This privacy statement is designed to inform users about our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) online. PII, as defined under US privacy law and information security, refers to data that can be utilized independently or alongside additional information to identify, contact, or locate an individual, or to identify an individual in context. We urge you to review our privacy statement thoroughly to gain a comprehensive understanding of how we collect, use, safeguard, and handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
Collection of Personal Information
When individuals visit our blog, website, or app, we only collect information that is provided by the individuals themselves, such as for registration, purchases, newsletter subscriptions, survey responses, or filling out a contact form.
Protection of Visitor Information
We prioritize the safety of your visit to our site by regularly scanning our website for security vulnerabilities and potential threats. Various security measures are implemented to protect your information upon entry, submission, or access. Personal information is secured behind protected networks and is only accessible by a limited number of individuals who have special access rights and are committed to keeping the information confidential. Furthermore, all sensitive/credit data provided is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Transactions are conducted through a gateway provider and are neither stored nor processed on our servers.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties.
Third-Party Links
Our website does not feature or offer third-party products or services.
Cookie Policy
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes.
Do Not Track Signals
We respect do not track signals and do not engage in tracking or advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is activated.
Third-Party Behavioral Tracking
We do not permit third-party behavioral tracking.
Google Policies
Our website utilizes Google AdSense Advertising, adhering to Google's advertising principles to ensure a positive user experience. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on users' visits to our site and other sites on the internet. However, users can opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
Implemented Google services include:
Remarketing with Google AdSense
Google Display Network Impression Reporting
Demographics and Interests Reporting
We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, compile data regarding ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website through the use of first-party cookies (like Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies.
Opting Out
Users can set their advertising preferences through the Google Ad Settings page, or opt out using the Network Advertising Initiative opt out page or the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
Cookie Management
Users have the option to receive alerts when cookies are being sent or to disable cookies entirely through their browser settings.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
We comply with CalOPPA, allowing users to visit our site anonymously and ensuring our Privacy Policy is accessible and clearly linked on our home page or the first significant page after entering our website. Privacy policy changes will be communicated on our Privacy Policy Page, and users can modify their personal information by emailing us.
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
We do not market to children under 13 and comply with COPPA to protect children's privacy online.
Fair Information Practices
In alignment with Fair Information Practices, we will notify users via email within 7 business days in the event of a data breach. We also adhere to the individual redress principle, allowing individuals to legally enforce their rights against data collectors and processors.
CAN-SPAM Act
We collect your email address to communicate with you, confirm orders, or send newsletters. In accordance with CAN-SPAM, users can unsubscribe from future emails by contacting us, and we will promptly remove them from all correspondence.