Privacy Policy
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
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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