DISC PROFILES - Privacy Security Statement

Protection of personal privacy and security has always been a hallmark of DiscProfiles ^® Web Sites. Since its web sites' inception in 1998, and its start of business 36 years ago,  DiscProfiles Web Sites has maintained the anonymity of each client unless express consent to the release of a client personal information or individual data has been provided by that respondent. In a like manner, DiscProfiles Web Sites protects the identity of individuals who access its Web sites. Please read the following policy for further details as to the types of information collected through DiscProfiles Web Sites, including personal information, and how it is treated.

INFORMATION COLLECTED BY  DiscProfiles WEB SITES

DiscProfiles Web Sites gather information in two ways: (1) indirectly (for example, through our site's technology), and (2) directly (for example, when you, the site visitor, voluntarily provide information on various pages).

Information Collected Indirectly
DiscProfiles Web Sites indirectly collects a variety of information pertaining to use of its Web sites. One type of this information is that which is related to site traffic volume and patterns, such as the number of visitors to a given site or page on a daily basis. This type of indirectly collected information is gathered through various means, such as an IP address, which is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web. Web servers, the computers that "serve up" Web pages, automatically identify your computer by its IP address. When you visit a page from DiscProfiles Web Sites, our servers log your computer's IP address.

Only designated administrators can access this information, and it is used only for administrative and planning purposes to meet the needs of our users, such as to improve the content of the sites and to customize the content and/or layout of the site for individuals or groups of users.

Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about the user. Cookies are required for maintaining the shopping cart, and this site will not function correctly if they are disabled. Information collected from customers via the cookie is used to set user preferences. Cookies are not shared with any third party.  Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site.  Some DiscProfiles Web Sites use cookies simply to store a user code so that the user does not have to re-enter their information when rejoining the site. The use of cookies is standard on the Internet. Although most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, the decision of whether to accept them is yours. A browser can usually be adjusted to prevent the reception of cookies, or to provide notification whenever a cookie is sent to you. Even without accepting a cookie, users can still access most of the features offered by DiscProfiles Web Sites.

Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Information Collected Directly
DiscProfiles Web Sites also collects information that is voluntarily provided by site visitors, such as a name or an e-mail address. When DiscProfiles Web Sites collects this type of information, we will notify you as to why we are asking for the information and how it will be used. It is entirely your decision to provide the requested information. Such personal data is collected when a site visitor registers with a site or requests Web services. This information is kept totally confidential, and will be used only to contact you. You may choose to have this information removed at any time. DiscProfiles Web Sites will never barter, trade, or sell access to our database of registered users.  DiscProfiles Web Sites does not publish or disclose its client lists or users under any circumstances to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Orders

DiscProfiles Web Sites request information from you on our order forms. To buy from us, and for us to provide report and other services, you must provide contact information (like name and shipping address), assessment respondent information (like name and email address), and financial information (like credit card number, expiration date). This information is used for billing purposes and to fill your orders and to provide reports and other services. If we have trouble processing an order, we'll use this information to contact you.

We are the sole owners of the information collected on DiscProfiles Web Sites.  We only have access to and collect information that you voluntarily give us via email, ordering, or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.  DiscProfiles Web Sites will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request, e.g. to ship an order.

Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

Correcting and Changing User Information and Preferences
If you are receiving e-mail communications from DiscProfiles Web Sites but wish to discontinue this service, you may request to do so at any time by e-mailing us at Orders@DiscProfiles.com.  You also have the option to request a revision of your user information at any time by e-mailing the requested changes.

Information Security
DiscProfiles Web Sites understand the need for user privacy, and we maintain strict security procedures to protect your information. Access to user data is strictly limited to specific individuals who are trained to respect user privacy. The access given to these persons is restricted to their need of such information for business reasons. A log of those who accessed the data is maintained and monitored to prevent security breaches.

Third-Party Information Storage
Some information is stored for DiscProfiles Web Sites by authorized third-party companies for the provision of services of DiscProfiles Web Sites. These companies are carefully selected by DiscProfiles Web Sites. We limit such third parties in their access to and use of your personal information, and like DiscProfiles Web Sites, they will never barter, trade, or sell access to your information.

Children and Privacy
DiscProfiles Web Sites will not contain content that is generally considered unsuitable for children.

Choice/Opt-out
DiscProfiles Web Sites users are given the opportunity to 'opt-out' of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our site. Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials from our partners may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the subject line in the email.

Users of  DiscProfiles Web Sites are always notified when their information is being collected for purposes of future email marketing or update information.  We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether they should proceed with the request.  This information is NOT given to outside third parties.

