Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for facilitating the retrieval of information concerning products and/or services provided by a plurality of mutually unrelated providers. A single website, accessible by consumers, includes means for retrieving said information. The address of the website may be included in each of a plurality of advertisements for the respective products and/or services. The information may be retrieved by means of hyperlinks to websites of the providers. Details of consumers retrieving the information are logged in a database.

Abstract: A method and facility for providing Internet communication between consumers and providers of products and services are provided. A secure location is provided for information retrievable by a particular consumer. The location is accessible for input of messages by providers, has an address, such as an e-mail address, and includes profile information about the particular consumer. Neither the address, nor the profile, identifies the consumer to the providers. The address of the location and the profile of the particular consumer is communicated to the provider thereby allowing consumers to obtain information from providers via the Internet in an anonymous manner.