This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and
information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our
privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number or other details to help you with your
experience.
When do we collect information?
For some features and services on the Sites, we collect personal information that you provide by completing various forms on the Site, including requests to receive information, download
materials, or receive agent or merchant account applications. When you submit a form or contact us via electronically or by other means (each an “Inquiry”), we may collect, store, and create a
corresponding participating profile. The information obtained from the Inquiry and its contents, may include personally identifiable information (such as your real name, address, phone number, e-mail
address, user IDs, passwords, billing information, or other information) you have provided. Any personally identifiable information you submit via an Inquiry is collected only with your knowledge and
active participation, and by doing so you expressly consent to our storing, processing, and using such information for these purposes. When you register to use Company’s online processing services
(“Services”), or you submit an application to obtain a Company merchant account, you will be required to provide personally identifiable information and may be required enter into a separate written
agreement with Company, its sponsoring bank or processor. Company may also obtain information about you from third party sources, including consumer-reporting agencies.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain
other site features in the following ways:
• To allow us to better service you in responding to your customer service requests.
• To follow up with them after correspondence (live chat, email or phone inquiries)
How do we protect visitor information?
Company has implemented
safeguards to reasonably and adequately protect personal information, and uses a variety of means to protect personal information provided by users of our Sites, including the use of firewalls and
other security measures on our servers. Our databases are maintained and protected by physical, technical, and procedural measures that restrict access to user information to authorized persons in
accordance with this Privacy Statement. No server is 100% secure, however. You must play a valuable role in maintaining this security. Please take this into account when providing information to us
through the Sites. While we strive to protect your personally identifiable information and user privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. We do not make any
warranty, express, implied or otherwise, that we will be able to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access to, or alteration of personally identifiable information you provide to us. You make any
disclosure of personally identifiable information to us at your own risk. We urge you to take every precaution to protect your personally identifiable information when you are on the Internet,
including when visiting the Site.
We and our servers are located in the United States and are subject to the applicable state and federal laws of the United States. Those who
choose to access the Service do so on their own initiative and at their own risk, and are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules, and regulations. We may limit the Sites’s availability,
in whole or in part, to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction we choose, at any time and in our sole discretion. We do not represent or warrant that the Sites, or any part thereof, are
appropriate or available for use in any other jurisdiction. If users choose to access or use the Sites, they consent to the use and disclosure of information in accordance with this privacy policy
and subject to such laws.
Do we use 'cookies'?
Company utilizes cookie technology to help deliver a better user experience, such as remembering your password for a future visit so that you don’t have to re-enter it. Most browser software
provides you the opportunity to control cookies. You may modify your browser settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. However, certain
conveniences and other functionality on the Sites may be limited if you choose not to accept any cookies.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information.
Third-party links
Please be aware that the Site may provide links to third party websites and resources. Such links are provided as a convenience to you and
for informational purposes only. Company is not responsible for and cannot control these third party websites and resources, does not endorse them, and is not responsible for their availability,
content, or delivery of services. Third party websites and resources are not bound by this Policy; they may have their own policies regarding data collection or none at all. We encourage you to read
such other third party websites’ privacy policies.
Google
Google's advertising requirements can be summed up by Google's Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users.
https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law's reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or
company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its
website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy. - See more at:
http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum on the first significant page after entering our website.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can be easily be found on the page specified above.
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes:
• On our Privacy Policy Page
Users are able to change their personal information:
• By logging in to their account
How does our site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It's also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the
nation's consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children's privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection
laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal
information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via email
• Within 7 business days
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the
law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or
prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them,
and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address in order to:
• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
To be in accordance with CANSPAM we agree to the following:
• NOT use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at
• Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email.
and we will promptly remove you from
ALL correspondence.
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.