Privacy statement
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their personal information is being used online. This information cannot be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. The purpose of this privacy statement is to create a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website and emails.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our website or read our emails?
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?
We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make an inquiry, 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 personalize your experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and product offerings in which you are most interested.
- To improve our website in order to better serve you.
- To better respond to your customer service requests.
- To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible. We use regular Malware Scanning. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of people who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We implement a variety of security measures when users place orders and when they enter, submit, or access their information to maintain the safety of their personal information. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Do we use ‘cookies’?
Yes. 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 or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
- Understand and save user’s preferences for future visits.
- Keep track of advertisements.
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may also use trusted third party services that track this information on our behalf.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If users disable cookies in their browser:
If you disable cookies, some features will be disabled, it will turn off some of the features that make your site experience more efficient, and some of our services will not function properly.
Third Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
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 use Google AdSense Advertising on our website. Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
We have implemented the following:
- Remarketing with Google AdSense
- Google Display Network Impression Reporting
- Demographics and Interests Reporting
- DoubleClick Platform Integration
We, along with third-party vendors such as Google, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) or other third-party identifiers together to compile data regarding user interactions with ad impressions, and other ad service functions as they relate to our website.
Opting out:
You can set preferences for how Google advertises to you using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, you can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising initiative opt out page or by permanently using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
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 important to note that we allow third party behavioral tracking.
We collect your email address in order to:
Send information and respond to inquiries and/or other requests or questions Process orders and send information and updates pertaining to orders Send you additional information related to your product and/or service Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred
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
Updating this statement
We may update this privacy policy by posting a new version on this website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are familiar with any changes.
Unsubscribing and Contact
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails or if you want to contact us, you can email us and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
Third-Party Services and Data Transfer
We use the following third-party services on our website. These services may collect and process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
Google Services
• Google Analytics – Website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Google Ads – Advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Google Adsense – Display advertising
• Google Tag Manager – Tag management and script deployment
• Google Fonts – Web font delivery
• Google Hosted Libraries – JavaScript library hosting
• Google Photos – Image storage and delivery
• Google Recaptcha – Bot protection and verification
• YouTube – Video embedding and analytics
Other Services
• Cookiebot – Consent management platform
• Your Hosting B.V. (Netherlands) – Server and website hosting
Data Transfers to the United States
Some of our service providers (particularly Google services) are located in or transfer data to the United States. These transfers are protected by appropriate legal mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), ensuring that your personal data receives adequate protection in accordance with GDPR standards.
Cookie Categories
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They are set without requiring your consent. Examples include security tokens and session management.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable website features and preferences, such as language selection and user preferences. They enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They allow us to measure traffic, analyze user behavior, and improve our website. Examples include Google Analytics cookies. These require your explicit consent.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used for advertising and remarketing purposes. They help us deliver targeted advertisements and track marketing campaign performance. Examples include Google Ads and remarketing cookies. These require your explicit consent.
Your Rights and Choices
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (under certain circumstances).
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for cookies and marketing at any time using our Cookie Consent tool.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by using the Cookiebot banner on our website, adjusting your browser cookie settings, or contacting us directly for assistance. Your cookie preferences will be stored for 13 months, after which you will be asked to provide your consent again.