Privacy Statement
This privacy statement discloses our privacy practices.
Information Collection and Use
We are the sole owners of the information we collect. We or they will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. We collect information from our users at several different points.
Registration
In order to use our service a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give their contact information (such as name and address). This information is used to contact the user about the services for which they have expressed interest. It is optional for the user to provide demographic information (such as income level, preferences and gender) but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our service. Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. For instance, by setting a cookie on a site, the user would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time. Please note that with most browsers, a user can set the preferences to show a warning each time a cookie request is received. You can also usually set the browser not to accept cookies at all. If a user rejects the cookie, they may still use our service. The only drawback is that the user may not be able to participate in certain Sweepstakes, or Contests. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience of using our service. Some of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However, we do not control these cookies.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer, track user's movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses only identify the computer being used and are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We may share aggregated demographic information with our partners and advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. We may use an outside shipping company to ship orders, and a credit card processing company to bill users for goods and services. These companies do not utilize personally identifiable information furnished by us for any unauthorized secondary purposes. We may partner with another party to provide specific services. When the user signs up for these services, we will share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. These parties are not allowed to use any such personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services.
Links
Our service contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by us.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time we may request 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.
Security
We take every precaution to protect our users' information. When users submit sensitive information, your information is protected both online and off-line. When our registration/order form asks users to enter sensitive information (such as credit card numbers), that information is encrypted and is protected with the best encryption software in the industry - SSL. While on a secure page, such as our order form, the lock icon on the bottom of Web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer becomes locked, as opposed to unlocked, or open, when you are just 'surfing'. While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also do everything in our power to protect user-information off-line. All of our users' information, not just the sensitive information mentioned above, is restricted in our offices. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, our customer service representatives) are granted access to personally identifiable information. Furthermore, ALL employees are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Every quarter, as well as any time new policies are added, our employees are notified and/or reminded about the importance we place on privacy, and what they can do to ensure our customers' information is protected. Finally, the servers that we store personally identifiable information on are kept in a secure environment.
Supplementation of Information
In order for us to properly fulfill our obligation to our customers, it is sometimes necessary for us to supplement the information we receive with information from 3rd party sources.
Site and Service Updates
We also send the user site and service announcement updates. Members are not able to unsubscribe from service announcements, which contain important information about the service. We communicate with the user to provide requested services and in regards to issues relating to their account via e-mail, mail or phone.
Correction/Updating Personal Information
If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as your zip code), or if a user no longer desires our service, we will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update or remove that user's personal data provided to us. This can usually be done at the member information page or by e-mailing our Customer Support.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes here so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will post information on our Home Page. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected
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