Privacy Policy
When you provide us with information through BEST LEASH.COM (the “Site”), we respect your privacy. It is important for you to understand what information we collect about you during your visit and what we do with that information. Your visit to the Site is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions. Please note that this Privacy Policy governs only information provided to Best Leash.com. It does not govern any other information or communications that may reference Best Leash.com. This Privacy Policy was last updated 10/26/2007.
1. Collection of Personally Identifiable Information by Best Leash.com
We do not collect personally identifiable information about you, except when you provide it to us. For example, if you decide to complete the user registration or fill out the contact us survey, you may be asked to provide certain information such as your contact information (name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number. Number of pets, pet name(s)). If you decide to place an order, we will also need to know your delivery and billing address, credit card number and expiration date. To protect your personal information, users registered at the Site must also enter a user name(email address) and password to gain entry to the site. If you would prefer that we not collect any personally identifiable information from you, please do not provide us with any such information.
When you submit your personally identifiable information on the Site, you are giving your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
2. Use of Personally Identifiable Information by Best Leash.com
a. Opt-In Communications
If you opt-in during the Site registration process or at other times when you submit personally identifiable information, the information you provide may be used by Best Leash.com to create and deliver to you our newsletters, surveys or other communications containing product information, tips or promotions (“Opt-In Communications”). If you prefer not to receive such Opt-In Communications, please do not opt-in to receive these communications. If you do opt-in and later decide that you would no longer like to receive these communications,you may opt-out.
b. Communications to Serve You
If you have elected to provide us with your contact information, by registering at the Site, e-mailing us or placing an order, we may provide you with service related announcements concerning the Site or contact you regarding our customer service or products.
3. There will be no Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information to Third Party Marketing Without Your Consent.
4. Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information
a. Fraud Protection and Compliance with Law
We may disclose any information, including personally identifiable information we deem necessary, in our sole discretion, to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request. We may also exchange information, including personally identifiable information, with other companies and organizations for credit fraud protection and risk reduction.
b. Service Providers
We may retain other companies and individuals to perform functions consistent with our Privacy Policy on our behalf. Examples include customer support specialists, webhosting companies, fulfillment companies, data analysis firms and e-mail service providers. Such third parties may be provided with access to personally identifiable information needed to perform their functions, but may not use such information for any other purpose.
5. Cookies and IP Addresses
A cookie is a piece of data that enables us to track and target your preferences. We may place a “cookie” on your computer’s hard drive so we can recognize you as a return user and personalize your experience and your use of our Site. The cookie will be stored on your computer’s hard drive until you remove it. We may also use temporary or “session” cookies to help you shop. These cookies will expire when you place an order. You can have your browser notify you of, or automatically reject cookies. If you reject our cookies, you may still use the Site, but you may be limited in the use of some of the features. We may also use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the Site, track traffic patterns, and gather demographic information for aggregate use, as well as in combination with your personally identifiable information for credit fraud protection and risk reduction.
We are continuously working to make your experience on our Site better. Some of our other business partners and link partners may also use cookies on the Site. However, we have no access to, or control over, these cookies and do not accept any responsibility for such use.
6. Use of Aggregate Information
We may use the information you provide in aggregate (non-personally identifiable) form for internal business purposes, such as generating statistics and developing marketing plans. We may collect, store or accumulate certain non-personally identifiable information concerning your use of the Site, such as information regarding which of our pages are most popular. We may share or transfer non-personally identifiable information with or to our affiliates, licensees and partners.
7. Links
The Site may contain links to or from other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to the information we collect on the Site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of other websites you link to from the Site or otherwise visit.
8. Shop securely online
At Best Leash.com we understand how important security is to you. When you place an order at Best Leash.com we encode your information using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology. This is the most advanced consumer online security technique to date. You can be assured that your order will be placed safely and securely. We have used government approved encryption software. In order for encryption to take place, your browser must have the SSL protocol.
9. Notification of Changes
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post the revised policy here. As we may make changes at any time without notifying you, we suggest that you periodically consult this Privacy Policy. Please note that our rights to use your personally identifiable information will be based on the privacy policy in effect at the time the information is used.
10. Updating Your Information
You have the ability to review, change and/or correct the personally identifiable information you provide us by emailing us at info@bestleash.com. If you are a registered user, you can also review/update your personal information at any time. You may also request that we deactivate your account by emailing us at info@bestleash.com.
11. Comments
We have taken great measures to ensure that your visit to the Site is an excellent one and that your privacy is constantly respected. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about the Site’s privacy practices, please email us at info@bestleash.com.