Effective Date: January 14, 2008
The following sets forth the policies for the collection and use of personally identifiable information ("Information") by Kate Jacobs in connection with its operation of its Web site located at http://www.katejacobs.com and http://www.katejacobsbooks.com (collectively the "Site"), and supersedes any previous statement of such policies. Kate Jacobs knows that users' personal information is important to them, and that it is important that Kate Jacobs respect that importance and treat that information responsibly. Kate Jacobs has created the below policy to explain the types of information it collects from users, how it uses this information, with whom and for what purposes it shares the information, and how users can interact with Kate Jacobs in connection with the information collection and use. Kate Jacobs takes its obligations regarding privacy very seriously, and it wants to ensure users are fully informed about the Information they are providing to it. The site is operated by KMJ Enterprises, LLC.
Collection of Information.
In connection with the Site, Kate Jacobs may collect Information in the following ways:
- Through forms filled out by a user on the Site
- Through entries made by entering a prize promotion
- Through entries made by the user in blogs and other forums on the Site
- Through the maintenance and analysis of Web server logs
- Via e-mail and other communications between a user and Kate Jacobs
- Through the use by Kate Jacobs on of third-party databases from which user Information is extracted and combined with Information obtained by Kate Jacobs through other means.
Kate Jacobs may also connect non-personally identifiable information from users via "cookies" (small text files placed by Kate Jacobs on user computers), single-pixel GIF image files (also called "Web beacons"), Web server log analysis and other similar technological means. Such information may be used to track site trends and enhance the user experience, and may be shared with third parties.
To the extent third parties may place advertising on the Site, such third parties may utilize cookies or other technological means within the advertising to collect and utilize non-personally identifiable information. Kate Jacobs is not responsible for information collected by third parties in this manner, nor for the collection or use of Information by other sites to which the Site is linked.
Types of Information Collected by Kate Jacobs.
The following types of Information about a user are among those that may be collected by Kate Jacobs in connection with the Site: Name, Postal address, E-mail address, Telephone number, Personal interests, Date of birth, IP Address, Other technical information collected by the Site's servers.
No Collection of Information from Children.
The Site is not intended for users under the age of 18, nor does Kate Jacobs knowingly collect or retains Information in connection with the Site from children under the age of 13.
Use of Information.
Kate Jacobs may use Information collected in connection with the Site in the following ways:
- To provide requested information, products and services to users via the Site or through other online or offline channels
- To enable users to enter prize promotions and receive prizes from Kate Jacobs
- To improve the user experience with the Site
- In connection with the operation of the Site
- For users to obtain information and offers for products and services offered by Kate Jacobs.
Kate Jacobs may also disclose Information when it determines it is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations, in connection with a merger, acquisition, asset purchase or sale of or by Kate Jacobs, or to protect the interests or safety of Kate Jacobs, its customers, or other visitors to the Site.
Opting Out from Offers from Kate Jacobs.
At any time, a user may opt out from receiving future offers from Kate Jacobs through the user's profile on the Site, by following the instructions contained within each marketing communication or by sending an e-mail message to admin@katejacobsbooks.com. Such opting out will not apply to any communications from third parties to whom Kate Jacobs may have provided Information regarding the user. Third parties' use of the Information is subject to such parties' own privacy policies, for which Kate Jacobs shall not be responsible.
Access to Information.
All users who provide their Information to Kate Jacobs may modify and correct such Information through their personal profile on the Site.
Your California Privacy Rights.
Beginning on January 1, 2005, California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits customers of Kate Jacobs who are California residents to request certain information regarding Kate Jacobs’Äôs disclosure of personal information to third parties for such third parties' direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please write to: Kate Jacobs, P.O. Box 243, 501-I South Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320.
Changes to this Privacy Policy.
Kate Jacobs reserves the right to revise and update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any such revisions will be effective on the date of posting to the Site, and will apply to all information collected by Kate Jacobs both prior to and following the effective date. Your use of the Site following any such revisions will be deemed your acceptance of such revisions. Users should periodically visit this page to review the current policies with regard to Information.