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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 the 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.
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