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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.
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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Last Updated: July 1, 2008
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