How can you limit the use and disclosure of your personal information?
If you prefer that Directed not use or disclose your personal information for cer-
tain of these purposes, you may notify us at any time in writing at the address
listed below. If you do not notify Directed, we will consider you to have con-
sented to our continued use, disclosure and retention of your personal informa-
tion for the purposes stated above or in any agreements with Directed. Please
note that if you make a request to remove your personal information from our
records or to not use it for a particular purpose, it may affect our ability to prop-
erly serve you as a customer.
Cookies
As well, users should be aware that certain non-personal information and data
may be automatically collected by Directed through the operation of "cookies".
Cookies are small text files that identify an individual computer's browser enter-
ing a web site. They allow the site to track that browser's movement through the
site over several sessions. Through cookies, a web site can recognize repeat
users, facilitate the user's access to and use of the site, and allow a site to track
usage behavior to improve the user's online experience by delivering content
specific to their interests. Directed uses cookies only for the above-mentioned
purposes and will not use them to identify users or to track non-AUTOMATED
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210A. Users, by configuring their browser preferences, have the choice to
accept, reject, or be notified when a cookie is set.
Third-party Sites
Our sites may contain links to other sites for your convenience. These third-
party sites may also request personal information from you. This Privacy Policy
Statement does not cover these third-party sites and Directed is not responsi-
ble for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites. These sites may
have their own privacy policies or statements and we encourage you to review
and learn their practices before providing information.
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