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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2019
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 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 PII in accordance with our website.
Information We Collect
When registering on our site or filling out a form, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, phone number, or other details to help you with your experience. We collect information from you when you fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
- To follow up after correspondence (live chat, email, or phone inquiries)
How We Protect Your Information
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers. We only provide articles and information — we never ask for credit card numbers.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use cookies to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services, and to compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction.
We use cookies to understand and save user preferences for future visits. You can choose to have your browser warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you turn cookies off, some features of the site may not function properly.
Third-Party Disclosure & Links
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information. We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Google Analytics & Advertising
We use Google Analytics on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads and analytics on our site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on previous visits to our site and other sites on the internet. Users may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Privacy Policy.
We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions and other ad service functions as they relate to our website. Users can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page or by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
CalOPPA requires commercial websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy. In accordance with CalOPPA: users can visit our site anonymously; our Privacy Policy link is clearly accessible from our website; and you will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on this page. You may update your personal information by emailing us.
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals — we do not plant cookies or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place. We do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.
COPPA — Children’s Privacy
We do not specifically market to or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control of the online collection of personal information from children under 13. We comply fully with COPPA requirements.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you via email within 7 business days. We also adhere to the Individual Redress Principle, which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law.
CAN-SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act establishes requirements for commercial email messages and gives recipients the right to have emails stopped. We collect your email address in order to send information and respond to inquiries or requests.
In accordance with CAN-SPAM, we agree to: not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses; identify messages as advertisements where applicable; include our physical address; honor opt-out and unsubscribe requests promptly. If you wish to unsubscribe from future emails, contact us and we will promptly remove you from all correspondence.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us.