Privacy and Security

Protecting your privacy is important to us. We hope the following statement will help you understand how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you share with us on our Web Site.   Security of Your Information Personal information which you share with us in this site is encoded using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology, a powerful encryption protocol that protects data as it travels over the Internet.  As long as your browser shows its secure mode symbol, like a key or closed lock, your information will be transmitted safely. For enhanced security, we recommend using either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher, both of which enable SSl.   Collection of Your Information When you browse our web site, you do so anonymously. Personal information associated with your name - including your E-mail address - is not collected unless you purchase from the site, in which case we'll keep your information in order to communicate new product offerings and events. Your browser provides us with information automatically, like the type of computer and operating system you are using. The IP address of the computer you use at the time you browse (the Internet address of your computer) is logged to give us an idea of which parts of our web site you visit and how long you spend there. There are times that we may request that you voluntarily supply us with personal information, including your E-mail address and possibly your postal address, for purposes such as correspondence, site registration, making a purchase, registering for a new product, etc. Credit card numbers are only used for processing payment and are not used for other purposes. We may utilize a standard technology called a "cookie" to collect information about how the site is used.   How We Use Your Information If you provide us with your E-mail address, or have done so in the past, we may upon occasion send you E-mail offers. We may use information you have given us to, for example, provide a service, measure your interest in our various services, and inform you about new products and services. These offers may be based on information you provided in your initial transaction with us, in surveys, or from information that may indicate purchasing preferences and lifestyle.   Declining E-mail Notes If you ever wish to stop receiving email from us, just let us know by replying to one of our emails, and asking that we take you off our email list. Although most customers tell us they appreciate receiving notice of these carefully designed opportunities, we recognize the importance of providing you with choices. At any time, you may request to discontinue receiving these offers from us by simply replying to the E-mail and informing us of your preferences. All E-mail offers that you receive from us inform you of how to decline receiving further E-mail offers.   Policy on Children's Use of the Site We direct our products at persons over the age of 13 who purchase items with credit cards and, if minors, do so with guidance and permission from their parents. We do not knowingly collect personal information from or about children under the age of 13 except as relating to a specific order for products or services. If we, at any time, learn that information relating to a child under the age of 13 that we have obtained is other than as set forth above, we shall immediately purge such information from our records. We encourage parents and guardians to spend time online with their children and to participate in the interactive activities offered on the sites their children visit. No information should be submitted to, or posted at, this web site by guests under 13 years of age without the consent of their parent or guardian.   Your Acceptance of These Terms By using this site, you signify your assent to our Privacy Statement. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site.   Thanks for your interest in our art and Artists!