Privacy Policy

The following statement discloses Discovery Map International Inc.'s consumer privacy practices for the Discoverymap.com Web site. We update our policy from time to time without notice so please check back periodically. All updates will be published at this site. For any parties with a contractual agreement with Discovery Map International, Inc., such as franchisees, this policy may be superseded by such agreements and any documents pertaining to them.

Information Collection and Use

Discovery Map International Inc. is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from those disclosed in this statement. Discovery Map International Inc. collects information from our users on our Web site.

Order Forms

We collect information from users on our forms to request information on our franchise business opportunity, and on our map order form. Here a user must provide contact information (like name, address, phone number, e-mail) and other information including a shipping address. This information is used to respond to inquiries and to get in touch with the user.

Cookies

Discovery Map International Inc. may use cookies from time to time. A cookie is a small text file a Web site can send to your browser. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Once the user closes the browser, the cookie expires. Cookies can be used to tailor information specifically for you. For instance, by using a cookie, the user could have the site save their password so they do not have to type it in each time they return. If a user rejects the cookie, they may still use our site. The only drawback to this is that the user may be limited in some areas of our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site.

Log Files

We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movements, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Sharing

We may share aggregated demographic information with our partners. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. We partner with other parties to provide specific services. When the user signs up for these services, we will share names or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. These parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services.

Links

This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Discovery Map International Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.

Surveys & Contests

From time to time our site may request information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as ZIP code or age). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

Security

This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users' information. When users submit sensitive information via the Web site, their information is protected both on-line and off-line.

Notification of Changes

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on our Web site so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under which circumstances, if any, we disclose it.