International Council of Online Professionals by J. L. Scott, Ph.D. - HTML preview

PLEASE NOTE: This is an HTML preview only and some elements such as links or page numbers may be incorrect.
Download the book in PDF, ePub, Kindle for a complete version.

Introduction

iCop’s Desktop Directory is published for one reason only: to help you avoid the online hype-masters and scam artists. It leads you, instead, straight to the most reputable and ethical online companies to do business with.

It took years to convince people it was safe to shop and spend money online. Recently, some of the “gurus” and so-called “leaders” of Internet marketing have begun buying and selling customer information – personal information including telephone numbers!

In many cases this is being done without giving the customer the chance to say, “No” – or “opt-out” - of having their information exchanged. Although it may be legal to sell customer information, we believe it is disrespectful to you, the customer, and a violation to your right to privacy!

iCop™ stands firmly against any transfer of personal information for reasons of building the contact lists of third parties. Any iCop™ member who participates in the sale of the personal information of visitors or customers, to build the contact lists of third parties, is removed from membership immediately, and without recourse.

You will find the iCop™ Membership Seal proudly displayed on web sites around the world by professionals who adhere to the highest standards of business ethics as espoused by our association. When you do business with an iCop™ member, you are assured of dealing with a company of the highest integrity.

At the web sites of iCop™ members, you will always find:

 

• Companies that adhere to the guidelines of the U.S. Federal Trade

Commission (FTC) – even if they are based outside the USA
• Companies that stand behind their products - with fair refund policies
• Complete physical contact information
• Secure servers for online payments
• NO hidden charges, overblown hype or false advertising
• NO unsolicited commercial email
• Companies that pledge NEVER to sell, trade, or give away your

personal information

So, before you buy anything online, check this handy Desktop Directory of iCop™ members to see if you can find the same item from a company you can trust! By doing so, you’ll be able to shop without fear.