Privacy Policy
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. 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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