Privacy Statement for Trout Unlimited, Inc.
Trout Unlimited, Inc. (TU) has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy concerns. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this web site: www.whywild.org.
TU uses two cookies to administer our web site. A cookie is a small file placed on your computer by a web site. This assigns you a unique ID, which helps us generate usage statistics, and, if applicable, to identify you when entering password-restricted areas. You have the option to accept or deny cookies, but Leaders accessing the "TU Leaders Only" section must have cookies enabled to enter this password-protected area.
This site contains links to other sites. TU is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites.
TU's site uses several order forms for visitors to request information, products, and services. TU collects visitor's contact information (address, phone numbers and email address), unique identifiers (TU membership ID number), and financial information (credit card numbers). In all cases, visitors may opt-out of receiving future contacts from TU; see the choice/opt-out section below.
Contact information obtained from the forms is used to fulfill orders and distribute additional information about TU.
Unique identifiers are collected from TU members to verify the user's identity and for use as account numbers in our record system.
Financial information that is collected is used to bill the user for products and services.
Occasionally, we may rent your name and address to other companies that offer value-added services to our members. If you do not want your name shared with other companies, please see the choice/opt-out section below. Please note that email addresses are for TU's internal use only, and will not be rented or sold.
Occasionally, TU conducts online surveys and asks visitors for contact information. We use data from our surveys to improve our customer service and distribute information about our organization.
Public Forums
This site makes forums and message boards available to its users.
Fish Stories is a public message board. Please remember that any information disclosed in Fish Stories becomes public information; please exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.
A private, password-protected message board is available to TU Leaders. Information that is disclosed in the "Leader Message Board" is only viewable by authorized Leaders, but it is recommended that Leaders use discretion when disclosing personal information.
Security
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. All financial data is transmitted using secure web technology. We utilize SSL (Secure Socket Layers), the most advanced online ordering security system available. At www.whywild.org your personal information and credit card number are encrypted by SSL.
One easy method to verify security is to check the bottom left corner of your browser. Whenever you enter a secure area the broken key (or padlock) icon is replaced by a solid, secure key (or padlock). Whenever you see this icon, your personal information will be safely and securely transmitted over the web.
Choice/Opt-Out
TU provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications from us and our partners at the point where we request information about you. Or, users can change or modify information previously provided.
This site gives users the following options to remove their information from our database, to discontinue future contacts, or to modify existing information.
1. You can send email to membership@tu.org
2. You can visit the following URL: Personal Membership Lookup
3. You can send mail to the following postal address:
TU Membership Services; 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500; Arlington VA 22209-3801
4. You can call the following telephone number: 1-800-834-2419
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:
Trout Unlimited, Inc.
1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22209-3801
1-800-834-2419
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