We, the Energy Futures Network, are committed to respecting the privacy of individuals who visit and use the Energy Futures Network site. This statement informs you of how your personal information is collected and used in connection with the site, the purpose for which it is collected and used, with whom the information will be shared, how long your information will remain stored, and what security measures are in place to protect your information.
Collection and Use
We do not automatically gather any personal information from you when you visit the site.
Personal information is collected and stored only if you supply it voluntarily during the process of filling out a request to join the site as an Associate. We do not use tracking cookies of any kind on this site. We use software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer that has accessed the web site. This information is not linked to the personal information that you provide at the time of an information request. Otherwise, IP addresses are not linked to the identity of individuals visiting the site.
The email address that you supply will be used to provide a means for other Energy Futures Network Associates to contact you regarding any comments you provide in one of the discussion groups. All comments will be linked to the email address of the author. We will also use it occasionally to contact you directly as part of our commitment to develop the site to meet the needs of the Associates.
You may voluntarily provide additional information for an entry into the directory of Energy Futures Network Associates that will be made available to other Energy Futures Network Associates.
Disclosure
Information you provide in your information request is accessed, as necessary, by representatives of Energy Futures Network. Your personal information is not shared with any other organizations, unless we otherwise have a legal duty or right. We do not rent, sell, or trade our website visitor information.
Disposal
Your contact information is retained for record-keeping and contact purposes until such time that you ask it to be removed by emailing us at the “Contact Us” section of the site and requesting removal.