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
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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