Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which The Marion Institute, Inc. collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.marioninstitute.org website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by The Marion Institute, Inc.

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletters, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet Service Providers utilized and other similar information.

Web Browser Cookies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Users web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How We Use Collected Information

The Marion Institute, Inc. collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:

• To personalize User experience
  We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• To send periodic emails
  If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If, at any time, the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

When a payment is made on the site, the User's payment information (including credit card numbers and billing address) is communicated over an encrypted SSL secured communication channel. Non-financial forms (for example: subscribing to our newsletter) are submitted directly to the Marion Institute offices and the information is not shared with or sold to any 3rd parties.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Changes To This Privacy Policy
The Marion Institute, Inc. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance Of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at:
The Marion Institute, Inc.
www.marioninstitute.org
202 Spring Street Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-0816
info@marioninstitute.org

This document was last updated on March 19, 2012