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Privacy Policy for homediyelectronics.com

homediyelectronics.com
PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to homediyelectronics.com (the "Site").

We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site.

"Personally Identifiable Information"

Personaly Identifiable Information means any information that identifies or can be used to identify, locate, or contact the person to whom the information relates. Personally Identifiable Information does not include information that is collected anonymously (that is, without the individual user being identified) or demographic information that is not connected to an identified individual.

What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?

We may collect basic user profile and contact information information from any of our visitors.

What information about email use is collected?

In an effort to continually improve the content of email messages we may collect information when an email is opened by the user and/or when the user clicks on a link within the email. This information is then used to determine which messages are the most popular so that we may provide you with more similar content. These features are enabled by the use of an invisible image within the message and redirection of the links.

What organizations are collecting the information?

In addition to collecting information directly, our third party service vendors (such as credit clearinghouses, card companies and banks) may collect personal information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information.

How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?

We use Personally Identifiable Information to personalise the Site, to offer appropriate information and services, and to fulfill buying and selling requests. We may email Visitors and Customers about opportunities or information related to the subject matter of the Site. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to contact Visitors and Customers in response to specific inquiries, or information requests.

With whom may the information may be shared?

We may share aggregated visitor information, including visitor and customer demographics, with our affiliated third party vendors and agencies. We also offer the opportunity to "opt out" of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting for us on our behalf.

How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?

Personally Identifiable Information collected by homediyelectronics.com is stored securely and is not accessible to third parties or employees of homediyelectronics.com except for use as indicated above.

What choices are available to Visitors regarding collection, use and distribution of the information?

Visitors and Customers may opt out of receiving unsolicited information from us or being contacted by us and/or our affiliated agencies and vendors by responding to emails as instructed in the email, or by contacting us using this web page

Are Cookies Used on the Site?

Cookies are used for a variety of purposes. We use Cookies to obtain information about the preferences of our Visitors and the services they use.

We may also store information about you using cookies (files which are sent by us to your computer or other access device). We do this to help us understand how you use our website and to let our partners know that you have reached their site by clicking a link on our site. No information of a personal nature is stored in cookies.

By using and browsing our website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with our policy. If you do not consent, you must disable cookies or refrain from using this website.

How does homediyelectronics.com use login information?

homediyelectronics.com uses information about logins, including, but not limited to, ISPs, IP addresses, and types of browser used, to administer the site, analyze trends, track a user's movement and use, and obtain broad demographic information.

What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Customers on the Site?

homediyelectronics.com has entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a number of vendors. Such vendors may have access to certain Personally Identifiable Information on a need to know basis for evaluating Customers for eligibility to the service. Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information.

Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information to comply with law.

We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information in order to comply with a court order or subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Customers.

How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?

All of our employees are familiar with our security policy and practices. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Customers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified employees. We audit our security systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, is protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to tampering, errors, and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not happen and we will not be liable to Visitors or Customers for any such occurrences.

How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information?

Visitors and Customers may contact us to update their Personally Identifiable Information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by contacting us here

Can a Visitor delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information collected by the Site?

We provide Visitors and Customers with a method to delete/deactivate Personally Identifiable Information from the Site's database by contacting us here. However, because of backups and transaction records, it may not be possible to delete a Visitor's entry without leaving some residual information. An individual who requests to have their Personally Identifiable Information deactivated will have their information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use Personally Identifiable Information relating to that individual in any way moving forward.

What happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?

We will inform our Visitors and Customers about changes to our privacy policy by posting such changes on the Site. However, if we are changing our privacy policy in a manner that might cause disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information that a Visitor or Customer has requested previously not be disclosed, we will contact such Visitor or Customer to allow them to prevent such disclosure.

Links:

This web site contains links to other web sites. If you move to another web site by clicking on one of these links Please read the privacy statements at the linked site as their privacy policies may not be the same as ours.

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