This policy describes how websites maintained by Flying Cloud Press, Inc. - hometheaterbuilder.com & flyingcloudpress.com, and others as they become available - collect and utilize users' personal identifiable information.

These sites do not disclose users' personal information to a third party without individual users' express permission.

Users can access our websites and use many of our services without providing any personal information.

Information we gather

Certain services, such as subscriptions, online purchases and contests require you to share personal information. We do not share this information with third parties without disclosing that intention.

Usage Tracking

We track usage patterns on our web sites, breaking down overall statistics according to users' browser type, domain name and time of day. We do not match these statistics with users' personal information. This information, for example, helps to determine if a majority of our users are employing a recent enough browser version to support certain forms of coding.

We do develop summary reports of usage for our advertisers. These include aggregate data as to the numbers of times pages or advertisements are viewed. Note that this information is broad and trend-based; it does not include data on individual users - we do not collect such data. This information is used to determine the effectiveness of advertising strategies. We don't tell our advertisers the identity of individual users, or whether they saw or clicked on their advertisements.

Subscriptions and Purchases

When subscribing to Home Theater Builder magazine, or purchasing merchandise from our website, personal information is required to complete these transactions - we need to know how you will pay and where to send these items. This information is maintained in databases, offline, by our individual departments.

Contests

Home Theater Builder magazine offers contests, for which participants must register. Required information always includes at least name and email address, though sometimes more information is required.

The rules and terms of each contest can vary; contests are often run in partnership with advertisers or businesses, and registration information may be shared with those parties.

Opt-Out

We respect your right to opt out of receiving communications from us, and our sponsors.

During the subscription process, you may choose whether or not to receive Home Theater Builder news and offers from sponsors, advertisers and third-party companies.