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User
Privacy
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
recognizes 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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