|Many sites have a Privacy policy that clearly states how the site owner will and will not use your personal data. It is important to read those policies.|600|5220|1575|2895||5880|6425|0|0|
|Privacy policies are not binding, however. A company can change its privacy policy after you've read it. Data from a site might be stolen by a hacker who has no intention of following the privacy policy. Companies also go out of business and sometimes their client lists are sold to third parties who have different privacy policies.|8580|1830|2610|3030||0|0|0|0|
|Every time you supply personal information at a Web site, it has the potential to be distributed without your knowledge. You decide when to provide valid information and when to avoid registering at questionable sites.|5040|1755|1905|3030||0|0|0|0|
|Never offer personal information in discussion groups, chat rooms, or other forums where you have not met participants face to face.|6450|1830|1230|3030||0|0|0|0|
|Watch for opportunities to opt out during the registration process. Many sites have opt in items pre-selected. You'll have to deselect them if you are not interested in them.|3740|3315|1590|2670||0|0|2|0|
|In contrast to sites that try to protect your personal information, some sites blatantly collect information for mass mailers and marketers. Never click pop-up ads because they can work with third-party sites to collect personal data that you think you are supplying to a legitimate site.|5220|7215|1515|4290||0|0|0|0|
|Protecting your privacy means using good judgement, keeping aware of your activities, and understanding the mechanics of various scams. Remember if it sounds too good to be true, don't get involved!|7335|6285|1425|3915||0|0|0|0|