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WelcomeThis Privacy
Policy is designed to inform you of practices regarding collection,
use, and disclosure of information that you may provide via this site.
Please be sure to read this Privacy Policy, in its entirety, before
using or submitting information to this site.
Your ConsentBy
using this site, you agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Whenever you submit information via this site, you consent to the
collection, use, and disclosure of that information, personal or
otherwise, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Please be advised that makes every effort to protect your personal information and abides by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (also known as PIPEDA or Bill C6), which requires that consent be obtained in all instances where personal information is requested. What is "Personal Information"?Simply
stated, personal information is factual information that is not already
available in a public directory, such as a telephone book; or on your
business card. Examples of personal information include age, full name,
weight, height, medical records, ID numbers (driver's license, health
card), ethnic origin, or blood type.
About ChildrenThis
site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We will not
knowingly collect information from site visitors in this age group. We
encourage parents to talk to their children about their use of the
Internet and the information they disclose to Websites.
Active Information CollectionLike
many websites, this site actively collects information from its
visitors both by asking specific questions and by permitting them to
communicate directly with us via e-mail, feedback forms, and/or
discussion boards. Some of the information that you submit may be
personally identifiable information (that is, information that can be
uniquely identified with you, such as your full name, address, e-mail
address, phone number, and so on). Some areas of this site may require
you to submit information in order for you to benefit from the
specified features (such as newsletter subscriptions, tips/pointers,
order processing) or to participate in a particular activity (such as
sweepstakes or other promotions). You will be informed at each
information collection point what information is required and what
information is optional. Links or reference to this privacy policy will
be made available at such collection points.
Passive Information CollectionAs
you navigate through a Website, certain information can be passively
collected (that is, gathered without your actively providing the
information) using various technologies and means, such as Internet
Protocol addresses, cookies, Internet tags, and navigational data
collection. We use Internet Protocol (IP) addresses on this site. An IP
Address is a number assigned to your computer by your Internet Service
Provider so you can access the Internet; it is generally considered to
be non-personally identifiable information, because in most cases an IP
address is dynamic (changing each time you connect to the Internet),
rather than static (unique to a particular user's computer). We use
your IP address to diagnose problems with our server, report aggregate
information, determine the fastest route for your computer to use in
connecting to our site, and administer and improve the site. A "cookie"
is information that a Web site sends to your Web browser that helps the
site remember information about you and your preferences. "Session"
cookies are temporary bits of information that are erased upon closing
your Web browser window or otherwise turn your computer off. Session
cookies are used to improve navigation on Web sites and to collect
aggregate statistical information. This site uses session cookies.
"Persistent" cookies are more permanent bits of information that are
placed on the hard drive of your computer and stay there unless you
delete the cookie. Persistent cookies store information on your
computer for a number of purposes, such as retrieving certain
information you have previously provided (e.g., passwords), helping to
determine what areas of the Web site visitors find most valuable, and
customizing the Web site based on your preferences. This site uses
persistent cookies. "Internet tags" (also known as single-pixel GIFs,
clear GIFs, invisible GIFs, and 1-by-1 GIFs) are smaller than cookies
and tell the Web site server information such as the IP address and
browser type related to the visitor's computer. We use Internet tags at
this site. Tags have been placed both on online advertisements that
bring people to the site and on different pages of the site. These tags
indicate how many times a page is opened and which information is
consulted. We do not collect or seek personally identifiable
information through these tags. "Navigational data" ("log files",
"server logs", and "clickstream" data) are used for system management,
to improve the content of the site for market research purposes, and to
communicate information to visitors. This site uses navigational data.
Use and Disclosure of InformationExcept
as otherwise stated, we may use your information to improve the content
of our site, to customize the site to your preferences, to communicate
information to you (if you have requested it through a newsletter
signup or otherwise), for our marketing and research purposes, and for
the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy. If you provide
personally identifiable information to this site, we may combine such
information with other actively collected information unless we specify
otherwise at the point of collection. We will take reasonable measures
to prevent personally identifiable information from being combined with
passively collected information, unless you consent otherwise. We may
disclose your personally identifiable information to our affiliates
that agree to treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. In
addition, we may disclose your personally identifiable information to
third parties, but only:
to contractors we use to support our business (e.g., fulfillment services, portal partners, market research partners, technical support, delivery services, and financial institutions), in which case we will require such third parties to agree to treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy; in connection with the sale, assignment, or other transfer of the business of this site to which the information relates, in which case we will require any such buyer to agree to treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy; or where required by applicable laws, court orders, or government regulations. In addition, we will make full use of all information acquired through this site that is not deemed personally identifiable. Access and CorrectionTo
keep your personally identifiable information accurate, current, and
complete, please contact us as specified below. We will take reasonable
steps to update or correct personally identifiable information in our
possession that you have previously submitted via this site.
SecurityWe
take reasonable steps to protect your personally identifiable
information as you transmit your information from your computer to our
site and to protect such information from loss, misuse, and
unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. You should
keep in mind that no Internet transmission is ever 100% secure or
error-free. In particular, e-mail sent to or from this site may not be
secure, and you should therefore take special care in deciding what
information you send to us via e-mail. Moreover, when using passwords,
ID numbers, or other special access features, on this site, it is your
responsibility to safeguard them.
Links to Other WebsitesThis
site may contain links or references to other Websites. Please be aware
that we do not control other Websites and that, in any case, this
Privacy Policy does not apply to those Websites. We encourage you to
read the privacy policy of every Website you visit.
Other TermsYour use of this site is subject to our Terms and Conditions.
How to Contact UsIf
you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy
or the information practices of this site, please contact the
webmaster.
Changes to This Privacy PolicyIf
this Privacy Policy changes, the revised policy will be posted on this
site. Please check back periodically, and especially before you provide
any personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy was last
updated on April 25, 2008.
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