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In this content, we
referes to GiftsGoneGood.ca; you refers to our website visitors. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE to be bound by the terms and conditions herein or
are not comfortable with the terms, please do not use this website.
We have created this
privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm and continuing commitment to
the privacy of personal information provided by those visiting and interacting with
this web site. We hold the privacy of your personal information in the highest regard.
The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices:
We recognize the
importance of protecting your privacy
and our policy
is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use and safeguard the
personal information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions
when using our site. This policy will be continuously assessed against new technologies,
business practices and our customers' needs.
What Information
Do We Collect?
When you visit this web site you may provide us with two types of information: personal information
you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web
site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our
Web site.
1. Personal
Information You Choose to Provide
Registration Information
When you register for any of our products, services or newsletters you will provide us information about yourself.
Credit Card Information
If you choose to avail of our services, you may need to give personal information
and authorization to obtain information from various credit services. For example,
you may need to provide the following information:
-Name
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Credit card number
-Name on credit card
-Credit card billing address
-Business and home phone number
It is important to note that we do NOT save your credit card information such as credit card number, expiry date or card security code however
your billing address could be saved to automatically fill-in this information next time you want to purchase a product from the website.
Email Information
If you choose to correspond with us through email, we may retain the content of
your email messages together with your email address and our responses. We provide
the same protections for these electronic communications that we employ in the maintenance
of information received by mail and telephone.
2. Web Site Use Information
Similar to other commercial Web sites, our Web site utilizes a standard technology
called "cookies" (see explanation below, "What Are Cookies?") and web server log
files to collect information about how our Web site is used. Information gathered
through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the
pages viewed, time spent at our Web site, and the Web sites visited just before
and just after our Web site.
How Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?
Broadly speaking, we
use personal information for purposes of administering our business activities,
providing the products and services you requested, to process your payment,
, to monitor the use of the service, our marketing and promotional efforts and improve
our content and service offerings, and customize our site's content, layout, services
and for other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site and better tailor it
to meet your needs.
Furthermore, such information
may be shared with others on an aggregate basis. Personally identifiable information
or business information will not be shared with parties except as required by law.
Occasionally, we may
also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our
Website, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. You may
notify us at any time if you do not wish to receive these offers by emailing us
at the link provided on the newsletter.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a very small text document, which often includes an anonymous unique
identifier. When you visit a Web site, that site's computer asks your computer for
permission to store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically designated
for cookies. Each Web site can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's
preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a
Web site to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent
to you by other sites. Browsers are usually set to accept cookies. However, if you
would prefer not to receive cookies, you may alter the configuration of your browser
to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible
that some areas of our site will not function as effectively when viewed by the
users.A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive or pass on computer
viruses.
How Do We Use
Information We Collect from Cookies?
As you visit and browse our Web site, the site uses cookies to differentiate you
from other users. In some cases, we also use cookies to prevent you from having
to log in more than is necessary for security. Cookies, in conjunction with our
Web server's log files, allow us to calculate the aggregate number of people visiting
our Web site and which parts of the site are most popular. This helps us gather
feedback to constantly improve our Web site and better serve our clients. Cookies
do not allow us to gather any personal information about you and we do not intentionally
store any personal information that your browser provided to us in your cookies.
IP Addresses
IP addresses are used by your computer every time you are connected to the Internet.
Your IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify
your computer. IP addresses are automatically collected by our web server as part
of demographic and profile data known as traffic data so that data (such as the
Web pages you request) can be sent to you.
Sharing and Selling Information
We do not share, sell, lend or lease any of the information that uniquely
identify a subscriber (such as email addresses or personal details) with anyone
except to the extent it is necessary to process transactions or provide services
that you have requested.
How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?
You may request access to all your personally identifiable information that we collect
online and maintain in our database by emailing us at the usual address. Most of the user entered information can be updated
directly by visting "My Profile" section of the website.
What About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information?
We may disclose
information when legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we, in good faith,
believe that the law requires it or for the protection of our legal rights.
We may also disclose account information when we have reason to believe that disclosing
this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against
someone who may be violating our Terms of Service or to protect the safety of our
users and the Public.
What About Other Web Sites Linked to Our Web Site?
We are not responsible for the practices employed by Web sites linked to or from
our Web site or the information or content contained therein. Often links to other
Web sites are provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful
to the users of our Web site.
Please remember that when you use a link to go from our Website to another web site, our Privacy Policy
is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other web site, including
web sites, which have a link on our Website, is subject to that Web site's own rules
and policies. Please read over those rules and policies before proceeding.
Your Consent
By using our Web site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information
as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this privacy
policy at any time with or without notice.
Our Commitment To Data Security:
Please note that your
information will be stored and processed on our computers in Canada.
The laws on holding personal data in Canada may be less stringent than
the laws of your Country of residence or citizenship.
To prevent unauthorized
access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have
put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard
and secure the information we collect online.
Choice/Opt-In/Opt-Out
This site
allows visitors to unsubscribe so that they will not receive future messages and or emails. After
unsubscribing we will discontinue sending the particular messages as soon as technically
feasible.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our
site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these
surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice
whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact
information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such
as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners
and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or
improving the use and satisfaction of this site.
A Special Note About
Children
Children are not eligible
to use our services
unsupervised and we
ask that children (under the age of 14) do not submit any personal information to
us. If you are a minor, you can use this service only in conjunction with permission
and guidance from your parents or guardians.
Acquisition or Changes
in Ownership
In the event that the
web site (or a substantial portion of its assets) is acquired, your information
would be considered part of those assets, and may be part of those assets that are
transferred.
Policy Modifications
We may change
this Privacy Policy from time to time. If/when changes are made to this privacy
policy, we will email users who have given us permission to do so. We will post
any changes here, so be sure to check back periodically. However, please be assured
that if the Privacy Policy changes in the future, we will not use the personal information
you have submitted to us under this Privacy Policy in a manner that is materially
inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, without your prior consent.
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