The Socionomics Institute (“SI”) wants to provide you with a rewarding,
informative and exciting visit to our website and to safeguard your privacy
online.
This privacy statement covers the Web site www.socionomics.net.
Because this Web site wants to demonstrate its commitment to your privacy, it
has agreed to disclose its information practices.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this statement, you should contact
Customer Service at institute@socionomics.net.
Anti-Spam Policies
SI does not distribute unsolicited bulk advertising via email (spam). You may
opt-out of any of our various email lists by simply following the instructions
included in each email communication. You may unsubscribe at any time.
We do not share email addresses with outside companies who are not service
providers or as described in this privacy statement, unless we request your
permission, first. We will always give you the option not to receive our promotional
emails or newsletters or to “opt-out” by following the unsubscribe
instructions in each email or newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time. We
conform to all state and federal laws regarding this issue.
In order to comply with the Federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, we may provide a
list of email addresses of customers who have opted-out of email lists here
at the Socionomics Institute to other companies that send email on our behalf
(Email Service Providers). This suppression list is used solely for the purpose
of preventing an unsubscribed SI customer from receiving SI-related emails from
another company. We require all companies that send to their email lists on
our behalf to sign an agreement prohibiting the suppression list from being
used for any other purpose than not sending you our email.
Electronic Communications:
Visitors to www.socionomics.net may
sign up to receive free newsletters, reports, video, and other free resources.
All of these services are complimentary and we invite all of the visitors to
our site to enjoy these resources on us.
Collection and Use of Information
The information we collect from members when they sign up, such as name, address,
email address, etc., is kept strictly confidential. We use this information
to supply you with the services/subscriptions requested. Members may opt out
of receiving any of these services at any time. Instructions are clearly communicated
in each email we send.
Testimonials and SI Message Boards
If you choose to submit a testimonial on our site, we will ask you for permission
to post. You have the option to post anonymous testimonials. You may also
post comments on the SI message boards. You should be aware that any personally
identifiable information you submit there can be read, collected, or used
by other users of these forums, and could be used to send you unsolicited
messages. We are not responsible for the personally identifiable information
you choose to submit in this forum. You may also request that a testimonial
be removed from the site by contacting Customer Service at institute@socionomics.net.
We do not gather information about individuals reviewing our services without
first gaining their permission except for data collected in the aggregate about
users using cookies and log files (See “Cookies” and “Log
Files” below). Any data we obtain automatically using these tracking technologies
is used for the purpose of exposing visitors to other relevant services that
we feel could be complementary or an even better fit than the one currently
utilized.
Log Files
We do not use log files on our site.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user’s computer for
record-keeping purposes. We use cookies on this site. We do not link the information
we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while
on our site.
We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. We use session cookies
to make it easier for you to navigate our site. A session ID cookie expires
when you close you browser. A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive for
an extended period of time. You can remove persistent cookies by following directions
provided below.
Internet Explorer
- Click on Tools -> Internet Options -> Delete.
- Gives you the option of removing cookies from your browser.
FireFox
- Click on Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Clear Now.
- Gives you the option of removing cookies from your browser.
Persisted cookies are used to track users and give credit to 3rd party sites
for orders placed on or on behalf of socionomics.net. User Name is persisted
if opted for by the customer. They will be asked and must enter their password
to gain access to password-protected content.
We set a persistent cookie to store your passwords, so you don’t have
to enter it more than once. Persistent cookies also enable us to track and target
the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site.
If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use
some areas of our site will be limited.
Shopping Cart Id’s are persisted so that a user who has placed items
in a cart will be presented with those items at a later date.
Some of our business partners (e.g., tracking utility companies) use cookies
on our site. We have no access to or control over these cookies.
This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by www.socionomics.net
only and does not cover the use of cookies by any other third parties.
Tracking of Personal Information
We do not gather information about individuals reviewing our services without
first gaining their permission. Any data we obtain is used for the purpose of
exposing visitors to other relevant services that we feel could be complementary
or an even better fit than the one currently utilized. We are committed to protecting
all of the personal information that we collect and do not distribute this information
to third parties without your consent.
In addition to the services mentioned above, there are numerous sections of
our website where visitors may request that content pieces and updates be emailed
to them. SI intends that any of the notification programs do not result in undesired
email to subscribers. SI uses the email addresses solely for notification, with
the exception that we occasionally announce the availability of other high-value
content or special events we feel notification-content subscribers will be interested
in. Subscribers may opt out of the programs at any time. Instructions for opting
out are clearly communicated on every email message.
