Last Updated: February 2026
American Office Products Distributors, Inc. (“AOPD,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at http://www.aopd.com
(the “Site”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data
- Personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit contact forms
- Register for events
- Request membership information
- Subscribe to communications
- Correspond with us via email
This information may include:
- Name
- Company name
- Job title
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Any other information you choose to provide
You are under no obligation to provide personal information; however, refusal may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Access times
- Pages viewed directly before and after accessing the Site
This data helps us analyze trends and improve the Site.
USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may use information collected about you to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide membership and partnership information
- Process event registrations
- Send newsletters and organizational updates
- Improve the operation and functionality of the Site
- Monitor usage and trends
- Maintain internal administrative records
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may share information in the following situations:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email distribution, analytics, or event management. These vendors are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Cookies
- We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect Site functionality.
Website Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand Site usage and improve performance. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect aggregated usage information. We do not receive direct identifying information from these analytics tools.
CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature. Because there is no uniform industry standard for responding to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
Where required by applicable law, we recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. However, AOPD does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
CALIFORNIA AND OTHER STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a resident of California or certain other states, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we have collected about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Request information about categories of personal information collected and disclosed
We do not sell personal information.
To exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information below. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy rights under applicable law.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Once you leave our Site, any information you provide is governed by that third party’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception or misuse.
POLICY FOR CHILDREN
The Site is intended for business professionals and is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
INFORMATION FOR USERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
American Office Products Distributors, Inc.
PO Box 639
South Elgin, IL 60177
(630) 761-0600
[email protected]