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Privacy
Statement
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.
Personal Information You
Choose to Provide
Registration
Information
When you register for any of our
email list, newsletter, or other services, 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.
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 information or
services you requested, 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 information or services that you have
requested.
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.
Surveys
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 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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