This web
site ("The Chocolate Crocodile.com") is owned and operated
by Arco Company, Inc. The Chocolate Crocodile.com recognizes the
importance of maintaining the privacy of our customers ("Customers"),
and other web site users (collectively "Users"), and
we have posted this privacy policy ("Policy") to describe
our practices regarding the collection and use of information
gathered through The Chocolate Crocodile.com. This Policy applies
only to Users accessing The Chocolate Crocodile.com from within
the United States. This Policy is effective as of 10/05/05. We
may from time to time update this Policy and invite you to review
this page periodically. In the event this Policy changes, we will
inform you by posting an updated Policy on this web page. All
changes will go into effect on the date that is posted in our
Policy. The new Policy will apply to all past and current users
of The Chocolate Crocodile.com and will replace any prior Policies.
What
Information We Collect and How We Use It
The Chocolate Crocodile.com does not collect personally identifiable
information from individuals unless they provide it to us voluntarily
and knowingly. We don´t require Users to register or provide information
to us in order to view our site.
We
may collect the following information about you: name, address,
phone number, email address, username, password, birth date. We
also collect the names, addresses, and phone numbers. We use the
information you supply for the purpose of providing the services
you have requested. In addition, The Chocolate Crocodile.com may
contact you via email or regular mail. You may at any time request
termination of our email or regular mail service and we will cease
sending you further correspondence.
If you shop with us via The Chocolate Crocodile.com we collect the
following information about you: name, address, phone number, email
address, billing information including credit card number and expiration
date as well as the names, addresses and phone numbers of gift recipients
(if any). We use your name, address, phone number, billing information/credit
card information to process your order or in accordance with this
privacy policy. The email address you provide is used for internal
purposes, such as confirming and tracking your order or otherwise
as described in this privacy policy. We may also contact you via
email or regular mail from time-to-time to keep you up-to-date on
the latest Chocolate Crocodile news. In certain instances we may
disclose your personally identifiable information when we have reason
to believe that it is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal
action against persons or entities who may be causing injury to
you, The Chocolate Crocodile or others. We may also disclose your
personally identifiable information when we believe the law requires
it. In the event of a merger, consolidation or sale or transfer
of all or substantially all of our company or its assets, it is
possible that all User information collected by The Chocolate Crocodile.com
will be transferred to the purchaser or the new company.
Cookies
and Web Beacons
A
cookie is a small file that is sent to your browser from a web server
and stored on your computer´s hard drive. Cookies help to determine whether a User has visited The
Chocolate Crocodile before or if they are new User. Most web browsers
automatically accept cookies, but they should also allow you to
instruct your browser to prevent the use of cookies. Please note
that if you disable cookies certain aspects of The Chocolate Crocodile
may not function properly. The cookie doesn´t track any personal
information about you or provide us with any way to contact you,
and the cookie doesn´t extract any information from your computer.
The Chocolate Crocodile may also use "web beacons", a
commonly used technology. Web Beacons allow anonymously track purchases
and other web site information. These web beacons may be used to
provide data to third parties for tracking purposes. However, no
personal information is collected or transferred using web beacons
on The Chocolate Crocodile.com.
Web Beacons may also be used in HTML-based emails to identify which
emails have been open by recipients. This allows tracking of certain
communications as well as the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
You can decline these emails at anytime by notifying The Chocolate
Crocodile.
Sweepstakes/Promotions
The
Chocolate Crocodile does not currently have sweepstakes or promotions
however if in the future such activities are executed The Chocolate
Crocodile will comply with the following policy. The Chocolate Crocodile
will use the information you provide for the purpose of conducting
the promotion (e.g., to contact you if you´re a winner). In addition,
we may participate in Internet related promotions sponsored by third
parties. In these instances, if you are a participant in such promotions,
we may provide certain personally identifiable information to these
third parties in furtherance of the promotion. These parties have
agreed to hold this information in confidence, not use it for any
purpose except to carry out the requested service, and honor The
Chocolate Crocodile´s privacy and security policies in the way this
information is handled.
Market
Research
From
time to time, The Chocolate Crocodile may also conduct questionnaires
and surveys and may contact you via email, postal mail or phone.
Survey information is treated like all of the information collected
from The Chocolate Crocodile.com, and it is used to help improve
the appeal of products and the web site.
Live
Customer Service Assistance
The
Chocolate Crocodile offers Users live customer service assistance.
Users of this service may disclose personally identifiable information
to The Chocolate Crocodile.com. This personally identifiable information
is used to help facilitate the customer service representative in
assisting with the inquiries they receive from the User.
Third
Parties Service Providers
The
Chocolate Crocodiles may use other companies and individuals to
perform services for us. For example, we hire agencies to help administer
consumer promotions, to analyze data, to fulfill orders you place,
and to provide customer service. We use only companies or individuals
that have agreed to hold our customer information in confidence,
not use it for any purpose except to carry out the requested service,
and honor The Chocolate Crocodile privacy and security policies
in the way this information is handled.
Security
The
Chocolate Crocodile takes your privacy and security seriously. For
this reason we have established security measures including locked
doors and files, electronic security and managerial controls that
limit the potential for misuse of information by employees, contractors
and other third parties.
Opting
Out
You
may opt out of any program or correspondence by contacting The Chocolate
Crocodile through email, postal mail or telephonic communication.
You’re
Louisiana Privacy Rights
The
Chocolate Crocodile does not sell or share your personal information
to third parties or affiliates for their use in marketing to you
unless you agree to this in advance.
Contacting
The Chocolate Crocodile
If
you have any questions about our Policy, you can e-mail us at arcochocroc1@netzero.net,
contact us by fax (318) 741-1857. We´ll respond to you within one
business day.
If
you have any questions about our Policy, you can e-mail us at arcochocroc1@netzero.net,
contact us by fax (318) 741-1857. We´ll respond to you within one
business day.
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