Privacy Statement for Shenks.com
Shenks Foods, Inc.
has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment
to your privacy. The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination
practices for Shenks.com
Shenks.com
respects the privacy of every
individual who visits our website. Shenks.com was built and is maintained
by the President of Shenks Foods, Karl F. Achtermann.
We are located at:
Shenks Foods, Inc.
1980 New Danville Pike
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-4240.
You can reach us by emailing
CustomerService@Shenks.com
Your Privacy
At Shenks.com, we are
committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect about
you to process orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience.
Please read on for more details about our Privacy Policy.
What information do we collect? How do we use it?
Order & Registration Forms
Our site uses an order
and/or registration form for customers to request information and products. We
collect contact information such as Your Shipping Address and Billing Address
as well as your email address, name and for Orders only - credit card number
and expiration date. Contact information allows us to process and fulfill your
orders and to notify you of your order status.
We may also use the
information we collect to occasionally notify you about important functionality
changes to the website, new Shenks.com products and special offers we think
you’ll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information you my
opt-out of receiving future mailings; see the choice/opt-out section below.
Your Username and Password
are collected to verify your identity, and for use as account numbers in
our record system.
Information Automatically Logged
We use your IP address to
help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Web site. Your IP
address is also used to help identify you and your shopping cart during each
session. We also monitor anonymyzed, aggregate formed traffic patterns and site
usage to help us develop the design and layout of our On-Line Foods Store.
We will never look at your profile, except in the context of customer support,
notification as outlined above or order procurement.
Cookies
“Cookies” are small pieces
of information that are stored by your browser on your computer’s hard drive.
Our Site uses cookies to keep track of your shopping cart during each session.
We do not store any personally identifying information. But, we do use cookies
to deliver content specific to your interests, and to save your Nickname so you
don't have to re-enter it each time you visit our site. To disable this feature
goto ‘your account’ and turn off the Auto Login feature.
Does Shenks.com disclose this information to outside parties?
Glad you asked - No.
Shenks.com will not disclose your information to any 3rd
parties. We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.
Occasionally we may provide aggregate statistics about our site and our
customers', sales, traffic patterns, and related site information to reputable
third-party vendors, but these statistics will include No personally identifying
information.
Your Security
When you place orders or
access your account information, you use our secure server. Our Secure server
software (SSL) is the industry standard and among the best software available
today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal
information including credit card number, name and address, so that it cannot
be read as the information travels over the Internet. Furthermore, all of the
customer data we collect is protected against unauthorized access. This
technology works best when the Site is viewed using Microsoft’s Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
You will know you are in an
encrypted area when you see a closed lock when using Microsoft Internet
Explorer or a solid key when using Netscape Navigator. Look for these signs before
entering your billing information.
Choice/Opt-Out
Our site provides users the
opportunity to opt-out of receiving promotional/marketing information from us.
1.
You can send email to CustomerService@Shenks.com
2.
You can visit the following URL: http://www.Shenks.com/user/UserAcct.asp
3.
You can call the following telephone number: (717) 393-4240
Data Quality/Access
This site gives users the
following options for changing and modifying information previously provided:
Note: All of the customer data we collect is protected against unauthorized
access.
1.
You can send email to CustomerService@Shenks.com
2.
You can visit the following URL: http://www.Shenks.com/user/UserAcct.asp
In Summary
We are committed to
protecting your privacy. Shenks.com uses the information to make shopping
at this site possible and to enhance your overall shopping experience. We do
not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. If we change our
Privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware
of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we
disclose it. If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the
practices of Shenks.com, or your dealings with Shenks.com, you can
contact:
Karl@Shenks.com
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