Registration
In order to use certain portions of this Web site, a user must
first complete the registration form. During registration a user
is required to give their contact information (such as name and
email address). This information is used to contact the user about
the services on our site for which they have expressed interest.
It is optional for the user to provide demographic information
(such as income level and gender), and unique identifiers (such
as social security number), but encouraged so we can provide a
more personalized experience on our site. After registration information
is collected, we will provide the user with a log-in identifier
and a password.
Mailing List
If a user requests to be placed on our mailing list, we ask for
contact information such as name and email address. Pets R Us Direct will use this information for such purposes
as sending the user paper publications, e-mail press releases
and other correspondence and notifications.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive containing
information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked
to any personally identifiable information while on our site.
Once the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates.
For instance, by setting a cookie on our site, the user would
not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time
while on our site. If a user rejects the cookie, they may still
use our site. The only drawback to this is that the user will
be limited in some areas of our site. For example, the user will
not be able to participate in any of our sweepstakes, contests
or monthly drawings that may take place. Cookies can also enable
us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the
experience on our site.
Some of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example,
advertisers). However, we have no access to or control over these
cookies.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track
user's movement, and gather broad demographic information for
aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable
information.
Sharing
We will not sell, rent or otherwise make available any personal
data submitted by visitors to our site to any third parties.
Links
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that
we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other
sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our
site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web
site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy
statement applies solely to information collected by this Web
site.
Security
This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users' information.
When users submit sensitive information via the Web site, your
information is protected both online and off-line.
Because our Web site does obtain sensitive information (such as
credit card number and/or social security number) from users,
we do employ encryption technology when obtaining the information.
Only authorized Pets R Us Direct staff or our agents (who have agreed to keep information secure) have access to personally identifiable information. Pets R Us Direct does make use of non-personally identifiable statistical information (browser type, geographical location, age, gender) for optimization of our sites as part of our continual internal review process and in a general way to learn more about the consumers of our products. Pets R Us Direct will not disclose this information to third parties. This data will only be used for the stated purpose, and will not be used for any unsolicited communication unless you give us permission.
If you have any questions about the security at our Web site, you can send an email to admin@petsrusdirect.com
Correction/Updating Personal Information
If a user's personally identifiable information changes, or if
a user no longer desires our service, we will endeavor to provide
a way to correct, update or remove that user's personal data provided
to us. This can usually be done at the member information page
or by emailing our Customer Support Department at: admin@petsrusdirect.com
Opt-out
Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter, mailings or
promotional materials may opt-out of receiving these communications
by emailing us at : admin@petsrusdirect.com and putting "unsubscribe" in the subject
line.
Notification of Changes
We reserve the right to amend or modify our privacy policy at
any time. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post
those changes on our Web site so our users are always aware of
what information we collect, how we use it, and under circumstances,
if any, we disclose it.
If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will notify users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.ns of Use for additional details regarding the ownership of intellectual property on the Pets R Us Direct website.
