SECURITY STATEMENT
EDU eSTORE- APRIL 2011
Policy: We are committed to maintaining the security and integrity of information you enter into this website or otherwise provide to us as part of our service offerings. This statement describes the security features of this website
There is no such thing as absolute or totally effective security. Our goal however, is to protect our site and our service to reduce or eliminate the opportunity for attackers to compromise our security.
We have taken, and will continue to take steps to implement effective protection. There are however, some simple steps that you can take to further enhance the security of information you share with us. These steps are described below under Customer Role
Website- Our website uses industry standard techniques to protect itself from attacks. These techniques include the use of firewalls and passwords. We also use backup mechanisms to ensure that we can recover information quickly in the event that there are any problems. In addition we use a web browser mechanism (cookies) to control the security of your session on our site. More information about Cookies can be found in our Privacy Policy.
Staff: Our staff is trained in security techniques and we have policies in place to protect the information you share with us.
Customer Role- There are several simple techniques and procedural steps you can take to improve your security when using this website:
1. Be sure that the computer you use to access this website runs a good, current antivirus program and is up to date on security patches.
2. Avoid running software that you do not need, especially so called adware or spyware that can be used to monitor your system .
3. Be sure to sign off from our site when you are finished using it.
4. Do not divulge passwords or private financial, personal or health date to us or anyone claiming to represent us. We will never ask you for this kind of information. You should immediately be suspicious of anyone claiming to represent EDU who asks for this kind of information. Also, do not enter this kind of sensitive information into our website and do not send it to us in unprotected email messages.