Bristol Mediation Services has created this privacy policy to demonstrate a commitment to privacy and so that you, as a visitor to this website ("Web site"), will be aware of the kinds of information gathered about you when you visit the Web site, how that information may be used, whether the information is disclosed to anyone, and the choices you have with regard to use of the information.
Orders and Purchases. If orders or purchases are enabled through this Web site, the information collected through the Web site will primarily be used to process your order. It may also be used to keep track of the amount and types of purchases being made through the Web site. Your email address or mailing address may be used to send you information regarding updates to the products or services you purchased or new products or services that may be of interest to you.
Credit Card Information. With respect to your credit card information, this information if ever collected is sent encrypted to a secure server. The information is then used solely to complete your purchase order.
Personal Information. What information is generated when you visit the Web site? Depending how you use this Web site, certain types of personal and nonpersonal information may be generated and collected. For example, you may give your name or e-mail address when you complete a registration screen or form, respond to a questionnaire or submit an e-mail. Unless you have given your approval to do otherwise, any personal information that you provide will be used to fulfill the stated objective for which the information was requested or collected (e.g. if you provide contact information such as your telephone number or e-mail address, the contact information will be used to respond to you).
Nonpersonal Information. Another type of information that may be generated and collected when you use this Web site is nonpersonal in nature. Bristol Mediation Services may collect the name of the domain from which you access the Internet (for example, aol.com, if you are connecting from an America Online account); the date and time you access this Web site and the Internet address of the web site from which you linked directly to this Web site. This information may be used to measure the number of visitors to the different sections of theWeb site and to help make the Web site more useful to visitors. This information may also be shared with third parties, such as advertisers, to demonstrate the amount and character of traffic on the Web site.
Use of Cookies. What is a cookie? A cookie is a data file that is created and stored on your computer's hard drive when you visit a web site. The typical purposes of a cookie are to make your use of the web site easier and more convenient and to assist the web site in tracking your use of the site. For example, a cookie may save the registration information, passwords, purchases or preferences that you create when using a web site so you don't have to reenter this information. Cookies may also tell the web site which areas of the site are popular and which aren't. Cookie technology is used by most major web sites and is considered an industry standard for the Internet.
This Web site may cookie technology to verify user information. (Please see the section titled "Advertisements" for more information concerning advertisers.). Also, most Internet browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you may set your browser so that it refuses cookies or alerts you when cookies are being created on your hard drive. You should be aware though that by not accepting cookies, you may impair your ability to use certain shopping or password protected areas of web sites.
"Contact" Feature. Like most sites on the Internet, this Web site may contain a feature that allows you to contact Bristol Mediation Services with your comments or questions via email to info@bristolmediation.com. You may be asked to provide certain information, such as your first and last name, email address, phone and fax number and your address, including your city and state.The information collected through the "Contact feature is used to investigate and respond to your inquiries.
Links to Other Sites. Some areas of this Web site may include links to other Internet sites which may add to or improve the quality of this Web site. While Bristol Mediation Services hopes you find these links helpful, responsibility cannot be assumed for the privacy practices or the content of any linked site. Therefore, please investigate and determine the privacy policy and practices of any linked site prior to using or providing information to the linked site.
Surveys/Questionnaires. From time to time a survey may be on this Web site. Most surveys are simple "click box" surveys where you click a box on the screen to indicate your response. However, from time to time you may be asked you for your name, email address or demographic information. If a survey does ask you this information, the information will not be used for any purpose other than to complete the survey and compile statistics.
Advertisements. Like many other sites on the Internet, this Web site may have third party advertising. The advertising space sold, if any, is usually in the form of an electronic "advertisement banner." An advertisement banner is essentially a graphic link to the actual Internet site of the advertiser. Please become knowledgeable of the privacy policies and practices of the advertisers prior to using or providing information on their sites.
Security. If you are concerned about the security of the Internet or this Web site, it is suggested that you not provide any sensitive or confidential information.
Children's Guidelines. This Web site does not currently attempt to collect or solicit information from persons who are under the age of eighteen. However, given the anonymous nature of the Internet, it is possible that someone under the age of eighteen may access this Web site and provide personal information. If this situation occurs, the information will not be used in any way without prior parental consent and all reasonable steps will be taken to prevent it from occurring again.
Required by Law. Information you provide may be disclosed if Bristol Legal Services is legally required to do so, such as by court order or subpoena.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the practices of this Web site, please feel free to send an email to info@bristolmediation.com or write to Bristol Mediation Services, 18565 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite 179, Santa Clarita, California 91351.
Corrections/Updates. If you wish to review, correct or update any personally identifiable information about you collected through this Web site, please send an email to info@bristolmediation.com or write to Bristol Mediation Services, 18565 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite 179, Santa Clarita, California 91351.
Changes to Privacy Policy Statement. With the ever-changing environment of the Internet and to maintain our ability to improve the quality and safety of this Web site, Bristol Mediation Services reserves the right to change this privacy policy at any time. In the event material changes are made to this privacy policy, the privacy policy's effective date will be updated. As you use this Web site, please periodically check back with this privacy policy for changes. Your continued use of this Web site will constitute your agreement to any changes made and if you do not agree with a change, please refrain from using this Web site. Thank you!
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