Horse Protection League

Privacy Statement

The Horse Protection League (HPL) recognizes that individuals with whom we conduct business value their privacy. However, in order to conduct global business in this increasingly electronic economy, the collection of personal information is often necessary and desirable. It is HPL's goal to balance the benefits of e-commerce with the right of individuals to prevent the misuse of their personal information.

The collection of personal information
In some circumstances, HPL may request personal information from you, like your name, e-mail address, company name, or telephone number. Your response to these inquiries is strictly voluntary. HPL uses this information to customize your experience on our Web site. In addition, HPL may use this information for other business purposes, such as to alerting you to products and services that can assist you in your business, promoting site registration, and assisting in order processing.

In general, you can visit our site without divulging any personal information. However, there are areas of this site that require this information to complete their customization functions, and may not be available to those choosing not to reveal the information requested.

Collecting domain information
HPL may also collect domain information as part of its analysis of the use of this site. This data enables us to become more familiar with which customers visit our site, how often they visit, and what parts of the site they visit most often. HPL uses this information to improve its Web-based offerings. This information is collected automatically and requires no action on your part.

Disclosure to third parties
In cases where we believe your business interests will be served, HPL may share your information (with the exception of account, credit card, and ordering information) with HPL Business Partners, who can alert you about new products and services to improve your competitive edge. If you receive unwanted marketing materials from any of our Business Partners, please let them know that you wish to be removed from their contact list.

Use of cookies
Some pages on this site use "cookies," which are small files that the site places on your hard drive for identification purposes. These files are used for site registration and customization the next time you visit us. You should note that cookies cannot read data off of your hard drive. Your Web browser may allow you to be notified when you are receiving a cookie, giving you the choice to accept it or not. By not accepting cookies, some pages may not fully function and you may not be able to access certain information on this site.

HPL reserves the right to change, modify, or update this statement at any time without notice.

Terms of Use

The following Terms and Conditions govern your use of the HPL Web Site and the Materials that are accessible on or from the site. Please read them carefully before entering the site, and refer to them as necessary as you explore the HPL Web Site. Your use of the Site means that you accept the Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, please do not visit or use the HPL Web Site.

HPL Ownership Information. The information on this Web Site is the copyrighted work of HPL and/or its suppliers and is protected under US and worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. HPL grants you permission to copy such Materials so long as each copy (i) is solely for informational, non-commercial use in support of HPL and is not modified or revised in any manner, (ii) plainly displays all copyright and other proprietary notices, in the same form and manner as on the original AND (iii) displays a statement that the Materials are used solely with permission of HPL.

HPL's trademarks may be used publicly only with permission from HPL and proper acknowledgement. All other trademarks, brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Except as expressly granted in this section (or to you specifically in writing), HPL and its suppliers do not grant any express or implied right to you under any patents, copyrights, trademarks or trade secret information.

Disclaimers. THE MATERIALS ACCESSIBLE FROM OR ON THIS WEB SITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," AND HPL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RELATING TO SUCH MATERIAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL HPL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES OR COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS.

Although HPL has attempted to provide accurate information on this Web Site as a service to its users, HPL assumes no responsibility for, and makes no representations with respect to, the accuracy of the information. HPL may change the programs or products mentioned at any time without notice. Mention of non-HPL products or services is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.

Third Party Statements on HPL Web Site; Links. HPL may, but is not obligated to, monitor or review statements made by third parties on HPL's Web Site. Users or other third parties may post statements or information on some portions of the HPL site from time to time. HPL makes no representation as to the accuracy, appropriateness, legality, ownership or other aspects of such statements or information. HPL expressly disclaims any liability for such third party statements under criminal or civil laws relating to defamation, intellectual property infringement, privacy, obscenity, or other areas of law. Also, at times this site may contain links to web sites maintained by other companies, individuals or agencies which are provided as a convenience to HPL users. These linked sites are not under the control of HPL, and HPL is not responsible for the accuracy of information on such sites. HPL does not monitor or review the content of such third party sites and therefore advises you that your access by link to third party sites is at your own risk.

Applicable Laws. This Web Site originates from and is maintained in the United States of America, and HPL makes no representations regarding the legality of access to or use of the Site or the Materials from other countries. Any export or use of the Materials by a user must be in compliance with all U.S. export laws and regulations in effect at the time of such export or use, and use is limited as described above in Section 4 of these Terms and Conditions.

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