Privacy and Security Policy

The Student Book Exchange, Bowling Green, Ohio has been in business serving BGSU and the local community for over fifty years. We believe it is an important part of our service to our customers to maintain their privacy and protect the security of their transactions.

When you place an order, we need to know your name, e-mail address, mailing address and, if different, ship to address. We accept all major credit cards, as well as checks, though these will take longer to process. After placing your order you will receive a confirmation email notice. Any time you provide us with your email address - either through e-mail inquiries, surveys, or through online orders, you can rest assured that we will NOT share your address with ANY third party. All information is kept private for the sole use of Student Book Exchange, Bowling Green.

Secure Transactions

We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) -- the encryption process developed by Netscape -- which is the industry standard for processing a secure transaction over the internet. Most modern web browsers support SSL, including Netscape Navigator, Microsoft's Internet Explorer, etc.

In order to operate an SSL secure server, a business has to obtain a certificate from a "trusted third party" known as a CA (certifying authority). To get this certificate, a business must prove they are legitimate in several ways. Our server has obtained this certificate from VeriSign - one of the largest CAs in the world. To verify the certificate click on the seal and our details will appear.

How Can I Tell It's Secure?

It's easy to tell when a document on your browser is coming from a secure server.

One way is to note the status of the security icon provided by your browser. In Netscape Navigator, for example, the icon in the lower left corner of the window will appear as a solid "key " symbol (not a broken key ) when you are viewing a secure document. (In Microsoft Internet Explorer, a "padlock" icon is used.)

You may also note that in the location (URL) field of your browser, the address will begin with https:// instead of the usual http://

We want to assure you that if you provide us with your email address either by online order or by registering on our email list we will NOT share your address or information with ANY third party. From time to time we may email you to let you know about new items.