WHY WE OBTAIN INFORMATION
We will ask you when we need information that personally identifies you (personal information) or allows us to contact you. Generally this information is requested when you create a new user profile on the site to use specific features available only to registered users. The primary reason we obtain this information is to make the site easier for you to use by not having you enter information more than once. We may also periodically use your information to alert you to updated information and other new services from Virtual Big Bear and The Big Bear Net. If you choose not to register or provide personal information, you can still use most of Virtual Big Bear and The Big Bear Net. But you will not be able to access areas or use features that require registration.

REGISTERED USER PROFILES
When you register, your information is protected by use of a password which you select. Each person who registers must have a unique email address. Duplicate profiles using the same email address are not permitted. We highly recommend that you select a password which is neither common nor known to others. We encourage you to NOT use information such as your Social Security Number, Phone Number or Date of Birth as your password.

BE ADVISED
Remember that any personal information you publish using our services will be displayed for all visitors of this site to read. Please see our Terms of Use for further information.

NOTICE TO PARENTS
Parents or guardians: we want to help you guard your children's privacy. We encourage you to talk to your children about safe and responsible use of their Personal Information while using the Internet.