Hi Squeak,

Web counters collect statistical data on the site visitors like browser type, IP, from where the visitor came to the site.

One needs this information to know how many visits their web-site have and where the visitors come from. This is important if you want to advertise on the site or to know where your potential customers come from, where you should advertise your site.

Besides, the collected statistical data is used for improving the web site. You know there are differences between browsers.

One needs to collect the IPs to count the number of downloads.

Another reason to collect IPs is to prevent unwelcomed visits to the site - there are plenty of hackers, spammers and etc.

As a web sites programmer I can reassure that there is nothing to worry about. Collecting this data cannot harm your computer. 99% of the sites collect such info (I am sure the Synthzone does). For example, whenever I enter andymusiconline.com it recognises me as a visitor from Bulgaria and says that they are currently unable to deliver keyboards to my country. I wish they were!

If you or anyone else require further information on this matter please send me a private email.

Regards,
George


[This message has been edited by George V (edited 01-14-2006).]