[Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: PRIVACY ISSUE - PLEASE READ

[gpdd_admin at gpdd.org]

We recently allowed a post in the GPDD talking about "wheek.it", a  
link shortening service. Please be advised that /*the GPDD does *not*  
support or endorse this service*/. The post went through before it was  
properly evaluated.

While the idea behind the service is admirable, it does not conform to  
the GPDD policy.

Be aware that by using it, you are allowing tracking of yourself and  
whoever you send a shortened link to. This information was taken  
directly from their site: "Plus, you can even track link analytics to  
see who's using your short links."  In other words, anyone that uses a  
link can be tracked.

You are also giving your information to marketing services: "First,  
wheek.it uses a technique called "affiliate marketing" to raise money  
for guinea pig rescues. Affiliates are companies like Kohls or  
Zappos.com: our "participating shops". wheek.it affiliates have agreed  
to pay us a commission for any item (a product or service) that is  
purchased through a wheek.it link."

We are also uncertain how much of that paid commission is donated.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hopefully you  
can make an informed decision before using the service.

Again, we do not endorse the service, nor does the GPDD collect any  
members' information for any use outside the GPDD.

The GPDD Team