RootToWin.com. PRIVACY STATEMENT
Information Collection and Use
RootToWin.com is the sole owner of all information collected on this web
site. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways
different from what is disclosed in this statement. RootToWin.com collects
information from our users at several different locations on our website.
Registration
In order to use certain specific features this website, 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.
Order
We request information from the user on our order form. Here a user must provide
contact information (like name and shipping address) and financial information
(like credit card number, expiration date). This information is used for
billing purposes and to fill customer's orders. If we have trouble processing
an order, this contact information is used to get in touch with the user.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files a Web site uses to recognize repeat users, facilitate
the user's ongoing access to the site and facilitate the use of the site. "Cookies" also
allow a site to track usage behavior and compile site usage information that
will allow for the improvement of content. Cookies cannot be used to run
programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned
to you, and can only be read by a Web server in the domain that issued the
cookie to you. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable
information while on our site. 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. Most Web site browsers automatically accept cookies,
but you can usually change your browser settings to display a warning before
accepting a cookie, or to refuse all cookies. However, if you choose to disable
the receipt of cookies from our website, it is possible that some areas of
the site will not function properly. This is especially likely when trying
to order a product or service.
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
Our web servers automatically collect information about a site user's IP address,
browser type and referrer by reading this information from the user's browser
(information provided by every user's browser). This information is collected
in a database and used--in an aggregated, anonymous manner--in our internal
analysis of traffic patterns within our Web site.
Sharing
We will share aggregated demographic information with our partners
and advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify
any individual person.
We use an outside shipping company to ship orders, and a credit card processing company to bill users for goods and services. These companies do not retain, share, store or use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes.
We partner with another party to provide specific services. When the user signs up for these services, we will share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. These parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services.
Links
Our websites may provide links to other third-party websites which
are outside our control and not covered by this policy. We encourage you to
review the privacy policies posted on these (and all) sites.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys
or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary
and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information.
Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping
address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact
information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information
will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction
of this site.
Security
This website takes every precaution to protect our users' information.
When users submit sensitive information via the website, your information is
protected both online and off-line.
We are committed to ensuring the security and privacy of information supplied by our customers. The site uses a secure server that encrypts all your credit-card information to ensure that no one else can view the details. The security of the connection will be confirmed by the presence of the padlock icon in the lower right hand corner or lower left hand corner of your browser.
We have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data security, and correctly use the information we collect online.
If you have any questions about the security at our website, you can send an email to webmaster@RootToWin.com .
Special Offers
We send all new members a welcoming email to verify password and username.
Established members will occasionally receive information on products, services,
special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users
we present the option to not receive these types of communications. Please
see our choice and opt-out below.
Site and Service Updates
We also send the user site and service announcement updates. Members
are not able to un-subscribe from service announcements, which contain important
information about the service. We communicate with the user to provide requested
services and in regards to issues relating to their account via email or phone.
Correction/Updating Personal Information:
If a user's personally identifiable information changes (such as your
zip code), 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 .
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 the information. For example, our order form has an 'opt-out' mechanism
so users who buy a product from us, but don't want any marketing material,
can keep their email address off of our lists.
Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials
from our partners may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying
to unsubscribe in the subject line in the email or email us at CustomerService@RootToWin.com
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 they should proceed with services that require an outside party,
or not.
Children
Our website is not intended for use by children, especially those under 13.
No one under age 13 is allowed to provide any personal information. Minors
under the age of 18 are prohibited from making purchases, including subscriptions,
on our sites.
Notification of Changes
Any changes to the privacy policy will be posted here. 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.
Your Consent
By using this website, you consent to the collection of information as described
in this policy.