THADDEA PRIVACY POLICY

The last revisions occurred on January 1, 2010.

Privacy Policy

Thaddea respects the privacy of all visitors who visit the thaddea.com website and other local websites connected with us, and are dedicated to protecting your privacy information. This privacy policy informs you what type of information we collect from you, the manner in which we may use it and the process we take to ensure that your private information is protected.

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Information Collected

On certain occasions, Thaddea may ask you for personal information, such as your mailing address, name, daytime phone number, credit card information, gender, email address, date of birth, or other information, this occurs when you are ordering or registering. Other cases may apply when the above mentioned information is required, such as, when you reply to communication such as email; register for contests or sweepstakes, respond to a survey, participate in another site feature and for any other services that require subscription or registration. However, you may visit our site anonymously and purchase without registering.

We also offer a mailing list, if you would like to be on the list then we will ask you to sign-up. Also, the collection of personal information from you regarding a third party might be collected, for instance, if a website permits you to send an e-postcard, in this case we will need to know the e-mail address and name of the receiver. This information is used only for the purpose of delivering the e-postcard. No further contact will be made by Thaddea to the third party unless the third party contacts us.

• We use "cookies" to enhance your experience and gather information about your visits to our website. Please refer to the section "Using Cookies" to find out more information on how we use cookies.
• When you visit our website we receive and store click-stream data (domain name, server address, etc.) which may be combined with information you have already provided to us (for instance by registering). This information is used to analyze and better customize your website experience.

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Using Customer Information

We may use personal information that we obtain about you but it's protected by us in accordance with this privacy policy and the current USA data protection legislation. Your personal information is primarily used to provide services and products to you, for example:

• To analyze visits to the website and learn about the interests of our visitors in collective and also on a personal level so we can deliver and improve the type of content, product offerings and services in which you need and are most interested. This also helps us to quickly process your transactions.
• To administer a survey, contest, promotion or other site feature and to provide you with the pertinent services or products (for instance to send you information regarding a promotion deal on a product).
• To send you information, product information, offers and news via e-mail or direct mail. This is only sent if you have signed-up to receive Thaddea e-mails or direct mail. If you have signed-up to receive e-mails or direct mail (for instance catalogs), then we may send you periodic e-mails or direct mail from us. In case you no longer want to receive any Thaddea e-mails or direct mail, then refer to the sign-out section below where you can permanently delete yourself from our database, or modify any personal information.

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Protecting Visitor's Information

In order to protect your personal information (provided to us by you when you visit our site) we have implemented a variety of security measures. The personal information obtained from you is located within secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of personnel who have authorized access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. When you access your personal information or purchase products, it's done through a secure server. All information (credit card or sensitive information) you provide us is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then is encrypted into our databases where it is only to be accessed by authorized personnel.

Thaddea strives to protect all user's privacy and personal information, however; there is still a risk that third parties may intercept and use that information. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the safety of any information disclosed online by you and doing so will be done at your own risk.

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Managing Visitor's Information

Thaddea, Inc. (Knoxville, TN., USA) manages and controls local and global information collected by the website. The server that makes the Thaddea website available to visitors is located in the USA. All information provided by visitors/users (including outside the USA) will be transferred and submitted to the USA. By submitting your information you are authorizing this transfer.

An agreement has been entered between Thaddea, Inc. and the hosting company (located in the USA) to provide adequate protection for your information. Any personal information will be handled in conjunction with present data safety legislation and the Thaddea Privacy Policy.

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Protecting the Information of Children

The law requires us to take reasonable security measures to protect a child's personal information. Personal information obtained from a child is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of personnel who have authorized access to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. All information (credit card or sensitive information) supplied by children is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then is encrypted into our databases where it is only to be accessed by authorized personnel.

Please keep in mind, personal information provided online can be collected and exploited by individuals you do not know. While Thaddea strives to protect the personal information and privacy of children, we cannot guarantee the safety of any information disclosed online. Providing personal information online is done so at your own risk.

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Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

Thaddea does not trade, sell, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy and without informing you in advance and in accordance with applicable date protection law. Your data may be transferred to website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating and designing our website, conducting Thaddea's business, executing services or help us analyze collected data. These parties are only allowed to use your information for the work as indicated and are required to keep your information confidential. We may also release your personal information without consent when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, for security purposes, protect Thaddea's or others' rights, property or prevent imminent harm. Though, visitor's information that is non-personally identifiable may be given to third parties for advertising, marketing or other uses.

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Using "Cookies"

Cookies are small files that a website or its service provider transfers to your computer for identification purposes. We use cookies to help us compile data about website traffic and follow your activity on the website. This helps us to understand your preferences based on previous or current website activity, which enables us to improve services and offer better website experiences for the future. Cookies are also used to help us track your merchandise cart, remember a user name and password.

On occasion, Thaddea may contract with service providers (third-parties) to help us better serve and understand our site users and visitors. These third party service providers are not allowed to use the information gathered on Thaddea's behalf except to help Thaddea conduct and improve its business. Third party businesses use cookies only on Thaddea's behalf to collect anonymous information about our visitors. The information they collect does not pertain to personal identifiable information, such as an email address, phone number, name or credit card number.

You can choose to turn off all cookies or have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being used. For both options you need to adjust your browser settings (like Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer). To modify your cookie settings, go to your browser Help menu and make the correct adjustments. Please be aware that if you turn cookies off, it can limit the functionality of the site you visit and possibly deny you access to many features on a site that would make your site experience more enjoyable.

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Opt-Out, Modify or Remove Your Personal Information

You can modify or delete any or all registration information, including your email subscription by referring to the "User Account" section of our site. You can also email us a request. Please provide your first and last name along with your email address (email used when setting up your account) in the "message" box.

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Opt-Out of Direct Mail

To remove your name and address from the direct mailing list, please send an email request by clicking here. In the "message" box, please indicate the list(s) you wish to be removed from and include your first and last name and the address, which appears on direct mail you have received from Thaddea.

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Links to Third Party Sites

In an effort to provide our website visitors and users with increased value, we may include the links of third parties on our site. However, we have no responsibility, liability or control over the operations, practices or legal policies implemented on these linked sites. These third party sites function separately and independently of Thaddea and operate under their own privacy policies. Nonetheless, Thaddea seeks to protect the entirety of our site and welcomes any feedback regarding the third party sites.

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Contact THADDEA

If you have any question, comments, or concerns about our website or Privacy Policies, please email us at customerhelp@thaddea.com so we may address the issue.

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Online Policy

These Privacy Policies only apply to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.

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Your Consent

By using our website, you signify that you agree to the terms of these Privacy Policies. If you do not agree with the terms of these Privacy Policies then please do not provide us with any personal information and leave this website.

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Policy Changes

From time to time we may need to amend our Privacy Policy and Children's Privacy Policy, due to changes in regulations and the Internet. If we make any changes to either policy, then we do so at our discretion. In doing so, we ask that you check this page periodically for any changes because you are obligated by these changes when visiting our website.

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