evanhunter.com Privacy Policy

We understand that our users are concerned about how personal information is collected and used. Please be assured that we take privacy very seriously and are committed to safeguarding personal information. This notice describes our Privacy Policy, which covers the personal information that we collect at the evanhunter.com site. By visiting our site, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

What Types of Personal Information is Collected at evanhunter.com?

We collect and maintain personal information entered by users on our site. Such information may include user preferences or suggestions, e-mail addresses, billing and shipping information or any other information that a user may give to us or post on the evanhunter.com site. We collect such personal information when a user registers at our site, signs up for a service, purchases products, fills out a feedback or request form, enrolls in a promotion or sweepstakes (including, but not limited to, the "Join the McBainiac Gang" promotion or other book giveaways) or participates in interactive activities on our site.

We also collect and store the Internet Protocol ("IP") addresses of individuals that visit our site. An IP address provides general statistical information, such as browsing activity, areas of greatest interest on the site, general demographic information and other basic information that we will use for system administration. We use such information to make our site more interesting and useful to you.

Does evanhunter.com use Cookies?

Cookies are packets of information that are stored by your web browser on your computer hard drive during visits to our site. Cookies enable us to recognize your browser and save your preferences or passwords. Cookies also allow us to track statistical information that helps us to provide improved resources and services to users. Web browsers usually accept cookies automatically. However, you can change your web browser to prevent automatic acceptance of cookies or disable cookies. If your web browser does not accept cookies, you will not be able to take advantage of some of the site’s features or make purchases through the website.

How Does evanhunter.com Use My Personal Information?

We use personal information to provide and enhance services, respond to inquiries and provide personalized content. Each user's name, address, e-mail address and other information is stored on our database. Personal information may also be used to track user activity so that we may better understand your preferences. We may also use your personal information to contact you about promotions, products or services that we believe may be of interest to you. If you prefer not to be contacted with this information, please send an e-mail to evan@edmcbain.com.

We also use non-personally identifying information to improve the design and content of our site. We may also use this information to analyze site usage.

We will disclose information we maintain when required to do so by law or where reasonably necessary to protect our rights or a third party's rights, for example, in response to a court order, a subpoena, a request by a law enforcement agency or to respond to claims that any content violates the right of third-parties.

Although we will strive to take appropriate measures to safeguard against unauthorized disclosures of information, we cannot assure you that personally identifiable information that we collect will never by disclosed in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy. Inadvertent disclosures may occur.

Does evanhunter.com Give Personal Information to Third Parties?

We will only share your personal information with partners who provide services to evanhunter.com. These partners do not have any right to use your personal information beyond what is necessary to assist us. We will not sell or rent your personal information to any third party.

What Happens if I Disclose My Personal Information
in Chat Rooms or on Bulletin Boards?

We have no control over and cannot protect personal information that users disclose in public areas such as the forum. If you disclose your personal information in public areas, it may be collected and used by others, without your knowledge. Moreover, members who post a message in these public forums make their email address available to others through our software, which could result in unsolicited email from other subscribers or parties.

Is My Personal Information Secure if I Link to Other Web Sites?

The evanhunter.com site contains links to sites operated by third parties that are not under the control or supervision of evanhunter.com. Neither Evan Hunter nor his employees, agents or representatives are responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. These sites may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies, or no policies at all. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of the other sites to see how your personal information will be handled on the third party sites before providing them with your personal information.

How Does evanhunter.com Protect My Personal Information?

Protecting your privacy and your information is a top priority. We have taken careful measures to secure your information. All personal information is stored on our Internet database. Access to personal information is limited to those individuals who are authorized to use such information for business and administrative purposes.

evanhunter.com uses industry-standard SSL-encryption to protect data transmissions as a means of keeping any ordering information as secure as possible. We have security technology and procedures in place to ensure that all information stored on our Internet database is secured against unauthorized access and use.

There are some things that you can do to help protect the security of your information as well. For instance, never give out your Password, since this is what is used to access all of your account information. Also remember to log out of your account and close your browser window when you finish surfing the Internet, so that other people using the same computer won't have access to your information.

Can I update or Change the Personal Information that evanhunter.com has Collected?

Members can access, review, and edit their registration information on our site by selecting the "Profile" link.

How Does the Privacy Policy Apply to Children?

We understand that young people need special safeguards and privacy protection. We realize that they may not understand all the provisions of our Privacy Policy or be able to make thoughtful decisions about the choices that are made available to our adult users. We strongly urge all parents to participate in their children's exploration of the Internet and any online services, and to teach their children about protecting their personal information while online.

This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We prohibit registration by children under the age of 13 for all interactive portions of the site, such as the Forum. We will not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

Will the evanhunter.com Privacy Policy Change?

We may change and modify the Privacy Policy at any time. All changes become effective immediately. Notice of changes may be provided to you by posting the effective date at the top of the Privacy Policy page, by email to your email address or in other ways. Your continued use of the site after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of, and agreement to be bound by, the amended Privacy Policy. Please refer back to the Privacy Policy regularly.

We invite you to contact us with any questions or comments regarding your personal information. Please direct all inquiries to evan@edmcbain.com. Please include information in the email that will help us identify your account so we can assist you with your inquiry or request.