Privacy Policy of Even Balance, Inc.

Due to the unique nature of how PunkBuster software operates, we have developed this Statement to describe our Policy regarding the Privacy of the users of our software. The PunkBuster system is designed specifically to allow users to optionally hold themselves accountable by allowing our software to run in the background on their computer systems while they compete in various forms of multiplayer events. Our software is designed to operate in typical client / server fashion using the common Tcp/Ip (Internet) protocol. Our software inspects the displayed screen, processes and files associated with each computer system on which it is running for the purpose of authenticating those systems for play in a "cheat free" environment. The primary purpose of the scanning procedures is to inspect for the purpose of authenticating honest users who wish to compete fairly together. Our inspection procedures consist of three types: 1) validating that only non-hacked original software is being used during multiplayer competition, 2) examining files that match the profile (or signature) of known cheating programs, and 3) sending screen captures during gameplay. Our software does not, nor will it ever, without the explicit consent of users, make changes to any non-PunkBuster files on users' systems (such consent would be received through a confirmation action within the PunkBuster software and not as part of our Software Terms). Furthermore, our software will not perform "hard disk scans" looking through large portions of users' directories and/or file systems. Private data is not transmitted by PunkBuster from a user's system to a PunkBuster server - all transmissions from users' systems will be encrypted using randomized keys that are meaningful within the context of providing a mutually agreeable "cheat free" online environment. Screenshots of gameplay are not considered private data by PunkBuster. The PunkBuster anti-cheat system will not attempt to permanently retain information about users' systems other than standard logging of connection and authentication / inspection activities. We encourage any and all auditing or monitoring of the activity of our system for the purpose of verifying that our software performs according to this Policy Statement. We will cooperate fully with any party who believes that they have found any case where our system is being or could be used to breach the privacy of the users of our software.