Privacy Policy

Website Visitors

Similar to many other website operators, Empire Original Designs collects non-personally identifying information typically provided by web browsers and servers, such as browser type, language preference, referring site, and the timestamp of each visitor request. Empire Original Designs objective in gathering this non-personally identifying information is to gain insight into how visitors utilize its website. Periodically, Empire Original Designs may share non-personally identifying information in aggregate form, for instance, by publishing reports on website usage trends.

Additionally, Empire Original Designs gathers potentially personally identifying information, such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, from logged-in users and individuals leaving comments on Empire Original Designs platforms. Empire Original Designs only reveals logged-in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances it uses and discloses personally identifying information, as outlined below. However, commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed solely to the administrators of the blog/site where the comment was posted.

Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information

Some visitors to Empire Original Designs websites opt to engage with Empire Original Designs in ways that necessitate the collection of personally identifying information. The extent and nature of this information depend on the specific interaction. For instance, visitors who register at www.jointheempire.com or www.empirecollectorsclub.com may be asked to provide a username and email address. Those involved in transactions with Empire Original Designs may be asked for additional details, including personal and financial information essential for processing those transactions. In each instance, Empire Original Designs only gathers such information to the extent necessary to fulfill the purpose of the visitor's interaction. Empire Original Designs refrains from disclosing personally identifying information except as outlined below. Visitors always have the option to decline providing personally identifying information, though this may limit their participation in certain website-related activities.

Aggregated Statistics

Empire Original Designs may compile statistics regarding the behavior of its website visitors. These statistics may be publicly displayed or shared with third parties. However, Empire Original Designs does not divulge personally identifying information except as outlined below.

Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information

Empire Original Designs only shares potentially personally identifying and personally identifying information with employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations on a need-to-know basis, either to process it on Empire Original Designs behalf or to provide services available on Empire Original Designs websites. These recipients have agreed not to disclose such information to others. Some of these individuals or entities may be situated outside your home country; by utilizing Empire Original Designs’ websites, you consent to the transfer of your information to them. Empire Original Designs does not rent or sell potentially personally identifying and personally identifying information to any third party. Aside from its employees, contractors, and affiliated organizations as previously mentioned, Empire Original Designs only discloses such information in response to a subpoena, court order, governmental request, or when it believes in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect Empire Original Designs’ rights, property, or the safety of the public. If you are a registered user of a Empire Original Designs website and have provided your email address, Empire Original Designs may occasionally send you emails regarding new features, seek your feedback, or keep you informed about Empire Original Designs and its products. Requests sent to Empire Original Designs, such as via email or feedback mechanisms, may be published to assist in clarifying or responding to the request or to support other users. Empire Original Designs employs various measures to safeguard potentially personally identifying and personally identifying information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction.

Cookies

A cookie is a piece of data that a website stores on a visitor's computer, which the visitor's browser then provides to the website upon each subsequent visit. Empire Original Designs utilizes cookies to identify and monitor visitors, track their usage of the Empire Original Designs website, and understand their website access preferences. Visitors to Empire Original Designs website who prefer not to have cookies stored on their computers can adjust their browser settings to reject cookies before accessing Empire Original Designs websites. However, please note that certain features of Empire Original Designs websites may not operate correctly without cookies.

Ads

Advertisements displayed on any of our websites may be provided by advertising partners, who may utilize cookies. These cookies enable the ad server to identify your computer whenever they send you an online advertisement, facilitating the compilation of information about you or others who use your computer. This data enables ad networks to deliver targeted advertisements that they deem most relevant to you. Please note that while this Privacy Policy addresses the use of cookies by Empire Original Designs, it does not extend to the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Privacy Policy Changes

While most alterations are anticipated to be insignificant, Empire Original Designs reserves the right to modify its Privacy Policy periodically and at its sole discretion. Visitors are encouraged to regularly review this page for any updates to the Privacy Policy. If you have an Empire Original Designs account, you may also receive notifications regarding these changes. Your ongoing use of this site following any amendments to this Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of such modifications.

Email us at info@jointheempire.com with any questions.