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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
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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