This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Journals etc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“you” or “your”) of the website www.journalsetc.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Website and all products and services offered by Journals etc.
1. Personal Information Collection
1.1. We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our Website, register on the Website, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, or engage in other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Website. You may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
1.2. We will collect personal identification information from you only if you voluntarily submit such information to us. You can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent you from engaging in certain Website-related activities.
2. Non-Personal Information Collection
2.1. We may collect non-personal identification information about you whenever you interact with our Website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about your means of connection to our Website, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
3. Web Browser Cookies
3.1. Our Website may use “cookies” to enhance your user experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Website may not function properly.
4. How We Use Collected Information
4.1. Journals etc. may collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service: Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
- To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Website.
- To process transactions: We may use the information you provide about yourself when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
- To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send you information and updates pertaining to your order. It may also be used to respond to your inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If you decide to opt-in to our mailing list, you will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
5. How We Protect Your Information
5.1. We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Website.
5.2. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
6. Sharing Your Personal Information
6.1. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
6.2. We may disclose your personal information if required by law.
7. Your Rights
7.1. You have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you. To exercise this right, please contact us.
7.2. You have the right to request the erasure of your personal information. Please contact us to make such a request.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
8.1. Journals etc. has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
9. Your Acceptance of These Terms
9.1. By using this Website, you confirm your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
10. Contacting Us
10.1. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with this Website, please contact us.