The privacy policy detailed on this page was written to provide visitors with more information about their Personally Identifiable Information and how it is used on this website.
Furthermore, it will offer insight into what information is collected when a visitor accesses this site. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is information that can be used alone or with other details to identify, contact, or locate an individual.
Before using this website, it is highly recommended that you read the Privacy Policy to familiarize yourself with the terms of use.
What Information Is Collected From This Site?
When someone visits this website, their IP address and other basic information will be collected. If the user opts to register, they will be asked for their name and email address, along with other information. This information is collected to improve the user’s experience on this site.
When Is This Information Collected?
Some basic information is collected when the user accesses this site, but it cannot be used to identify the user. Instead, PII is obtained when someone registers for an account, leaves a comment, completes a form, or signs up for the newsletter.
How Is The Information Used?
The information collected by this website can be used for a handful of purposes. When someone signs up for the newsletter, the details are used to contact that individual. Furthermore, the information can help provide the user with a better browsing experience.
- It helps provide the user with a better experience on this website.
- Newsletter members will provide their emails so they can be contacted regularly about updates to this website.
How We Protect This Information
We’re adamant about protecting the privacy of our visitors. Therefore, we aim to accept limited information such as names and email addresses. We will never ask for the user’s credit card details.
More importantly, all information provided on this website is protected using encryption and Secure Socket Layer technology.
The information is only available to the administrator of the website and will be kept confidential at all times. Any transactions will be handled by a gateway provider. No transaction information is stored on this website or our servers.
Does This Site Use Cookies?
Our website uses cookies for numerous reasons. However, it should be noted that users do not have to give this website permission to install the cookie.
When a user accepts a cookie, the small file will be transferred to their computer. Then, the cookie is used to keep track of the user and any information they provided.
For instance, a website cookie can be beneficial for tracking the user’s activity on this website and keeping up with their past browsing preferences.
As a result, cookies are great for improving the user’s experience when visiting this site. Cookies are also used to learn more about the site’s traffic and the users who visit it.
To protect your privacy, you can opt to receive a warning every time a website attempts to place a cookie on your computer.
Alternatively, the user can choose to refuse all cookies. These settings can be changed by accessing your browser settings.
Remember that the precise steps depend on the browser you’re using. Therefore, you should check the instructions for the browser in question.
Is Information Shared With Third Parties?
We understand how much our visitors want to protect their PII. Therefore, we would never sell, transfer, or trade any PII to third parties.
However, 3rd-party ad platforms and email providers may be used. If you sign up for our newsletter, your email may be shared with our email provider. Otherwise, your information is never shared with any third parties.
What About 3rd Party Links?
Although this website may link to 3rd-party websites, this is not a sign of approval or an endorsement. Furthermore, we do not guarantee any information or products on the third-party site.
A link does not mean that we are associated with the website in question. It is up to the user to verify the information found on any 3rd party website.
Furthermore, we do not make any claim or accept responsibility for websites accessed using a hyperlink from this site.
These linked sites are not owned or controlled by the owner of this website. We are not responsible for any of the content found on those sites. When the user leaves this site, our Privacy Policy ceases.
Do You Use Tracking Software?
Our website may use behavioral tracking programs offered by third parties.
Google Analytics
In particular, our website uses Google Analytics to collect and manage certain information about user devices, behavioral patterns, and browsing activities.
For instance, Google Analytics will collect basic information such as the user’s location, how you use this site, and communication between this site and your computer.
Other information collected includes your IP address, the browser you’re using, your Internet connection, and your computer’s operating system. No personal information is collected. Instead, this information is only used to understand how users use this site.
Users can download add-ons to opt out of the Google Analytics program.
California’s Online Privacy Protection Act
Thanks to CalOPPA, commercial websites and online services are required to have a privacy policy.
Websites are required to provide a Privacy Policy so users know what information is being collected and how it is used. Additional information about CalOPPA can be found at this link: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
We abide by CalOPPA requirements by doing the following.
- Users have the right to anonymously visit this website.
- A link to this Privacy Policy will be found on our home page or on the first important page after the user visits.
We’ve made it easy for visitors to find our Privacy Policy. We recommend reading this information before continuing to use this website.
What About COPPA?
COPPA is the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. Under the act, parents are in control of the personal information of any children under 13.
The COPPA Rule is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission in the United States. The agency specifies what website operators must do to protect the privacy and safety of children browsing the Internet. This website does not market to children under 13.
Our Fair Information Practices
In the US, the Fair Information Practices Principles set forth the fundamentals of privacy law. To obey Fair Information Practices, we will notify any user by email within seven business days in the event of a data breach.
CAN-SPAM Act
This act governs commercial email. It allows receivers the right to stop unwanted emails and details the penalties for violating such laws.
We collect emails to market to members of our mailing list. We also use emails to respond to questions. We do the following to ensure that our website is in accordance with CAN-SPAM.
- We will not use misleading email subjects.
- Emails will be identified as an advertisement in a reasonable way.
- We will include the physical address of our headquarters.
- We monitor 3rd party marketing services for compliance.
- All opt-out requests will be honored rapidly.
- Users can unsubscribe by using a link at the bottom of the email.
Users can also contact us to subscribe to our newsletter, or if they have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, they may contact us using our Contact Us page.