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TYPES OF INFORMATION
Anonymous Information: Bargain Basics, LLC tracks visitor activity using internet protocol (IP) addresses and "cookies" (explained below). This information is not connected with personally identifiable information (name, address, etc.). User identity remains anonymous.
Cookies: Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that transfer to a computer's hard drive through a web browser. Bargain Basics, LLC uses both session cookies, which terminate when a user closes the browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on the user's computer until manually deleted. Users may decline cookies if their web browser software permits.
Cookies allow dynamic website functionality including the storage of items in a shopping cart between visits. Through "cookies", Bargain Basics, LLC also obtains information that assists with website development and optimization. The end result is a more enhanced online shopping comparison service experience for our users. Declining cookies may prevent the access of certain features and services on the Bargain Basics, LLC Website. Cookies are not tied to personally identifiable information.
Log Files: Like most standard website servers Bargain Basics, LLC uses log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the Bargain Basics, LLC Website, track user's movement in the aggregate and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. Log files are not tied to personally identifiable information.
Clear Gifs (Web Beacons/Web Bugs): Bargain Basics, LLC as well as its third-party advertisers, partners and sellers employ a software technology known as clear gifs (also known as Web Beacons or Web Bugs). Clear gifs are tiny graphics, typically sized as a 1X1 pixel, with a unique identifier. Clear gifs function similarly to cookies and are used to track users' online movements throughout the Bargain Basics, LLC Website as well as its third-party advertiser, partner and seller websites. Clear gifs assist in better management of online content and the effectiveness of online campaigns.
Bargain Basics, LLC as well as its third-party advertisers, partners and sellers may use clear gifs in HTML-based emails. This allows for proper measurement regarding the effectiveness of online communications and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. An example includes the measurement of an email promotion's open and click through rates (CTR's). Clear gifs are not tied to personally identifiable information.
Registration Information: Submitted information via order, registration or information request form will only be used to process orders, provide goods and services, initiate communications and grant access to special online resources. Registration information may include name, telephone number, email address, mailing address and credit card/debit card information. Bargain Basics, LLC may share this information with affiliated entities for the exclusive purpose of providing requested goods and services.
Promotional Information: Visitors can sign-up/opt-in to receive free information regarding online bargains, sales, promotions, coupons and specials via email and/or standard mail. This is purely optional. Removal/opt-out from these lists is available at any time. Bargain Basics, LLC follows the laws outlined by the CAN-SPAM Act (S. 877).
Information Submitted By Users: Posted content or correspondence submitted by users of Bargain Basics, LLC price comparison shopping services, usually in the form of product/merchant reviews or personal/professional correspondence to Bargain Basics, LLC, will have all information maintained in a file specific to the user unless submitted via a third-party advertiser, partner or seller website. Bargain Basics, LLC is not responsible for information submitted, displayed or maintained by third-parties. Please see the "Third-Party Websites" section immediately below for details.
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THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Third-party websites are defined as any outside website, including all advertiser, partner and seller websites, linked to or from the Bargain Basics, LLC Website located at http://www.bargainbasics.com/. Third-party websites may collect personally identifiable information about you. The information practices of third-party websites are not covered by the Bargain Basics, LLC Website Privacy Policy. Bargain Basics, LLC is not responsible for the privacy policies or data collection practices of any third-party websites. Bargain Basics, LLC strongly encourages the review of privacy policies offered by third-party websites before disclosing personally identifiable information.
Third-Party Advertising & Links to Third-Party Websites: Third-parties displaying advertisements on the Bargain Basics, LLC Website located at http://www.bargainbasics.com/ may also use cookies or clear gifs which are activated when you click on those advertisements. Bargain Basics, LLC does not control the use of cookies and clear gifs used by third-parties. The use of cookies and clear gifs by these companies is subject to their own privacy policies. Bargain Basics, LLC strongly encourages website visitors and users of our online shopping comparison service to view third-party privacy policies before making any purchases or submitting any personally identifiable information.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION SHARING
Aggregated Information: Bargain Basics, LLC aggregates personally identifiable information into general / high-level statistics about users, website usage, traffic patterns and demographics. Bargain Basics, LLC may provide third-parties with such general / high-level statistics. These shared general / high-level statistics are not tied to personally identifiable information. Such information may be shared in the form of (but not limited to) advertising, marketing and media information packages.
