This policy is effective October 23, 2007 and applies to all consumer identifiable information that consumers provide to Checks Unlimited.
Checks Unlimited deals only with US banking documents so the website is limited to US residents only.
Protecting privacy is not new to Checks Unlimited. Checks Unlimited has a long history of recognizing and protecting the privacy of consumers.
Checks Unlimited is committed to protecting your privacy and utilizing technology that gives you the most powerful, safe, on-line experience available.
We want to assure you that when Checks Unlimited asks for consumer information, it's done with the goal of improving our relationship.
Checks Unlimited participates in and complies with the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Privacy Program. More information on the BBB and their
Privacy Program is available at http://www.bbbonline.org.
The following statements will help you understand how we collect, use and safeguard information you provide to Checks Unlimited.
Internet Specific Information
Information Collection and Use
When you browse Checks Unlimited website, you do so without revealing your identity. Personal information,
including email address, is not collected without your awareness. For each visitor to our website, our servers recognize
the website you came from.
In the order capture process, Checks Unlimited may track the order preferences
of visitors to our website. Information tracked and retained by Checks Unlimited
is generic and not individually identifiable. This is accomplished through cookies.
Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive.
A cookie may contain information (such as unique session ID), that is used to track the pages of the sites you’ve visited.
We use cookies but do not store personally identifiable information in your cookies. The Checks Unlimited Website uses cookies
in order to improve your shopping experience. This information helps us serve you better by keeping track of your order as you
shop at our site and it helps us by improving our site design.
Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that. Even without a cookie,
you can use the majority of the features within our sites.
Identifying Information You Choose to Provide
At times, Checks Unlimited may request that you voluntarily supply personal information for purposes such as correspondence,
site registration, making a purchase, participating in an on-line survey or employment opportunities. If you elect to participate, Checks Unlimited
may require personally identifiable information, including your name, mailing address, phone number, bank information, credit card information or
email address. When you submit personal information to Checks Unlimited you understand and agree that as allowed by contract Checks Unlimited, our
affiliates, and our third party service providers may access, store, and use your information. Checks Unlimited, our affiliates, and our third party
service providers may also verify your information for fraud prevention purposes. Information you provide will be safeguarded to strict standards of
security and confidentiality. Because Checks Unlimited recognizes and appreciates the importance of responsible use of the information you choose to provide,
we do not share email addresses for marketing purposes.
Security of Information
Security measures are in place on the Checks Unlimited website to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration
of the information under our control. We offer industry-standard security measures available through your web browser. When you are on our
website, the information you provide is encrypted and scrambled en route and decoded once it reaches Checks Unlimited. Please remember that
email, which is different from the encrypted sessions above, is not secure. Therefore, we ask that you do not send confidential information
such as social security or account numbers to us via unsecured email. Such communications should be sent to us by postal mail or phone.
Checks Unlimited takes steps to require that its vendors, consultants,
suppliers, and contractors we hire observe our Privacy Policy with respect to
security and the collection, use and exchange of our consumers’ individual consumer
information. They are expected to abide by the Privacy Policy when conducting work for us.
Children Visiting Our Website
Our website is directed at adult consumers and guests. However, children may access our website and provide information.
They may request information concerning our products and services and attempt to order certain products and services. Should children access
our website, we are confident that parents will not judge any of the information provided as objectionable for viewing. If you are under 18,
you may use the Checks Unlimited website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
Other Websites Linked to Checks Unlimited Website
Checks Unlimited is not responsible for the content or information practices
employed by sites linked to or from our website. In most cases, links to
non-Checks Unlimited websites are provided solely as pointers to information
on topics that may be useful to the users of the Checks Unlimited website.
General Business Practices
Disclosure of Individual Consumer Information
We are committed to protecting your private information. Checks Unlimited uses the information collected from you
to process orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience. Checks Unlimited may also use your information to communicate with
you about products, services, and promotions in the future. For the purposes of check verification and fraud prevention, Checks Unlimited will
provide data about our consumers to reputable reference sources and clearinghouse services. Checks Unlimited sometimes merges data with other
data it receives from outside vendors to determine more accurate demographic consumer profiles. The information we gather may be used to protect
consumers, employees and property against fraud, theft or abuse; to conduct industry or consumer surveys; and to maintain good consumer relations.
Checks Unlimited does not share email addresses for marketing purposes, but may selectively provide names, mailing addresses (not email addresses),
and other purchase information (not bank identifiers or account numbers) to reputable third parties (catalog mailers providing consumer products/services,
direct mail marketing companies, and non-profit organizations) whose products or services we think may interest you. These third parties are
carefully screened and are aware of Checks Unlimited's privacy policy. If you do not want the information you provide Checks Unlimited to be shared
with other companies for marketing purposes you have the Choice to Opt-Out as detailed below.
Choice to Opt-Out
Checks Unlimited provides consumers the opportunity to opt-out of (1) receiving unsolicited mail from Checks Unlimited
and/or (2) the sharing of information with other companies for marketing purposes. You may opt-out by calling 1-800-204-2244 and expressing
your request. You may also make this request by any other communication option listed below under Contacting Checks Unlimited .
Correct/Update/Access
Checks Unlimited is committed to ensuring that the information we obtain and use about consumers is accurate. You can help us
maintain the accuracy of information previously provided or information we may have collected by informing us of changes or modifications through
the Contacting Checks Unlimited methods described below, or by calling
1-800-204-2244. Checks Unlimited service representatives are
trained to answer consumer questions, and to give consumers reasonable access to the information we have about them.
Enforcement
Periodically, our operations and business practices are reviewed for compliance with corporate policies and procedures
governing the confidentiality of information. These reviews are conducted by internal staff, internal auditors who report directly to the
Board of Directors, external auditing and accounting firms and government regulators. Included in these self-assessments and examinations
are reviews of the controls and safeguards related to consumer privacy described in our Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy Changes
We may change our privacy policy at any time. Any changes to the privacy and security policy will be posted on this
website so that you are aware of the information we collect, how we use it, as well as the latest updates on how we maintain the secure
portions of our website.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By purchasing products or services from Checks Unlimited or using the Checks Unlimited website, you consent to the
Privacy Statement for Checks Unlimited . If you do not agree with this policy, please do not purchase from us and do not use our site.
We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions from this policy at any time. Your continued purchases
or continued use of the Checks Unlimited website following the posting of changes to these terms means you accept these changes.
Contacting Checks Unlimited
If you would like to request the data stored in your personal file or do not want the information you provide to be
shared with other companies for marketing purposes, please contact us at
1-800-204-2244 or at the address listed below.
Checks Unlimited
PO Box 19000
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-9000