Site Usage Information 

We gathers "site usage" information from all visitors to this Web site. Such data is used in the aggregate, to help determine general usage patterns and fine tune layout in order to ensure that our sites are as useful and enjoyable as possible. This "site usage" and statistical information may be made public information at our discretion. Please note that we do not control all HTML served in conjunction with its sites.  Our sites may include content from other parties that may perform user activity tracking other than that described herein. In particular, some of our partners may use "cookies". 

Privacy Commitment - Overview 

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We want to provide a safe, secure user experience. We will use our best efforts to ensure that the information you submit to us remains private, and is used only for the purposes as set forth herein. The following reflects our commitment to you. 

Information About Visitors 

In general, we gather information about all of our users collectively, such as what areas users visit most frequently and what services users access the most. We only use such data anonymously and in the aggregate. This information helps us determine what is most beneficial for our users, and how we can continually create a better overall experience for you. We may share this information with our partners, but only in the aggregate, so that they too may understand how our visitors use our site, so they may create a better overall experience for you, as well. 

Information About You Specifically 

In some instances, when you sign up to use a service, enter into a contest, or purchase a product, for example, we may need more specific information about you, such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, credit card number etc. If you give us permission, we may use that information to make you aware of additional products and services which may be of interest to you, or to contact you regarding site changes. We may also ask you for other information, such as information on your interests, your likes and dislikes regarding the site, the types of jobs you are interested in, etc., in an effort to deliver to you the best possible site experience. 

General Information Disclosure 

We do not disclose information about your individual visits to our site, or personal information that you provide, such as your name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, credit card number, etc., to any outside parties, except when we believe the law requires it. But, we may record and share aggregated information with our partners. Also, if you input your information on a co-branded registration page, then your information becomes the property of both ERICDigests.org and the partner co-sponsoring the contest. In that instance, we are not responsible for the information that the partner company receives. 

Feedback 

We have an area on the site where you can submit feedback. Any feedback that is submitted through this area becomes our property. We may use this feedback, such as success stories, for marketing purposes, or to contact you for further feedback on the site.

Privacy Commitment Changes 

If we decide to change our privacy commitment , we will post those changes here so that you will always know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and whether we will disclose it to anyone. If, at any time, you have questions or concerns about this privacy commitment, please feel free to contact us. 

Third Party Services 

We may offer links to third party services such as e-mail, DVD rental, book sales, etc. Once you click on these links, you are leaving the ERICDigests.org site.  At such time, you are subject to the third party site's privacy policy and terms of use.  We are not liable for any use of your private information or for any money you may spend.  Please contact these services directly for privacy concerns, refunds, etc. 

Your use of this site constitutes your full legal acceptance of this document. 

Last updated 21 November 2003.