I just saw this AD for the second time.. and it AGAIN tryed to place a tracker cookie on my computer ..
That is not cool ..they are NOT harmless like some people like us to believe..
I realy wish Rendo quit with cooperating with these malice site's and adverts ..

This site was always free from adware and such ..now trough the back door they are getting in anyway,,

Such a pitty we cant trust it anymore ..

I can assure you nothing is malicious about the ads displayed through the Google Ad Network.

I encourage to read this link from Google on its extensive review process for ads submitted through its network, which also includes its policies for governing websites on its network:

http://adwords.google.com/support/aw/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=guidelines.cs&answer=50424&adtype=text

Google would not be a billion dollar Ad Serving business if they were pushing spyware onto people's computers.

If you have any other questions please let me know. :)

• Jason

Quote - Google would not be a billion dollar Ad Serving business if they were pushing spyware onto people's computers.

I think Google is a billion dollar business because it does push spyware. How does Google get money? Not from the users but the advertisers. Tracking cookies are spyware.

thank god for Adblock.

Quote - Google would not be a billion dollar Ad Serving business if they were pushing spyware onto people's computers.

If you have any other questions please let me know. :)

• Jason

Firstly, spyware wasn't mentioned in the OP. Tracking cookies were. Perhaps I could encourage you to read this link:

http://adwords.google.com/support/aw/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=guidelines.cs&answer=100744

from which the relevant section is:

"Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie in its Google Content Network advertising services to help you serve and manage ads across the web"

And if you go to the link in that quote, you see this:

"DoubleClick uses Web beacons in connection with its products and services, including ad serving and paid search listings (“DART Search”)."

Google ads are privacy-invaders, beyond doubt. Oh, and the other point of interest from that first link above is this:

"If you are an AdWords advertiser that uses AdWords conversion tracking or DoubleClick's conversion tracking products, or that participates in interest based advertising, you must post and abide by a privacy policy that discloses that third parties may be placing and reading cookies on your users' browser, or using web beacons to collect information on your pages. "

Interestingly, I can't find a privacy policy here, though I'm sure there must be one. If so, does it include such a statement?

Having said all that, the best answer is to use AdBlock, which stops these ads cold.

Quote - I can assure you nothing is malicious about the ads displayed through the Google Ad Network.
I encourage to read this link from Google on its extensive review process for ads submitted through its network, which also includes its policies for governing websites on its network:

• Jason

And THATS were you are soooo wrong .. tracker cookies are placed and Google knows about it..

And the link you provide is from GOOGLE Dohhh ...
sure you dont think they will write : YES we place tracker cookies etc etc ..
Thats like asking the robber  if he did it ... sure he says NO ...

Renderosity is going the wrong way about this ..
Google is not upfront about it and tracker cookies are not harmless..
So if Rendo likes to defend their advertising .. its your good right.
But that also means that its not save anymore on Renderosity as long as we get Ad's from google on our desktop...

Pitty but thats the end of a trustfull site..

Chris

Attached Link: http://www.renderosity.com/tos.php

"Privacy Statement :

Renderosity maintains a database of member/user information to facilitate the community's operations for members, users and administrators. The following discloses our information collection, use and dissemination practices.

• E-mail Addresses: Member e-mail addresses are stored in a database for use in distributing member selected newsletters. This information is not shared except in cooperation with appropriate authorities in the case of violations of our Zero Tolerance Conduct.
• IP addresses: Member/User IP addresses are collected, and stored in a database to help diagnose, track, and manage issues within the community. This information is not shared except in cooperation with appropriate authorities in the case of violations of our Zero Tolerance Conduct.
• Purchasing Data: Renderosity maintains a database of merchandise purchases. Purchasing Data consists of, but is not limited to Name, Address, and Phone. Renderosity does not keep a database of credit card numbers. This information is not shared except in cooperation with appropriate authorities in the case of violations of our Zero Tolerance Conduct.
• Cookies: Renderosity Servers are programmed to read, and write member/user specific cookie files. The use of these files is limited to page views and stored information provided by the member. This includes member passwords, purchasing data, and aggregate data. Please note that any data other than that contained in Renderosity cookie files cannot be read off your hard disk.
• Aggregate Data: Renderosity collects, and uses aggregate data for the purpose of soliciting advertisers. This data includes page views, ad impressions, click throughs, total membership and total number of subscribers. No personal information is shared with this statistical data.
• Off-Site Links: The Renderosity community contains links to a variety of other web sites. These are usually in the form of member/user provided links. Renderosity cannot, and will not be held responsible for the privacy practices, or content of any web site other than our own."

FYI Only,
Clint

Hey Clint .. long time no see ..
But what is your point.. these cookies are not comming from Renderosity's server..
These are put trough from the adverts by Google adverts ...

and i can read English .. and i can read that Rendo wil not be held resposible for these cookies etc etc..

But that still does not take away that its not 100% save anymore to roam the site..
And who is or is not responsible does not change that ....

Im not attacking Rendo, but im sad that we now have to be carefull on what and what not to click on renderosity site..

just a big pitty ..

Chris

Quote - The privacy policy for Renderosity is located in the TOS.

Thank you, that's useful. I note though that the privacy statement says nothing about third-party cookies as the policy from Google requires, assuming of course that rendo is an 'AdWords advertiser" (whatever that is) and therefore should comply with the Google policy.

Hi Chris,

Always good to see you around buddy.  :)
I was just pointing out the sites privacy policy since spedler indicated they werent able to locate it.

"Interestingly, I can't find a privacy policy here, though I'm sure there must be one. If so, does it include such a statement?"*

So no point from me other than where the sites privacy policy is.

Spedler, You're very welcome.

Have a great day!!
All the best,
Clint

Quote - "I can assure you nothing is malicious about the ads displayed through the Google Ad Network.
I encourage to read this link from Google on its extensive review process for ads submitted through its network, which also includes its policies for governing websites on its network:

• Jason
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And THATS were you are soooo wrong .. tracker cookies are placed and Google knows about it.. (BarCode)

Well, it appears that ONE of you are INCORRECT? GRINS.

My BEST,

TallPockets.