January 23, 2008
USPS.COM VISITORS
SUBJECT: Privacy Policy-Cookies and Web Analysis Tools on usps.com
We hope that you enjoy visiting and using usps.com to obtain information, buy stamps, use on-line services, or just browse. We strive to make it the best possible experience and to bring you valuable and convenient products and services. For over 200 years privacy and security have been at the heart of the USPS brand. We have thus worked hard to ensure that our on-line practices meet or exceed privacy standards for both government and industry.
We know that you may have questions about Internet technology, and you may have heard about Web analysis tools that may collect and/or store information about you. Rest assured that the Postal Service has put extraordinary care into all aspects of our privacy policy, including limiting tools to meet strict business needs while ensuring that your privacy is protected.
I have approved the use of the following tools for the limited purposes described below and in our privacy policy on usps.com:
As described in our privacy policy, we do not allow Web analysis tools to be used by third parties, except for contractors aiding us to provide products, services, or advertisements. We hold these contractors to the same rigorous privacy standards that we follow.
Any further change to this policy requires a thorough review by my Chief Privacy Officer and my own final approval. Any such change will be posted in our privacy policy prior to implementation.
Thank you for visiting usps.com. It is our pleasure to continue to serve you.
John E. Potter