At Vivísimo, Inc. ("Vivísimo"), we recognize that privacy is important. The Vivísimo Privacy Policy ("Policy") document outlines information collection and use practices for Vivisimo's web search services offered on Clusty.com and Vivisimo.com which are owned and operated by Vivísimo ("Vivísimo Web Search Services").

By using Vivísimo Web Search Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy, and Vivísimo's Terms of Use. Certain portions of the Vivísimo Web Search Services may be made available by third parties. The collection and use of your information in connection with such services and content may be governed by the privacy policies, terms of use, or other terms and conditions of such third parties.

Data Collection (Absence of Personally Identifiable Information)

Vivísimo Web Search Services do not require account registration or provision of any personal information to Vivísimo. In order to provide a full range of services, we may collect the following types of information:

• Cookies - We may use cookies to store a user's search preferences. A cookie can be a small amount of data that is sent to a user's browser from a web server and is eventually stored on a user's computer hard drive. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Some Vivísimo features and services may not function properly if your cookies are disabled.
• Tell a Friend - Some Vivísimo Web Search Services, such as the "Tell-a-friend" option featured on Vivísimo's www.clusty.com, gives you an easy way to tell friends about such Vivísimo Service by providing your friend's email address to us. Such information will be used for the Vivísimo referral message only.
• Log information - When you use Vivísimo Web Search Services, our server logs may include information such as your web request, Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request and cookies. We use such information to process your inquiries, respond to your requests, and improve the Vivísimo Web Search Services. We may also share the non-personally identifiable information with our business partners or clients so that they may improve their services, which may be made available to you through Vivísimo Web Search Services. Specifically, when you click on an "organic" (i.e., non-advertising or non-revenue-generating) search result, Vivísimo Web Search Services are not contacted and do not record any information whatsoever.
• Affiliated Sites/Links - We offer some of our services in connection with other web sites. Affiliated sites may have different privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies. Vivísimo may present links to sponsored listings, paid inclusion, and other forms of advertising in a format that lets Vivísimo and affiliated sites and suppliers to track usage in order to prevent fraud and to customize advertising or other forms of content.
• Other Sites - This Policy applies to web sites and services that are owned and operated by Vivísimo. We do not exercise control over the sites displayed as search results or links from within our various services. These other sites may place their own cookies or other files on your computer, collect data or solicit personal information from you.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Vivísimo does not rent, sell, or share its server logs with other people or non-affiliated companies except under the following circumstances:

• We provide the information to companies who work on behalf of or with Vivísimo under confidentiality agreements. However, these companies do not have any independent right to share this information.
• We may share with third parties certain pieces of aggregated, non-personal information. For example, the number of searches for a particular term, or how many clicks occurred on a particular advertisement.
• We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims.
• We believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of Vivísimo's terms of use, or as otherwise required by law. When you click on an advertising or revenue-generating search result, Vivísimo Web Search Services are contacted, do record information, and such information may be shared with affiliated sites.
• Vivísimo works with vendors, partners, and other service providers in different industries and categories of business. For more information regarding providers of products or services that you've requested please read our detailed product and solution information.

Changes to this Policy

Vivísimo constantly strives to provide the best service. As new products and changes to existing products are made, Vivísimo reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time. Any changes to this Policy will be posted on this page so that you are always aware of the current information collection and usage practices associated with Vivísimo Web Search Services. Your use of Vivísimo Web Search Services is also governed by the Terms of Service.

Questions

If you have any comments or questions about your privacy, please contact us at .

Copyright and Trademark

All contents of this Web site are: Copyright (c) Vivísimo, Inc. All rights reserved. The Vivísimo and Clusty marks that appear throughout the Vivísimo Web Search Services belong to Vivísimo, Inc. and are protected by trademark laws. To seek permission to use any of the Vivísimo marks, please contact us at .