Computer software; software for use in accessing, managing, protecting, collecting, retrieving and distributing consumer information and consumer marketing preferences; online computer services, namely, providing the means via global communications networks for consumers to limit and restrict the collection and use of their personal information by online businesses and web sites; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in accessing permission-based consumer information; permission based software for automating and enhancing marketing and sales; computer software for generating permission based customized email used in targeted marketing campaigns; electronic mail advertising via an on-line global communications network; application service provider model software allowing businesses to create and manage websites, distribute and manage e-mail newsletters and e-mail marketing materials, perform permission-based collection and storage of information from Internet users, communicate via e-mail and share information