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RealNetworks is committed to being a leader in providing our customers with clear, comprehensive information regarding the personally identifiable information gathered through the use of our consumer software products. It is our mission to protect and respect your private information. We have developed this consumer software privacy statement to ensure that when you use one of RealNetworks' products, you will know:

For up-to-date, specific information about RealNetworks' privacy policies, please visit:

http://www.realnetworks.com/company/privacy/software.html

What We Do With the Information We Gather and Track


Much of the data that is sent by RealPlayer or RealJukebox is temporary data that is required only to enable a feature or service to be performed over the Internet, and is discarded after its intended use is served. The information that we do store and track, we use in three ways:

  1. To gather anonymous statistical data to help us better understand the quality of our products and services and how our products are used.

  2. To provide you with information about products, services, news, and interesting content.

  3. To provide you with a customized experience based on your preferences.

RealNetworks retains the services of certain outside contractors to perform services on our behalf (for example, to ship products that are purchased from our Web site or to help provide technical support services). At times, we must disclose relevant information about our customers to our contractors so they may provide specific services for RealNetworks. RealNetworks requires such contractors to keep your information strictly confidential and to use the information solely on behalf of RealNetworks. For purposes of this Privacy Statement, such contractors are not considered "third parties" and RealNetworks may disclose personally identifiable information to such contractors without additional notice.

RealNetworks will use reasonable efforts to comply with this privacy statement and will take prompt corrective action when it learns of any failure to comply with its privacy statement. Because of the complex and constantly changing nature of our technology and business, RealNetworks does not guarantee error-free performance under this privacy statement. RealNetworks shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or punitive damages relating to this privacy statement.

Contacting RealNetoworks about Privacy

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of our software or Web sites, you may contact:

Privacy Policy Group
RealNetworks, Inc.
2601 Elliott Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

Or send email to: privacy@real.com