Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

The following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions ("Terms of Use") govern all pageshosted at www.veep.org. These Terms of Use do not apply to pages hosted by other organizations to which we may link and whose privacy and other policies may differ. These Terms of Use may change from time to time, so please check back periodically. THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATIONPROGRAM respects the privacy of its visitors. We have developed arigorous privacy policy that reflects that respect. Please read the following policy to understand how your personal information will betreated. We will do our best to honor any limitations you may wish toplace on the usage of your personal information.

Website Usage

Most areas of our site are accessible without having to provide personal information of any kind. Some of our services do, however, require some form of identification, which the user is free to provide (or withhold) voluntarily. Submission of a registration form that includes the user's phone number or email address implies the user's consent to being contacted by THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM, but we will not share this information with third parties.

THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM's Commitment to Online Security

Physical, electronic and managerial procedures have been employed to safeguard the security and integrity of personal information. All THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM contractors with access to personal information obtained on THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM website are also bound to adhere to this policy as part of their contract.

Collection of Information

When you are on THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM's website and are asked for personal information, you are sharing that information with THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM alone, unless stated otherwise. THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM may collect information regarding website visitors, including IP address, browser and domain information, and information volunteered by you, such as email address. We may also track visitor usage patterns of our website including website hits using standard site tracking software.

Personally Identifiable Information

THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM collects personal information from our visitors. Our web server does not automatically recognize or collect personal information based on your email address; the personal information we collect is always voluntarily submitted by you.

Use of Information

THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM uses the information we collect about you to be able to send you communications and to help administer and improve our web sites. Please note that we use this information for internal purposes only.

Sharing of Information

We are aware of and sensitive to the issue of unsolicited email ("spam"); therefore THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM will never rent, trade or sell your email address. From time to time, however, we may agree with other reputable, charitable organizations to write via postal mail to some of each other's supporters, for the mutual benefit of both. If you would prefer not to have your name used in this manner, simply send us a request via email to info@veep.org with your exact name and address.

Update, Correct or Delete Personal Information

The accuracy of your individual information is important to THE VERMONT ENERGYEDUCATION PROGRAM. If you have a question about or change to your personal information related to a donation, please send an email to info@veep.org.

Links to Third-Party Sites

The THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM website provides links to several other third party websites. While we make efforts to choose our links carefully, we cannot take responsibility for the content of linked websites or for the privacy policies of websites we link to. Since we do not control those websites, we encourage you to review the privacy policies on those websites prior to any use.

Linking to the THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM Website

Generally, Internet websites may link to THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM websites without seeking the permission of THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM. However, such links must clearly identify THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM as the source of the information displayed and preserve the integrity of the THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM web pages without alteration.

Privacy Policy Changes

THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM continually examines the best options for maintaining a high level of privacy on our site. From time to time, therefore, this privacy policy may be changed. Your use of the THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM website after the date specified below constitutes your agreement to our terms. THE VERMONT ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust.