Chalkfree, Inc. ("Chalkfree") has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy.

The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for our web sites and the principles under which we do so.

We will explicitly ask when we need information that personally identifies you or allows us to contact you ("Personal Information"). Generally this information is requested when registering for Classwire or when you request access to content in Classwire that is owned by others (Classwire Publishers). Whenever possible, we will provide you with the means to make sure that your Personal Information is correct and current.

Your use of certain features of Classwire or content from Classwire Publishers that you access (Usage Information) may also be collected and used by us. Certain of your Usage Information may be provided to Classwire Publishers as it pertains to their particular content and services.

Chalkfree and Classwire Publishers use your Personal Information and Usage Information to operate Classwire, to provide services, and to inform you of new features, services, and products from Chalkfree and Classwire Publishers. We endeavor at all times to do so in an educationally appropriate form and manner. We never allow anyone else to access your information without your permission.

We may, however, disclose Personal Information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Chalkfree; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Chalkfree, the site or the users of Classwire, and (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Classwire or the public.

Chalkfree and Classwire Publishers recognize the importance of privacy to users of the Internet and to members of the Higher Education community generally, and we will endeavor to make Classwire and all our sites safe and responsible partners in education. As Classwire continues to evolve, we may add new services and features to it. In the event that these additions affect our Privacy Statement, this document will be updated appropriately.

Chalkfree has no intention of collecting any personally identifiable information from individuals under thirteen years of age. If a child has provided us with personally identifiable information, a parent or guardian of that child may contact us at the e-mail address or address listed at the bottom of this Privacy Statement if they would like this information deleted from our records. We will use all reasonable efforts to delete the child's information from our databases.

If at any time you believe that we have not adhered to these principles, please notify us by e-mail at privacy@classwire.com and we will use all reasonable efforts to promptly determine and correct the problem.

Your use of Classwire may include encountering links to other sites. Chalkfree is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.

We suggest that you read our list of Frequently Asked Questions for more information.