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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 recognizes
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 use 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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