t is SNMA' policy to respect and protect the privacy of our members and the users of SNMA Web site (hereinafter, the "Site"). Through this Privacy Statement, we want to reassure users of the Site that we will not sell, share, or rent user information to others in a manner different than as set forth in this Privacy Statement.

Placing Orders and Information Collection

SNMA collects information from the users of the Site at several different points on the Site. For example, we collect and/or request information when a user:

• Places an Order
• Registers on the SNMA Web Site
• Requests notification of an order status
• Participates in an online survey
• Requests a Catalog
• Submits an E-mail

In order to fulfill the requests of Site users in the above instances, the user may be requested to provide contact . If we have trouble processing  a request, or completing a delivery, this contact information will be used by SNMA to contact the user.

Gathering and Sharing of Information, Links to External Websites

We do not monitor traffic patterns on the Site or gather broad demographic information for aggregate use to analyze trends but we rely on your correspondence with us improve its layout and design and to permit Site personalization and streamlining to create the best experience we can for our users. In order to perform analysis permitting such personalization and improvement of site design and user experience, we may employ SUITABLE third parties within IUPUI with whom we share the information necessary to accomplish these objectives. These statistics include no personally identifying information. 

We may provide personal identifying and account information in special cases such as enforcement of our Terms of Site Use, or as required by law or legal process to protect and defend the rights and safety of our Site and its users. 

Our Site may also contains links to external Internet sites as well as co-branded sites, which may be operated by an external party and they may have privacy practices that differ from those here at SNMA Web site. A co-branded site is a Website, usually operated by a third-party, and displaying that third-party's name along with the SNMA name and logo. Such co-branded sites offer SNMA approved goods or services to our users. When you click on links that take you to such external or co-branded sites, you will be subject to their privacy policies, and we encourage you to become familiar with that party's privacy policies as these may differ from those utilized on our Site. Please note that this privacy statement applies solely to information collected by SNMA on our Site and, while we strongly support the protection of privacy on the Internet, we cannot be responsible for the privacy practices of other Websites, uses of the information collected by other Websites, or the content of those other Websites.

Consent

By using our Site, the user agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this Internet Privacy Statement and the Site Terms of Use INCLUDING ALL LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES PROVISIONS which are an integral part hereof and the user consents to the collection and use of this information by SNMA as disclosed in this Internet Privacy Statement. We may revise this Internet Privacy Statement or the Site Terms of Use at any time by updating these postings. By using this Site you agree to be bound by any such revisions in effect at the time of use and should therefore periodically visit this page and the Site Terms of Use page to determine the then current policies applicable to users of the Site.

Surveys & Contests

From time-to-time we may request information from the users of the Site via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary, and the users of the Site have a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as your name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level, etc.). We use such information to notify contest winners, award prizes, and for analyzing the Site traffic to improve the user's experience on the Site.

Security Information

Strong precautions are taken to protect the information of the users of our Site. When users submit sensitive information via the Site, that Information is protected both online and off-line. In this regard, we plan to use a variety of technical solutions to make surfing safe at our Site. Furthermore, your information will be encrypted and will be protected utilizing the industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption software. While on a secure page, such as our order form, the lock icon on the bottom of Web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer becomes locked, as opposed to un-locked, or open, when you are just 'surfing'.

While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also protect user- information off-line. All of the information of our Site's users, including the sensitive information mentioned above, will be maintained in restricted sections at our secretariat. Only those officers of the association who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, registration update, or account update) are granted access to personally identifiable information. Furthermore, our members are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. If you have any questions about the security at our Site, you can send an e-mail to our Webmaster .

Special Offers, Account Updates and Opting Out

SNMA occasionally sends our members and the users of the Site announcements and updates, which contain important information about the Site and service offerings which we believe to be of value to our members and users. In order to do this, we may enhance or merge the information we collect on the Site with data from third parties for purposes of marketing products or services to our members and users.

We may communicate with the users of the Site via e-mail, telephone, mail, or fax in order to provide requested services, content, product information, notification of special offers, or in regard to customer service issues relating to an account. The users of the Site are always given the opportunity to 'opt-out' of having their online information used for purposes not directly related to the Site at the point at which we ask for the information or when they receive an online requested promotional communication.

Users of the Site can always update the personally identifying information they have provided to SNMA simply by accessing and updating their account information on the Site or by e-mailing our Webmaster .