Notification of Changes
If DiscProfiles Web Sites decides to change DiscProfiles Web Sites privacy policy, practices or security, DiscProfiles Web Sites will post those changes so DiscProfiles Web Sites users are always aware of what information is collect, how it is used, and under which circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If at any point DiscProfiles Web Sites decides to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, DiscProfiles Web Sites will notify users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not DiscProfiles Web Sites uses their information in this different manner.

Links to Other Sites
DiscProfiles Web Sites may contain links to sites owned and/or operated by other organizations, and the privacy policies of those sites may differ from that of DiscProfiles Web Sites. Such Linking does not imply endorsement of approval of the content of other sites. These sites may collect data and make use of it in ways that DiscProfiles Web Sites does not. We encourage you to review the privacy policies posted on all third-party sites.

Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy is DiscProfiles Web Sites promise to its Web site users. Additional information that is particular to specific DiscProfiles Web Sites may exist, and updates to this policy may be posted. For these reasons we suggest that users who may have specific concerns about the information being gathered and use of that information regularly view the Privacy Policy on each site. DiscProfiles Web Sites reserves the right to change the policy on use of information collected at any time.

Additional Questions or Comments
If you have any additional questions or comments regarding DiscProfiles Web Sites Privacy Policy, please e-mail us at Orders@DiscProfiles.com

SECURITY

DiscProfiles Web Sites has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. Fault tolerance is addressed via redundant WAN links, switches, firewalls, load-balancing equipment and power supplies. Our secure servers protect sensitive data such as passwords and credit card numbers using advanced encryption and firewall technology so that your personal information cannot be read as it travels though the systems.

Assessment Data and Forms Data

Data collected from taking an assessment is kept confidential. Data maybe used for statistical analysis, but any personal information is not used for this analysis. If an employer has directed you to this site, the employer will have access to the information to be used for the purpose in which they deemed it necessary for you to take the assessment.

When you engage in certain activities at DiscProfiles Web Sites, you may be required to fill out and submit an online form. Some DiscProfiles Web Sites registration forms requires users to give us contact information (like their name, email, and postal address). Demographic information collected may be used for statistical analysis, but contact information will not be used in this analysis. Unique identifiers may be collected from Web site visitors at the users option to verify the user's identity.

Some DiscProfiles Web Sites use a contact form or an order form for customers to request information, products, and services. We collect financial information (like their account or credit card numbers).  Financial information that is collected is used to bill the user for products and services.

Some DiscProfiles Web Sites require personal information for password protected access and entry. Your personal information is password-protected to prevent unauthorized access to it. This password is encrypted. We recommend that you do not divulge your password to anyone.  DiscProfiles Web Sites does not have access to your personal entry password, but can reset entry to allow you to access and change your security privacy settings.

Secure Servers
DiscProfiles Web Sites Secure Servers provides you with the highest level of security available on the web. Any information you provide to this server cannot be viewed by any third party in transit.

When you place orders, we offer the use of a secure server. The secure software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Credit card transactions are handled by a third-party financial institution, which receives the credit card number and other personal identifying information only to verify the credit card numbers and process transactions.  Your consent: By using DiscProfiles Web Sites , you consent to the collection and use of your information by DiscProfiles Web Sites. 

DiscProfiles Web Sites have secure web stores. When you click on "Check Out" in DiscProfiles Web Sites, you enter a section where all the pages are secured with encryption SSL. This means you can shop in confidence in DiscProfiles Web Sites online stores and know that your payment information transmitted in encrypted format through the Internet proper. You will see the locked icon in the bottom of your browser as an indication that you are on the most highly encrypted pages of the secures servers. If you are using IE and you see nothing in the lower right hand corner the go up to the top of your browser and click on "View" and then check on "Status Bar." When you see the padlock locked then you know you are on the secured part of our website.

SECURITY EXTRAS For Some DiscProfiles Web Sites Client Organizations

DiscProfiles Web Sites takes every precaution to protect our users' information. When users submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and off-line.

