The Barefoot Writer

Our Privacy Policy

American Writers & Artists Inc. takes individual privacy very seriously. We are also aware of the threats to your security and privacy on the Internet. Please take a few moments to review the steps that American Writers & Artists Inc. takes to ensure your privacy and security while giving you the best possible customer service as you use our websites.

Ordering Online

Any data you submit to us through an online order form is transferred to us via a Secure Sockets Layer encryption protocol and is kept in databases that cannot be accessed from outside.

In other words, any data you send us is encrypted, so in the unlikely event a hacker intercepts your data, it cannot be easily read. Our security mechanisms prevent access to our servers by anyone outside of the company.

Email

If you subscribe to any email publication, or purchase any products from American Writers & Artists Inc., your name and email address will be placed in a database. As with all other personal information, only authorized employees of American Writers & Artists Inc. ever have access to this data. We do not give American Writers & Artists Inc. email addresses to outside companies.

American Writers & Artists Inc. does not sell or rent your email address to anyone. We may use your name and address to send you information on other American Writers & Artists Inc. products that may suit your interests. And, although we disagree with it, we must turn over any pertinent information to any law enforcement agency that takes the proper steps to require it.

Any email you send to American Writers & Artists Inc. is completely confidential. We will not add your name to our email list without your permission. For security reasons, if your inquiry is about one of your subscriptions, we may ask you to submit some additional information only to verify your identity. Remember, in this case we are only asking you to confirm information you have already given us.

If at any time you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please contact our Member Services department.

Cookies

This website uses the following cookies:

Google Analytics:

Cookies allow us to see information on user website activities including, but not limited to page views, source and time spent on website. The information is depersonalized and is displayed as numbers, meaning it cannot be tracked back to individuals. This will help protect your privacy. Using Google Analytics we can see what content is popular on our website, and strive to give you more of the things you enjoy reading and watching. We also use Remarketing with Google Analytics to help with our online advertising. Third-party vendors, including Google, show our ads on sites across the Internet.

Google Adwords

Using Google Adwords code we are able to see which pages helped lead to contact form submissions. This allows us to ensure our advertising is relevant..

Doubleclick

We use remarketing codes to log when users view specific pages, allowing us to provide targeted advertising in the future.

If you would like to opt out of Google’s use of cookies, please visit Google’s Ads Settings.

Disclaimer

American Writers & Artists Inc. Inc. does not act as personal career advisors or guarantee employment as a result of taking one of our programs. AWAI provides its members with information about improving their writing, design and photography skills. The executive staff and Board of Advisors who contribute to AWAI’s programs are proud of the reputation AWAI has built since its inception in 1997. We believe the information presented to our members in our published resources and at our meetings and seminars is the best and most useful available to people interested in writing and graphic design today. The information presented in AWAI programs is for the exclusive use of AWAI members. Copying or disseminating any information published by AWAI, electronic or otherwise is strictly prohibited. Members should be aware that AWAI is not a school nor does it offer any degrees recognized by employers. Income results may vary.