Our Privacy Policy

We're committed to protecting your right to privacy. In keeping with that commitment, we are providing you with details about the information we collect while doing business.

When you visit our site

When you visit our Site, you will be assigned a persistent "cookie" (a small text file) to be stored on your computer's hard drive. The purpose of the cookie is to identify you when you visit this Site so we can enhance and customize your online shopping experience.

You can choose to browse our Site without cookies, but without these identifier files you will not be able to take advantage of certain features of the Site. Each browser is different, so check the "Help" menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

We also collect certain technical information from your computer each time you request a page during a visit to our Site. This information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, your computer's operating system, browser type and the address of a referring web site, if any. We collect this information to enhance the quality of your experience during your visit to this Site and will not sell or rent this information to any third parties.

We also contract with third parties to provide us with data collection and reporting services regarding our customers' activities on our site and to track and measure performance of our marketing efforts. These third parties may use cookies and may receive anonymous information about your browsing and buying activity on this Site. None of your personally identifiable information (such as your name, address, email address, credit card number, etc.) will be received by or shared with these third parties.

When you place an order with us

To process and ship your order, we will ask you for certain personally identifiable information. We need your contact information such as, name, phone number, billing address, shipping address, and e-mail address. We also need your financial information, such as credit card number. If you wish to ship an order to an address other than your own, we will ask you for that 3rd party's name, shipping address and phone number in order to fulfill the request. We will not use this information for any other purpose. This information is stored on a secure server to allow us to process subsequent orders more quickly. On occasion we may notify our customers about TechPalooza specials.

When you choose to receive e-mail from us

From time to time you may receive e-mailed information about our products, promotions, and services, if you chose to be notified during registration. We also send service related emails, such as confirmation of your order, etc. These service related emails are necessary in order to provide the service, generally you may not opt-out of receiving these emails. To remove your name from our e-mail list, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional e-mail or send a blank e-mail to unsubscribe@techpalooza.com.

When you enter a contest or complete a survey

Contests and surveys provide us with an opportunity to improve our product offerings, and enhance our Web site and services. While we do not release specific information about survey participants, we may provide interested third parties with aggregate data (such as user demographics) and may occasionally e-mail our participants about special offers and site updates. If you prefer not to receive e-mail from us, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional e-mail or send a blank e-mail to unsubscribe@techpalooza.com.

When you click on a link in our e-mail communications

In order to create a better electronic community, we may collect specific user profile information, such as the referring URL. This information is used to identify broad demographic trends that may allow us to provide you with information tailored to your interests. You will not be personally identified from this information.

When you log-in

Your email address will be used and a password of your choice when you place an order online. This will enable online order tracking and allow us to save your customer information so you won't have to re-enter it every time you place an order. Before you log-in, you must provide us with your name, mailing address, and e-mail address. We use this information to authenticate your identity whenever you request access to these special online services.

When you leave our site

We have no control over the privacy practices of sites outside our domain. If you follow a link to another Web site, read the site's privacy policy and contact the site's administrator with your privacy-related questions.

A special word to parents of children under the age of 13

We strongly encourage parents of young Web users to play an active role in their children's online activity. Children under age 13 should not submit orders, application forms, service requests or other documents to TechPalooza without prior consent of their parent or legal guardian.