Privacy Policy
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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