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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION PRIVACY POLICY

51²è¹Ýapp respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This privacy policy explains how the 51²è¹Ýapp (51²è¹Ýapp), its subsidiaries and divisions, collect, use, and protect any information you provide. This policy applies to all 51²è¹Ýapp websites, including (but not limited to) www.aisc.org, www.modernsteel.com, www.steelbridges.org, www.steeltools.org, and www.whysteel.org (collectively the "51²è¹Ýapp Websites") and includes information that may be provided via web browser, mobile or downloadable application, email, text or other electronic messages between you and the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites. This policy does not apply to information we collect off-line, through third parties or through third party websites, or through means other than through the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites.

51²è¹Ýapp's Privacy Policy is part of our . Please read this policy carefully to understand 51²è¹Ýapp's policies and practices regarding your information and how 51²è¹Ýapp may use it. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, you may not use the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites. By accessing or using the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This policy is in effect beginning June, 1, 2012. Because 51²è¹Ýapp may change this policy at any time, you should check this page from time-to-time. Changes will become effective upon posting, and your continued use of the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites constitutes acceptance of the changes.

Information we may collect from you: You may voluntarily provide information to 51²è¹Ýapp in the form of your name, email address, postal address or telephone number or other information through requests to contact us. You may also provide personal information through establishing a user account. To access certain areas of the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites, you are required to log in. Your log in information is stored within 51²è¹Ýapp's membership database and includes a wide range of information, such as your name, company, address, email, and membership type/status. 51²è¹Ýapp uses this information to allow you to log in to your account and to mail or e-mail you messages related to the mission of 51²è¹Ýapp. If you want to opt out of mailings, you can do so after receiving the first mailing by responding to the email address at the bottom of the message or clicking the opt-out link provided in the electronic message. While 51²è¹Ýapp does not disclose its membership list to unaffiliated third parties, 51²è¹Ýapp does sell the Modern Steel Construction magazine mailing list, including subscribers' names, company name, type of business, and mailing address (though not email addresses). If you would like to opt-out of having your information shared as part of the Modern Steel Construction mailing list, you may contact 51²è¹Ýapp by phone at (312) 670-2400 or by e-mail at webmaster@aisc.org. In some cases, you may provide credit card information in connection with paying membership fees. 51²è¹Ýapp does not store your credit card information. Credit card payments made toward 51²è¹Ýapp membership fees are processed through a third party vendor under its separate privacy practices and not governed by this Privacy Policy. 51²è¹Ýapp does not separately collect or store credit card information online.

Bookstore Purchases: The 51²è¹Ýapp Websites allow users to make purchases through the 51²è¹Ýapp Bookstore. 51²è¹Ýapp may use a third party vendor to fulfill your orders. Credit card payments made toward Bookstore purchases are processed through a third party vendor under its privacy practices and not governed by this Privacy Policy. 51²è¹Ýapp does not separately collect or store credit card information online.

Your California Privacy Rights: California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 permits California residents to request certain information regarding the disclosure of personal information to third parties for third party direct marketing purposes. To make such a request of 51²è¹Ýapp, please send an e-mail to webmaster@aisc.org or write to 51²è¹Ýapp at: 130 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601.

Information we automatically collect: As you navigate through and interact with the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites, 51²è¹Ýapp uses "cookies" to track website usage. A cookie is used to store small amounts of information. This could include but is not limited to the type of equipment you use, the browser type, the portions of the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites you visit or other usage details. This information is used to recognized member-only access and is also collected for traffic analysis through site analytics. 51²è¹Ýapp uses traffic logs to determine which pages are being most used so that 51²è¹Ýapp can improve website content and functionality. The cookie does not contain personal details. Depending on the browser you use, you may be able to set your preferences to block/refuse cookies or to notify you before they are placed. Note that blocking cookies may limit some site functionality and inhibit your full enjoyment of the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites. In addition, blocking cookies may prevent you from logging in or accessing member-only content.

Data Security: 51²è¹Ýapp has implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration and disclosure. The safety and security of your information also depends on you. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential. Unfortunately, the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure. Although 51²è¹Ýapp does its best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted through the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. 51²è¹Ýapp is not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained in the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites.

How we may use your information: We may use or disclose user information: to communicate with you and to enhance your experience with the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites; to complete a transaction you requested, such as a Bookstore purchase; in response to a legal request, such as a subpoena, court order, regulatory request, or government demand; to comply with the law; to investigate or report illegal activity; to protect the legal rights of 51²è¹Ýapp, our 51²è¹Ýapp Websites or users of our 51²è¹Ýapp Websites; or to enforce our rights or defend claims. We may also transfer your information to another company in connection with a corporate restructuring. We may use or publicly disclose your information in an aggregate form that is not personally identifiable to show the general usage of the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites or services.

Third Party Websites: The 51²è¹Ýapp Websites include links to other websites, many of which are not owned or related to 51²è¹Ýapp. Because 51²è¹Ýapp has no control over these other websites, 51²è¹Ýapp is not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting them. This Privacy Policy only applies to information collected by 51²è¹Ýapp through the 51²è¹Ýapp Websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that 51²è¹Ýapp does not own or control, or employees that 51²è¹Ýapp does not manage. Any information you provide to, or that is collected by, a third party may be subject to the privacy policies of those third parties, if any. 51²è¹Ýapp encourages you to read such privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. It is the sole responsibility of such third parties to adhere to any applicable restrictions on the disclosure of your personally identifying information, and 51²è¹Ýapp shall not be liable for wrongful use or disclosure of your personally identifying information by any third party. 

Children's Privacy: The 51²è¹Ýapp Websites are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We recognize that children under the age of 13 may not fully understand the consequences of submitting personal information on our 51²è¹Ýapp Websites. Therefore, 51²è¹Ýapp encourages parents to supervise the online activities of their children and educate them on the responsible use of the Internet. 51²è¹Ýapp does not knowingly allow children under age of 13 to register for any service, and does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under age of 13. If you are under 13, do not provide any information on these 51²è¹Ýapp Websites through any of the features or register for any accounts or services on these Websites. If 51²è¹Ýapp learns that it has collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, 51²è¹Ýapp will delete that information. If you believe that 51²è¹Ýapp might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at webmaster@aisc.org.

Contact information: If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact 51²è¹Ýapp by regular mail at Webmaster, 130 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601, by e-mail at webmaster@aisc.org, or by telephone at (312) 670-2400.