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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 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. |