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Privacy Policy

The Cradle of Forestry in America is dedicated to protecting your privacy. No personal information will be collected about you unless you choose to provide it and any personal information which you provide us will be safeguarded and not shared with others unless you specifically request that we do so.

If while on this website [cradelofforestry.com, cradleofforestry.org] you choose only to browse or download documents, we will not and can not collect any personally identifiable information. However, web servers automatically recognize the domain and IP address used by each visitor to our site.

Cookies and E-Commerce

We, like most sites that have e-commerce functionality, use 'cookies' to hold such personal information as is required to maintain correct and accurate data in your shopping cart as you move through the store. Cookies store bits of information that allow our server to recognize your computer. We safeguard this information and do not share it with others for any reason. If you choose to purchase goods through this site, you will be asked to provide personal and financial information so that we may process your order. The use of such E-commerce functionality is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion and risk.

Forms, Email, Surveys, Interactivity, and Links

The Cradle of Forestry in America website does have forms and email links in places throughout the site so that you may, if you choose, send comments and ideas, ask for more information, and/or report problems you may experience on our site. With your permission, we may wish to post your comments on our site (on our FAQ page, for instance). We will not identify you personally, though we may use first name or initials, and certainly will not disclose your e-mail address or phone number (should you provide these) without your express written permission. The use of such forms and email links is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion and risk.

We welcome your e-mail messages and suggestions of ways in which we can improve the site. We will use any personal information you send us only to respond to your message. Please note that any suggestions or ideas you submit to us will become the property of The Cradle Of Forestry In America and can be used by us for any purpose.

If you choose to participate in one of our online surveys, we will ask you for certain general demographic and/or personal information. We do not share this information with others. Participation in such surveys is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion and risk.

The Cradle of Forestry in America web site may contain interactive programs in which you can participate. Any information that you provide will be stored in our system and not shared with third parties. Participation in such surveys is entirely voluntary and at your own discretion and risk.

Our site contains links to other sites. Please remember that our privacy policy does not apply to other sites and that we cannot be held responsible for their privacy policies, if any.

Privacy of Children

At the Cradle of Forestry in America, we are concerned with protecting the privacy of children who visit our site. We support and endeavor to be in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, even though this act does not apply to non-profit organizations.

• We collect personal information from children only to be able to furnish information regarding participation in programs like the Students as Scientists program.
• We do not ask children for other personal information, and we never share the information we collect with anyone outside of The Cradle of Forestry in America.
• If you or your child is under age 13, the consent of a parent or guardian is required for use of the site.

No Guarantee

Please remember that no one can guarantee the complete security of information transmitted over the Internet. Therefore, you should be careful about the personal information which you provide. Rest assured that we will do everything we can to safeguard your information.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your dealings with this site, please contact us at cfaia@citcom.net .

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