The only individually-identifiable customer information Ain't It Cool News (AICN) currently collects are names and e-mail addresses, which are volunteered by customers wishing to a.) participate in the public Talk Back message boards, or b.) join our mailing list.

AICN will not disclose individual customer information to any third parties without the customer's permission, and maintains its mailing list on a private, secure, internal database. However, any users who wish to participate in the public Talk Back message boards are required to provide a valid e-mail address as a condition of participation, which will publicly viewable along with any and all of their postings. A customer may opt out at any time, and have their user ID, e-mail address, and posts removed by e-mailing webmaster at aintitcool.com with 24 hours notice.

AICN does not collect any individually-identifiable personal profile information from its customers, except when offered in the context of customer support.

AICN will only send someone updates by e-mail if they opt to receive them. A customer may opt-out at any time by e-mailing webmaster at aintitcool.com with 24 hours notice.

AICN will only view customer profile information in anonymized, aggregate form for statistical purposes.

AICN promises to amend this privacy policy as needed, and make it available online.

Any and all questions regarding privacy issues can be addressed to webmaster at aintitcool.com.