Privacy Policy
Scope
Listed below are the highlights of the USPS privacy policy. This statement applies to USPS® customers and usps.com visitors, unless a separate privacy notice is prominently displayed.
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Information about the full privacy framework developed by USPS.
Personal Information
We collect personal information directly from you and your transactions with us. We also occasionally obtain information about you from verification services and commercial sources, such as to acquire permission-based marketing lists.
Uses
- We use your information to provide you USPS products and services, or respond to your inquiries.
- We do not sell customer or mailing lists to outside parties, including marketers.
- We protect your information under the Privacy Act. We only share your information in the following limited situations: to a congressional office on your behalf; to financial entities regarding financial transaction issues; to a USPS auditor; to entities, including law enforcement, as required by law or in legal proceedings; to customs agencies relating to outgoing international mail; to contractors and other entities to fulfill your product or service; or with your consent
Your choices
- We only market other USPS products/services to you with your consent, based on your marketing preferences.
- You may create or change your preferences by accessing your account on usps.com and editing your profile.
Important Information
You may access information we maintain about you by contacting the program office for the product/service you ordered, or by contacting the privacy office at the addresses provided.
We care about your privacy. We’ve developed this Web site to give you information about our comprehensive privacy framework, as well as information about privacy in general. Here, you’ll also find resources and tools designed to provide information and guidance on a host of privacy issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
View answers to commonly asked questions related to Privacy.
Privacy Policy
Read our privacy policy and how the information you provide to us is protected.
Intelligent Mail™ Usage and Privacy Policy
Learn about how your privacy is protected when you use Intelligent Mail services.
Consumer Resources
Learn more about consumer privacy issues.
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)s
Learn about the Postal Service’s Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)s.
Guide to Privacy, the Freedom of Information Act and Records Management
Learn more about USPS® policy and procedures governing the privacy of information relating to customers, employees, or other individuals.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Learn about the Freedom of Information Act, and how it applies to information and the Postal Service.
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