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I. Introduction
Your privacy on the Internet is of the utmost importance to us . Because we gather certain types of information about the users of GBSN's sites and services, we want to ensure that you fully understand the terms and conditions surrounding the capture and use of that information. This privacy statement discloses what information we gather and how we use it. This privacy policy applies to all GBSN sites - that is all sites within the "gbsnonline.org" domain name, unless a separate policy is posted for a specific site within gbsnonline.org.
II. What Information Does GBSN Collect?
If you are just browsing on GBSN's site, we do not collect any personal information regarding your use of the site. However, if you register for an email newsletter, submit a proposal or join a discussion group, respond to a survey, you will be asked for personal information, such as your name and email address. When you register, GBSN may set a cookie, a small bit of code stored on your hard drive that enables you to manage your subscriptions and online profile. By setting this cookie GBSN will remember you the next time you visit and won't have to bother you by asking questions you have already answered (like address information).
In addition, GBSN also records your IP address, which is the Internet address of your computer, and information such as your browser type and operating system. This information helps us learn about the geographical distribution of our Web site visitors and the technology they use to access our site. This information is never connected with the personal information you supply to us if you register on our website.
III. What Does GBSN Do with the Information?
GBSN uses the information for four primary purposes:
- To make the site easier for you to use by not having to enter information like your address more than once.
- To help you quickly find information that is relevant to you based on your interests.
- To help us create site content areas most relevant to you.
- To confirm your purchases and registrations on the site.
IV. What If I Don't Want to Share My Information?
GBSN views the customer information that it collects from its Web site as a trusted asset for which we take great care in not misusing.
GBSN will not share, sell, distribute or rent your information to anyone. Whenever we use other organizations to provide support services, we will require them to conform to our privacy standards and allow us to audit them for compliance. We may also share your information with co-sponsors of GBSN events and publications, unless you notify us that you wish your information not to be used in this way. We will not otherwise reveal personal information to any external organization unless we have previously informed you by notice at this address, have been authorized by you, or are requested by law.
V. Security
GBSN employs a range of technologies to protect the information maintained on our systems from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
VI. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about GBSN Privacy Policy, please contact us at
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VII. Notification of Changes
If there are any changes to this privacy policy, we will post them on our home page at: www.gbsnonline.org so that you are completely aware of how the changes will affect you.
Glossary
Cookie- A cookie is a small amount of data, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier, that is sent to your browser from a web site's computers and stored on your computer's hard drive. Each web site can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a web site to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. Once the user has closed the browser the cookie will no longer be accessed during that session.
IP Address- When your web browser or email application requests a web page or email from another computer on the Internet, it automatically gives that computer the address where it should send the information. This is called your computer's "IP address." (IP stands for "Internet protocol.") For many users accessing the Internet from a dial-up Internet service provider (ISP), the IP address will be different every time you log on. GBSN does this to learn about the geographical make-up of its web site traffic.
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