Privacy Policy of Anson Digital Concerns
How your personal information is used
A note about BBB Online status:
From February 2002 through August 2007, Anson Digital Concerns was a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau Online. But, for the year 2007, the BBB Online's membership fees were increased to the point that I could no longer justify the expense.
However, since its conception, ADC has always conducted business according to the highest standards of ethics and business practices. There have been no complaints lodged and, as far as I know, complete customer satisfaction. And so, you can be assured that ADC will continue to conduct business as before, despite having terminated affiliation with the BBB Online.
The short version: It isn't.
I understand the concern most people have about safeguarding their personal information on the internet. I share that concern, and conduct this business accordingly. For you to do business with me requires a significant amount of trust, and I work hard to earn that trust.
Accordingly, I treat all information gathered through my websites as I would my own. That's just a matter of personal principle.
Beyond that, I'm a member in good standing with the Cornhusker (as in Nebraska) Better Business Bureau, and must meet all of its requirements for privacy issues.
I'd expect no less of any company I did business with, and I refuse to disappoint you the way I've been disappointed myself with other on-line — or brick-and-mortar — businesses.
What this means for you
This means that you can trust me that:
- I will ask you only for the information needed to fulfill the functions you have initiated with me. If it was a request for information, I will require only enough to answer your questons; if it was an order, I will require only what is needed to process your credit card and ship your order.
- I will strictly safeguard all information you give me. This includes:
- On-line transactions conducted over secure servers, using Authorize.Net's SSL encryption.
- Website hosted on ICServ's state-of-the-art servers, with full firewall protection.
- All personal information gathered on the website is encrypted and stored off the server, and is password protected.
- My connection to ICServ is password and firewall protected, and the port is cloaked for added security.
- Access to your information at my end is limited to me. There are no hirelings — or cleaning crew — able to rummage through the files.
- I will never give out any information to third parties, except as required by law. That means I will never sell your name and / or e-mail address to another business. The information you give to me stays with me, except for shipping information given to my suppliers, when required to get you your product in a timely manner. However, you can be assured that my suppliers don't keep that information, except what is necessary to process returns of product.
Exceptional instances
The only exceptions to these rules (if you can truly call them exceptions) is the use of your name and address — email or street — to send you my newsletter, and to get some idea of your needs.
While my newsletter has some promotional qualitites, it's mostly informational, and is part of my effort to be of service to you, and you are always given the option of opting out. All such requests are immediately granted.
As for the information about your specific needs, all information is strictly optional, and I ask for it only for purposes of helping you get the most from the products I offer.
It's my goal to offer you the best of service while guarding your right to privacy. If you have any suggestions or comments on how we could serve you better, please give me your feedback.
I thank you for your trust.
