Updated Saturday, May 28, 2011

Please note:

The Administration of Girl Chat and www.annabelleigh.net assume no responsibility for the suitability of content of any Internet web site linked outside of GirlChat Resources. By clicking on any link to go to an external URL, in the Girl Chat Forum, or on our affiliated web sites, you hereby agree to hold us free from any liability incurred by your viewing these sites. Some sites may contain mature subject matter, and therefore, out of respect for the laws that differ greatly from country to country, all persons under the age of 18 should obtain permission from their parent(s) or guardian(s) before accessing any of these sites. We do not endorse any site contained herein.

Thank you.

Our Privacy Policy:

GirlChat, including its affiliated resources at GirlLove Garden, is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. The purpose of this statement is to inform users of this web site what information is collected about them when they visit this site, how this information is used, and if it is disclosed.

Site Visit Data:

We do not collect any personally identifiable information about you. When you look at this web site, know that our Internet Service Provider makes a record of each of your visits (as all ISPs do); and, it logs the following information for statistical analysis and purposes of security:

• Entry and exit pages
• How often the site was used
• How much information was downloaded
• What browser types are being used
• The user's assigned IP address
• Date and time of visit
• Previous site visited

Anonymity and law:

No attempt is made to identify individual users. However, if a poster willingly reveals any information, on our forum or in chat, of having engaged in criminal activity that was not resolved in a court of law then, in the event of a law-enforcement agency serving our ISP with a warrant that is issued by a judge presiding over the jurisdiction of our ISP to inspect the Internet Service Provider's logs, such ISP information will likely be scrutinized. Due to GirlChat's consistent moderation of messages posted, our logs have always remained secure. No, we will not voluntarily comply with any request to view our logs that is not legally court mandated.

E-mail Addresses:

We will only record your e-mail address if you send us a message. Even then, it will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and will not be added to a mailing list. We will not use your e-mail address for any other purpose than was your intent, and we will not disclose it without your consent. Your e-mail address is not a part of our logs and is not subject to seizure.

Children:

No person under 18 should seek to register to post information on this site. Concerned parties may learn more about protecting children's privacy online simply by visiting www.ftc.gov/kidzprivacy.

Cookies:

This is a cookie-free site. A cookie is a piece of information that a web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site. Cookies serve many ends-some are considered Malware. To learn more about cookies visit our Security site linked above; and, find the link on the bottom of the page at the furthest far right link.

Registration Data:

Your Registration Data is the property of GirlChat Resources. As such, it is subject to and protected by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. GirlChat Resources will not sell, rent, swap, or otherwise disclose your Registration Data to any third party. GirlChat Resources maintains secured areas on the Site for storage of Forum Registration Data; and, it stores all Registration Data in a private database which is not accessible by Internet Search engines nor other means of viewing by non authorized personnel. All posters must register their nicks as this assures that others cannot post on Girl Chat under your nickname. Your registration data is not part of our ISP's logs.

Confidentiality:

Sites linked from this web-site, such as in GirlLinks, are not subject to this privacy statement and you are encouraged to review their statements. We can and will safeguard your personal information on GirlChat Resources. But we cannot assure your off site privacy. Surf safe!

Contact Information:

If you have additional questions, most of your answers might be located in the FAQ linked above. The Webmaster's e-mail address and the e-mail addresses of members of the Steering Committee are found by accessing the Contact site linked at top. Feel free to contact any Committee member if you need assistance or would like to register to post here. Posting at GirlChat is currently limited to registered posters only.

We sincerely hope you enjoy our resources.

GirlChat Committee