DRAMeXchange


This PRIVACY POLICY was last updated on August 6, 2007

 

The following policy describes how DRAMeXchange collect and use information we receive from visitors to our site. DRAMEXCHANGE is committed to protecting user privacy online.

How and What Information is Collected

1 Personally identifiable information

Personally identifiable information may be collected in combination with necessary processes. This information may include, but are not limited to: (1) First and last name, (2) Address, (3) ZIP/Postal Code, (4) Email address, (5) Telephone number, (6) Billing information

2 IP Address

  1. The DRAMEXCHANGE web site logs IP addresses for system administration purposes.
  2. Your IP address can help us diagnose service problems and provide session statistics.

3Cookies

DRAMEXCHANGE uses a common feature of Web sites known as a cookie to store your member ID and information about where you are in the site, as well as track current and past activities. A cookie is simply a small data file that the Web site writes to your browser. A cookie can't read any other data off your hard drive, pass on a virus, or read cookie files created by other sites. You can refuse cookies by turning them off in your browser; however, the DRAMEXCHANGE web site's functionality may be affected.

4 Registration

In order to take advantage of the site’s features, you must register and create a member account. A DRAMEXCHANGE online registration form may require you to provide information, such as your name, email address, a User Name, and a password.

5Usage and Circulation Records

Any information collected may be used to analyze usage, evaluate service effectiveness and provide training material, and to facilitate library research.

6Questions, Comments, and Entries to Open Forums

  1. We encourage you to provide personal information ONLY in fields specifically designed for such information such as registration and log-in.
  2. Comments and entries to forums and reviews are posted in real time. Consequently, your entire submission may appear in an open forum or review. Please be aware that any personal information you include within this entry field will be available to the public. DRAMEXCHANGE will make reasonable attempts to remove personal information included in the submissions.

Why Information is collected

The majority of the information we collect is analyzed so that we can improve your DRAMEXCHANGE experience. This information is not shared outside of DRAMEXCHANGE except as described in this policy. If necessary, we will use your information to contact you. Except as permitted by this policy, DRAMEXCHANGE does not send unsolicited e-mails
The purposes for collecting information and contacting you are:

      1. Registration
      2. Fulfilling requests and orders for DRAMEXCHANGE products, programs and services
      3. Customer service and support
      4. Providing information and answering questions related to the use and purchase of services.
      5. Providing updates on goods and services and notification of special offers
      6. Delivering newsletters
      7. Providing notification of service expiration dates.
      8. Facilitating participation in an DRAMEXCHANGE Open Forum
      9. Compiling aggregate statistical and academic analysis
  1. Sometimes DRAMEXCHANGE may identify a new purpose outside of the stated purposes listed above and it will provide notification or, if the purpose involves the use of sensitive information, it will seek your consent to use and disclose personal information for that purpose.

  2. Your information will not be used for reasons beyond the scope of the stated purposes and DRAMEXCHANGE will never willfully disclose personally identifiable information to a third party outside of the stated purposes unless:

    • You have violated the Terms of Use or another applicable Agreement, or
    • We are required to do so by law, or
    • We provide notification to you and obtain your permission.

Opt-Out Features

  1. To tell us you don't want to receive information from DRAMEXCHANGE, such as email newsletter announcing new features or content, please unsubscribe at member center, or send an email to
  2. You can decline to provide personal information to us or opt out at anytime. However, this may limit your ability to utilize the services on the web site.

Security

We have put in place reasonable measures to protect the personal information contained in our databases. Measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access and maintain appropriate use and accuracy. Furthermore, data that is transmitted in association with our online store is encrypted and is secured by SSL.
Your password is a component of our security system. As such, it is your responsibility to protect it. Do not share your password with any third parties. If your password has been compromised for any reason, you should change it immediately.

Access to Information

DRAMEXCHANGE provides links in their e-mail communications and web pages for managing the information that is sent. If you have questions about the information collected about yourself, would like to update or make changes to your information, or are concerned that your information is inaccurate or incomplete please contact . We make a reasonable effort to ensure that information contained in our database is accurate and, when necessary, current.

Contact and Notice

From time to time, we may update this privacy policy. We will notify you about material changes in the way we treat personal information by placing a notice on our site. We encourage you to periodically review this policy so that you always will know what information we collect, how we use it and to whom we disclose it.
If you have any questions regarding our policies, please contact