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.
The Socionomics Institute has been awarded TRUSTe’s Privacy Seal signifying that this privacy policy and practices have been reviewed by TRUSTe for compliance with TRUSTe’s program requirements including transparency, accountability and choice regarding the collection and use of your personal information. The TRUSTe program does not cover information that may be collected through downloadable software. TRUSTe’s mission, as an independent third party, is to accelerate online trust among consumers and organizations globally through its leading privacy trustmark and innovative trust solutions. If you have questions or complaints regarding our privacy policy or practices, please contact us at institute@socionomics.net. If you are not satisfied with our response you can contact TRUSTe here.
Anti-Spam Policies
SI does not distribute unsolicited bulk advertising via email (spam). You may opt-out of any of our various email lists (which include new resources, occasional marketing emails, and newsletters).You may unsubscribe at any time, please see “Choice/Opt-out” Section below.
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. Please see below for how to opt-out from further receiving these types of communications.
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
The information we collect from members when they sign up, such as name, address, email address, etc., is kept strictly confidential. We also ask that you create a user ID, this will be used as your SocioClub login. 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.
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.
Feedback/Testimonials
If you choose to leave us feedback we will collect your name, email address and comments or testimonials. We use this information in order to respond to your inquiry or post your testimonial on the site after we have received your permission to post your testimonial along with your name. You may also request that a testimonial be removed from the site by contacting Customer Service at institute@socionomics.net.
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.
Web Beacons
Our third party partners employ a software technology called web beacons, that help us better manage content on our site by informing us what content is effective. Web Beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, and are used to track the online movements of Web users. In contrast to cookies, which are stored on a user’s computer hard drive, web beacons are embedded invisibly on Web pages and are about the size of the period at the end of this sentence. We do not tie the information gathered by clear gifs to our customers’ personally identifiable information.
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.
Email-A-Friend
If you choose to use our referral service to email a friend an article, you will be directed to a third party site to enter your friends email address as well as your own. Your friend will automatically receive a one-time email inviting him or her to visit the site. The Socionomics Institute does not have any access to this information.
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, sell, rent or trade your Personally Identifiable Information with Third Parties except as disclosed within this privacy policy.
Service Providers
If you purchase a product or service from us you will be redirected to our partner site in order to fulfill your order request (including billing and shipping). The information collected by our partner site is not covered by our privacy policy, please read the privacy policy of our partner site before providing them with any personal information about you.
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
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
PO Box 1618
Gainesville, GA 30503
USA
Phone:
678-207-1036
Email:
institute@socionomics.net
This privacy policy was last updated on November 11, 2010.
