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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