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Privacy Policy

Introduction
Applied Business Computers respects each individual’s right to personal privacy. We will collect and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement. This statement applies solely to information collected at Applied Business Computers’s Web site at www.appliedbc.com.

Part I. Information Collection
Applied Business Computers collects information through our Web site at several points. We collect the following information about primary visitors: only information that you choose to submit on the forms on the pages of our site.

Applied Business Computers does not actively market to children, and we never knowingly ask a child under 13 to divulge any personal information.

We collect the following general data that is not personally identifiable information:

  • IP Address of your computer
  • Web browser you are using
  • Files you receive from our servers
  • Date and time they are sent to you
  • Other standard Web log information

We collect this information through registration forms, clickstream tracking, automatic logging files, etc.

To receive our products and services, your first and last name, company name, address, phone number and email address are mandatory because without this information we can not contact you or serve you properly.

All information we request is optional. However, we ask that you fill out forms completely so that we can do our job more effectively for you.

We do NOT employ cookies but may decide to do so in the future without further notice other than on this page.

A cookie is a small text file that a Web server places on a user’s computer hard drive that is a unique identifier. Cookies would enable Applied Business Computers to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users.

Since we do not use cookies, we do not know if any cookies we may use in the future will or will not have an expiration date. We suggest that you review this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure you are kept up-to-date.

Part II. Information Usage.
The information collected by Applied Business Computers will be used for our internal purposes only to serve you better. Users who provide information will receive only the services they request. We may from time to time send our literature, product and service announcements via email or US Mail. Persons not wishing to receive this information can let us know their preference and we will discontinue sending this information to them.

Users who submit information on this site, may receive additional announcements from us about products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not continue to receive these types of communications.

The information we collect will be used to create customer profiles based on browsing or purchasing history. We may supplement information collected at our Web site with data from other sources to authorize purchases or to serve you better.

We may share data with the following third parties: shipping companies, credit card companies, subcontractors and others, as needed to perform our work. These third parties will use the information to perform their work.

Our site contains links to other Web sites. We are not responsible for the operation or non-operation of these other sites. We are not responsible for the contents of these other sites. Please note: When you click on links leading to other Web sites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies. Their standards may differ from ours.

In the future we may offer chats, forums or message boards on our site. Please be advised that information posted in these venues becomes public knowledge.

Be aware that information submitted via this site is sent in the open unless the page you are on contains a small lock symbol displayed in your web browser. Also be aware that email in general is also sent in the open unless it is encrypted using tools such as PGP, before it is sent.

If our policy on information collection or uses changes, we will advise you by posting those changes on this page. We will post the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page so that you can determine if you have read the latest information. Without having to read the whole page.

Part III. Access to Information
Applied Business Computers maintains the accuracy of our information by using information collected on our site, information from other public sources and by asking you questions before, during and after rendering of our services. Users may inform us about any changes in their personal or business information and contact us about any inaccuracies they may find. Users may update us via email or phone or US Mail sent to the address shown on our Contact page.

Part IV. Problem Resolution
If problems arise, users may contact us by any of the means provided on our Contact page. We are committed to resolving disputes within 30 days of being notified of a problem.

Part V. Data Storage and Security
Applied Business Computers protects user information with the following security measures: firewalls and other technology and procedures used to protect consumer privacy.

Our Legal Notices, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use pages may change from time to time. Please revisit these pages to ensure you have read the latest revisions.

For questions not answered on our site, please send email to: abc@appliedbc.com.

Thank you.

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