Privacy Statement
Last Updated: 2-14-2012
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:
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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Last Updated: 2-14-2012
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