What information is being collected and how is it being collected?

The information and services on our site are offered without our collecting any personally identifiable information from you. You can browse the contents on our site anonymously and we do not use cookies on any part of the web site. Technology allows us information about the internet service provider (ISP) you are using and some information about your browser to help us improve our web site, but none of this information is personally identifiable.

There are a few activities on our sites where the collection of personally identifiable information is necessary. When personally identifiable information is collected, you will know because you will have to fill out a form. For most activities, we collect only your name, e-mail address, birth date, gender, and zip code.

We use the information you have voluntarily given us to respond to your requests.

Does laoethnicculture.org share my information?

We never share or sell the information we collect from you to organizations that are not directly related to the Ethnographic Data Bank of Laos.

What choices do I have about laoethnicculture.org collecting, using, and sharing my information?

It is possible for you to use much of our site without giving us any personally identifiable information. By using our web site, you consent to our use of information that is collected or submitted as described in this online privacy policy.

What about links to and from other web sites?

Our web site may offer links to other sites. Other sites have their own policies regarding privacy. If you visit one of these sites, you may want to review the privacy policy on that site. In addition, you may have linked to our web site through another site. For example, in certain cases you may have linked to laosethnicculture.org through another site. In such cases the site you linked from may collect information from people who click on the banner or link. You may want to refer to the privacy policies on those sites to see how they collect and use this information.

Whom do I contact with questions or concerns about this privacy policy?

If you need further assistance, please submit your inquiry on our contact us page.

Last updated December 7, 2004.