This Privacy Policy currently applies to Web sites operated by Activision:

In addition, Activision also owns several other domain names that point to the Web site listed above, and we may from time to time add new sites that may or may not be listed above.

Please note, however, that this policy applies only to the abovementioned Web site and not to web sites maintained by other companies or organizations to which we link and Activision cannot and does not guarantee the security of any personal information disclosed on those sites.

Also, this privacy policy does not apply to websites operated by our company other than its UK consumer site. When you link to these foreign sites or any other sites from a website listed above, their privacy policies will apply. In addition, please note that we may solicit third parties to collect personal information on our behalf and in such cases such third parties will be instructed to comply with the Online Privacy Statement as set forth herein.

Finally, please note that this Online Privacy Statement applies only to the collection, use and disclosure of information obtained online and not to the collection of information obtained offline.

If you have any questions, complaints, or comments regarding our privacy statement or policies, please send written correspondence to the address provided for at the end of this Online Privacy Statement.

What information does Activision collect?

Activision only collects personal information from you on a voluntary basis. When you submit personal information to Activision, it will usually take the form of: (1) Web site registration; (2) contests and promotions; (3) customer service; (4) demo downloads; and/or, (5) online submission of your resume for job openings. The information we collect may include personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and home address. In addition, we may collect demographic information such as your age, gender and interests.

Web site Registration
Activision may collect personal information from you when registering as an Activision.com member, including your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, gender and birth date. Information collected from those who register on our Web site is used to provide registrants the benefits associated with such registration (e.g., subscription to newsletter or access to the latest game news and contests).

Contests and Promotions
In order to provide you with the best possible customer service, Activision may collect some personal information from you including your name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and birth date. This information will be used only for the purpose of your participation in product-specific contests and promotions, as well as informing you of upcoming products and services.

Customer Service
In order to provide you with the best possible customer service, Activision may collect some personal information from you including your name, e-mail address and birth date. This information will be used only for the purpose of solving your customer support inquiry and will be saved for twelve (12) months in the event additional customer support requests arise.

Demo Downloads
Visitors interested in downloading demonstration versions of Activision games may need to provide a valid credit card number and expiration date. Such information will be used only for the purpose of verifying age, and will be deleted from our database immediately after such verification.

Resumes
Activision allows for the online submission of resumes. Personal information collected from resumes will be used solely for the purpose of accepting and evaluating candidate submissions for job postings. This information may be shared within the company.

Whatever the activity may be, we will only collect information to the extent deemed reasonably necessary to fulfill your requests and our legitimate business objectives.

What happens if I refuse to provide my personal information?

If you do not want to submit personal information when requested, you will not be able to (1) participate in certain contests and promotions, (2) purchase product at our online store and/or (3) download demos of certain games. In addition, your refusal to submit personal information may limit our ability to respond to your customer support inquiry in a timely fashion. However, you do not need to provide personal information to Activision in order to use our Web site.

Does Activision use cookies, track IP Addresses or use other passive means to collect information?

Activision uses cookies on its Web site. A “cookie” is a small bit of record-keeping information that Web sites often store on a user’s computer. Cookies do not include people’s names, e-mail addresses, or other information that is personally identifiable; they are used only to quickly identify your computer and to “remember” things about your visit, which will allow us to speed up your activities and save time you might otherwise normally have to spend during your visit. You can disable cookies or set your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent to your computer.

We also keep track of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. An IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer every time you log on to the Internet.

Who is collecting my personal information and how will it be used?

The information you submit to our Web site is collected and used by Activision as set forth above.

From time to time, however, Activision may employ third-party vendors to collect personal information on Activision’s behalf. These third parties provide internal support to Activision by operating some of the services we provide you. When requesting these services, you may be asked to supply your name, address, email address, and/or other personal information. Although these third-party vendors, not Activision, collect the personal information you provide when requesting such services, Activision still requires that they adhere to Activision’s stated privacy policies. This means that third-party vendors will never share your personal information with other parties except for Activision.

With whom does Activision share my personal information?

At this time, Activision does not share your personal information with outside third parties.

Can I choose how my personal information is used?

If you want to remove yourself from individual contests or promotions, or from receiving email altogether from Activision, simply access your account from this website and edit/delete your information. You will need your password to access your personal account. If you do not want Activision to reply to your customer support inquiry, you may opt-out from receiving a response by contacting us by regular mail at: Activision, Inc., 3100 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 USA, ATTN: Business and Legal Affairs/Privacy Policy. We will be happy to honor your request.

How do I access my personal information?

If for any reason you wish to view, correct or delete the personal information collected about you simply access your account from this website and edit/delete your information as necessary. You will need your password to access your personal account. In the alternative, you may write to us at Activision, Inc. Activision, Inc. 3 Roundwood Drive, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1AF, ATTN: Business and Legal Affairs/Privacy Policy. We will be happy to review, update or remove information as appropriate.

Does Activision collect personal information from children under 13?

We do not collect or store any personally identifiable information such as name, address, or email address from children 12 years of age or under.

We recognize a special obligation to protect personal information obtained from young children. We urge parents to instruct their children to never give out their real names, addresses, or phone numbers, without permission, when on-line. No information should be submitted to Activision by children 12 years of age or under. Children under the age of 17 and over the age of 12 should encourage their parents to review this privacy policy and to contact us if they would like to evoke our opt-out policy or to raise any concerns.

What safeguards does Activision use to protect my personal information?

Activision ensures data quality such as the accuracy of information obtained from our website visitors. Activision has also taken steps to assure that all information collected will remain secure and in its original form, i.e. free from any alteration. Access to all personal information is strictly controlled. In addition, we take reasonable steps to assure that third parties who collect personal information on our behalf provide sufficient protection of personal information.

How do I ask a question or file a complaint?

Any questions or complaints about this Online Privacy Statement can be resolved by addressing written inquires to Activision, Inc. 3 Roundwood Drive, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1AF, ATTN: Business and Legal Affairs/Privacy Policy.

By using this site, you signify your assent to the Activision Online Privacy Statement. If you do not agree to this policy, please do note use this site. We reserve the right to make changes in this policy, and please check back from time to time to ensure you are aware of any changes in our privacy collection practices. Your continued use of our site will signify your acceptance of these changes.