigation of the site is used to help determine what the most popular features of the site are. This information is invaluable to helping Bestscenicphotos decide what new features or photos should be added to the website. This information will allow us to better serve you in the future by tailoring our offerings to match what our visitors are looking for. Email addresses are collected for the purpose of giving visitors the option to receive periodic updates about what is new at Bestscenicphotos. Submitting your email address is not required to browse the photos on this site.


Who the information is shared with:
Any information collected by Bestscenicphotos will not be sold or shared with any third party. Webtrends Reporting Service does not disclose any information about data that it collects for Bestscenicphotos. To view the privacy policy of Webtrends Reporting Service as it relates to the use of information collected for use by Bestscenicphotos, please visit https://reports.webtrends.com/privacypolicy.asp#PSFV. Please be aware if Bestscenicphotos is ordered by a valid legal process, (i.e. search warrant, subpoena, court order, etc.) Bestscenicphotos will provide the information that is requested to satisfy the legal requirement. Information may also be shared if Bestscenicphotos believes there is a need to investigate actions regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, violations of the terms of this site, or as otherwise required by law.


What choices are available regarding information that is collected:
If you do not want any your information logged by Webtrends Reporting Service, then please visit http://reports.webtrends.com/support/optout.asp and follow the directions that are given. While visitors are encouraged to submit their email address so that they may be informed of changing events at Bestscenicphotos, submitting your email is not required to view and search the photos that are contained on this site.


What security is in place to protect the information:
Briefly, the web host of Bestscenicphotos is ASPwebhosting.com, LLC. They physically secure all servers by requiring keycard access to areas where the web and database servers are located. The premises are also monitored 24 hours per day. Their network is also protected with multiple layers of hardware and software firewalls and advanced encryption techniques. To see a detailed explanation of the security measures implemented by ASPwebhosting, please visit http://www.aspwebhosting.com/KBArticle.asp?ID=13079.

Webtrends Reporting Service protects the data it collects by securing the data with usernames and passwords. The servers that contain the data are also protected behind firewalls. To view the privacy policy of Webtrends Reporting Service, please visit https://reports.webtrends.com/privacypolicy.asp


How visitors can correct/update information:
If your email or name changes, you may either unsubscribe using your current information and then subscribe again to the mailing list using your new information, or send an email to webmaster@bestcenicphotos.com detailing the changes to be made. If you email us, please provide the old and new information.


How a member can unsubscribe from the Bestscenicphotos mailing list:
To unsubcribe, you may use the unsubscribe link that was given to you when you first signed up for the newsletter, or in any newsletter that you have received. Alternatively, you may also go to the newsletter section of the website at: http://www.bestscenicphotos.com/NewsletterOptions.aspx, type in your email, and press the unsubscribe button. A confirmation note will be displayed to let you know if the request was successful.


Changes to the privacy policy:
Changes to the Bestscenicphotos privacy policy may occur at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted to this page and the last modified date will be updated accordingly. If the privacy policy of this site does change, the privacy policy that was in effect at the time you signed up as a member to our newsletter will be honored until you give your express consent otherwise.


Questions about our privacy policy:
If you have any questions about our privacy policy, you may contact us at webmaster@bestscenicphotos.com.

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