Third-Party Partners & Advertisers: If you choose to submit personally identifiable information to any third-party advertiser, partner or seller website, your rights in respect of the treatment of your information will be governed by their own policies. Bargain Basics, LLC is not responsible for the policies or data collection practices of any third-party website including the websites of its advertisers, partners and sellers. Bargain Basics, LLC strongly encourages the review of policies offered by third-parties before disclosing personally identifiable information.
Processing Agents: Bargain Basics, LLC may use external service providers to facilitate or outsource elements of service or operation, including without limitation the use of agencies to process credit card transactions.
Business Transfer: As Bargain Basics, LLC continues to develop its business we might buy or sell companies, subsidiaries or business units. In such transactions, customer information is generally one of the transferred assets but remains subject to the promises made in any pre-existing privacy policy. In the event that our company, or substantially all of its assets, is acquired, your information may be one of the transferred assets and we may share it with an actual or potential acquirer.
Exceptional Circumstances: Bargain Basics, LLC will share information during exceptional circumstances as required by law or to protect legal rights. An example of disclosure may include complying with a court order.
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LEGAL & CONSUMER REQUESTS
Bargain Basics, LLC cooperates with law enforcement inquiries and third-parties to enforce all applicable laws including but not limited to laws relating to intellectual property rights, fraud and other rights. By using the Bargain Basics, LLC Website located at http://www.bargainbasics.com/ and our online shopping comparison service, you authorize Bargain Basics, LLC to release personally identifiable information to include your name, city, state, telephone number, email address, previous fraud complaints (if applicable) and other information without a subpoena, court order or other substantially similar legal procedure to law enforcement entities when we deem necessary to comply with the law to protect the rights, property, or integrity of the Bargain Basics, LLC Website, our online shopping comparison service, customers, users or third parties, or to prevent illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threat to the physical safety of any person, or violation of any Bargain Basics, LLC policies, terms and conditions.
Further, Bargain Basics, LLC can (and you authorize us to) disclose your name, street address, city, state, zip code, country, phone number, email and company name to consumers who have alleged fraud or any other consumer dispute relating to their transactions and/or communications with you.
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SECURITY
Bargain Basics, LLC does not collect any information regarding payments, billing, processing or shipping. Bargain Basics, LLC does not handle the security, payments, billing, processing or shipping of products or services for any third-party merchant or manufacturer. Concerns regarding the security for payments, billing, processing and shipping information are the sole responsibility of third-party merchants and manufacturers. Third-party merchants, manufacturers, advertisers, partners and sellers are solely responsible for how they use personally identifiable information and any other information they independently acquire from you or about you.
Bargain Basics, LLC expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any damage, loss or injury arising out of:
- The activities of any third-party merchant, manufacturer, advertiser, partner or seller
- The goods or services offered or the content displayed by any third-party merchant, manufacturer, advertiser, partner or seller
- Your purchase of or inability to purchase any third-party goods or services
Bargain Basics, LLC strongly recommends the review of third-party policies prior to submitting personally identifiable information or purchasing products and services.
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CHILD PRIVACY
The Bargain Basics, LLC Website located at http://www.bargainbasics.com/ is not directed towards children less than 13 years of age. Bargain Basics, LLC does not knowingly collect or use information from children under the age of 13.
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YOUR CONSENT, MODIFICATIONS & AMENDMENTS
By using this website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with the terms of this privacy policy. Bargain Basics, LLC reserves the right to modify or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be immediately posted on the Bargain Basics, LLC Website located at http://www.bargainbasics.com/. Changes will be effective immediately upon their posting.
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CONTACT BARGAIN BASICS, LLC
Please contact Bargain Basics, LLC if you have any questions regarding this Agreement, the practices of Bargain Basics, LLC, or your use of the Service.
Policy Inquiries: policies@bargainbasics.com
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