Purpose of this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy describes how Associated Publishing Company, Inc. ("APC") treats the personally identifiable information that is collected about you when you visit area-wide.com, the web site to which this policy is linked.

What is Personally Identifiable Information
"Personally identifiable information" is information that we can use to identify you as an individual. Personally identifiable information includes your name, address, telephone number and any other information that is connected with you personally.

Information This Privacy Policy Does Not Apply To
This privacy policy does not apply to information collected about you by anyone except APC and only applies to the web sites to which this policy is linked. Any information you provide when you visit web sites other than those covered by this policy (including other web sites maintained by APC’s affiliates under ownership of The Hearst Corporation) is subject to the privacy policies of the organizations who run and/or own these web sites.

Collection of Personally Identifiable Information
APC collects personally identifiable information with your specific knowledge and consent. For example, if you complete a survey and enter our cash prize contest or request a phone book, APC uses this information only for responding to your request and does not share your personal information with third parties other than as necessary to conduct the contest or fulfill your request. If you notify us by email or on our web site of a change to your listing in any of our directories, that information will be published in the next edition of the applicable directory.

IP Address
Your Internet Protocol ("IP") address is usually associated with the place from which you enter the Internet, like your Internet Service Provider, your company or your university. We may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our servers, gather broad demographic information, and administer our website.

Kids And Parents
We also allow access to our database by third parties that provide us with services, such as technical maintenance or forums software or newsletter transmittals, but only for the purpose of and to the extent necessary to provide those services. And if you choose to purchase items through features on our site, we may forward your information to third parties for services such as credit card processing and order fulfillment.

The sites covered by this policy are not intended for use by children, especially those under age 13.

If you’re worried about your children’s activities or their privacy on our site, we encourage you to e-mail APC at info@area-wide.com


Non-U.S. Users
If you are located outside of the United States, please note that the information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By using this website, you consent to the adjudication of any disputes arising in connection with this web site in the federal and state courts of, and in accordance with the laws of, the state of the United States in which the editorial staff of this web site primarily does business.

Changes to Privacy Policy and Notice
APC may change this policy from time to time in its discretion. Your continued use of our sites indicates your consent to this privacy policy and any amended versions of it.

This policy was last updated on January 27, 2005