|
General statement
Many Internet users are unaware of how easy it is to give away information
about themselves when they navigate the web. We respect and protect
the privacy of our users. Reader’s Digest (RD) wishes the users
of its online presence to know that it seeks to comply with all
elements of the Privacy Act 1988.
Record of visits
When you visit the RD website pages, our server makes a record of
the visits and logs the user's server address, the user's top-level
domain name, the date and time of visit to the site, the pages accessed
and documents downloaded, the previous site visited and the type
of browser used for statistical purposes. No attempt is made to
identify users, or their browsing activities, unless a law enforcement
agency or a court exercises a valid warrant to inspect the service
provider's logs.
Collection of information
We collect information from visitors to our site during online purchasing,
sweepstakes registration, online customer service activity, and
so on. The personal information we collect will typically be used
by RD to offer you special promotional offers and exciting product
opportunities from time to time. We may occasionally make your email
address available to other carefully screened marketers who we believe
have products of interest to you. Should you not wish to receive
these offers, please email us to that effect.
Cookies
RD makes use of "cookies" to make our website perform better. A
"cookie" is a feature built into your browser that assigns you a
"user ID". Cookies are used to follow the pattern of movements of
web users. Cookies let us know which pages on our website are visited,
in what order and how often. By themselves, cookies can't be used
to discover your identity they merely identify your computer to
our servers when you visit us. If you are unhappy about having a
cookie assigned to you, you can set your browser to refuse cookies.
Cookies are not used to record any personal information such as
your name, address or email address.
Email
We will record your email address or other personal details if you
send us a message, place an order with the RD Online Store, or respond
to a prize or product opportunity. It will be used for the purpose
for which you have provided it to RD and from time to time we may
email you with promotional offers and opportunities to purchase
products from us. Should you receive an offer, you will always be
provided with the option to opt out from further offers.
Security
When you begin to place credit card details on the RD Online Store,
a secure system software called "socket security layer" (SSL) encrypts
all information you input before it is sent to us.
Information by mail
Reader’s Digest appreciates that some people may not wish to submit
information via email or the Internet. If you do not wish to submit
personal information to RD through our websites or via email, you
can write to Customer Service Office, Reader’s Digest (Australia)
Pty Limited, GPO Box 4353, Sydney NSW 2001
How can I access information that is held in my Reader's Digest
customer file?
We are happy to provide you with details of information held about
you on our customer file. To access this information, you need to
email or write to us using the contact details below. Please also
include your account number.
You and your privacy
If you have any questions regarding any matters related to your
privacy, or if you believe there has been a breach of your privacy,
please contact us on:
FOR AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS
* Mailing Address: The Privacy Office, Reader's Digest (Australia)
Pty Limited, GPO Box 4353, Sydney NSW 2001
* Email: privacy@au.readersdigest.com
* Our privacy Hotline: 1300 133 176
FOR NEW ZEALAND RESIDENTS
Customer Service Office,
Reader's Digest (New Zealand) Limited,
P.O. Box 3372,
Auckland 1015
|
