Privacy Policy
I created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate my
commitment to the privacy of personal information provided by
those visiting and interacting with my web site. I hold the
privacy of your personal information in the highest regard. The
following discloses my information gathering and dissemination
practices. I recognize the importance of protecting your
privacy and my policy is designed to assist you in
understanding how I collect, use and safeguard the personal
information you provide and to assist you in making informed
decisions when using my site. This policy will be continuously
assessed against new technologies, business practices and my
customers' needs.
What Information Do I Collect?
When you
visit my web site you may provide me 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 my Web site.
1. Personal Information You Choose to
Provide
Registration Information
When you register for any of my products, services or
newsletters you will provide me with information about
yourself.
Credit Card Information
If you choose to avail of my 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 (I
recommend using a PayPal account)
- Name on credit card
- Credit card billing address
- 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
Similar to other commercial Web sites, this Web site utilizes a
standard technology called "cookies" (see explanation below,
"What Are Cookies?") and web server log files to collect
information about how my 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 my Web site,
and the Web sites visited just before and just after my Web
site.
How Do I 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 the service, my marketing and promotional efforts
and improve my content and service offerings, and customize my
site's content, layout, services and for other lawful purposes.
These uses improve my 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, I may also use the information I
collect to notify you about important changes to my Website,
new services, and special offers I think you will find
valuable. You may notify me at any time if you do not wish to
receive these offers by emailing me at the link provided on my
newsletter or see my Contact Us page.
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 my 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 I Use Information I Collect from
Cookies?
As you visit and browse my 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 my Web
server's log files, allow me to calculate the aggregate number
of people visiting my Web site and which parts of my site are
most popular. This helps me gather feedback to constantly
improve my Web site and better serve my 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 me 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 my 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
I 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 I collect online and maintain in my database
by emailing us at the email address listed on my Contact Us
page.
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 My 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. Often links to other Web sites are provided
solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful
to the users of my Web site. Please remember that when you use
a link to go from my 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 have a link on
my 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 my 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.
My Commitment To Data Security:
Please
note that your information will be stored and processed on my
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, I have put in place appropriate
physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard
and secure the information I collect online.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
This 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 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 my 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 my 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
I may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If/when
changes are made to this privacy policy, I will email users who
have given me permission to do so. I 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, I
will not use the personal information you have submitted to me
under this Privacy Policy in a manner that is materially
inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, without your prior
consent.
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