Privacy Policy for "photodepository.com"

Photo Depository understands the importance of protecting the privacy of photodepository.com users. The information collected is used to market and improve the services we and our subsidiaries offer, to improve the photodepository.com web site content, and to contact you with updates to the web site or for other marketing purposes.

Certain areas of photodepository.com require registration or a password for access. Information obtained from registered users of these areas may also be used for Photo Depository marketing purposes, and cookies may be used in those and other areas, as is described in this Policy. Information obtained in these areas may also be used in accordance with agreements governing access to and use of the specific areas. Log file data and other information gathered from registered users of photodepository.com are used to improve the photodepository.com customer experience.

photodepository.com Login currently provides users with access to photographer and client areas.

For more information on this Privacy Policy, please read below.

What information does photodepository.com capture about visitors to its web site?

The photodepository.com web server assigns a unique number for identification purposes to each unique visitor. A log is created to improve customer experience. The log file does not capture a visitor's email address

Does Photo Depository ask for personal information?

Several areas of photodepository.com ask for personal information. They include: Client Registration, Photographer Registration, Shopping Cart Check-Out and My Account Management. This list may be expanded without notice. In the event that it is expanded, additional information may be required. In these areas, your name, address, email address, billing information, and business profile are requested. This information is collected to help us further develop our services, to provide you access to valuable Photo Depository Internet-based information and services, and to bill you for those services if you elect to use them.

How does Photo Depository use the information?

The information collected through this site helps us identify the type of web site content our customers value most. We use this information to market and improve the web site and our services. We also use this information to send you email notifications about updates to the web site, and to contact you by other means for marketing and other purposes. Our policy is to not give, sell or otherwise distribute the information collected through this site to third parties outside of Photo Depository and our network of registered Photographers (unless required by law); provided, however, in some cases we may use suppliers to assist us in collecting, using or otherwise processing for our benefit the information obtained through this site. Our practice is to require our suppliers to conduct such activities consistent with this policy and our requirements.

What happens when I leave photodepository.com to visit a Photo Depository linked web site?

When you leave photodepository.com to visit another site, the only information transferred to the third-party is the fact that you came from photodepository.com (the referring address). This practice allows the third-party to monitor its own web site traffic, but does not provide them with any information about you. Photo Depository is not responsible or liable for the independent privacy policies of our third-party sites. You should consult the privacy policies at those sites to determine how your information may be used.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a series of data characters that, when programmed into a web site, is placed by the web server into the browser's application folder on your computer. Once placed onto your machine, the cookie will allow the web site to "recognize" you as a unique individual.

Does Photo Depository use cookies?

Cookies are used to achieve two goals. The first is to provide Photo Depository with the capability to personalize information for certain segments of its customer base. Secondly, in some instances, cookies are used to allow Photo Depository the opportunity to associate individual customers with their information profiles. For example, through the use of cookies, Photo Depository Login can "remember" your user ID when you login on your computer.

Can cookies be removed from my hard drive?

Yes, cookies can be removed from your hard drive. Also, depending on what type of web browser and what browser version you are using, you may be able to change the properties on your cookie file so that cookies are not used or saved. Please check with your browser provider for more information on removing cookies.

How do I contact Photo Depository?

Our postal address is:
Photo Depository LLC
PO Box 280
Janesville WI 53547

We can be reached via email at Customerservice@photodepository.com or by telephone at 877-3-PHOTO-5.

Additional resources on information privacy

The Electronic Privacy Information Center focuses public attention on emerging civil liberties issues relating to the National Information Infrastructure. EPIC Alert is the online newsletter of the Electronic Privacy Information Center in Washington, DC. The newsletter is bi-weekly and covers issues related to privacy and civil liberties in the information age.

Photo Depository reserves the right to amend the Privacy Policy at any time with or without notice. Please check back frequently in the event of changes.

Your use of photodepository.com constitutes your agreement to this Privacy Policy.