Information Collection and Use
Pete Dawson Quicknotes registration forms request certain contact and profile information (like name, e-mail address, etc). Some of the requested information is required in order to receive Pete Dawson Quicknotes services; other information is optional. The required information is clearly marked as such on the registration pages. Pete Dawson Quicknotes only obtains personal identifying information from subscribers if it is supplied voluntarily by the subscriber. Periodically, Pete Dawson Quicknotes will include a short reader poll in a Pete Dawson Quicknotes e-mail, so that we can further tailor our content to reader preferences. In addition, Pete Dawson Quicknotes tracks the open-rates of our HTML e-mails and certain click behavior from those e-mails to help us identify which portions of our newsletters are most popular with our readers.

Pete Dawson Quicknotes uses this information in several ways:

• to provide relevant, personalized, targeted news and information via e-mail
• to help target advertising messages included in our e-mail newsletters so that we are able to continue provide our service to you at no cost
• to enable our customer service professionals to respond to your feedback

Security
This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Our hardware infrastructure is housed in a controlled access facility that restricts access to authorized individuals with positive identification. The network infrastructure is protected by a firewall and traffic is monitored and logged both on the firewall and servers. All administrative activities are carried out over secure, encrypted links between our offices and hosting facility. Administrative access is limited not only to authorized employees but also to said encrypted links, specific remote administration protocols and IP addresses. Member information is backed up on a daily basis to protect against accidental loss. All employees with access to user information will be properly trained in Pete Dawson Quicknotes's security policies and practices. Pete Dawson Quicknotes will continue to conduct internal audits of its security systems and make all necessary enhancements to ensure the safety of the Web site and its users. Contacting Pete Dawson Quicknotes
In the event that a user contacts Pete Dawson Quicknotes via e-mail or using a feedback form, the user will not be subject to receive any communication other than a response to the e-mail, unless specifically requested by the user. Tell A Colleague Feature
When a user elects to participate in our referral program to inform a friend about Pete Dawson Quicknotes, we ask that user for the friend's name and e-mail address. Pete Dawson Quicknotes then stores this information for the sole purpose of sending the friend a one-time e-mail inviting him or her to visit the site. The "friend" will not be defaulted into receiving any other secondary/promotional material. Log Files
Pete Dawson Quicknotes captures industry standard information solely for the purposes of analysis. Information contained in log files is intended for internal use only and will not be disclosed to our partners or any third parties. Cookies
Temporary client-side cookies are used to verify unique session status of users while they are visiting Pete Dawson Quicknotes.com. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. If users reject the cookies, they may still use our site. Choice/Opt-Out
Each e-mail sent through the Pete Dawson Quicknotes system contains an easy, automated way for you to cease receiving our e-mail newsletters. One click of the mouse is all that is required - the system automatically excludes you from future mailings without needing additional human intervention. To unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" link in the footer of any e-mail from Pete Dawson Quicknotes. If you do not have Internet access, please reply to your Pete Dawson Quicknotes e-mail and type the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Correct/Update
Pete Dawson Quicknotes, Inc. gives users the option to change and modify information previously provided. To change subscription information, follow the link provided in the confirmation e-mail you received you upon registering. Legal Information
Although we do everything within our power to protect the privacy of the information provided by the users of our site, we do reserve the right to share user information in the event that it is necessary to comply with any subpoena, court orders, or legal process. Copyright © Pete Dawson Quicknotes, Inc. All rights reserved. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Pete Dawson Quicknotes may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and reproduction, copying, or redistribution for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of The Dawson Center. Information, documents, and links included in Pete Dawson Quicknotes are provided "as is" without any warranty. While Pete Dawson Quicknotes uses reasonable efforts to include accurate information, it does not make any representation as to its accuracy or completeness. The material is available to users at their own risk and The Dawson Center is not liable for any damages arising from use of Pete Dawson Quicknotes.