We gather certain generic information with
respect to customers' use of our Web Sites. Information may include number of
unique visitors, the frequency with which they visit, and the areas on the Web
Sites that they favour. These statistics are very much like television ratings
that tell the networks how many people tuned in to a program. We only use this
type of data in the aggregate, on a collective basis, in summary form, rather
than on an individual basis. This data helps us determine the extent to which
our customers use certain parts of our Web Sites, which, in turn, enables us to
make it as appealing as possible. We may also share aggregate data of
customers' collective use of our Web Sites with advertisers, sponsors, and
other companies with which we do business ("Affiliates" or
"Business Partners"). We do this so they, too, can improve
functionality and offer services and materials that users want.
We use "cookies" on our Web
Sites. Cookies are pieces of information or data sent to your browser from a
web server and stored on your computer's hard drive for record-keeping
purposes. Cookies tell our computer that you've visited before and can help to
make your visit more personal so you don't have to re-enter info on a return
visit. Cookies also allow us to count the number of unique and return visitors
who use our Web Sites.
Most browsers are initially set up to
accept cookies. If you prefer, you can reset your browser to notify you when
you've received a cookie or, alternatively, to refuse to accept cookies. It is
important to note that you may not be able to use certain features like
checking out (and participate in certain offerings) on our Web Sites if you
choose not to accept cookies. Cookies can also enable us to track and target
the interests of our users to enhance their experience on our Web Sites.
We use third-party advertising companies
who use cookies to serve our ads on the Internet. To do so, these companies may
use anonymous information about your visits to our Web Sites and other Web
Sites. This information can include: date/time of banner ad shown, the banner
ad that was shown, their cookie, the IP address. This information can also be
used for online preference marketing purposes. FRL Texas does not use or have
access to this information. If you want to prevent a third-party advertiser
from setting and/or reading cookies on your computer, currently you may either
visit each ad network's Web Sites individually and opt out or visit the Web
Sites of the National Advertising Initiative ("NAI") to opt-out of
all network advertising cookies at http://www.networkadvertising.org/
We collect and analyse traffic on our Web
Sites by keeping track of the IP addresses of our visitors. An IP address is a
unique number assigned to your computer when you are using your browser on the
Internet. We log this information so that we can monitor things like the number
of visitors visiting the Web Sites; however, we do not link your IP address to
any personally identifying information.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
FRL Texas will occasionally update this
Privacy Policy in response to changing business circumstances and legal
developments. When FRL Texas posts changes to this Policy, you will see a date
depicting the last update of the policy on the top of this page. If there are
material changes to this Policy or in how FRL Texas uses your personally
identifiable information, FRL Texas will prominently post such changes prior to
implementing the change. FRL Texas encourages you to periodically review this
Policy to be informed of how we are protecting your information. You may review
our policy anytime as it will always be linked to our web sites.
Use Common Sense in All Your Online Activities
Even the best policy can't protect your
online privacy and security in all circumstances. Unscrupulous advertisers,
hackers, and scam artists are constantly searching the Internet looking for new
targets. Your best protection is to understand the limits to privacy on the
Internet and use common sense in all of your on-line activities.
Be aware that e-mail is an inherently
insecure form of communication. Remember that third parties are sometimes able
to illegally intercept your unencrypted messages, including online greetings.
Anytime you visit a chat room or post a
message to an on-line bulletin board, your e-mail address can be accessed by
advertisers looking to compile lists for unsolicited commercial e-mail (also
known as spam). Be sure that you only disclose your e-mail address in
circumstances in which it is safe to do so. Beware of scams in which persons
unknown to you request your screen name, password, or credit card information.
Make sure you verify the identity of anyone asking for personal information.
Always monitor your children's on-line activities and educate them as to the
rules for safe Internet use.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding
this Policy, you should email FRL Texas Customer Service at kstutz@frltexas.com.