Privacy Policy

Ape Software is firmly committed to the privacy of its members.

Overview

The information contained within the customer profile you register is solely used to match a customer's buying history, contact preferences, and with an individual customer. The customer profile is also used to help customers download purchased products, updates, and other downloads. Visitor and customer contact information is NEVER released to third parties of any kind.

Customers and site visitors of Ape Software can be assured that none of the information submitted to Ape Software will ever be sold or redistributed without express consent.

Information Collection and Use

Ape Software is a Web-based software design and distribution company that creates and distributes software for the quality assurance professional. Ape Software is the sole owner of the information collected on this website. We will not sell, share or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. Ape Software will not provide any personally identifying information on individual members to any third party, except in connection with resale of third-party software or with the professional's consent, as explained below.

All registered Ape Software customers and visitors click the "I AGREE" checkbox on the Registration form to agree to the Ape Software Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Registration

To be a registered Ape Software member, customers and visitors must first complete the registration form. During registration, employers and professionals are required to provide their contact information (i.e. name, address, phone number and email address - required information varies depending on the reason for registration). This information is used ship product or to send confirmation emails when required. Any and all information provided will not be given/sold to third parties and is completely confidential.

Cookies

Cookies are text files that websites use to capture information about the visitors using their sites. Ape Software uses cookies to recognize registered visitors, customers, and other repeat visitors to make the browsing experience more consistent and to allow logged in users to remain logged in. (For example, a registered customer or visitor logs out of Ape Software. The member returns to Ape Software to log into the website. The member's username already appears in the login form, and the member is only required to enter their password to login.) Ape Software members must have cookies enabled on their browser(s). Cookie preferences are set within each browser's Internet options/preferences.

Should Ape Software allow advertisers on the website, some of these advertisers may use cookies. Ape Software will have no access to or control over these cookies.

Log Files

Ape Software logs IP addresses for system administration purposes. This information is used to diagnose server problems, monitor traffic patterns, analyze trends, administer the website, track visitor and customer use patterns, and identify the most popular areas of the website to deliver content most relevant to registered members. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information. They are only used to gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.

Sharing

Should Ape Software share aggregated demographic information with partners and/or advertisers, such information will not be linked to any personal information that identifies individual members.

Links

Ape Software contains links to other websites and is not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. Ape Software encourages its members to read the privacy policies of all websites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by Ape Software.

Security

Ape Software takes every precaution to protect registered member information. When professionals and employers submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both online and offline.

While Ape Software uses encryption to protect sensitive financial information online, we also protect member information offline. All member information is restricted within our offices. Servers used to store personally identifiable information are housed in a secure, supervised environment. In addition, only Ape Software employees who need specific information to perform a task are granted access to personally identifiable information. Furthermore, all employees are current with our security and privacy practices. Every quarter, as well as any time new policies are added, employees are notified and reminded about the importance of privacy, and what they can do to ensure the protection of sensitive member information.

If you have any questions about Ape Software website security please contact us through our Contact and Feedback page.

Mandatory Communications

Ape Software sends all newly registered members a welcome email to verify their email addresses. At times, Ape Software sends service announcements to its registered customers and visitors. Members cannot unsubscribe from service announcements that discuss upcoming changes that affect their Ape Software accounts. In addition, we communicate with registered members via personal emails or phone calls to provide requested services.

Optional Communications

Established customers receive monthly e-newsletters containing information on Ape Software products, services and announcements. Occasionally, registered members receive e-postcards that highlight special Ape Software announcements and features. Registered members can opt-out of the above listed communications. Please see our Choice/Opt-out section below.

Choice/Opt-out

Upon registration, employers and professionals can opt-out of our monthly e-newsletters and e-postcards containing service announcements. At any time, members can modify their Ape Software email (service announcement) preferences by updating their account information.

Correction/Updating Personal Information

Registered employers and professionals may correct and update their personal data listed on Ape Software. In addition, members who desire to opt-out of our service may delete their accounts at any time.

Notification of Changes

If we alter our Privacy Policy, we will post all changes on this page. If we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different than what was stated at the time of user registration, we will notify members via email. At that time, members can choose whether or not Ape Software may use their information in this different manner.