Privacy Policy
This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices for
WARM Training Center.
Information Collection and Use
WARM Training Center is the sole owner of the information
collected on this site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to
others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. WARM
Training Center collects information from our users at several different points
on our Web site.
Web Site Registration
In order to use some features of this Web site, users must
first complete the registration form. During registration, users are required
to give their contact information (name and e-mail address). This information
is used to contact users about the topics on our site for which they have
expressed interest and to enable users to retrieve lost passwords. It is
optional for the user to provide demographic information (mailing address,
position, technical skill, etc.).
Cookies
WARM Training Center uses cookies to remember if users have
logged in while on our site. This allows web site users to avoid logging in
more than once, thereby saving time. Users have the option of disabling or not
accepting cookies by changing the preferences on their browsers*. If users opt
to disable cookies, they will still be able to use our Web site. However, they
will not be able to use some functionality or post to the message boards. No
personally identifiable information (e-mail address, name, etc.) is collected
with the cookies that we set. Accepting cookies while on the WARM Training
Center site will not put the user at risk for marketing to other sites.
*Different browsers have different cookie settings. With
Netscape, you can ask the browser to allow, warn you, or completely disable
cookies. Internet Explorer has an additional feature where you can specify
different settings for different security zones. You can choose to allow Web
sites to create cookies for you in your "trusted sites" (like WARM
Training Center, to warn you before you create them in your local Intranet
zone, and to give you an option to never allow them in a "restricted
zone." See the "Help" section of your particular browser for
more information on working with cookies.
Web Statistics
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site,
track user movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use
for reporting and sponsorship purposes. IP addresses are not linked to
personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We will share aggregated demographic information with our
partners, sponsors, and donors. This is not linked to any personal information
that can identify any individual person. We only share this information so that
we can secure funding to continue providing this site free of charge.
Links
This Web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware
that WARM Training Center does not claim any responsibility for the privacy
practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they
leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site
that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement
applies solely to information collected by this Web site.
Security
This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users'
information, and we have security measures in place to protect the loss,
misuse, and alteration of the information under our control.
Surveys
Occasionally, our site requests information from users via
Web surveys. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary
and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this
information. Information requested may include demographic data (such as zip
code and age), but nothing that can identify any individual person will be
collected. Survey results will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving
the use and satisfaction of this site.
Send This to a Friend
If users elect to use our "Send This to a Friend"
function, we ask them for the friend's name and e-mail address. WARM Training
Center will automatically send friends a one-time e-mail message inviting them
to visit the site. WARM Training Center stores this information temporarily for
the sole purpose of sending this one-time message.
Updates
We may also send the user site and service announcement
updates. Members are not able to unsubscribe from service announcements that
contain important information about the service. We communicate with users to
provide requested services and to discuss issues relating to their accounts via
e-mail or phone.Correction/Updating Personal Information
If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such
as zip code or e-mail address), or if a user no longer desires our service, we
will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update, or remove that the personal
data that was provided to us. Users can use the "Edit My Profile"
link from their homepage or they can e-mail our Help Desk to change, correct,
or remove information.
Choice/Opt-in
Our users are given the opportunity to "opt in" to
newsletters and site update e-mail messages. To unsubscribe from mailings,
please see that section above. To unsubscribe from any updates, users can use
the "edit my profile" link from their homepage. To avoid receiving
certain topic updates, the user can simply deselect the topics and select the
"modify" button.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those
changes on our home page so our users are always aware of what information we
collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a
manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will notify
users by e-mail. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their
information in this different manner. We will use information in accordance
with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
