James,
The policy of AMZN can change but currently here it is:
amazon.com
Your Privacy
At Amazon.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect
about you to process orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience. Please read on
for more detail about our privacy policy.
What information do we collect? How do we use it?
When you order, we need to know your name, e-mail address, mailing address, credit card
number and expiration date. This allows us to process and fulfill your orders and to notify
you of your order status.
When you voluntarily sign up for our Personal Notification Services (Amazon.com Delivers,
Eyes, and Oprah®), we need only an e-mail address - which we use to send the information
you requested.
When you submit a customer review, we also ask for your e-mail address, although you can
choose not to have your e-mail address displayed with your review.
When you enter a contest or other promotional feature, we may ask for your name, address
and e-mail address so we can administer the contest and notify winners.
We personalize your shopping experience by using your purchases to shape our
recommendations about the books, CDs and other merchandise that might be of interest to
you. We also monitor customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us develop the design
and layout of the store.
We may also use the information we collect to occasionally notify you about important
functionality changes to the website, new Amazon.com services and special offers we think
you'll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, visit the Your Account
page to change your preferences. Make sure to change your preferences for each account or
e-mail address you have left with us.
How does Amazon.com protect customer information?
When you place orders or access your account information, we offer the use of a secure server. The
secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore,
all of the customer data we collect is protected against unauthorized access.
What about "cookies"?
"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard
drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to
provide features such as 1-Click shopping and to store items in your shopping cart between visits.
Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to
prevent that. Even without a cookie, you can still use most of the features in our store, including
placing items in your shopping cart and purchasing them.
Will Amazon.com disclose the information it collects to outside parties?
Amazon.com does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. We may choose to do
so in the future with trustworthy third parties, but you can tell us not to by sending a blank e-mail
message to never@amazon.com. (If you use more than one e-mail address to shop with us, send this
message from each e-mail account you use.) Also, Amazon.com may provide aggregate statistics
about our customers, sales, traffic patterns, and related site information to reputable third-party
vendors, but these statistics will include no personally identifying information.
In Summary
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect on the site to make
shopping at Amazon.com posssible and to enhance your overall shopping experience. We do not sell,
trade or rent your personal information to others. We may choose to do so in the future with
trustworthy third parties, but you can tell us not to by sending a blank e-mail message to
never@amazon.com. If you never want to receive any announcements or special offers from us, visit
the Your Account page to change your preferences. Remember to change your preferences for each
of the e-mail accounts you have given us.
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information by Amazon.com. If
we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are
always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we
disclose it.
Tell Us What You Think
Amazon.com welcomes your questions and comments about privacy. Please send e-mail to
feedback@amazon.com. |
