Security

While some have questioned the security of information transmitted over the Internet, the truth is that our secure servers fully encrypt sensitive data for safe, trouble-free transactions. The 1394 Store utilizes all of the latest security methods and fraud detection techniques to protect any and all information you entrust to us. If you use Netscape or Internet Explorer as your web browser (and are not using a relay or proxy), all 1394 Store transactions are fully encrypted and secure. If you use a relay or proxy, check your browser’s lock indicator (usually a picture of a lock or a key) to see if it is secure. Credit card information transmitted online is encrypted while in transit, so that even if the information is intercepted, because it is encrypted, it is useless to a would-be thief. The growth of electronic commerce has made the security of online information of utmost importance. This demand for security has fueled the continuing development of products to ensure the security of transactions on the Internet. The 1394 Store is very supportive of these efforts and continues to implement improvements as quickly as possible. Ultimately, we have as much to lose to credit card fraud as you do. Because we are an Internet retailer, credit card transactions are an enormous part of our business. Any breakdown in security means lost revenue and lost customers. You can be assured that we are highly motivated to ensure that any online transaction with the 1394 Store is as secure as possible. If you have any questions regarding security, please contact us.

Secure Certificates

If you are experiencing problems conducting transactions on this site, you may simply need to upgrade your Netscape or Microsoft browsers. This upgrade is necessary because of the expiration of your browser’s digital certificate, which allows you to conduct a secure online transaction. If you move towards checkout, you see a box that indicates that your browser is not secure, be assured that your transaction is indeed a secure one. Users of Internet Explorer 4.5 or older need to upgrade their browsers to IE 4.51, which they can do at Microsoft. Users of Netscape Navigator or Composer (4.06 or older) can either obtain free upgrades at Netscape’s Homepage or order a CD-ROM. Click on the links below to download the latest version of Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator Once you have successfully updated your browser, you can then proceed with your secure online transaction at the 1394 Store. We apologize for any inconvenience. 1394 Store Privacy Statement Version 07/01/2004 Protecting your privacy is very important to the 1394 Store. We hope the following will help you understand how the 1394 Store collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information you provide us. If you browse our website, you do so anonymously. We do not collect personal information. We do log your IP address, the Internet address of your computer, to give us an idea of which parts of our website you visit and how long you spend there. We do not link your IP address to anything personally identifiable. The only other information automatically provided to us is the type of computer or operating system you are using. Your browser supplies us with this information. At times we may request that you voluntarily supply us with personal information, such as your email address and postal address, for the purpose of corresponding with us, registering at the site, making a purchase, or participating in a online survey.

Information Sharing

We do not rent or sell you personally identifying information to other companies or individuals, unless we have your consent. We may share such information in any of the following limited circumstances: – We have your consent. – We provide such information to trusted businesses or persons for the sole pupose of processing personally identifying information on our behalf. When this is done, it is subject to agreements that oblige those parties to process such information only on our instructions and in compliance with the Privacy Policy and apporpriate confidentiality and security measures. – We conclude that we are required by law or have a good faith belief that access, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property or safety of 1394store.com, its users and the public. If you provide us with your email or postal address, or have done so in the past, we will ask you if we can use it to send you updates on the latest products and promotions. If you do not want us to contact you, you can choose to “opt out”, and we will respect your wishes. We may store and process personal information collected on our site in the United States or any other country in which 1394store.com maintains facilities. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information among these facilities, including those located outside the country. In the event of a transfer of ownership of 1394store.com, such as acquisition by or merger with another company, we will provide notice before any personally identifying information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Information Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction of data. We restrict access to your personally identifying information to emplyees who need to know that information in order to operate, develop or improve our services. Declining Email Offers The 1394 Store provides customers with an easy means to decline to receive email offers. Although most customers tell us they appreciate receiving notice of these opportunities, we recognize the importance of providing you with choices. At any time, you may request to discontinue receiving these offers from us by simply replying to the email and informing us of your preferences. All email offers that you receive from the 1394 Store will tell you how to decline further email offers.

Data Security

The 1394 Store is fully committed to data security. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put in place physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information you provide to us online. However, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure the security of the information you transmit to us. In this regard, we urge you to take every precaution to protect your personal data while you are on the Internet. At a minimum, we encourage you to change your passwords often, using a combination of letters and numbers, and make sure that you are using a secure browser as you surf the Internet. The 1394 Store takes appropriate steps to communicate our privacy policy and guidelines to all employees.

Cookies

Have you heard a bit about “cookies” and wondered what they mean to your web browser? Or have you been a bit curious about how we use cookies at the 1394 Store? Well, the answers are pretty simple. A cookie is a small bit of text used by a browser to store information. When you visit a site that uses cookies, the web server will request permission to pass a cookie to your browser. If accepted, it will occupy only a few bytes on your hard drive and can improve your web surfing experience. The 1394 Store uses cookies to track customer visits through our site. This information enables us to evaluate shopping trends and predict demand for products so that we can do a better job of stocking the items you want. Cookies also provide a smoother shopping experience by helping us to uniquely identify shopping carts. Cookies can not profile your system or collect information from your hard drive. Although you may receive cookies from many different sites, each cookie can only be read by the web server that originally issued it. The 1394 Store does not use cookies to store credit card numbers or any other personal identification.

Changes to this policy

Please note that this Privacy Policy will change from time to time. We expect most such changes to be minor, but ther emay be changes that are more significant. Regardless, we will post those changes on this page and, if the changes are significant, we will also provide a more prominent notice. Each version will be noted at the top of the page. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us any time at support@1394store.com.