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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. This information will be treated as confidential and not shared with any third
party.
Email
Information
If you give us your email address, this
information will be treated as confidential and not shared with any third party. It will
be only used for occasional product announcements, newsletters, and business
correspondence.
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.
Credit Card Information
If you choose to avail of our services, you may need to give personal
information and authorization to be able to purchase our products. We do not collect credit card
information, but we use "PayPal" and other Credit Card processing companies to receive payment
through your credit card, please read the privacy policy on those websites. Making a purchase
through our website means that you agree with the privacy policies of our web-site as well as those
of "PayPal" and/or others.
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. Acookie 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. 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.
Errors
Information on this website may contain technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information may be changed or updated without notice.
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