Privacy Statement for ACOG's Sales Website

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) created this Privacy Statement to demonstrate our commitment to privacy of our member and non-member users (collectively "users"). This Privacy Statement discloses the privacy practices for ACOG's Bookstore.

Information Collection and Use

Collection, retention, and use of personal information may occur if users interact with ACOG's Sales Website, by registering with the site or participating in one of ACOG's services. Users may be required to provide their name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, ACOG member id number, billing information and/or other identifying information. This information is used to process and fulfill orders and respond to inquires and/or requests.

ACOG may use e-mail addresses provided by users to notify them of ACOG products and services that may be of interest. Users who do not wish to receive such e-mails should not opt-in when registering with ACOG's Sales Website. Users are able to opt-out or change their preferences for receiving such information at any time.

Use of Cookies and IP Address

Cookies are small pieces of information stored by your browser on your computer, which are used to aid in web navigation. ACOG's Sales Website uses persistent cookies. Once a user has interacted with ACOG's Sales Website a persistent cookie is created. The cookie is used to keep track of a user's shopping cart and to maintain session identity. Users who do not wish to have a cookie created may disable the cookie function on their browser.

A unique number called an IP address identifies each computer on the Internet. Each time users connect to the Internet, their computer is assigned an IP address. When users connect to ACOG's Sales Website, the IP address is stored for statistical purposes.

External Links

ACOG's Sales Website contains links to other external websites that do not fall under its domain. ACOG is not responsible for the privacy practices and the content of such external websites.

Third Party

ACOG may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to 1) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process served on ACOG, 2) protect and defend the rights of property of ACOG, or 3) protect the personal safety of ACOG personnel or members of the public in urgent circumstances.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reserves the right to amend the Privacy Statement at any time for any reason. This Privacy Statement only applies to information collected by ACOG through ACOG's Sales Website.