privacy policy uscanteen

GENERAL

uscanteen operates the Internet Web site located at www.uscanteen.com ("Site") and considers your privacy of the utmost importance. At uscanteen we gather information concerning both customers and all other visitors to the site. Below you will find a detailed description of the information we collect and monitor. Please understand that the use of this site signifies your agreement to both the Terms and Conditions of the site and this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

In an effort to make your shopping experience at uscanteen as enjoyable and user-friendly as possible, we collect certain information that is both identifying and aggregated data. Personal data is data such as user names and e-mail addresses. Aggregated data is data related to the traffic patterns on the Site, such as how many users visit our Site, where the users spend the most time and how many are registered. Please find below a more detailed description of our practice concerning said information.

PERSONAL DATA

Personal data is only collected once a user decides to share personal information. This typically occurs when a user registers with our site, makes a purchase, or participates in a contest, survey, etc. Prior to that a user is free to browse the site anonymously. The information we collect includes your name, your billing/shipping information, credit card information, e-mail address and telephone number.

AGGREGATED DATA

Aggregated information, such as which pages users access or visit and information volunteered by users, such as site registrations, is collected through various methods. For example, uscanteen collects IP addresses. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you're surfing the Web. Web servers automatically identify your computer by its IP address, and when you request a page from uscanteen, our servers log your IP address. uscanteen does not link IP addresses to any information that is personally identifiable, so although your session will be logged, you will remain anonymous to us. uscanteen collects IP addresses for the purposes of system administration and to provide aggregate data to advertisers about the volume of use on the Site.

COOKIES

uscanteen also uses "cookies" to collect information. Cookies are small data files that Web sites place on your hard drive for record keeping purposes when you choose to visit them. Cookies allow uscanteen to measure activity on the Site and to improve the overall functionality of the site. Cookies allow us to improve our site and make your shopping experience more enjoyable and streamlined because we are able to take into account your prior preferences making the overall visit more personal. Cookies do NOT contain any personal information, such as your name, address or credit card information uscanteen does not use cookies to retrieve information from your computer that was not originally sent in a cookie and will not do so without first obtaining your express consent. You may occasionally get cookies from third party advertisers. uscanteen does not control these cookies, and these cookies are not subject to uscanteen's privacy policy. We strongly recommend that you check the privacy policy of such third party advertisers to determine how they use cookies.

Browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, it is possible that some parts of the Site will not function properly if you choose to do so.

USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

uscanteen uses both the personal and aggregated information we collect for varying purposes. The information is used to improve the content of the Site, to customize the content and/or layout of the Site for each individual user and to notify users about upcoming events or changes to the Site. From time to time employees may examine this content or other user behavior to confirm that the Terms and Conditions of Use are not being violated. When you send email or other communication to the Site, we may retain those communications in order to process your inquiries, respond to your requests and improve our services. uscanteen may share your personal information in certain specific circumstances, including but not limited to the following: if required to do so by law; if uscanteen merges with or is acquired by another entity. uscanteen may also share information with consultants and affiliates for internal business purposes and may divulge personal information if such information is subpoenaed, or if uscanteen believes that any user has committed unlawful acts or acts that endanger the health or safety of another user or of the general public. In some situations, we will share your personal information, on a confidential basis, with third parties who perform a particular service on our behalf, such as sending e-mails. uscanteen may use third party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our Site. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address or telephone number) about your visits to our Site and to other Web sites in order to provide advertisements on this Site and other sites about goods and services of interest to you. In addition, uscanteen may share with such companies Web site usage information about visitors to our site for the purpose of managing and targeting advertisements on our Site.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

At uscanteen we take the privacy of children very seriously and for this reason we do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. A child under the age of 13 may only use this site with the supervision and consent of a parent or guardian.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

If uscanteen has provided links or pointers to other web sites, no inference or assumption should be made and no representation should be implied that uscanteen is connected with, operates or controls these web sites. uscanteen is not responsible for the content or practices of third party web sites that may be linked to this Site and makes no representation or warranty regarding such web sites. When visiting other web sites you should refer to each such web site's individual "Terms of Use" and not rely on this Agreement. uscanteen takes no responsibility for third party advertisements which are posted on this Site, nor does it take any responsibility for the goods or services provided by its advertisers. Furthermore, these sites may send their own cookies and collect and use data in a manner not consistent with uscanteen and we therefore direct you to review the privacy policies of those other sites.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES

While uscanteen does its best to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that it is still possible for third parties, not under the control of uscanteen, to intercept or access transmissions you send. Under no circumstances, shall uscanteen be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, in connection with or arising from the use of the Site. This section should also be read in conjunction with the full Terms and Conditions of Use. uscanteen reserves the right to change this policy at any time by notifying users of the existence of a revised privacy policy by posting it on the Site.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this site, or have suggestions on how we can improve our site, please email us at info@uscanteen.com.