Privacy Policy

CUTE AS HELL respects each individual's right to personal privacy (translation = we got your back). We will collect and use information through our website only in the ways disclosed in this statement. CUTE AS HELL has no responsibility for content on other web sites that you may come across while navigating the website. This statement applies solely to information collected at the http://www.cuteashell.com website. This policy is effective as of 01.01.2009.

You should be aware that by creating a profile on CUTE AS HELL you are interacting with a social networking site where your uploaded personal photos and content will be shared with the public.

Please read this privacy policy as well as our terms of use before using the CUTE AS HELL website. By using our website, you are agreeing to these policies.

Information Collection and Information Usage

CUTE AS HELL collects information through our website at several points. Currently, all photos and pet content are open to the public.

Unregistered Users

The CUTE AS HELL website is best experienced as a registered member which provides profile personalization with access to pet profiles, a friends feature, video and photo sharing, product recommendations, and rating and posting comments on other members pets. Any user can choose not to register and can still view members pets, photos, and content. As an unregistered user you will not be able to access areas of the site that require authentication with a login and password.

Registered Users

Registered members have access to profile personalization that includes pet profiles, a friends feature, video and photo sharing, product recommendations, and rating and posting comments on other members pets. You will have a unique login and password which should be kept private. You can log into your account at anytime to change your email and/or password. When you create a CUTE AS HELL login and profile, you will be accessing a secure server with secure server software (SSL) that encrypts all information you input before it is sent.

When you register, we require your first name, last name, email address, sex, and date of birth. We use this information to create your profile on the CUTE AS HELL website and to give you secure access to members-only areas of the website.

You should be aware that by using the CUTE AS HELL website as a registered member your profile (with photos and content) is publicly viewable. You will control which content to upload so you should only upload content you are comfortable with sharing. Although your email address will not be shared or visible to other members, you may receive/send friend requests and comments using the CUTE AS HELL website. You can specify your comments preferences under My Account.

Technical Information We May Collect

We may collect the following technical information about you when you visit our website: browser type, operating system, modem speed, clickstream data, time spent browsing the site, visits, views, and other traffic-related data, keyword searches, IP address (to troubleshoot potential server issues), referring URL, etc. We may collect this information through registration forms, clickstream tracking, and automatic logging files and we use this data to improve the site experience.

External Links

We do offer links to other websites. When you click links to other websites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies as their standards may differ from ours.

Shared Information

We may share aggregate traffic data and demographic data with the following third parties: advertisers, sponsors, and investment firms. However, we will not provide those third parties with private information like email addresses.

CUTE AS HELL does not sell or share your personal information. If you create a profile, we may provide you with news, updates, and special offers. At any time, you can unsubscribe from our communications or email hello[at]cuteashell.com. You can also delete your account at any time.

Cookies

We may employ cookies. A cookie is a small text file that our web server places on a user's computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. Cookies enable CUTE AS HELL to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users. We use temporary session cookies to assign to you and store a SessionID on all secure pages. These cookies allow you to move seamlessly between areas of our secure site. Our cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. We may also use third-party metrics software to collect traffic-related data. This may be done through the use of both cookies. Without a cookie, you can still use most of the features on our site, but you may not be able to create a login and profile.

Newsletters, Email Communications, and Partner Offers

When you sign up for our newsletter, we require your first name, last name, email address, sex, and date of birth. Opted in users will receive announcements from us about our company and services and newsletters. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications through clear unsubscribe links in all communications. At any time, you can unsubscribe from our communications or email hello[at]cuteashell.com.

Occasionally, we may send you special offers or opportunities from our partners. You will only receive these communications if you are opted in to receive them and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Certain account-related announcements and administrative messages are necessary as a CUTE AS HELL member and you will not be able to opt out of these required messages.

Advertising

We may use information you provide, text, photos, keywords, and metadata to make our site advertising more contextually relevant. Advertising dollars help CUTE AS HELL make money and if the ads are more contextually relevant, they will be more interesting to our members. All ads are currently provided by Google. However, once you leave the CUTE AS HELL website and are interacting with an advertiser, we are not responsible for your dealings with them. Use discretion.

Editing Your Profile

You can choose to edit or delete your profile at any time under My Account. If you choose to delete your account, any content you have added will be deleted so please be sure you truly want to remove yourself from the CUTE AS HELL community before taking this step. Some of your traffic data may remain in our historical records but we will not be able to retrieve photos, comments, and other content that you added to the site prior to deleting your account.

Email This to a Friend

CUTE AS HELL offers a bookmarking and sharing tool on our web pages powered by AddThis.com. Please see their privacy policy for details.

Updating Your Information

To update your personal information, log in to your CUTE AS HELL account and navigate to My Account.

Kids Policy

CUTE AS HELL does not actively market to children, and we never knowingly ask a child under 13 to divulge personal information. You must be at least 13 years of age to create a CUTE AS HELL account and at least 18 years of age to participate in the Thunderdome contest. Users of the CUTE AS HELL website should be aware that the site is a self-policing community and some users may find some content objectionable. Inappropriate content should be immediately reported to hello[at]cuteashell.com.

The Battlezone

The Battlezone is a 24/7 cuteness competition. No prizes are awarded in the Battlezone. Registered and non-registered user may vote in the Battlezone.

The Thunderdome

The Thunderdome is a head-to-head competition where the most popular pets battle to win prizes. This competition is open to U.S. residents only in the continental 48 states. You must be 18 years of age to qualify for prizes.

Your Consent and Changes to This Policy

By using the CUTE AS HELL website, you consent to the collection and use of information by CUTE AS HELL as outlined in this policy. If there are changes to the CUTE AS HELL privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hello[at]cuteashell.com.