The following definitions are important:

Cookie. A Cookie is a randomly generated unique number placed on your computer. It allows us to identify your computer without requiring your disclosure of any Non-Public Personal Information. Cookies make it possible to both store and retrieve information through your internet browser. A Cookie itself cannot read information off a hard drive or read Cookie files from other sites.

General Information is information that does not reveal your identity. General Information may include, without limitation: generic business type; SIC code; information derived from publicly available databases (such as Dun and Bradstreet); user behavior on our Website; and aggregated generic information.

Non-Public Personal Information is any non-public information you provide to us or our Partners that is proprietary or identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate you or someone at your business. Non-Public Personal Information may include, without limitation: name; address; telephone number; email address; credit card number; account information; voting behavior; spending patterns; and individual tastes and preferences.

Partners are individuals or entities we engage to help us carry out our mission.

 

OUR POLICIES:

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What information is collected?

We collect the Non-Public Personal Information you provide to our Partners or us. We also collect your General Information.

How do we use and disclose your Non-Public Personal Information?

Unless otherwise required by law, we use and disclose your Non-Public Personal Information only as necessary to carry out our mission. This may include, without limitation: selectively sharing your Non-Public Personal Information with our Partners; notifying you of the benefits of membership offered by our Partners; and updating you about our objectives and practices and activities. WE WILL NOT SELL OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSE YOUR NON-PUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ANY THIRD PARTY UNLESS SUCH THIRD PARTY IS PERFORMING SERVICES FOR OR ON OUR BEHALF AND IS BOUND BY AN OBLIGATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY.

Who are some of our Partners?

We have negotiated agreements with vendor Partners who may offer you access and discounts on products and services.

How do we use and disclose your General Information?

General Information about you and your membership is used and disclosed in several ways. It allows us to measure our members' participation in our services through many different demographic indicators.

General Information collected on our Website may be used to internally help administer the Website and detect server problems.

How do we protect the confidentiality of your Non-Public Personal Information?

We have taken reasonable steps to protect our databases, servers and other information storage locations from unauthorized access. Our employees are subject to written policies regarding the use and disclosure of your Non-Public Personal Information. These precautions are not an absolute guarantee of security from unauthorized access, and you submit all Non-Public Personal Information at your own risk.

How can you opt-out of receiving emails, mail, phone calls and/or faxes from us?

We may periodically contact you via email, phone, mail and/or fax regarding various topics. Should you wish to suspend this service, you may "opt-out" on our Website, or you may contact us and we will promptly remove your contact information from the respective distribution list. In addition, each email or fax you receive will contain instructions on how to unsubscribe from a particular email or fax service.

Will this Privacy Statement change?

We periodically review our privacy practices. This Privacy Statement may be revised at any time. Notice of a revision to the Privacy Statement will be prominently displayed on our Website.

How do we use Cookies?

A primary purpose of Cookies is convenience. For example, a Cookie informs our server that you have returned to our Website. Because the Cookie allows our server to recall your unique information on subsequent visits, you will not be required to enter a username and password. We recommend that you enable the Cookies on your browser. Advertisers who deliver Cookies may use these Web beacons. In no event will a Cookie discover any of your Non-Public Personal Information without your knowledge.

What are the privacy practices for forums, chat rooms and message boards on our Website?

We may make chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news groups available to our subscribed members through our Website. We make reasonable efforts to moderate and supervise the discussions in such areas. All information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution before disclosing Non-Public Personal Information.

What is our linking policy?

Our Website may contain links to other destinations on the Internet. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any other party. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of each and every Website that collects Non-Public Personal Information.

How can you change or remove your Non-Public Personal Information?

You may remove or revise your Non-Public Personal Information through our Website. You may also contact us and we will immediately revise or remove your Non-Public Personal Information. Unless you instruct us otherwise, we will archive your Non-Public Personal Information indefinitely.