· May I choose what information I disclose?

· May I choose what communications I recieve?

· What kind of security is used to protect my information?

· Who has access to my information?

· What about cookies?

· Who should I contact if I have any questions regarding my privacy?

May I choose what information I disclose?

When you shop on-line we collect personal information from your such as your name, e-mail address, billing address, shipping address, telephone number, product selections, credit card and payment information. Collecting your information allows us to deliver your order to the address you provide.

May I choose what communications I receive?

At this point we do not send out email newsletters to customers to announce new products. We may begin doing so in the near future. You can elect not to receive these communications from us when you register or by noting your preference in response to a communication from us. Paper catalogs go out three times a year to those who have requested one as well as those who have purchased from us in the past.

What kind of security is used to protect my information?

We store all user information in secure databases protected via a variety of controls. Information on the server is protected using advanced firewall technology, encryption and Secure Socket Layers. No security system is totally impenetrable however, we will do everything possible to earn your trust.

Who has access to my information?

Trusted employees of Special Ideas are the only ones who have access to your information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to others. No personal information is shared, sold or available to any company other than Special Ideas. The information we collect is used for the purposes of filling orders, contacting you to inform you of order status, sending out future catalogs and product information and for in house statistical purposes to enhance the operation of our site.

What about cookies?

A cookie is a small amount of data sent to your browser from a web server that is stored on your computer's hard drive. Our cookies just contain a randomly assigned, unique number that allows our site to identify your computer. We use it help identify you when you visit the Special Ideas site to welcome you back to the site and to keep your shopping cart separate from others. So the cookies make your use of the site easier, allow you to retrieve an earlier shopping cart, and you won't have to re-enter the same information each time you want to use the site. The help function on most browsers tells you how to disable cookies. However you will be unable to use the on-line ordering system on our site without your browser set to accept cookies.

Who should I contact if I have any questions regarding my privacy?

If you believe that our website has collected incorrect information or if you would like to dispute any information, please contact us using the address at the top of this page.

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