Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing users with permission-based secure Internet browsing of sponsored and unsponsored content by connecting a portable storage/secure connection device to a host computer, activating firmware in the device causing the host computer to recognize the device as peripheral hardware, and assuming control of the host computer's Internet browser registry key to re-direct Internet click stream data onto the device or a data server instead of the host computer.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system of marketing wherein specific user information in the form of registration and authorization information, personal information, and permitted uses of personal information is used in connection with a secure online environment to enable accurate targeted marketing of specific tailored products and services to specific users. There are three parts of the system of the present invention; a secure storage medium. a secure Internet portal, and Information used in connection with the storage medium and portal to convey online browsing activities to businesses or organizations. The present invention customizes and personalizes the portal by applying customer-selected input. The invention is an environment that trusted merchants can use to track consumer needs. By processing consumer information, this environment updates itself continuously.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable storage device containing proprietary software that protects personal identifiable information by redirecting cached data generated from Internet browsing and computer activities such as: history, cookies, favorites, emails, and passwords, from a computer hard drive onto the removable storage device. The present invention also incorporates a Web-based marketing and advertising communication application, to offer a marketing tool that allows instantaneous customization of advertisements based on a computer user's preferences. The present invention also allows use of the portable storage device while shopping by coupling a radio frequency identification chip with the portable storage device, and installing transceivers in stores for identifying the device and its user.