OBSERVER Privacy Policy

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Effective 01/01/2006

Privacy Policy Table Of Contents:

Our Commitment To Privacy:

   Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available on our homepage and at every point where personally identifiable information may be requested.
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The Information We Collect:

    This notice applies to all information collected or submitted on the OBSERVER website. On some pages, you can place classifieds, make requests, submit letters to the editor, apply for positions, and register to receive materials. The types of personal information collected at these pages are but are not limited to:

Name
Address
Email address
Phone number
Credit/Debit Card Information
(etc.)
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The Way We Use Information:

   We use the information you provide about yourself when placing a classified ad only to complete that request. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to complete your request.
   We use the information you provide about yourself when submitting a letter to the editor, local events or announcements only to complete that submission which involves verifying the information submitted. We do not share this information with outside parties.
   We use the information you provide about yourself when requesting a distribution route or other employment with the OBSERVER only to process that request. This information is for internal use only and will not be shared with outside parties.
   We use return email addresses to answer the email we receive. Such addresses are not used for any other purpose and are not shared with outside parties.
    We use the information you provide about yourself when registering for the OBSERVER Forum Boards with the OBSERVER only to process that request. Postings being used in the printed edition of the OBSERVER will be verified from the registered user whom submitted such posting. This information is for internal use only and will not be shared with outside parties.
   We use non-identifying and aggregate information to better design our website and to share with advertisers. For example, we may tell an advertiser that X number of individuals visited a certain area on our website, or that Y number of men and Z number of women filled out our registration form, but we will not disclose anything that can be used to identify those individuals.
   Finally, we never use or share the personally identifiable information provided to us online in ways unrelated to the ones described above without also providing you an opportunity to opt-out or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.
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Our Commitment To Data Security:

    To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
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Our Commitment To Children's Privacy:

   Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our website from those we actually know are under 13.
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How You Can Access Or Correct Your Information:
   You can access all your personally identifiable information by contacting the appropriate department within the OBSERVER. We use this procedure to better safeguard your information.
   You can correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information by sending us a request that credibly shows error.
   To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.
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How To Contact Us

   Should you have other questions or concerns about these privacy policies, please call us at 716 487-1111 or send us an email at webdesign@observertoday.com
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