Domain names have played a significant role in shaping the digital landscape, and over the years, there have been several interesting and captivating tales associated with them. Here are a few notable domain name-related tales:
The $5 Million 'Pizza.com' Domain:
In 2008, the domain name 'Pizza.com' fetched a staggering $2.6 million in an auction. However, this domain had an interesting backstory. In the late 1990s, a man named Chris Clark registered 'Pizza.com' for just $20. Clark initially used the domain for his pizza business but later decided to sell it. After several unsuccessful attempts, he finally found a buyer who was willing to pay a massive sum for the domain.
The Symbolics.com - The First Registered Domain Name:
On March 15, 1985, Symbolics Inc., a computer systems company, registered 'Symbolics.com,' making it the first-ever domain name on the internet. This groundbreaking event marked the beginning of a new era in digital communication and marked the birth of the Domain Name System (DNS) as we know it today.
The IKEA vs. IKEAhackers.net Dispute:
In 2014, IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Jules Yap, the owner of 'IKEAhackers.net.' The website featured creative hacks and modifications of IKEA furniture. The letter demanded that Yap give up her domain name, stating it infringed on IKEA's trademark. After widespread backlash from the online community, IKEA reconsidered and reached an agreement with Yap, allowing her to keep the domain and continue operating the website.
The 'Sex.com' Saga:
Perhaps one of the most notorious domain name stories revolves around 'Sex.com.' In 1994, entrepreneur Gary Kremen registered the domain name. However, shortly after, it was stolen by Stephen Cohen, who fraudulently transferred the ownership. The legal battle for the domain spanned over a decade, involving lawsuits, bankruptcy, and international disputes. Finally, in 2001, Kremen reclaimed the domain, and in 2010, it was sold to a company for $13 million, making it one of the most expensive domain name sales in history.
The Google.com Typo:
In 2015, a former Google employee, Sanmay Ved, stumbled upon a domain name that seemed too good to be true: 'Google.com.' Ved found that the domain was available for purchase, so he promptly bought it for just $12. However, the joy was short-lived as Google quickly realized the mistake and canceled the transaction. Instead of leaving Ved empty-handed, Google decided to reward him, doubling the amount he paid and making a donation to charity of his choice.
The Microsoft and MikeRoweSoft.com Dispute:
In 2003, a Canadian high school student named Mike Rowe registered the domain 'MikeRoweSoft.com' for his web design business. Microsoft, concerned about potential trademark infringement, sent Rowe a cease-and-desist letter offering him $10 for the domain. The story gained international attention and became a legal battle that eventually resulted in Rowe receiving an Xbox, training, and expenses for rebranding his business.
The 'Wine.com' Legal Battle:
The domain name 'Wine.com' sparked a legal dispute in the late 1990s. Two companies, Virtual Vineyards and Wine.com, both claimed ownership of the domain. The case involved accusations of trademark infringement and cybersquatting. Eventually, a settlement was reached, and the domain name was awarded to Wine.com, which has since become a prominent online wine retailer.
The Twitter.com Acquisition:
In 2006, a little-known startup named Odeo had a podcasting platform but faced significant challenges. As a side project within the company, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams developed a social networking platform known as Twitter. Recognizing its potential, the team decided to focus solely on Twitter. They managed to acquire the domain name 'Twitter.com' from a bird-watching enthusiast who was using it for his bird-related website. This acquisition marked a pivotal moment in the rise of one of the most influential social media platforms in history.
These narratives highlight the significance and value associated with domain names, as well as the legal complexities and occasional quirkiness of the domain name industry. They serve as reminders of the ever-evolving digital landscape and the fascinating tales that can arise from something as seemingly simple as a domain name.
PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy is very important to us and we take it very seriously. This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Website. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information we collect by other means (including offline) or from other sources.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our website or app?
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address or other details to help you with your experience.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
• To personalize user’s experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
• To improve our website in order to better serve you.
• To allow us to better service you in responding to your requests.
• To send periodic emails regarding our services.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
Do we use ‘cookies’?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. They are used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
• Understand and save user’s preferences for future visits.
• Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third party services that track this information on our behalf.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you disable cookies off, some features will be disabled. It won’t affect the user’s experience.
Third Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety.However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
We use Google Analytics on our website.
Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
We have implemented the following:
• Demographics and Interests Reporting
Opting out:
Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising initiative opt out page or permanently using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor and do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third party behavioral tracking?
It’s also important to note that we allow third party behavioral tracking.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. GGRG does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13 or knowingly allow such persons to register with the Website. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information.
Fair Information Practices
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via email
• Within 5 business day
We will notify the users via in site notification
• Within 5 business day
We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or a government agency to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
We collect your email address in order to:
• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
• Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at mpansare77@yahoo.com and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
Our contact details
Our Office Address:
1-7-1051, IDA, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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