The American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. ("ASID") respects the privacy of its Web site users. ASID does not collect personal information through its Web site from its Web site users other than the information its Web site users voluntarily provide ASID through use of its Web site.

Such information consists of the Web site user's name, address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address and user's Web site address (URL).

This information may be used by ASID in any one or more of the following ways:

• To send ASID-related materials by mail, e-mail or otherwise to its Web site users;
• To distribute time-sensitive information such as Legislative Alerts or NewsFlash via e-mail and/or fax;
• To notify its Web site users about products, services, and other information ASID believes its Web site users might want to know.

If for any reason you do not wish to receive this information from ASID, you may check the appropriate box(es) on your membership information or notify ASID in writing either via e-mail to asid@asid.org or via letter to ASID, 608 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002-6006.

Information collected from individuals using the ASID Worldwide Referral Service is used only for purposes of matching them with qualified designers and for sending referral information to them. It is not shared with third parties or used for any other purpose. You may choose not to have this information shared with the designers whose names come up for referral.

ASID may use "cookies" which are placed on users' computers from ASID's Web site, for the purpose of facilitating the Web site user's log in process. ASID does not collect personal information through "cookies," nor does ASID track individual use of its Web site in any specific way. ASID aggregates Web site user information and reports on aggregated usage, not on individual users. If you do not wish the login "cookie" to be placed on your computer, you can un-check the box marked "Remember my log-in" by clicking on the box, or you can set your browser to refuse "cookies." However, if you do so, you will have to login each time you visit the site.

You will also be given the opportunity to let ASID know if you do not wish to receive the information described above by clicking on a designated "opt out" button on ASID's Web site.

ASID Web site users will, if the Web site user clicks on links and/or ad banners, be taken to third-party Web sites. You will, in such regard, be subject to the third-party's privacy policies, and ASID cannot be responsible for such third-parties' actions. ASID encourages you to read the privacy policies of such third parties.

ASID reserves the right to modify ASID's Privacy Policy from time to time, and will post changes to its Privacy Policy so that you might be made aware of such changes.

By visiting ASID's Web site you are accepting the terms of ASID's Privacy Policy. You can, of course, elect not to provide information, but in doing so you might not be able to receive the information described above.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding ASID's Privacy Policy, feel free to direct them to asid@asid.org. You may also send a letter to the American Society of Interior Designers at: American Society of Interior Designers, 608 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002-6006, Attn: Web Master.