PRIVACY & SECURITY

PRIVACY & SECURITY

Our goal at HockeyWorldGrandForks.Com is to make you feel completely comfortable shopping here. We
recognize that certain personal information needs to be collected in order to complete orders and to
provide a more personalized experience. With that in mind, we take the privacy and
confidentiality of this information very seriously. Please read on for more details about our
Privacy Policy and rest assured that we have taken numerous precautions to guard your privacy
and security while visiting us here at hockeyworldgrandforks.com

Our privacy/security policy will answer questions regarding:

    * What personal information does HockeyWorldGrandForks.Com collect?
    * How is the information being used?
    * With whom do we share your information?
    * How do I update, or delete my personally identifiable information?
    * What are cookies and how do we use them?
    * What security procedures are in place to protect my information?
    * What are the policies regarding Children?
    * Will I be notified about changes to this privacy policy?

What personal information does HockeyWorldGrandForks.Com collect?
When you visit HockeyWorldGrandForks.Com to place an order or request email updates on specials, you may need to provide your name, billing and shipping addresses,
e-mail address and credit card information.

How is the information being used?
The information we collect is used to provide the products and services that you have
requested or of which you may have an interest. It is also used to improve the
content of our Web site, to notify you of problems with your requests, or to update you regarding
changes to our Web site.

With whom do we share your information?
HockeyWorldGrandForks.Com does not rent or sell its email or mailing address lists, however there are
times we must share some of your personal information with affiliate companies in order
to provide you with the goods and services requested (example:  shipping companies). Any of these
companies with which we share the information are obligated to protect the information and to
protect the privacy of our customers under the same Privacy Statement that we use.

How do I update, or delete my personally identifiable information?
If you are registered on our the Web site, you can manage much of your registration
information online. Some information is not stored or accessible online for your security. If
you are not registered online please contact us at  (1-800-732-9478). Some information
can not be changed or deleted because of legal and record keeping requirements, however you
will always be able to opt-out of any marketing uses (e-club specials etc.) of the
information you have provided to us.

What are cookies and how do we use them?
A cookie is a simple text file that is stored on the user's hard drive by a Web site you've
visited. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information, unless the data is
attached to information such as online registration. HockeyWorldGrandForks.Com uses these cookies to
observe our site visitor's navigation throughout the site. This helps us identify ways to
improve the shopping experience.

What kind of security procedures are in place to protect my information?
All personal & credit card information is strongly encrypted and secured through the use of a
secure server. This secure server (SSL) communicates with your secure browser (Internet
Explorer, Netscape, FireFox etc,) and encrypts your personal information in a manner that makes
it extremely difficult for anyone to intercept and misuse. Don't worry if your browser is
secure or not - if it is insecure, you will not be able to purchase from our online store.

After your purchase is completed, our security measures do not end. Access to your data by our
employees is limited to a "need to know" basis, controlled by password protected systems, and
monitored for abuse.

If you are still unsure of giving your credit card over the Internet, please feel free to order
by phone 1-800-732-9478.

If you have any further question regarding your online security, please contact us at
1-800-732-9478 or e-mail at gerrells@gerrells.net

Children
In accordance with federal law, we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable
information from children under age 13 without the verifiable permission of a parent or
guardian. If you are under age 13, you are welcome to browse our Web site. However you are not
permitted to use any of the features of our site that require the collection of any personally
identifiable information.

Will I be notified about changes to this privacy policy?
If we decide to make changes to or update our privacy and security policies, the changes will
be posted on this page.