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IamAnArtist.com is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. Should you choose to provide your Email address or any other personal information on any of the forms found on our site, you can be assured that it will only be used to support your relationship with IamAnArtist.com. This privacy policy is intended for all users of IamAnArtist.com. At IamAnArtist.com, we strive to develop innovative services to better serve our users. We recognize that privacy is an important issue, so we design and operate our services with the protection of your privacy in mind. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we gather when you use IamAnArtist.com's services, as well as some of the steps we take to safeguard it.
By visiting this web site you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree please do not use or access our services.
In this privacy policy, you will find information on these areas:
- What personally identifiable information IamAnArtist.com collects.
- What personally identifiable information third parties collect through the Web site.
- What organization collects the information.
- How IamAnArtist.com uses the information.
- With whom IamAnArtist.com may share user information.
- What choices are available to users regarding collection, use and distribution of the information.
- What types of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under IamAnArtist.com control.
- How users can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
If users have questions or concerns regarding this statement, they should contact IamAnArtist.com at Privacy @ IamAnArtist. com, Any violation of this privacy policy will lead to suspension of user privileges and permanent removal from this web site.
Information Collection
IamAnArtist.com is the sole owner of the information collected on our site. IamAnArtist.com collects and monitors information from our users at several different points on our Web site.
Registration
In order to use this Web site and/or review or place any job offers, a user must first complete the registration form. During registration a user is required to give contact information (such as name and email address). We use this information to contact the user, if necessary. If offered, it is optional for the user to provide demographic information (such as income level and gender), and unique identifiers (such as username), but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience on our site. Please safeguard your personal information. You may be liable for unauthorized use of our web site, as well as have your private information used by others.
While IamAnArtist.com will make every effort possible to protect your privacy, we do not promise, nor should you expect, that your personally identifiable information or private communications will always remain private. This will include parties who attempt to illegally enter our web site and intercept or access transmissions or private communications. Unless described otherwise in this privacy policy, we will not sell any information. All information collected will be used solely by IamAnArtist.com to deliver targeted newsletters and advertisements.
Information Use
Profile
We store information that we collect through cookies, log files and/or third parties to create a profile of our users. A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users that details their viewing preferences. Consequently, collected information is tied to the users personally identifiable information to provide offers and improve the content of the site for the user. This profile is used to tailor a user’s visit to our Web site, and to direct pertinent marketing promotions to them. We do not share your profile with other third parties, unless specifically mentioned in this agreement.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to information about the user. We may use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s hard drive for an extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions. Cookies, if used, will be used on our site to remember and recall login names, login information, previous purchases, potential purchases, as well as other items to help us better understand user’s needs. By setting a cookie on our site, users would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If users reject 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. Persistent cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. See the "Profile" section. We have no control over any third party who may also use cookies to store personal information. However, we do not provide this information to any third party.
Log Files
Like most standard Web site servers we may use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site. This includes, but is not limited to, any defense to any claim in which IamAnArtist.com is a defendant, to assist in any investigations by law enforcement agencies, or violations of any IamAnArtist.com policy.
Aggregate Information (non-personally identifiable)
While IamAnArtist.com will not rent, sell or share your information in general, there are certain instances that your information may be used. We share aggregated demographic information and in some cases your e-mail address with others. This is how your information will be shared:
- Information relating to minors will only be used with prior parental or guardianship approval.
- If IamAnArtist.com merges with another company, then this information will be shared with the merging company.
These are the instances in which we will share users’ personal information: As agreed to at the various sections under IamAnArtist.com; IamAnArtist.com does not rent, sell, or share personal information about you with other people or nonaffiliated companies except under the following circumstances:
- We have your consent.
- We respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims;
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We provide such information to trusted businesses or persons for the sole purpose of processing personally identifying information on our behalf. When this is done, it is subject to agreements that oblige those parties to process such information only on our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
We believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of IamAnArtist.com's terms of use, or as otherwise required by law; We transfer or lease information about you if IamAnArtist.com is acquired by or merged with another company. In this event, IamAnArtist.com will notify you before information about you is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy; we do not support any illegal use of your private information and will make every effort to stop such practices in order to protect your privacy. Business Transitions In the event IamAnArtist.com goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, users’ personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred. Users will be notified via e-mail, as well as with a prominent notice on our Web site for at least 30 days prior to a change of ownership or control of their personal information. If as a result of the business transition, the users’ personally identifiable information will be used in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection they will be given choice consistent with our notification of changes section.
