Privacy Policy
This policy was last updated on 24 May 2009.
Privacy Policy
Frites et ChocolatTM (herein referred to as “website” or “Site”) is committed to maintaining the privacy and protection of your personal information. This privacy policy tells you about the information we collect on our website and how we use that information. By using our website, you are consenting to the information collection and use practices described in this privacy policy, which may be modified from time to time without notice.
Children Under 13:
We care about protecting the privacy of children. We will not knowingly allow anyone under age 13 to provide us any personally identifying information. Children should always get permission from their parents before sending any information about themselves (such as names, email addresses, physical addresses and phone numbers) over the Internet, to us or to anyone else. If you are under age 13, please do not provide us with any personally identifying information (such as your name, your email address, physical address or your phone number).
Information We Collect:
The information we gather falls into two categories: (1) information you supply send emails or comment on the website, and (2) tracking information collected as you navigate through our website.
Personally Identifying Information
In operating the Site, Frites et ChocolatTM may include registration, comment forms, online surveys, and other online forms that ask users to provide their names, e-mail addresses, and other contact information.
Tracking Information
Cookies
From time to time, we may use the standard “cookies” feature of major browser applications that allows us to store a small piece of data on your computer about your visit to our Web site. We do not set any personally identifiable information in cookies. Cookies help us learn which areas of our site are useful and which areas need improvement. You can choose whether to accept cookies by changing the settings on your browser. However, if you choose to disable this function, your experience at our Web site may be diminished and some features may not work as they were intended.
Click Tracking
As is true of most websites, Frites et ChocolatTM gathers certain information automatically and stores it in log files. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, etc. We use this information to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements around the site and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. Except as noted herein, we do not link this automatically-collected data to personal information.
IP Addresses
Each user’s IP address is logged with each visit and each action performed our website. This information is never provided to the third parties, except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy. IP address information is linked to personal information and may be used in an effort to block a “banned” user from accessing the website.
Advertising
If there is advertising on Frites et ChocolatTM, such advertising may employ the use of cookies or other methods to track hits and click-throughs. We are not responsible for advertiser cookies or how the information gathered through their use might be used.
Participation on a Public Website
You should be aware that any personal information you submit on Frites et ChocolatTM in the comments or by email may be read, collected, or used by other users of this website, including anonymous visitors.
How Your Information Will Be Used
Personal Information
We will not share your personal information with any third parties without your consent, except as necessary to provide you with the services offered by us or to comply with the law. We may use your personal information to verify your identity, to check your qualifications, or to follow up with transactions initiated on the site. We may also use your contact information to inform you of any changes to Frites et ChocolatTM, or to send you additional information about Frites et ChocolatTM.
Anonymous Information
We use anonymous information to analyze our Site traffic, but we do not examine this information for individually identifying information. In addition, we may use anonymous IP addresses to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our site, or to display the content according to your preferences. Traffic and transaction information may also be shared with business partners and advertisers on an aggregate and anonymous basis.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to (1) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Frites et ChocolatTM (2) protect and defend the rights or property of Frites et ChocolatTM or the users of this site, or (3) act under circumstances to protect the safety of the public or users of this site.
Security
Frites et ChocolatTM has security measures in place to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information that we obtain from you, but we make no assurances about our ability to prevent any such loss, misuse, to you or to any third party arising out of any such loss, misuse, or alteration.
Comments
Frites et ChocolatTM may include forms such as comments. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.
Third Party Websites
Frites et ChocolatTM may contain links to other websites. If you choose to visit other websites, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those other websites, and it is your responsibility to review the privacy policies at those websites to confirm that you understand and agree with their policies.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this policy, our practices related to this site, or any other security or privacy information, please feel free to contact us through our contact page, available HERE.
Updates and Changes
We reserve the right, at any time, to add to, change, update, or modify this privacy policy, simply by posting such change, update, or modification on Frites et ChocolatTM without any notice. Any such change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting to the site. It is your responsibility to review this privacy policy from time to time to ensure that you continue to agree with all of its terms.
