This Privacy Policy is here to inform those who are concerned with how their “Personally Identifiable Information” (or “PII”) is being used online.
PII is information that can be used on its own, or with other information, to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context.
Please read our Privacy Policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your PII on our website.
If you do not agree with or accept our Privacy Policy in its entirety, you must not access or use our website. We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. If you use the website following a change to the terms of this Privacy Policy, then you agree to accept the revised terms.

Can I use this website without providing any personal information?
Yes. You are free to browse the website without providing any personal information.

What personal information do we collect from visitors to our website?
We collect personal information that you knowingly choose to disclose. This may include:
Personal Information: Your name, email address, username, password and any other information you directly provide us on or through the website. When creating an account or interacting in other ways with this website, you may be asked to enter your name and email address. A valid email address is required for account registration. You may use an alias for your name if you do not feel comfortable revealing your identity.
Correspondences: If you choose to correspond with us through email, records and copies of your email messages together with your email address and our responses.
User Content: Information or content you submit to be published or displayed on public areas of the website or transmitted to other users of the website or third parties (collectively, “User Content”). For example, your comments on the website’s comment threads will be public. In addition, if you submit digitized materials to the archive, your name may be displayed as “Added by” beside the materials you have submitted to our website.

When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you register or fill out a form on our site, for example when commenting on content on our site, or sending us a contact message.

How do we use your information?
We may use your information to facilitate your interactions with our website, to respond to comments and questions, and to reach out to you regarding your submissions.

We may use your email in order to communicate with you, for example:
• to reply to you if you send us a contact email
• to confirm your email address during the registration process
• to notify registered users only of activity related to any content they may contribute to our site
• to notify users should any form of data breach or security issue arise

Note that all notifications can be turned off in your settings (registered users only).We may disclose your personal information when required to by any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.

How do we protect your information?
We take reasonable precautions to secure your personal information.

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems and are required to keep the information confidential.
In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
The safety and security of your information also depend on you. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password for access to the website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone.
While we have employed security technologies and procedures to assist in safeguarding your personal information, no system or network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors may compromise the security of user information at any time. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the website.

Do we use ‘cookies’?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
For instance, we use cookies to help us store and recall your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with an improved service.
We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, please look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.

If users disable cookies in their browser:
If you turn cookies off, it will disable some of the site's features.

Collection of Anonymous Data
Our website collects a set of anonymous data when anyone accesses our website. This anonymous data is stored in server log files. We do not use this data to draw any conclusions about your identity.
This data may include:
• the browser types and versions used
• the operating system used by the accessing system
• the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers)
• the page accessed
• the date and time of access to the Internet site
• an Internet protocol address (IP address)
• similar anonymous data that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

This data is required:

• to deliver the content of our website correctly
• to optimize the content of our website
• to ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology
• to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack.

We may analyze this anonymous data statistically, with the aim of increasing the data protection and data security of our enterprise and ensuring an optimal level of protection for the personal information we process. The server log files are stored separately from any personal information you may provide.

Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.

This does not include any parties who assist us in operating and developing our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
We may release information when its release is necessary to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.
Non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include links to third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

California Online Privacy Protection Act
In accordance with CalOPPA (see consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa), we agree to the following:

• Users can visit our site anonymously.
• Once this Privacy Policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or, as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.
• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on the page specified above.
• You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.
• Registered users can change their personal information by logging in to your account

How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
We do not honor “Do Not Track” signals as we have not yet implemented the necessary technical measures.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.

Fair Information Practices
To be in line with Fair Information Practices, we will take the following responsive action should a data breach occur:

• We will notify you via email within 7 business days
• We will notify the users via in-site notification within 7 business days
• We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle, which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the information below.
hello[at]peoplesGDarchive.org

Please review the following terms carefully. By accessing or using The People’s Graphic Design Archive’s (PGDA) website (peoplesgdarchive.org), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Terms of Use agreement on behalf of yourself or the entity or organization that you represent. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not use or access the website and must exit the website immediately.

Content Subject to Copyright Laws
Digitized materials contributed to and displayed on the PGDA website are intended for the non-commercial use of students, scholars, and the public for educational and research purposes only.
All material included on the site is subject to copyright laws. Prior to using materials that you may have discovered on PGDA in any manner, you should first determine whether the material is protected by copyright or in the public domain. If the material is copyrighted, you should then obtain appropriate licenses or permissions from the copyright holder, or make an independent determination that your proposed use is covered by fair use or other applicable defenses to copyright infringement.

DMCA Takedown Policy
PGDA respects the intellectual property of others and expects users of the website to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and wish to have the allegedly infringing material removed, please provide the following information in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by email to us at hello [at] peoplesGDarchive.org:

• a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;
• a description of the copyrighted work that you allege has been infringed;
• a description of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled;
• a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located;
• your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address;
• statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the objectionable material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or under the law; and
• a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

• Please note that pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any misrepresentation of material fact in a written notification automatically subjects the complaining party to liability for any damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees incurred by us in connection with the written notification and allegation of copyright infringement.

Copyright agent for PGDA:
Louise Sandhaus
c/o Letterform Archive
2339 3rd St., Ste 70
San Francisco CA 94107-3100
louise[@]peoplesGDarchive.org

Content Monitoring
We reserve the right at all times, but are not obligated, to:
• take any action with respect to any user uploaded content that we deem necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion, including if we believe that such content violates the Community Guidelines or any provision in this agreement, or creates liability for PGDA or any other person.
• remove or reject any user content for any or no reason in our sole discretion.
• disclose any user content, your identity, or electronic communication of any kind to satisfy any law, regulation, or government request, or to protect the rights or property of PGDA or any other person.
• terminate or suspend your access to the PGDA website for any or no reason, including without limitation, any violation of this agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is PGDA’s policy to terminate the users of the website who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights, including copyrights.

Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PGDA OR ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PGDA WEBSITE, ANY THIRD-PARTY LINK, OR ANY CONTENT ON THE PGDA WEBSITE OR SUCH THIRD-PARTY LINK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT PGDA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WEBSITE IS TO STOP USING THE WEBSITE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Changes to These Terms
PGDA can change this agreement from time to time without notice to you. Changes to the website are in PGDA’s sole discretion. The latest version of the agreement will be posted on the website and should be reviewed prior to accessing or using the website. All changes will be effective immediately when posted on the website and will apply to your use of and access to the website from that point onward.
Your continued use of or access to the website following any changes to this agreement shall constitute your acknowledgment of such changes and agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of such changes. You should check this page frequently so that you are aware of any changes since they are binding on you.

Assignment
You shall not assign or delegate any of your rights or obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of PGDA. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section shall be deemed null and void. No assignment or delegation shall relieve you of any of your obligations hereunder. PGDA may freely assign or delegate its rights and obligations under this agreement at any time. Subject to the limits on assignment stated above, this agreement will inure to the benefit of, be binding on, and be enforceable against each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

Entire Agreement
These terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Community Guidelines, and any amendments thereto, and any additional agreements you may enter into with PGDA, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and PGDA concerning this website.

Severability
If any provision of these terms is deemed invalid, then that provision will be limited, or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these terms will remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver
Except as otherwise set forth in this agreement, no failure of PGDA to exercise, or delay by PGDA in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.