Whirlpool respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information that you furnish. In general, you can visit Whirlpool on the Internet without identifying yourself or providing personal information.

Whirlpool information systems are designed and maintained to provide maximum security from unauthorized access. Individuals using consumer or employee data will be trained in its appropriate use and will be routinely audited to ensure compliance with necessary standards of conduct.

Whirlpool will not share information with third parties unless that transfer of information is necessary for completion of required business operations and will, at all times, comply with relevant law and privacy regulations. Third parties acting on behalf of the Company will be required to comply with Whirlpool's privacy policy when acting on Whirlpool generated information.

There are times when Whirlpool may need personal information from you and this Privacy Statement describes the information Whirlpool collects from you and how we may use it.

What Information Is Collected From You?

Personal Information means any information that may be used to identify an individual. This includes but is not limited to: first and last name, email address, mailing and residential address, telephone number, title, birth date, gender, occupation, company you work for and other information needed to provide a service you have requested.

Whirlpool may receive personal information from its business partners and suppliers. Whirlpool uses such information only if it has been collected in accordance with acceptable privacy practices consistent with its policy and applicable laws.

Uses of the information

When we collect personal information from you, we will inform you at that time of the reason we have requested it. The information will only be used for Whirlpool business purposes, such as, to respond to requests for products, documentation and services, to process an order, to conduct a transaction, to correspond, to enable a subscription or event registration, to handle job applications or send direct marketing information and perform market research. Whirlpool will also use your information to personalize the content you view and to better understand how you use the website in order to improve the services Whirlpool provides.

In general Whirlpool assumes that you have given permission to collect and use your personal information in accordance with your acceptance of the Terms of Use, of which this Privacy Statement is a part. You have the right to request that Whirlpool not contact you for the purposes of sending you newsletters, customer surveys, direct marketing or market research information.

Questions and Notification of Changes

If you have any questions about the Whirlpool Privacy Statement or would like to access or modify your identifiable information, please contact privacy.statement@whirlpool.com.

The Whirlpool Privacy Statement was last updated on 1st September 2006 . Whirlpool reserves the right to change this Privacy Statement at any time. Modifications to this Privacy Statement can be made without prior notification.

Access and use of the Whirlpool Websites signifies your acceptance of any changes to the Privacy Statement.