Privacy Policy
When you provide us with information through HotShoecards.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 and from HotShoecards.com™. It does not govern any other information or communications that may reference HotShoecards.com™ or its related entities.
Collection of Personally Identifiable Information by HotShoecards.com™
We do not collect personally identifiable information about you, except when you provide it to us. For example, when you complete the user registration form you will be asked to provide certain information such as your contact information (name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number). When you 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 registering at the Site must also enter a user name/email address and password.
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.
Use of Personally Identifiable Information by HotShoecards.com™
1. Opt-In Communications
Knowledge of our site and services is mainly through referrals from you, our satisfied customers. By placing an order with us or registering for one of our contest, you are automatically "opted-in" during the Site registration process or at other times when you submit personally identifiable information. Information you provide may be used by HotShoecards.com™ to deliver to you special offers for previous customers only, or those who have registered without placing an order. If you decide that you would no longer like to receive these communications, see the "Choice/Opt-Out" Conditions below.
2. Communications to Serve You
If you have elected to provide us with your contact information, e.g., by registering at the Site, emailing our Customer Service department, placing an order or registering for our contest, we may provide you with service related announcements concerning the Site or contact you regarding your customer service requests, your entry form or your order. For example, all registered users will receive a welcoming email to confirm their registration. These types of communications are necessary to serve you, respond to your concerns and to provide the level of customer service that HotShoecards.com™ offers its customers. You will receive important notices from us regarding your account or orders, regardless of any decision to "opt-out."
No Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information for Third Party Marketing Without Your Consent. We will never provide your personally identifiable information to third parties for their use in marketing their products or services to you without your consent.
Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information
1. 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.
2. Service Providers
We may retain other companies and individuals to perform functions consistent with our Privacy Policy on our behalf. Examples include web hosting companies, fulfillment companies (e.g., companies that coordinate mailings), data analysis firms and email 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.
3. Transfer of Business
As with any business, it is possible that we may sell all or part of our business in the future. In such transactions, user information, including personally identifiable information, generally is one of the transferred business assets, and by submitting your personal information on the Site you agree that your data may be transferred to such parties in these circumstances.
4. Cookies and IP Addresses
We may place a "cookie" on your computer's hard drive so we can recognize you as a returning user. A cookie is a piece of data that enables us to track and target your preferences. 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. In addition, we may 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.
5. Children under 18
If you are under 18 years of age, you may browse our Site. However, you may not provide personal information to us. For example, you cannot register or make a purchase or enter our contest. This Site is not designed for children and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18.
6. 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.
7. Security
We implement various security measures in accordance with industry standards to protect the security of your personal information both online and offline. When placing an order, the transmission of all data, including credit card information, goes through an encrypted system to prevent unauthorized access.
8. 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 on our site. Since we may make changes at any time without notifying you, we suggest that you periodically consult this Privacy Policy.
9. Choice/Opt-Out
You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from HotShoecards.com™. You may change your preference by simply sending us an e-mail requesting your "opt-out" decision. Send your request to opt-out@hotshoecards.com. Please note, that this will not de-activate your account; you will be able to order from us as usual. You may also choose to opt-out by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link in the special offer email you may have received. Please keep in mind however, that by opting out, you will not be privy to valuable special offers and discounts that may be offered in the future. We DO NOT send out regular newsletters.