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Frequently Asked Questions

What information does comint.com collect?

Anonymous Information
The web servers automatically log certain information that comint.com uses for statistical analysis of web site traffic. The information is stored as log files on the comint.com server. The log files are regularly collected and analyzed by software to produce visitor trend reports. The information that is collected includes:

• Your IP Address
• The length of time you stayed on comint.com
• Where you came into the site
• Where you left the site
• The referring site that sent you to comint.com
• The type of browser you are using

This information is used to determine:

• Traffic Patterns
• Average visitor session length
• Number of visitors to certain areas of the site
• Tracking results of Promotional Campaigns
• Other user trends

Server logs do not contain personally identifiable information on individual users, such as names, addresses, email address, occupation, etc. This type of data will only be collected in forms, surveys or event registrations on comint.com.

Personally Identifiable Information
comint.com also collects personally identifiable information that you voluntarily submit through online forms on our website, such as:

• Name
• Postal Address
• Email Address
• Business or Company Name and Address
• Phone Number

Personally identifiable information is used for the following purposes:

• To facilitate communication between you and comint.com
• To conduct surveys and polls
• To provide you with information on events, products and services, or other news that we think might interest you
• You can let us know that you do not wish to receive information by contacting us

How does comint.com use the information it collects?

Comint.com collects information to provide you with the services you request and to improve our website.

Comint.com also uses this aggregate, anonymous data to perform statistical analyses of the collective characteristics and behavior of our site visitors; to measure user interests regarding specific areas of comint.com; and to analyze how and where best to use our resources. Without such data, we would not know which parts of comint.com are the most popular, and we would not be able to change and update the content and services appropriately.

Comint.com may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide information on individual users to the appropriate governmental authorities. In matters involving a danger to personal or public safety, comint.com may voluntarily provide information to appropriate governmental authorities.

Who collects the information and who has access to it?

Data collected through the website is collected and maintained solely by COMINT Systems Corporation. More specifically:

Personally identifiable information
When you provide personally identifiable information on comint.com to register for a service, buy a product, or take advantage of a promotion, that information is collected and maintained solely by COMINT Systems Corporation, unless specifically stated otherwise at the point of collection. COMINT Systems Corporation will inform you at the point of collection if your personal data is being shared with another organization. If you do not want to share your information with that company, you can choose not to use that service and will be provided an opportunity to opt-out.

What are cookies and how does comint.com use them?

A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that is transferred from a website to the hard drive of your computer. This unique number identifies your web browser - but not you - to COMINT Systems Corporation computers whenever you visit comint.com. A cookie will not provide personally identifiable information about you, such as your name and address. The use of cookies is now an industry standard, and cookies are currently used on most major websites. Most web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can reset your browser to notify you when you have received a cookie. You can also set your browser to refuse to accept cookies altogether. While comint.com does not require you to use cookies, keep in mind that certain services will not function properly if you set your browser to refuse all cookies. Generally, cookies enable our server to remember visitors, allow entry into password-protected areas, and to help ensure accurate measuring of web traffic. Cookies can be deleted or rejected by changing the settings on your web browser. However, the deletion or rejection of cookies on a visitor's part may impact your ability to use parts of comint.com effectively. Because advertisers or third party websites may use cookies in different ways, this statement regarding the use of cookies only covers comint.com. In no way are cookies on the COMINT Systems Corporation website harmful to the machines on which they are placed or how the information is used.

What you can do to better protect yourself on the Internet?

Know the risks
The opportunity to network in an online community (chat room, forum, message board, etc.) is one of the best things about the Internet, but you should always be careful about disclosing personal information such as an actual name, member name, e-mail address, and so on. This information may be collected and used by others within the online community to send unsolicited email messages outside comint.com. Some of the messages you receive may be useful to you, but some may not.

Educate yourself
Search the Web for as much information as you can about how to protect your privacy. Look for a privacy policy on the websites you visit. A good place to start is TRUSTe—an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to build trust and confidence in the Internet. The Federal Trade Commission has a website with useful information on being a savvy Internet user along with other privacy initiatives.

Comments and questions

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