InstallShield respects and supports your concerns regarding privacy. For this reason, here are a few key facts that you should understand about the how the Update Service works.

• The Update Service does not know who you are and does not collect any user-identifiable information.



• The Update Service uses information on your installed software to let you know what updates or messages are available from your software providers. The Update Manager only collects the product name, product version, and the language in which the product is run.



• InstallShield does not have a financial interest in whether or not you choose to upgrade your software applications.

In all cases, your privacy agreements with your software provider are fully respected by InstallShield.