This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their personally identifiable information (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information on our website (“Site”).
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our Site?
We do not collect information from visitors to our Site with the exception of information voluntarily submitted to us as part of an inquiry, feedback or claim.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you enter information on our Site as part of a general inquiry, specific inquiry with respect to issues of credit and attribution, feedback on the Site from you to us, claim with respect to copyrighted material, or any other issue you wish to bring to our attention via our contact page.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information you voluntarily submit in the following ways:
• To allow us to respond to your inquiries and feedback.
• To allow us to research and respond to your claim(s) with respect to issues related to credit and attribution and copyright.
• To send periodic emails regarding your inquiry, feedback or claim.
How do we protect visitor information?
Our Site is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user voluntarily submits personal information in order to maintain the safety of your personal information.
All user inquiries are processed through a gateway provider.
Do we use “cookies”?
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser (like Internet Explorer) settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If you disable cookies, some features will be disabled that make your experience more efficient and some of our offerings may not function properly.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information or general information. Your personally identifiable information may be accessible to website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our Site so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law or legal process.
Third-party links
For your convenience and to improve the usage of the Site, we may insert links to third parties on this Site. This privacy policy does not apply to such third party websites. These links take you outside our Site and are beyond our control. The sites those links can take you to have their own separate privacy policy and we are not responsible for the content and activities of those sites. Your visits and access to such websites is at your own risk.
Cookies
A cookie is a small string of information that the website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes. Cookies can be used to follow your activity on websites and that information can help websites understand your preferences and improve your browsing experience. You can turn off all cookies, in case you prefer not to receive them. You can also have your computer warn you whenever cookies are being used. For both options you have to adjust your browser settings (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or other browser). There are also software products available that can manage cookies for you. Please be aware, however, that when you choose to reject cookies, this choice may limit the functionality of the website you visit and you may lose access to some of its features.
Our Site uses Google Analytics. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to compile data regarding user interactions with our Site, but it does not store any personally identifiable information. Opting out: users can set preferences for how Google advertises to them by using the Google Ad Settings page. Alternatively, users can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising initiative opt out page or permanently using the Google Analytics Opt Out Browser add on.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require a person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals with whom it is being shared, and to comply with this policy.
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
Users can visit our Site anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum on the first significant page after entering our Site.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word “Privacy” and can be easily found on the page specified above.
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.
How does our Site handle do not track signals?
We honor do not track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
Does our Site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It’s also important to note that we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.
We do not specifically market to children under 13.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.
Verdant Vale Gardens, LLC
Attention: Privacy Compliance Officer
P.O. Box 702
Montreat, NC 28757
Or you may contact us electronically via our contact page.
