The privacy of users of the websites, located at www.sphinxmagazine.com and www.sjwpublishers.com is safeguarded by SJW Publishers, Inc. This privacy statement explains what information we gather from you, how we may use that information, with whom we may share it, and how it is protected.
Information we collect
We receive from you personally identifiable information (such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address, corporate profile) when you request information from SJW Publishers, Inc. through the on-line contact forms, or contact us through e-mail or other online mechanisms that we make available through the website. We will not knowingly collect or use personal identifying information from children younger than 13 without parental consent.
Use of cookies
We also collect information through the use of cookies. Cookies are small pieces of data, or data files, which are sent by a website to your web browser and are stored on your computer. They are used to understand general traffic patterns on www.sphinxmagazine.com and www.sjwpublishers.com. The information stored in the cookie is not used for individual identification. Cookies are used to prefill forms so that you do not need to re-enter the data. Accepting a cookie does not give us access to your computer or any personal information about you.
Our use
We use personally identifiable information that you provide to us when you visit the website only for the purposes for which you have provided it, unless you request or permit otherwise. We use aggregate data that we collect to provide feedback to the web designers, content providers or business managers, for system administration, to measure the number of visitors to the website, to improve website performance, and to help us in order to enhance and improve the website.
Your privacy preferences and opting out
At www.sphinxmagazine.com and www.sjwpublishers.com, you may be able to register to receive e-mails for information that interests you, such as articles and newsletters. We only offer “opt-in” lists; that is, you may sign-up and sign-off at any time. To unsubscribe, simply reply to the e-mail address on the bottom of every e-mail we send you.
Disclosures
We will not disclose your personally identifiable information to any third party for any reason except to third parties whose role is to maintain or operate the website, fulfill the requests you make through the website, or who may be engaged by us specifically to handle and deliver certain online activities. These third parties have access to personally identifiable information only to carry out their specific support obligations, cannot use it for other purposes, and must agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information.
Links to other websites
This privacy policy applies only to www.sphinxmagazine.com and www.sjwpublishers.com. You should be aware that through links you may be directed to other sites that we do not control. SJW Publishers, Inc. has no control over the privacy policies or practices of these other sites, and is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of websites to which we link, list, rank or identify by means of a search. SJW Publishers, Inc. takes no responsibility for the products, services, policies or actions of third parties or the content of third party websites. We encourage you to be aware when you are leaving this site and to read the privacy policies of each website you visit.
Security of the Information You Provide to Us
We have taken steps to put in place security procedures so that personally identifiable information that we receive through this website is protected from unauthorized access and use. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE INTERNET AND DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES, WE CANNOT, HOWEVER, PROVIDE ASSURANCES AS TO THE SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION, AND WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY SUCH OBLIGATIONS.
Please note that because e-mail that you send over the Internet is not secure or private, you should not include confidential personal or private information in any e-mail that you send us.
Policy Modifications
We hope that this Privacy Policy adequately explains our commitment to safeguarding personally identifiable information you may wish to give us though the website. Please note that this Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time at our discretion; we will post a notice of significant changes in our policy on the website, so check back often.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing us at info@sphinxmagazine.com.
Effective Date
The effective date of this online privacy policy is December 1, 2007.
