At Patterson we respect your privacy. Whether you request a catalog, place an
on-line order, or e-mail us, your personal information is handled with your
privacy and security in mind.
Information Collection and Use
Patterson collects information from our users at several different points on
our website:
Registration
In order to use some functions of this website, a user must first complete a
registration form. During registration a user is required to give their contact
information (such as name and email address).
Ordering
We request information from the user on our order forms. Here, a user must
provide contact information (like name and shipping address) and financial
information (like credit card number, expiration date). This information is
used specifically for billing purposes and to fill customer's orders. If we
have trouble processing an order, this contact information is used to get in
touch with the user.
Cookies
Cookies are bits of information stored on your computer that enable us to
customize your shopping experience and identify you when you return. Cookies
can be disabled, but please keep in mind that if you do so, your browsing
experience may be limited.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, and track user
movement only within our website. IP addresses are not linked to personally
identifiable information.
Communications
Patterson may also retain the content of the communications that are sent to
our customer service representatives.
Information Use
The information collected by Patterson is used to, among other things,
aggregate statistical information, facilitate system administration, improve
the content of the Site, to fill orders, and also to respond to user requests
for information. Patterson uses the information that is collected from the Site
to better serve its customers. Patterson may also use the information collected
to notify Site Visitors of changes to the Site, to notify Site Visitors of new
products made available via the Site, and for any other legitimate and lawful
business purposes.
Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Patterson
is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other
sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our sites and to read
the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally
identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information
collected by Patterson websites.
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