Privacy Policy
Updated January 18th, 2010
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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