5/27/09
We have created this privacy statement
in order to demonstrate our firm and continuing commitment to the privacy of personal
information provide
d 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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