FOREIGN POLICY respects our subscribers’ and Web site users’ right to privacy. Personally identifiable information is collected on our Web site only when voluntarily provided by the user. This information is used to deliver requested items such as the FP e-Alert newsletter, purchased products, content or Forum access, or magazine subscriptions. We also use this information to make your experience on ForeignPolicy.com more enjoyable and convenient.

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Product, content, and subscription purchases made on ForeignPolicy.com are directed through a secure transaction server to protect your personal and financial information.

Other information collected on our Web site is not personally identifiable and is done so by our Web server in aggregate. This information allows us to track general patterns, such as browser and platform usage and site traffic.

FP does not rent, sell, or otherwise make available to third parties the personally-identifiable information collected on our Web site (other than in connection with magazine subscriptions ordered, as explained below) without your express permission.

Occasionally, FP makes portions of its magazine subscription mailing list available to reputable companies and organizations whose products or services we feel may be of interest to you. Many of our subscribers find this a valuable and timesaving service. If you would rather not receive these mailings, please send us a request in writing at one of the addresses below asking us not to release your name to third parties. Please allow 12 weeks for your request to take effect.