DiscProfiles Web Sites use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online.  And DiscProfiles Web Sites protect user-information and almost all communications, both verbal and written, off-line.  All of our users' information and communications, not just the sensitive information mentioned above, is highly and stringently restricted because of the nature of some of our clients.  Likewise, at times telephone conversations, unencrypted email communications, must be and are securely restricted and/or monitored. If you have any questions about the security at DiscProfiles Web Sites, you can send and email to Orders@DiscProfiles.com

USER SUBMISSIONS TO MARKED NON-SECURE AREAS

Some DiscProfiles Web Sites have "chat rooms", "bulletin boards", "classrooms", "virtual labs", for both password protected and public access.  These Non-Secure Areas are well marked.  You agree that you will not upload or transmit any communications or content of any type that infringe or violate any rights of any party. By submitting communications or content to any part of the Non-Secure Areas of DiscProfiles Web Sites, you agree that such submission is non-confidential for all purposes. If you make any such submission to Non-Secure Areas of DiscProfiles Web Sites, you automatically grant—or warrant that the owner of such content has expressly granted—DiscProfiles Web Sites a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, world-wide nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform and display the communication or content in any media or medium, or any form, format or forum now known or hereafter developed.  DiscProfiles Web Sites may sublicense its rights to user submissions to Non-Secure Areas through multiple tiers of sublicenses.

ORDER ONLINE:

SHIPPING INFORMATION:  We Ship SAME DAY or NEXT Business Day by POSTAL PRIORITY MAIL (2-3 day transit by USPS Priority Mail for orders received by NOON Central time).   We do NOT guarantee the delivery service transit time of the USPS (who could), but we do guarantee when we will ship items.  Plan ahead for weekends and holidays, when the Post Office is closed.   You may optionally select Federal  Express Overnight Priority express delivery for orders received before NOON Central.

 YOU SELECT THE SHIPPING CHARGES FOR YOUR ORDER in the shopping cart at checkout.   We will ship to P. O. Boxes by USPS Priority Mail only.  You will receive email confirmation tracking shipping notice and email of your Paid Receipt.  Shipping Charges are very low and calculated by the shopping cart pro-rated by amount of order and weight.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS & SHIPPING (includes Mexico and Canada): ALL International shipping is by Federal Express Priority International. All shipping fees are US$.  All payments in US$.  International recipients are responsible for all duties, customs, tariffs, broker fees, and exchange rates. International Currency Calculator1 or Calculator 2.

ORDER CAREFULLY!   ALL SALES ARE FINAL...
We cannot cancel orders once they are placed.
We cannot change orders once you place them.
When an order is placed and your credit card is approved, it goes immediately to a shipping fulfillment company in a separate location and is shipped immediately or electronically delivered if it is an online product.  We do not see credit card numbers to alter orders, because they are credit card bank to bank transactions for your security.  PLEASE order carefully.  If YOU make an order error, you may NOT return it for refund, credit, or exchange for any reason.

REFUND, EXCHANGES, RETURNS, & CREDIT POLICY:  ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
ALL Paper Profiles, Kits, Electronic products, Supplies, and ALL materials, products, or services on this website, including Pack, Email, or Electronic Files and Reports, are NOT REFUNDABLE for any reason.   You are responsible to assure you have software and computer knowledge, capability, and compatibility, including (but not limited to) appropriate ISP and email accounts, for electronic, email, and online reports and products.  If YOU make an order error, you may NOT return it for refund, credit, or exchange for any reason.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  ORDER CAREFULLY!  NO products may be returned for refund, credit, or exchange for any reason.  If we make an error, we will correct it at no expense to you.  No credit, for any reason, will be issued to your credit card after you order.  At these significant web pricing pricing, the protection of intellectual property in the materials, and copyright protection for all parties, we find this 36 years company policy most beneficial for all our customers and clients.  WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES, CREDITS OR RETURN POLICY FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.  Please order carefully.  Print this page for your information.  By ordering you agree to these terms without reservation, and agree that you will receive no refund, credit, return, or exchange for any reason.

ORDER POLICY ON EMAIL, WEB, OR ELECTRONIC DELIVERY:
ALL SALES ARE FINAL once online access to product has been setup.  Certain products in our store are sent via email or by electronic access. 

LIMITATIONS FOR EMAIL, WEB, OR ELECTRONIC DELIVERY:
Electronic delivery reports, products, and services require a "human being" to either issue a code, password,  or email links, and therefore delivery is limited to "business hours" when a "human" can get the product or service to you.  We will make best efforts at all other times.

To prevent international credit card fraud,  we verify captured IP address, CVV card code, bank bin code, verify card holder address, phone, address compare, issuing bank, domain server.  Email address must be domain, not free service.  We do not ship or process orders for countries on the US sanction list, including, but not limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, & Sudan.  At our discretion, we may process orders and delay shipping for up to 180 days, pending international investigation, for countries known for high incidence of internet card fraud including, but not limited to:  Middle East countries, African countries, notably Nigeria and Ghana, former Soviet Republics, Eastern European countries, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, areas in China and Japan, areas in India, areas in Mexico, Central & South America, and others we are advised to add. If the order is suspicious, it will not ship, even with credit card authorization approval, pending international trade investigative clearance.

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