We're committed to protecting your right to privacy. In keeping with that commitment, we are providing you with details about the information we collect while doing business.

When you visit our site

When you visit our Site, you will be assigned a permanent "cookie" (a small text file) to be stored on your computer's hard drive. The purpose of the cookie is to identify you when you visit this Site so we can enhance and customize your online shopping experience.

You can choose to browse our Site without cookies, but without these identifier files you will not be able to take advantage of certain features of the Site. Each browser is different; so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

We also collect certain technical information from your computer each time you request a page during a visit to our Site. This information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, your computer's operating system, browser type and the address of a referring web site, if any. We collect this information to enhance the quality of your experience during your visit to this Site and will not sell or rent this information to any third parties.

We also contract with third parties to provide us with data collection and reporting services regarding our customers' activities on our site and to track and measure performance of our marketing efforts. These third parties may use cookies and may receive anonymous information about your browsing and buying activity on this Site. None of your personally identifiable information (such as your name, address, email address, credit card number, etc.) will be received by or shared with these third parties.

When you request a catalog

You are automatically placed on our mailing list when you submit a catalog request. In addition to receiving our catalogs, you may occasionally receive special mailings from us and/or from reputable companies whose products may be of interest to you. To remove your name from our mailing list, please send e-mail to customerservice@atcdirect.com or call us at 1-877-777-2821

When you place an order with us

To process and ship your order, we need your name, phone number, billing address, shipping address, and e-mail address. This information is stored on a secure server to allow us to process subsequent orders more quickly. On occasion we may notify our customers about Advanced Technology Computers specials and may also share your mailing address with other companies whose products and services may be of interest to you. In addition, certain service and on-line training providers require that your name and address be forwarded to them in order to activate the service or training product on your behalf. To remove your name from our mailing list, please e-mail us at customerservice@atcdirect.com or call us at 1-877-777-2821.

When you choose to receive e-mail from us

From time to time you may receive e-mailed information about our products, promotions, and services. In addition to receiving e-mail from us, you may occasionally receive special mailings from us and/or from reputable companies whose products may be of interest to you. To remove your name from our e-mail list, send an e-mail to customerservice@atcdirect.com. For your convenience, we will include instructions to unsubscribe at the bottom of every promotional e-mail we send.

When you click on a link in our e-mail communications:

In order to create a better electronic community, we may collect specific user profile information, such as the referring URL. This information is used to identify broad demographic trends that may allow us to provide you with information tailored to your interests. You will not be personally identified from this information.

When you request a login name:

You can choose a login name and password when you place an order online. This will enable online order tracking and allow us to save your customer information so you won't have to re-enter it every time you place an order. Before you choose a login name, you must provide us with your name, mailing address, and e-mail address. We use this information to authenticate your identity whenever you request access to these special online services.

Business customers need a login name and password to access their Internet Business Account. To obtain a login name, you must provide your Advanced Technology Computers, Inc. account number, company name, department, mailing address, phone number, and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of all authorized buyers. This information allows us to quickly process orders and provide efficient customer service.

When you leave our site

We have no control over the privacy practices of sites outside our domain. If you follow a link to another Web site, read the site's privacy policy and contact the site's administrator with your privacy-related questions.