Tracking Data
As is standard with most websites, when you visit or interact with www.socionomics.net,
our servers will automatically note and record the following information: We
are cookie based with this.
- IP - Internet Protocol Address
- ISP - Internet Service Provider
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Logins to password-protected areas
Links to Other Sites
This Web site contains links to other sites that are not owned or controlled
by the Socionomics Institute. Please be aware that we, the Socionomics Institute,
are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites.
We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy
statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable
information.
This privacy statement applies only to information collected by this Web site.
Communications from the Site
In addition to the services mentioned above, there are numerous sections of
our website where visitors may request that content pieces and updates be emailed
to them. SI intends that any of the notification programs do not result in undesired
email to subscribers. SI uses the email addresses solely for notification, with
the exception that we occasionally announce the availability of other high-value
content or special events we feel notification-content subscribers will be interested
in. Subscribers may opt out of the programs at any time. Instructions for opting
out are clearly communicated on every email message.
Special Offers and Updates
We will occasionally send you information on products, services, and promotions.
Out of respect for your privacy, we present the option not to receive these
types of communications. Please see the “Choice and Opt-out.”
Newsletters
If you wish to subscribe to our newsletter(s), we will use your name and email
address to send the newsletter to you. Out of respect for your privacy, we provide
you a way to unsubscribe. Please see the “Choice and Opt-out” section.
Service-related Announcements
We will send you strictly service-related announcements on rare occasions when
it is necessary to do so. For instance, if our service is temporarily suspended
for maintenance, we might send you an email.
Generally, you may not opt-out of these communications, which are not promotional
in nature. If you do not wish to receive them, you have the option to deactivate
your account.
Customer Service
Based upon the personally identifiable information you provide us, we will send
you a welcoming email to verify your subscriptions. We will also communicate
with you in response to your inquiries, to provide the services you request,
and to manage your account. We will communicate with you by email or telephone,
in accordance with your wishes.
Profile
We store information that we collect through cookies, clear gifs, to create
a “profile” of your preferences. We do tie your personally identifiable
information, and your purchasing history, to information in the profile, in
order to provide tailored promotions and marketing offers and to improve the
content of the site for you.
We do not share your profile with other third parties except our agents or
service providers and as described in this policy.
Email-A-Friend
If you choose to use our referral service to email a friend an article,
we will ask you for your friend’s name and email address. We will automatically
send your friend a one-time email inviting him or her to visit the site. The
Socionomics Institute does not store this information for any later use.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Aggregate Information (non-personally identifiable)
You will be notified when your personal information is collected by any third
party that is not our agent/service provider, so you can make an informed choice
as to whether or not to share your information with that party.
We do not link aggregate user data with personally identifiable information.
Personally identifiable information
We do not share Personally Identifiable Information with Third Parties except
our agents or service providers or as described in this policy.
Service Providers
We use other third parties to provide credit card processing, ordering and shipping.
When a user purchases products, we will share billing and shipping information
as necessary for the third party to provide that service.
These third parties are prohibited from using your personally identifiable
information for any other purpose, including their own marketing.
Legal Disclaimer
We reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as
required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect
our rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal
process served on our Web site.
Choice/Opt-out
We provide you the opportunity to ‘opt-out’ of having your personally
identifiable information used for certain purposes, when we ask for this information.
If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter and promotional communications,
you may opt-out of receiving them by following the instructions included
in each newsletter or communication or by emailing Customer Service at institute@socionomics.net.
We offer an opportunity to opt-out of certain communications by phone, mail,
or email at the contact information below.
You will be notified when your personal information is collected by any third
party that is not our agent/service provider, so you can make an informed choice
as to whether or not to share your information with that party.
Access to Personally Identifiable Information
If your personally identifiable information changes, or if you no longer desire
our service, you may correct, update, delete or deactivate it by emailing
institute@socionomics.net
or by contacting us by telephone or postal mail at the contact information
listed below.
Security
The security of your personal information is important to us. When you enter
sensitive information (such as credit card number) on our order forms, we encrypt
that information using secure socket layer technology (SSL).
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information
submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method
of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100%
secure, however. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means
to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
If you have any questions about security on our Web site, you can email institute@socionomics.net
Changes in this Privacy Statement
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this
privacy statement, the home page, and other places we deem appropriate so that
you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what
circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please
review it frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify
you here, by email, or by means of a notice on our home page.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Socionomics Institute
200 Main Street
Suite 350
Gainesville, GA 30501
USA
Phone:
678-207-1036
Email:
institute@socionomics.net
This privacy policy was last updated on September 16, 2008.