Privacy Policy
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.
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 effortsandimprove our content and service offerings, and customize our site's
content, layout, servicesand 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 servicesunsupervised 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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