We have created this privacy statement
in order to demonstrate our firm and continuing
commitment to the privacy of personal
information provided by those visiting and interacting with this web site. We
hold the privacy of your personal information in the
highest regard. The following discloses
our information gathering and dissemination
practices for this website.
We recognize the importance of
protecting your privacy and our policy is designed to assist you in understanding
how we collect, use and safeguard the personal information
you provide to us and to assist you in
making informed decisions when using our site. This policy will be continuously
assessed against new technologies, business practices and our customers’ needs.
What
Information Do We Collect?
When you visit this web site you may
provide us with two types of information: personal
information you knowingly choose to
disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site use information
collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our
Web site.
1.
Personal Information You Choose to Provide:
Registration Information
When you register for any of our
products, services or newsletters you will provide us
information about yourself.
Credit Card Information
If you choose to avail of our services,
you may need to give personal information and
authorization to obtain information
from various credit services. For example, you may
need to provide the following
information:
• Name
• Mailing
address
• Email
address
• Credit
card number
• Name
on credit card
• Credit
card billing address
• Business
and home phone number
Email Information
If you choose to correspond with us
through email, we may retain the content of your email messages together with
your email address and our responses. We provide the same protections for these
electronic communications that we employ in the maintenance of information
received by mail and telephone.
2.
Web Site Use Information
Similar to other commercial Web sites,
our Web site utilizes a standard technology called “cookies” (see explanation
below, “What Are Cookies?”) and web server log files to collect information
about how our Web site is used. Information gathered through cookies and Web
server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time
spent at our Web site, and the Web sites visited just before and just after our
Web site.
How
Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?
Broadly speaking, we use personal information
for purposes of administering our business activities, providing the products
and services you requested, to process your payment, , to monitor the use of
the service, our marketing and promotional efforts and improve our content and
service offerings, and customize our site’s content, layout, services and for
other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site and better tailor it to meet
your needs.
Furthermore, such information may be
shared with others on an aggregate basis. Personally identifiable information
or business information will not be shared with parties
except as required by law. Occasionally,
we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes
to our Website, new services, and special offers we think you will find
valuable.
You may notify us at any time if you do
not wish to receive these offers by emailing us at
the link provided on the newsletter.
What
Are Cookies?
A cookie is a very small text document,
which often includes an anonymous unique identifier. When you visit a Web site,
that site’s computer asks your computer for permission to store this file in a
part of your hard drive specifically designated for
cookies. Each Web site can send its own
cookie to your browser if your browser’s preferences allow it, but (to protect
your privacy) your browser only permits a Web site
to access the cookies it has already
sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites.
Browsers are usually set to accept
cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you may alter the
configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your
browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site will not
function as effectively when viewed by the users. A cookie cannot retrieve any
other data from your hard drive or pass on computer viruses.
How
Do We Use Information We Collect from Cookies?
As you visit and browse our Web site,
the site uses cookies to differentiate you from other users. In some cases, we
also use cookies to prevent you from having to log in more than is necessary
for security. Cookies, in conjunction with our Web server’s log files, allow us
to calculate the aggregate number of people visiting our Web site and which
parts of the site are most popular. This helps us gather feedback to constantly
improve our Web site and better serve our clients. Cookies do not allow us to
gather any personal information about you and we do not intentionally store any
personal information that your browser provided to us in your cookies.
IP
Addresses
IP addresses are used by your computer
every time you are connected to the Internet.
Your IP address is a number that is
used by computers on the network to identify your computer. IP addresses are
automatically collected by our web server as part of demographic and profile
data known as traffic data so that data (such as the Web pages
you request) can be sent to you.
Sharing
and Selling Information
We do not share, sell, lend or lease
any of the information that uniquely identify a subscriber (such as email
addresses or personal details) with anyone except to the extent
it is necessary to process transactions
or provide services that you have requested.
How
Can You Access and Correct Your Information?
You may request access to all your
personally identifiable information that we collect online and maintain in our
database by emailing us at the usual address.
What
About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information?
We may disclose information when
legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we,
in good faith, believe that the law
requires it or for the protection of our legal rights. We may also disclose
account information when we have reason to believe that disclosing this
information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against
someone who may be violating our Terms of Service or to protect the safety of
our users and the Public.
What
About Other Web Sites Linked to Our Web Site?
We are not responsible for the
practices employed by Web sites linked to or from our Web site or the
information or content contained therein. Often links to other Web sites are
provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful to the
users
of our Web site.
Please remember that when you use a
link to go from our Website to another web site, our Privacy Policy is no
longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other web site,
including web sites, which have a link on our Website, is subject to that Web
site’s own rules and policies. Please read over those rules and policies before
proceeding.
Your
Consent
By using our Web site you consent to
our collection and use of your personal information as described in this
Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time
with or without notice.
Our
Commitment To Data Security
Please note that your information will
be stored and processed on our computers in the United States. The laws on
holding personal data in the United States may be less stringent than the laws
of your Country of residence or citizenship. To prevent unauthorized access,
maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put
in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard
and secure the information we collect online.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
This site allows visitors to
unsubscribe so that they will not receive future messages. After unsubscribing
we will discontinue sending the particular messages as soon as technically feasible.
Surveys
& Contests
From time-to-time our site requests
information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys
or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether
or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact
information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information
(such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners
and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or
improving the use and satisfaction of this site.
A
Special Note About Children
Children are not eligible to use our
services unsupervised and we ask that children (under the age of 14) do not
submit any personal information to us. If you are a minor, you can use this
service only in conjunction with permission and guidance from your parents or
guardians.
Acquisition
or Changes in Ownership
In the event that the web site (or a
substantial portion of its assets) is acquired, your information would be
considered part of those assets, and may be part of those assets
that are transferred.
Policy
Modifications
We may change this Privacy Policy from
time to time. If/when changes are made to this privacy policy, we will email
users who have given us permission to do so. We will post any changes here, so
be sure to check back periodically. However, please be assured that if the
Privacy Policy changes in the future, we will not use the personal information you
have submitted to us under this Privacy Policy in a manner that is materially inconsistent
with this Privacy Policy, without your prior consent.
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