Privacy Policy
I have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate my firm and continuing
commitment to the privacy of personal information provided by those visiting and interacting with my web
site. We hold the privacy of your personal information in the highest regard. The following discloses my
information gathering and dissemination practices for my website.
I recognize the
importance of protecting your privacy and our policies are designed to assist you in understanding how I
collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to me and to assist you in making informed
decisions when using our site. Thses policies will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business
practices and our customers' needs.
What Information
Do I Collect? When you visit this web site you may
provide me with two types of information: personal information you knowingly agree to disclose
that may collected on an individual basis and Web site use information collected through
an aggregate basis as you and others browse this Web site.
1. Personal Information
You May Choose to Provide
Registration
Information
When you register for any of the products, services or
newsletters you will provide us information about yourself.
Credit Card
Information
If you choose to avail of the services, you may need to give personal
information and authorization to obtain the information from various credit services. For example, you may
need to provide the following information:
-Name(s)
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Credit card number
-Name on credit
card
-Credit card billing
address(es)
-Business and home phone number
Email
Information
If you choose to correspond with me through email, I may retain the
content of your email messages together with your email address and my responses. I provide the same
protections for these electronic communications that I employ in the maintenance of information received by
mail and telephone.
2. Web Site Use Information
As other commercial Web sites, my Web site utilizes a standard technology called "cookies" (see
explanation below, "What Are Cookies?") and uses web server log files to collect information about
how this Web site is used. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs that may include the
date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at this Web site, and the Web sites visited just before
and just after this Web site.
How Do We Use the
Information That You Provide to Me?
Broadly speaking, I use
personal information for purposes of administering my business activities, providing the products and services
you requested, to process your payment, to
monitor the use of this service, my marketing and
promotional efforts and improve my content and service offerings, and customize my site's
layout, content, services and for other lawful
purposes. These uses will improve my site and
better tailor it to meet your needs.
Furthermore, such
information can be shared with others on an aggregate basis. Personally identifiable information or business
information that will not be shared with parties except as required by law.
Occasionally, I may also
use the information I collect to notify you about important changes to this Website, new services, and
special offers we think you will find valuable. You may notify me at any time if you do not wish to receive
these offers by emailing us at the link provided on the newsletter or subscription.
What Are
Cookies?
A cookie is a very small text document, which very often includes an anonymous
unique identifier. When you visit a Web site, that site's computer will ask your computer for permission to
store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically allocated for cookies. Each Web site can send its
own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences will allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your
browser only permits a Web site to access the cookies it has already sent on to you, not the cookies sent to
you by other sites. Browsers are usually set to accept the cookies. However, if you would prefer not to
receive cookies, you may alter the configurations of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your
browser refuse cookies, it maybe possible that some areas of this site will not function as effectively
when viewed by the users.A cookie cannot retrieve data from your hard drive or pass on computer
viruses.
How Do I Use
Information I Collect from Cookies?
As you visit and browse this Web site, the site uses cookies to differentiate
you from other users. In some cases, I also use cookies to prevent you from having to log in more than is
necessary for security. Cookies, in conjunction with this Web server's log files, allow us to calculate the
aggregate numbers of people visiting this Web site and which parts of the site are most popular. This
helps me gather feedback to constantly improve my Web site and better serve our clients. Cookies do not
allow me to gather any personal information about you and I 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 each time you are connected to the Internet.
Your IP address is a number that is processed by computers on the network to identify your computer. IP
addresses are automatically collected by this web server as part of demographic and profile data,
commonly known as traffic data so that data (such as the Web pages you request) can be sent on to
you.
Sharing and Selling
Information
I do not share, sell, lend or lease any of this information that
uniquely identify a subscriber (such as email addresses or personal details) with anyone whatsoever except to
the extent it is necessary to process transactions or provide services that you have requested.
How Can
You Gain Access and Correct Your Information?
You may request access to all your personally identifiable information that I
collect online and maintain in my database by emailing us at the usual address.
What About Legally Compelled
Disclosure of Information?
I may disclose information when legally compelled to do so, in other words,
when I, in good faith, believe that the law requires it or for the protection of my legal
rights. Imay also disclose account
information when I have reason to believe that disclosing this information is absolutely necessary
to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating my Terms of Service or to
protect the safety of my users and the Public.
What About Other Web
Sites Linked to This Web Site?
I am not responsible for the practices employed by Web sites linked to or
from my Web site or the information or content contained therein. Very often links to other Web sites are
provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be of use to the users of this Web
site.
Please remember that when you
use a link to go from this Website to another web site, my Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your
browsing and interaction on any other web site, including web sites, which may have a link on this
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 this Web site you consent to my collection and use of your
personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. I reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at
any time with or without notice.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
My site allows visitors to
unsubscribe so that they will not receive future messages. After unsubscribing I will discontinue sending the
particular messages as soon as technically feasible.
Surveys &
Contests
From time-to-time my site
requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests will
be completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information
collected. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and such
demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify any winners
and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the uses and satisfaction
of my site.
A Special Note About
Children
Children are not eligible to
use our services unsupervised and I
ask that children (under the age of 14) do not submit any
personal information to me. If you are a minor, you can use this service only in strict conjunction with
permission and guidance from your parents or guardians.
Acquisition or Changes in
Ownership
In the event that this web site
(or a substantial portion of its assets) is acquired, your information would be considered part of those assets
disposed, and may be part of those assets that are transferred.
Policy
Modifications I may change this Privacy Policy
from time to time as I see fit. If/when changes are made to this privacy policy, we will email users who have given
us consent to do so. I will post any changes here, so be sure to check back periodically. Please be
assured that if the Privacy Policy changes in the future, I will not use the personal information you have
submitted to me under this Privacy Policy in a fashion that is materially inconsistent with this Privacy
Policy, without your prior consent.
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