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April 5, 2000
We at FableVision strive to create the highest quality stories and online activities, and make every effort to ensure that our web site is a safe haven for young and old. Our strong commitment to education and children's issues have made us a trusted voice in the cyberworld, and we take great pride in assuring that our website meets high standards of excellence and privacy. Below is the www.fablevision.com privacy policy that we follow to ensure online safety. This policy is in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).
This page explains:
- How we receive information from people using this web site,
- The type of information we might receive from people using this site, and
- What we do with information submitted to the FableVision web site.
How We Receive Information About Our Visitors
NO information about visitors to this web site is gathered without the user's knowledge. The only information we receive is information voluntarily submitted by users of this site.
The information we receive about you depends entirely on what you choose to do while visiting the FableVision web site. There are primarily three ways of sending us information about yourself while visiting the FableVision web site:
- Submitting information by participating in any of the FableVision and North Star online activites
- Signing the FableVision Guest Book
- Sending us an e-mail
The Type of Information We Might Receive From Our Visitors
We will not ask for or collect any more personally-identifying information from a child under the age of 13 than is necessary to participate in a contest or activity. Children under the age of 13 are encouraged to participate in FableVision writing activities without submitting their last name.
FableVision offers a number of free, online activities in which children of all ages are welcome to participate. The purpose of these activities is to encourage children to appreciate their own individual differences, abilities, ideas, and dreams… as well as those of others around them.
Individuals who choose to participate in FableVision Activities do so by submitting their writing, dreams, or ideas to us through online forms. Information that is requested, but not required, on ALL activity forms aimed at children includes:
- FIRST name of participant,
- Age of participant,
- State/providence and country where the participant lives,
- E-mail address of participant*,
* The e-mail address of participants under the age of 13 is NEVER posted on the FableVision web site.
What We Do With the Information We Receive
Information received from users participating in FableVision.com activities is posted on the FableVision web site for the purpose of inspiring present and future visitors, unless submissions are determined to be highly offensive. However, FableVision greatly respects and values the privacy and safety of its visitors, especially children. For this reason, we remove ALL personally-identifying information from submissions made by children under the age of 13 before posting the information on the FableVision web site.
* More Information About E-mail Addresses
Children (individuals under the age of 13)
We will request a child's or parent's email address to provide notice and seek consent, to send a "thank you for participating" note (and then delete), to respond to a one time request (and then delete), or to work with a child in editing one feature to be published (this may take more that one email back and forth). In the case that we would need to continue communicating with the child for any reason, beyond responding to a one time request, we will contact the parent and give the parent the option to stop communication.
We NEVER post the e-mail address or any personally-identifying information of children under the age of 13 on the on the FableVision web site without first receiving parental concent.
Third Parties
Personally-identifying information submitted by children (individuals under the age 13) will NEVER be sold, distrubted, or shared with any third party entity without parental consent. However, we reserve the right to release current or past information to third parties to the extent reasonably necessary (i) to protect the security or integrity of our website; (ii) to take precautions against liability; (iii) to respond to judicial process; or (iv) to the extent permitted under other provisions of law, to provide information to law enforcement agencies or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety. Except as stated in this paragraph, we will not disclose personally-identifying information submitted by children under the age of 13 to third parties.
Outside Links Found on the FableVision Site
We are not responsible for the content or safety of any sites linked to ours, and we encourage you to educate yourself and your family about the issues of online safety. By using this site, you signify that you agree to these terms. We reserve the right to change or modify this policy at any time, and encourage you to check back periodically for changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact FableVision's Studio Director, Gary Goldberger at gary@fablevision.com.
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