Privacy Policy

Your privacy is of great importance to Haights Cross Communications (“Haights Cross” or “We”). As a user of this web site (the “Site”), you are valued by Haights Cross and We will take appropriate measures to protect the personally identifiable information provided by and collected from you on the Site in connection with the functions, facilities, products and services offered on the Site.

What Information Does Haights Cross Collect?

We gather information so that we can improve and personalize your experience with Haights Cross. Information that We collect falls into the following primary categories.

Information that Customers Give Us:
We receive and store the information that you enter at the Site or give to us in any other way off line. For example, We collect the information that you provide when you fill out the information in any “contact us” form on the Site and when you fill out an employment application on the careers portion of the Site. You can always choose not to provide some or all of the information We ask for, but this may prevent you from receiving information or obtaining certain services that you desire.

Automatic Information:
Whenever you interact with the Site, We receive and store certain types of information. For example, We use "cookies" to obtain information when your web browser accesses this Site. A cookie is an alphanumeric identifier, which We transfer to your computer via your Web browser and store on your computer's hard drive. The cookie file allows us to recognize your computer when you visit the Site. On most web browsers you will find a "help" section on the toolbar. Please refer to this section for information on how to receive notification when you are receiving a new cookie, and how to turn cookies off. We recommend that you leave cookies turned on because they will enable you to take advantage of some of the Site’s best features.

Log Files:
This web site uses cookies to log IP addresses, browser types, track where a user came from, where a user goes on our, most popular pages, least popular pages, and other similar types of information for systems administration purposes, and these logs are analyzed by a log analyzing software called Webtrends to constantly improve the value of the materials available on the website. We do not link cookies or IP addresses to anything personally identifiable. This means that a user's session will be tracked, but the user will be anonymous.

How Does Haights Cross Use the Information It Receives?

Haights Cross uses the information that users provide to the Site in a manner that is consistent with the reason for which such information was provided. For instance, if a user contacts Haights Cross with a question, Haights Cross will use the contact information of that user in order to respond to that inquiry. Additionally, Haights Cross uses automatic information for systems administration, to improve our Site and for troubleshooting purposes.

Does Haights Cross Share the Information It Receives?

Haights Cross considers the information provided by our users to be a vital part of our relationship with our users and We treat it with great care and respect. There are, however, certain circumstances in which We may share such personal data with certain third parties, as set forth below.

Agents:
Haights Cross, like many companies that serve consumers, hires other companies to perform certain functions. Examples include managing our database and mailing requested information. When We employ another company to perform a function of this nature, We only provide them with the information they need to complete the task and they are not allowed to use that information for any other purpose.

Business Transfers:
As We develop our business, We might sell or buy businesses, stores or assets. In transactions such as these, customer information is generally one of the transferred business assets. Moreover, in the unlikely event that Haights Cross or one of its business lines are acquired, customer information may be one of the transferred assets.

Protection of Haights Cross and Others:
We may release account and other personal information when We believe that such release is appropriate to comply with law; protect the rights of, property or safety of our users, Haights Cross or others; or enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements. In addition, We may exchange information with other organizations for fraud protection.

Will HCC sell my personal information to other companies?
Haights Cross will not sell your personal information to any third-party.

How Secure Is Information About Me?

Haights Cross exercises reasonable measures to protect the personal information that you provide to the Site. Your personal information is stored off line on a secure server which is password protected.

How can I Access Information About Me?

If you desire to review your own personal information, to correct existing information, or to remove your information, please contact Haights Cross via email at: info@haightscross.com. If you request removal of your personal information, you acknowledge that residual information may continue to reside in Haights Cross' records and archives, but Haights Cross will not use that information for commercial purposes. Haights Cross reserves the right to maintain your personal information if Haights Cross has suspended, limited, or terminated your access to our Site for violating the Haights Cross Terms of Use

What Choices Do I Have?

As outlined in this Privacy Policy, you can always choose not to provide information, however, doing so may prevent you from receiving certain information or accessing other valuable features at the Site.

Links to Third Party Sites

You may be able to access third party websites through links available on this Site including websites of companies that are affiliated with Haights Cross. You understand and agree that your use of such third party sites will be governed by the privacy policies of those sites and not by this Privacy Policy. Haights Cross shall not be responsible for the actions of the operators of such third party websites.

Children

Haights Cross does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce our Privacy Policy by instructing their children to never provide information on this Site without their permission.

Terms of Use, Notices, and Revisions

If you choose to visit the Site, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use Agreement, including limitations on damages and application of the law of the State of New York. If you have a concern about privacy at our Site, please send an email with a detailed description of your concern to: info@haightscross.com and We will try to resolve it. Our business and Site change constantly. The Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy may change also. Our use of information that We receive and store is subject to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use in effect at the time of our use of such information. If We decided to change our Privacy Policy, We will post the revised Privacy Policy on this Site.

Notification of Changes:

If Haights Cross Communications, for any reason changes its policies a notification will be sent via e-mail to all registered users.

Contacting the web site:

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this web site, you can contact: info@haightscross.com.