Privacy Policy

Date: January 01, 2008

most recent update = 02/12/10 (Contact Link)

Welcome to the PEDCO Online Privacy Policy. We appreciate your business and thank you for taking an interest in our privacy policy.

PEDCO values your business and respects your privacy. This policy summarizes what information we collect from you online and how we use and disclose that information.

What information does PEDCO collect about me online?
We collect personal information when you visit our Web sites, request products and services, and when you use our online services. For example, we may collect your name, address, telephone number, billing and payment information, and e-mail address.

In addition, when you visit a PEDCO Web site, our servers automatically log certain technical information, such as the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), your IP address, browser type, and operating system. We use Internet technologies to learn more about how our Web sites are used, such as how often certain pages are viewed, and how much time users spend on those pages. This information is not used in a form that identifies you. To learn more about how this information is used, see "What are cookies and how do I disable them?"

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our service, we or someone acting on our behalf, may collect information about how you use our service and the Internet. PEDCO does not use this information in a personally identifiable form except under the following circumstances: if we have reason to believe that an account is being used in a manner that any applicable law or regulation; to protect the integrity of our services or network; to assert or defend our legal rights or those of a third party; pursuant to a lawful request from a government or legal authority, or where we have a good faith belief that it is needed to prevent harm or provide assistance to a third party.

How does PEDCO use personal information collected online?
In general, PEDCO uses personal information collected online to provide products and services and to operate our business, for example, for billing and collection activities. We use personal information collected online to address your questions and concerns, to understand how you use our products and services, to give you information about our products and services, and to improve our services. PEDCO also uses personal information collected online to comply with laws and regulations, to assert or establish our legal rights, and to defend our legal interests.

Does PEDCO share personal information collected online with third parties?
PEDCO discloses personal information collected online to affiliates and to others, including our business partners and vendors, to provide the products and services you request and to enhance those products and services. We may share personal information collected online with the government or third parties who make a lawful request for it. We may also disclose personal information collected online to others to assert and defend our legal rights, and as otherwise authorized or required by law.

Can I review and change my personal information collected online?
You are welcome to review and change personal information you provided to us online in the following ways:

• Manage your account information by phone or through online chat
  You may contact a Customer Service Representative to discuss and review the information we have in our records. You can contact online customer service directly by clicking on the "Contact" tab throughout our site. We will work with you so that your information is accurate and complete. Visit the Contact page for more information.

What does PEDCO do to help safeguard personal information collected online?
PEDCO has adopted policies and procedures designed to help safeguard personal information collected online from unauthorized access and misuse. Particularly sensitive information you submit (like credit card and bank account numbers) is transferred from your computer to our system, or the system of one of our ecommerce partners, through a type of encryption technology known as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

What are cookies and how do I disable them?
Cookies are files placed on your computer by most Web sites including ours. The files help the Web site "remember" you, allowing us to personalize your visit. Your browser stores the cookie information on your hard drive and each time you return to our site, the cookie helps us serve up the offers that are available to you.

• Why PEDCO uses cookies
  Cookies help us provide and collect information about your past activities on our site. The information helps us provide you benefits such as the following:

  • Show you only the products that are available in your area

  • Help us improve our site and your experience using it

  • Make accurate product recommendations

  • Remember your username so you don't have to enter it repeatedly

• Cookies and your information security
  Cookies do not enable us to see information or files on your computer. We also do not use cookies to "spy" on you as you use non-PEDCO Web sites. Cookies only allow us to "remember" you while you use our site.
• How to disable cookies
  Before you disable cookies, it's important to know that cookies improve your experience on our sites. If you disable cookies you may not be able to use all the features of our sites. Remember that cookies do not allow us to access private information on your computer. They only record information about your visits to our sites.
  You can disable cookies through your browser. The instructions for all browsers vary. But the steps are generally similar for most. Here are some places you can look to disable or enable cookies:
  • Internet Explorer Example:
    Look in the Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Security tab.
    
    Click Internet, and then click Custom Level.
    
    Scroll down to Cookies, click disable (or enable) for both cookie options, and then click OK.

  • Netscape Example:
    Select Edit| Preferences... from the main menu.
    
    Select Advanced and under Cookies, select Disable cookies and click OK.

  • Mozilla Firefox Example:
    Open Tasks, choose Privacy & Security, and then Cookie Manager.
    
    Choose View Stored Cookies from the submenu to open the Cookie Manager window. Select one or more cookies and click either Remove Cookie or Remove All Cookies.

  • Safari Example:
    Choose Preferences from the Safari menu and click Security. Select Never, Always, or Only from sites you navigate to, to set your preferences at the level you desire. To see the cookies stored on your computer, click Show Cookies. From here you have the option to remove one or two cookies or all cookies.

• Most browsers have instructions on how to disable cookies in their "Help" sections. Or you can reference your specific browser's Internet-based support sections below for cookie disabling instructions.

  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer

  • Netscape®

  • Mozilla Firefox^™

  • Macintosh® Safari

• Another cookie resource
  For additional information about cookies, visit How Stuff Works

Companies that advertise on our Web sites may also use their own cookies. These cookies collect their own information independent of PEDCO. You can disable these cookies as described above.

Does PEDCO link to other Web sites?
Yes. Our Web sites may contain links to other Web sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those Web sites. For this reason, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of other Web sites before providing them personal information.

Does PEDCO use online ad services?
At times, we may advertise on non-PEDCO Web sites. When we do this, we collect customer information about visits to our sites generated through those advertisements. This allows us to recognize the origins of visits to our sites and helps us target our Internet advertising. The information collected does not contain any information that identifies you. We share it only among our contracting agents to assess the results of advertising and promotions. It is for PEDCO purposes and not shared for their marketing purposes.

Does PEDCO collect information about children online?
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies to Web sites that direct their services to children under 13 and collect personal information from them or who have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information from children under 13. PEDCO does not intentionally collect personal information from children, nor do we market to or target content to children. Before you allow your children to go online without your supervision, we encourage you to establish a set of rules that you can all agree on.

When does PEDCO update its online privacy policy?
From time to time, PEDCO may update this policy and/or our policies to reflect changes in our business, evolving technology, and changes in the law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our Web site for 30 days prior to making the change.

How can I contact PEDCO?
For questions about our privacy policies, please e-mail us at contact@PhantomSkinz.com.

This is a policy of PEDCO's practices, and is not a contract between PEDCO and our customers for any purpose, including private or governmental litigation or regulatory action.