Privacy and Security

An open letter from our Privacy Officer

At Plaxo, we believe that privacy is more than just a legal document -- it is the foundation on which we built our company. Privacy is the confidentiality you expect when sharing important personal information. It includes:

• Control over your information,
• Freedom from unwanted communications, and
• Trust that your information will not be shared or sold.

We are committed to giving you the opportunity to make informed choices so that you can feel comfortable using and recommending the valuable service that Plaxo provides. We firmly believe in:

• Choice. Empowering you with the information and options to exercise control over your personal information.
• Communication. Informing you with timely updates about software releases, changes to our privacy policy, and security responses.
• Privacy Protection. Maintaining physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information.
• Business Integrity. Nurturing a corporate culture that stresses high ethical standards and respect for users.

As your privacy advocate, I welcome you to join us in an open dialogue about these issues. Please read our privacy policy, post your comments to the Plaxo Community Forums, or contact me personally at . You can trust Plaxo to keep you connected.

Other Resources

• Plaxo’s Antiphishing Guidelines—Learn how to identify “phishy” e-mail
• Plaxo Etiquette—Proper netiquette for Plaxo members
• Keeping Promises—Online privacy policies are legally binding documents
• Your Privacy on the Internet—How do our privacy practices measure up?
• The Plaxo Blog—Read the latest on privacy and security related news.
  • Plaxo 2.0 and Your Privacy May 24, 2004
  • Your Contact Information: Ownership vs. Privacy March 17, 2004
  • BusinessWeek Lauds Plaxo's Privacy Policy February 20, 2004