Children’s Privacy
IamAnArtist.com is designed for those who can legally create binding contracts. Therefore, IamAnArtist.com wants to protect children’s privacy. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 and its accompanying FTC regulations. Our web site does not offer information intended to attract children. IamAnArtist.com does not knowingly solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. Choice/Opt-out our users are given the opportunity to ‘opt-out’ of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our site at the point where we ask for information. Users who no longer wish to receive our communications may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the subject line in the email or email us at Unsubscribe @ IamAnArtist. com. You may also opt-out by going to our web page at IamAnArtist.com or you may contact us by postal mail as well. Users of our site are always notified when their information is being collected by any outside parties. We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether or not they should proceed with services that require an outside party.
Links
This Web site may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we, IamAnArtist.com, 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. IamAnArtist.com may have co-branding and/or framing relations with other companies. In this case, you should be familiar with the privacy policies of both companies, since you may be subject to each of them.
Message Board Policy
IamAnArtist.com message boards, email, and other interactive features offer opportunities for meaningful interaction where users can share knowledge, experiences, and other helpful information. Since most of the interactions are public, the experience is best when people follow certain guidelines. Here is some helpful advice:
Read the IamAnArtist.com Use of Service Agreement: The IamAnArtist.com Terms of Use Agreement contains the details of proper message board usage. Use "Netiquette": There are several sources on the Internet that can help you communicate effectively using “Netiquette.” Quite simply, Netiquette is a set of core guidelines to help the cyberspace community behave productively while online. Since expression, gestures, and voice tone are all invisible to members, it’s helpful to understand basic online etiquette.
Be Succinct: Stay on topic and collect your thoughts before communicating them publicly in writing. If your comments are off topic, you may wish to indicate this early in your message or perhaps the subject header.
Build Online Rapport: In addition to mutual understanding, there will surely be conflicting points of view at times. Remember to respect the opinions of others. Part of what makes a good community is the ability to see different points of view. Agreeing to disagree is good Netiquette. Those who foster goodwill will get more participation from others.
SPAM: Don't "spam" the boards with multiple postings. Inappropriate messages, like advertising unproven “miracle cures” or products for sale will be removed.
Respect Others: This is really the bottom line. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This includes refraining from using profanity or engaging in conduct that would be deemed inappropriate in real-life, face-to-face situations.
Contacting IamAnArtist.com: If you have questions or concerns about the IamAnArtist.com community guidelines, you can contact the moderator.
Security
This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users’ information. When users submit sensitive information via the Web site, their information is protected both online and off-line. When our registration/order form asks users to enter sensitive information (such as credit card number), that information is encrypted and is protected with the best encryption software in the industry - SSL. While on a secure page, such as the payment page, the lock icon on the bottom of Web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer becomes locked, as opposed to un-locked, or open, when users are just ‘surfing’. While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we also do everything in our power to protect user-information off-line. All of our users’ information, not just the sensitive information mentioned above, is restricted in our offices. We use security protection software made by Oracle, as well as SQKL query protection. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information. Furthermore, ALL employees are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Finally, the servers that store personally identifiable information are in a secure environment. IamAnArtist.com will make every effort to protect your information. However, IamAnArtist.com can’t be liable (for any damages whatsoever) for security breaches that occur outside of IamAnArtist.com If users have any questions about the security at our Web site, users can send an email to Security @ IamAnArtist.com Subject: Security. Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information If a user’s personally identifiable information changes (such as zip code, phone, email or postal address), or if a user no longer desires our service, we provide a way to correct, update or delete/deactivate users’ personally identifiable information. This can usually be done on line with IamAnArtist.com, or by emailing our Customer Support at CustomerCare @ IamAnArtist.com Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected. If, however, we are going to use users’ personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection we will notify users via email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner. However, if users have opted out of all communication with the site, or deleted/deactivated their account, then they will not be contacted, nor will their personal information be used in this new manner. In addition, if we make any material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice on our Web site notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post a notice we will also email users, who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices.
If users have any questions, disputes or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: Privacy @ IamAnArtist. com
www.IamAnArtist.com
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