Privacy Policy
This statement discloses the privacy practices of Junior
Achievement Inc. Questions pertaining to this statement should be directed
to: newmedia@ja.org for clarification.
Our Privacy Vow
Your privacy is important. We strive to provide you with a
safe and secure user experience. On occasion, there may be instances wherein
information must be obtained in order to differentiate you from our thousands
of other unique visitors. This helps us provide information and services that
are most relevant to you.
We collect information through registration and cookies.
Registration
When registering for certain services such as contests,
promotions, online curriculum and games, we may ask that you provide us with
some information. This information may include your name, passwords, email
address, phone number, and postal address, some or all of which will be used
for personalization and identification purposes only.
Cookies
Some of our Web pages use “cookies” so that we can better
serve you with more tailored information. Cookies are pieces of information
that Web sites transfer to your browser to keep on your computer
for record-keeping purposes. These cookies allow us to “save” your passwords
and settings so that you can avoid re-entering them each time you return for
a visit. It should be understood that
cookies do NOT collect any information, but rather store preferences. The
information we collect and analyze is used for the sole purpose of improving
our service to you.
The use of cookies is now an industry standard, and will be
found on most major Web sites. If you so desire, you can set your browser to
either notify you when you have received a cookie, or refuse cookies
altogether. It should be understood that many sites will not function properly
if your browser is set to decline cookies.
Use of Information
Any personal information you provide to JA Worldwide
is maintained and accessible only by JA Worldwide unless
specifically stated otherwise. JA Worldwide may use the information
it collects in any of the following ways:
- We use
aggregate data collected to inform our local offices of the number of
people from their areas who are registered users. No personally
identifiable information is disclosed in this process; only general
information in aggregate form.
- Non-specific,
aggregate data is also used for the purposes of collecting general
demographic information, measuring user interests, and analyzing the
collective characteristics and behaviors of our registered visitors. The
collection of this information allows us to appropriately change, update,
and service the Web site in accordance to common trends.
- From
time to time, JA Worldwide may use your information to inform
you of changes and enhancements to our content and services. For those who
have elected to receive information from JA Worldwide such as offers
or information about the company, we may send you direct mail regarding
products we feel may be of interest to you. We will NOT release your
personal information to other organizations without your express
permission.
- If you
enter a sweepstakes or contest, we may use your provided information to
contact you if you should win.
- Junior
Achievement Inc. is in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA). The personally identifiable information we
collect is in no way intended for those under the age of 13. Where “age”
or “date of birth” is requested, it must be indicated that the user is
over 13 years of age in order for the information to be stored or
transmitted.
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We respond to subpoenas, warrants, or other
court orders regarding information that is contained within our access logs
concerning any member or visitor. We also reserve the right to release that
information concerning a user who we believe is in violation of Junior
Achievement's terms and conditions or other published guidelines and official
rules, even without a subpoena, warrant, or other court order. We cooperate
with law enforcement agencies in identifying those who use our servers for
illegal activities. We also reserve the right to report any illegal activity to
law enforcement.
- Junior Achievement also cooperates with, and
reserves the right to release any and all information to, tax collection and
tax law enforcement agencies in order to identify those users who may owe taxes
on earnings from Junior Achievement prize winnings. (U.S. residents who win
$600.00 or more combined cash and merchandise prizes in a calendar year must
provide their Social Security number in order to receive "1099" forms
from Junior Achievement.)
Individuals
may opt-out of communications, thereby terminating all existing information he
or she may have registered with JA Worldwide This is done by sending
an email to newmedia@ja.org and requesting
a removal from our database.
Any
modifications to this policy will be posted in this space. We welcome any
questions or comments you have.
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