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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