Bigupload is committed to protecting your online privacy. The following
policy explains how your personal information will be treated when you register
for an Bigupload account. If we are going to use customers’ personally identifiable
information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection
we will notify customers by posting a notice on our Web site for 30 days.
This privacy statement covers the site www.bigupload.com. Because this Web site
wants to demonstrate its commitment to our users’ privacy.
If users have questions or concerns regarding this statement,
they should first contact Bigupload's Customer Support group by e-mail at contact us.
Simply put, we are committed to providing you with the best
service available online or elsewhere.
What is Bigupload and why is my information needed?
Bigupload provides customers with online storage space which can
be used to store, share, access, and protect important files. Bigupload is web
based, and we require, at a minimum, a first name, last name, password, and
valid e-mail address.
What personal information does Bigupload collect from me?
Bigupload collects personal information upon registration.
When upgrading to a premium paid account, Bigupload will ask for
your credit card information in order to provide you uninterrupted service.
Please note that the more information you volunteer (and the more accurate it
is), the better we are able to customize your experience. Once registered, you
are part of the Bigupload community, a customer account is created, and you can
take full advantage of Bigupload's services.
In addition to registration we may ask you for personal information
at other times, including immediately following the registration process, when
you enter a contest or promotion sponsored by Bigupload, and when you report a
problem with the service or with your account. If you contact Bigupload we will
keep a record of that correspondence. In addition, Bigupload occasionally asks
registered users to complete surveys that we use for research purposes. A link
is included to this Privacy Policy wherever Bigupload collects personal information.
Bigupload customers use our service to store files and folders
(data). Bigupload will not review, share, distribute, print, or reference any such
data except as outlined in the Terms of Service or
as may be required by law.
What are cookies and how does Bigupload use them?
In order to provide a personalized service, Bigupload uses cookies
to store some information about your account. A cookie is a small amount of
data that is sent to your browser from a web server that is stored on your computer's
hard drive. Bigupload uses both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. These
cookies are not tied to your personally identifiable information.
Generally, we use cookies:
- To establish an authenticated session with the service
when you login to your Bigupload account using our web interface. When you use
Bigupload's web interface to access your account, logging in will require that
you accept a session ID cookie. When you close your web browser, the session
ID cookie will terminate.
- To remember some of your basic account preferences in order
to deliver a better, more personalized service. A persistent cookie may be
set when you register, "Sign In," or use the Bigupload web interface
to record certain application settings and other preferences.
Bigupload may also record your IP address for system administration,
monitoring, and fraud prevention purposes. IP Addresses are not linked or cross-referenced
with any personally identifiable information.
This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by Bigupload only
and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers. Some of our business
partners (e.g., advertisers) use cookies on our site. We have no access to or
control over these cookies.
How does Bigupload use my information?
Bigupload does not provide any of your personal information to
third parties except as outlined in this privacy policy. We do not sell or give
access to our customer e-mail list or other customer profile information to
anyone except as outlined.
Bigupload does research on customer demographics and behavior
based on the information provided to us upon registration, during a promotion,
or from surveys. This information is tracked using log files, tracking pixels
and database history tables. We do this to better understand and serve our customers.
This research is compiled and analyzed on an aggregated basis.
With whom does Bigupload share my information?
Bigupload will not disclose any of your personal information except
when we have your permission or under special circumstances, such as when we
believe in good faith that the law requires it or under the circumstances described
below. Please see our Terms of Service
for more detailed information about how your personal information may be shared.
The following describes some of the ways that your information may be disclosed.
- Data in the Aggregate: Bigupload may disclose aggregated
statistics in order to describe
our services to prospective partners, advertisers, and other third parties,
and for other lawful purposes.
- Special Circumstances: Bigupload may also disclose
account information in special cases when we have reason to believe that disclosing
this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against
someone who may be violating Bigupload's Terms of Service
or may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or
unintentionally) Bigupload's rights or property, other Bigupload users, or anyone
else that could be harmed by such activities. Bigupload may disclose or access
account information when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.
- Third Party Retail Distributors: Should you signup for
Bigupload through one of our third party retail distributors, Bigupload may disclose
your email address to that specific third party retail distributor.
What are my choices regarding collection, use, and distribution
of my information?
Bigupload may, from time to time, e-mail you regarding our products
and services. Only Bigupload or agents working under confidentiality agreements
on behalf of Bigupload will send you such e-mail.
All announcements sent by Bigupload also include unsubscribe instructions.
You also have choices with respect to cookies. By modifying
your browser preferences, you have the choice to accept all cookies, to be notified
when a cookie is set, or to reject all cookies. If you choose to reject all
cookies you will be unable to access your Bigupload via the web interface.
Bigupload does not sell or provide access to customer information
to anyone, unless you happen to sign up for an account through a third-party
affiliate, in which case that affiliate also has your e-mail address. If there
is any other exception to this policy, we will notify you at the time of data
collection or transfer if your data will be shared with a third party and you
will always have the option of not permitting the transfer.
What security precautions are in place to protect the loss, misuse,
or alteration of my information?
Your Bigupload account information and Bigupload customer profile
are password-protected so that you, and only you, have access to this personal
information. You may edit your Bigupload account information by logging into our
web interface using your Bigupload username and password.
We require that you do not divulge your password to anyone.
Bigupload will never ask you for your password in an unsolicited phone call or
e-mail. Also remember to sign out of your Bigupload account and close your browser
window when you finish your work. This is to ensure that others cannot access
your personal information or files if you share a computer with someone else
or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet cafe.
Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can
be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your
personal information, Bigupload cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information
you transmit to us or while using the service, and you do so at your own risk.
Once we receive your transmission, we make our best effort to ensure its security
on our systems.
What does Bigupload do with contact information that I might provide
when sharing files or folders?
When you use Bigupload to "Send a File" with someone, you normally enter that person's e-mail address
into the system so that a message can be sent informing him or her of the share.
Bigupload treats any contact information that you enter while using the service
with the same respect and confidentiality as your own information. E-mail addresses
that you enter when using Bigupload to share information are not sold or made available
to any 3rd parties.
When you use Bigupload's "Send a File" feature, you
can elect to have the system send a notification message on your behalf by entering
the e-mail address(es) of the person(s) with whom you want to share the file.
If you prefer, you can instead generate a web link to the file, which can be
sent as part of your own message. Send a File notification messages sent by
Bigupload are one-time only messages with the sole intent of notifying the recipient
of the shared file.
What else should I know about my privacy?
Please keep in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal
information online - for example on message boards, through e-mail, or in chat
areas - that information can be collected and used by others. In short, if you
post personal information online that is accessible to the public, you may receive
unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware
that Bigupload is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We
encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy
statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable
information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected
by this web site.
Ultimately, you are responsible for maintaining the secrecy
of your passwords and/or any account information. Please be careful and responsible
online.
Additional Information
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to contact us page.
