Privacy and Cookie Policy

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This privacy policy sets out how this website (hereafter "the Store") uses and protects any information that you give the Store while using this website. The Store is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. The Store may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • name
  • contact information including email address
  • demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect see the List of cookies we collect section.

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
  • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

  • whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
  • if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by letting us know using our Contact Us information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email us this request using our Contact Us information.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

List of cookies we collect

The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.

Cookie Name Cookie Description
FORM_KEY Stores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests.
PHPSESSID Your session ID on the server.
GUEST-VIEW Allows guests to view and edit their orders.
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART A link to information about your cart and viewing history, if you have asked for this.
STF Information on products you have emailed to friends.
STORE The store view or language you have selected.
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies.
MAGE-CACHE-SESSID Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE-SECTION-INVALIDATION Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-TIMEOUT Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
SECTION-DATA-IDS Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
PRIVATE_CONTENT_VERSION Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
X-MAGENTO-VARY Facilitates caching of content on the server to make pages load faster.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-FILE-VERSION Facilitates translation of content to other languages.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-STORAGE Facilitates translation of content to other languages.
Amy's Card Creations Online Privacy Policy

At Amy's Card Creations we value your trust. We want you to know how we
collect, use and protect information about our online guests. This privacy
policy will tell you:

  • What information we collect.
  • How we may share information.
  • How you can limit our sharing of information.


Information You Give Us

We receive and may store any information you enter on our website or give
to our website in any other way. We collect information you provide when
you place an order, register with us, send us an e-mail or call us. Examples
of this information would be:


your name.
your mailing address.
your e–mail address.
your phone number.
your credit card number.


It may also include any other personal or preference information you
provide to us.  Examples of this would be birth statistics and information
that would be required to fulfill your order.  It may also include information
you submit about other people, for example, the name and address of a gift
recipient.

Photographs submitted to Amy's Card Creations, LLC may be respectfully used
on this website and partner sites, and printed samples, unless otherwise
specified by customer. Any use of photographs of children will be used only
with the utmost care. No identifying names or information will be shown or shared with
other customers or the public.


Amy's Card Creations and Cookies

We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact
with our website. For example, we use "cookies" like many other websites.
Through "cookies" we obtain certain types of information when your web
browser accesses our website. There are utilities designed to help you visit
websites anonymously. Although we cannot provide you with a personalized
experience or certain services at our website if we cannot recognize you,
we want you to be aware that these tools exist.

What are "Cookies" and how do we use them?

Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to your computer's
hard drive through your web browser. Cookies allow us to provide features
such  storage of items in your Cart between visits.


Does our website share information it receives?

Absolutely not.  Your information will never be shared, sold or otherwise
released in any way.  It is our policy to keep all information strictly guarded
through physical, electronic and legal controls.


What choices do I have?

E–Mails

If you provide our website with your e-mail address, you may receive e-mails
from us. If you do not want to receive marketing or promotional e-mails
from us, please opt out of the emails if you should ever receive one.  


More Information

If you have any other questions concerning our Privacy Policy, Please email
us ACC123@gvtc.com .


What about links to and from other websites?

Our website may offer links to other sites. Other sites have their own
policies regarding privacy. If you visit one of these sites, you may want to
review the privacy policy on that site. In addition, you may have linked to
our website through another site. You may want to refer to the privacy
policies on those sites to see how they collect and use this information.


Our Commitment to Data Security

We have appropriate physical, electronic and procedural security
safeguards to protect and secure the information we collect.


Secure Sockets Layering (SSL)

Our website uses Secure Sockets Layering (SSL) to encrypt your personal
credit information, including your credit card number, before it travels over
the Internet. SSL technology is the industry standard for secure online
transactions. Because we use SSL, placing an order online at our website is
just as safe as giving your credit card number over the phone.


Safe Shopping Guarantee

Our security measures are designed to prevent anyone from stealing and
using your credit card number. In addition, consumer protection laws
protect you against the unauthorized use of your credit card. Under the
Fair Credit Billing Act, if your credit card is used without your
authorization, your liability for those fraudulent charges cannot exceed $50.


Last Updated August 25, 2005 14:22 pm