Privacy Policy
THIS PRIVACY POLICY APPLIES SOLELY TO THE PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE WHILE VISITING THESE LIBRARIES UNLIMITED, A MEMBER OF THE GREENWOOD PUBLISHING GROUP, ("LIBRARIES UNLIMITED") WORLD WIDE WEB PAGES ("OUR WEBSITE"). THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY DO NOT GOVERN PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION FURNISHED THROUGH ANY MEANS OTHER THAN OUR WEBSITE (SUCH AS BY TELEPHONE OR VIA THE MAIL).
Libraries Unlimited recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of customers and visitors to Our Website while permitting Libraries Unlimited to conduct legitimate business.
By disclosing personally identifiable information to Libraries Unlimited, you agree to the terms stated herein.
Collection and Storage of Information:
Libraries Unlimited will collect certain personal information including, without limitation, your name, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address when you register for services or purchase products. This information is maintained in Libraries Unlimited's customer database. Libraries Unlimited may also collect additional information in connection with special offers, contests, or other promotions.
At the present time, Libraries Unlimited does not collect any personally identifiable information from children or from individuals who could be recognized as minors. If Libraries Unlimited does so in the future, Libraries Unlimited will comply with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Libraries Unlimited may use "cookies" to recognize you and your access privileges on Our Website, as well as to trace site usage. A cookie is a piece of information that is sent to your Web browser from a Website and stored on your computer's hard drive. Each time you return to Our Website, Libraries Unlimited is able to identify you as a previous or registered customer. Cookies also enable us to measure traffic to Our Website, including the number of repeat versus new visitors, the time users spend online, and their navigation behavior. Collecting this information allows us to make changes that improve Our Website.
Use of Information:
Libraries Unlimited uses the information to provide the service or product requested; to enable billing and shipping; to provide you with information about related products and services, based on the preferences you have indicated; to improve Our Website; for development of new products and services; and for systems administration and troubleshooting purposes. Sometimes Libraries Unlimited hires companies to help deliver products or services, like a shipping company that delivers a package. In those instances, Libraries Unlimited needs to share your information with them. These companies will be authorized to use the information only to deliver the product or service. In rare instances, Libraries Unlimited will disclose personally identifiable information to necessary parties to protect Our Website or visitors to Our Website, or to enforce compliance with the Terms of Use for Our Website.
Libraries Unlimited may share personally identifiable information within the Libraries Unlimited family of companies. From time to time, Libraries Unlimited may also share its customer lists with other reputable organizations whose products and services are likely to be of interest to its customers. Libraries Unlimited will not share your e-mail address with parties outside the Libraries Unlimited family of companies. You will be offered the option not to have your personally identifiable information shared with parties outside the Libraries Unlimited family of companies. Libraries Unlimited will not share personal information, such as mother's maiden name or credit card numbers, with third parties unless Libraries Unlimited notifies you otherwise at the time such information is collected. Libraries Unlimited will not disclose information concerning individuals' usage of Our Website to third parties except in aggregate form.
Please be aware that if you disclose personally identifiable information on Website message boards or chat areas, that information may be collected and used by third parties without Libraries Unlimited's knowledge and may result in unsolicited communications from third parties. Such activities are beyond Libraries Unlimited's control.
Security of Private Information:
Libraries Unlimited would like to be able to assure you that the information provided is absolutely safe. Unfortunately, several well-publicized instances of computer security breaches make it impossible to be so confident. Libraries Unlimited will take reasonable steps to protect the information you provide from theft, alternation or unauthorized inspection.
Your Rights:
All personally identifiable information you provide to Libraries Unlimited is on a voluntary basis. If you do not wish to reveal such information, you are free to simply ignore these offerings.
You may review and approve the information about you collected upon registration in Libraries Unlimited's customer database. Upon request, Libraries Unlimited will remove information from its customer database or change/correct personal information that you state is erroneous. However, you should understand that information about you in Libraries Unlimited's databases might come from a number of sources, including orders placed by you and third party mailing lists.
Privacy Contact:
Please direct any questions regarding this policy to Libraries Unlimited at help@greenwood.com.
Links to Other Sites:
Our Website may contain links to other Websites that are not under Libraries Unlimited's control. Such other sites do not necessarily follow this Privacy Policy. Libraries Unlimited is not responsible for the privacy policies of Web sites to which Our Website may link.
Modification of this Privacy Policy:
Libraries Unlimited's practices may change periodically, so please check back here from time to time to review the current Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policies of Other Libraries Unlimited Companies:
Due to the diverse nature of Libraries Unlimited's businesses, companies within the Libraries Unlimited family may have different privacy policies. In such cases, the privacy policy of the particular Libraries Unlimited company will be posted, and will supersede the terms of this document in the event of a conflict.