SSL AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION SSL All communications between you and the 3D Poker Room server are encrypted and secured under SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), the most accepted communications security system for advanced e-commerce over the Internet. Credit card transactions: We do not store your full credit card number, but instead only pass it along to the certified credit card processing company that handles your transaction. Game play events: All communications between you and the server are encrypted under SSL (see above). For example, when your cards are dealt to you -- say a pair of Aces --the message from the server to you is fully encrypted so no one else can interpret the message. Firewalls: When you're connected to the Internet, your computer is linked to millions of other computers and users. If hackers can find their way into the CIA, they can probably find their way into your machine. But, if you have a firewall, they probably won't bother. Firewalls not only keep people out of your computer, but the better ones can help you detect unwanted intrusions. We cannot recommend any one firewall, but we suggest you check them out at www.zonelabs.com (there's a free version) or look for others at http://www.tucows.com/ Account Information At 3D Poker Room, we have installed significant security to prevent intrusion to our server. In addition, we take the following measures to ensure your account information is safe and accurate. Encryption: All data not only travels encrypted over the Internet, it is also encrypted inside our databases -- which are also heavily guarded. Audits: A separate machine reads all critical account and transaction information at every critical event to ensure that all transactions are in balance. Discrepancies are reported instantly to our staff. Backups and archives: Archiving takes place frequently. Off-site backups are regularly maintained. We employ several other systems to ensure that your information is sound...but we'll play those cards close to our vest.