What information does the ASV collect and how do we use it?

At times we may request that you voluntarily supply us with personal information. Generally this information is requested when you register for an online service or when you provide information in connection with an online transaction.

When you order, we ask you for your name, e-mail address, shipping and billing addresses, telephone number, and credit card information.

If you choose to give us personal information via the Internet that we or our business partners may need - to correspond with you, process a credit card order, or deliver a product for example, it is our intent to let you know how we will use such information. If you tell us that you do not wish to have this information used as a basis for further contact with you, we will respect your wishes.

The ASV, the service providers for it, and all vendors providing products or services through our web site use your personal information: to operate our web site and/or effect your transactions; to create and share reports about your transactions among themselves; and to perform credit fraud screening services for transactions between you and us and/or others.

We intend to continue improving the content and function of the ASV. For this reason, we monitor customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us improve the design and layout of our site and provide content of interest to you.

How does the ASV protect consumer information?

When you place orders or access your account information, we offer the use of a secure server. The secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore, we take steps to protect the customer data we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

What about "cookies"?

"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Our cookies enable us to provide you with more personal service. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that if you would rather not store the information for future use.

Will the ASV disclose the information it collects to outside parties?

The ASV may store and disclose personal information as required by applicable law, including making disclosures that are necessary or advisable to: (a) protect the rights, safety or property of users of our web site, the public, or the ASV or our web site suppliers; and (b) conform to legal or regulatory requirements.

The ASV will not trade, sell or rent your personal information with any third parties. the ASV may however provide aggregate statistics about our sales, traffic patterns, and related site information to reputable third-party vendors, but these statistics will not include any personally identifying information.

Your consent

By using our web site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by the ASV. If we decide to change our privacy practices, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always kept informed of what data we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Please check this page for changes from time to time to make sure you are aware of our latest privacy practices.