Checks.com deals only with US banking documents so the website is limited to US residents only.
This policy is effective January 17th, 2006 and applies to all consumer identifiable information
that consumers provide to Checks.com.
Checks.com 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.com asks
for consumer information, it's done with the goal of improving our relationship. Checks.com 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.com.
Internet Specific Information
Information Collection and Use
When you browse Checks.com 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.com may track the order preferences of
visitors to our website. Information tracked and retained by Checks.com 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.com 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.com may request that
you voluntarily supply personal information for purposes such as correspondence, making a
purchase, participating in an on-line survey or employment opportunities. If you elect to
participate, Checks.com 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.com you understand and agree that as allowed by
contract Checks.com may access, store and use your information. Information you provide will be
safeguarded to strict standards of security and confidentiality. Because Checks.com recognizes
and appreciates the importance of responsible use of the information you choose to provide, we do
not share email addresses. Security of Information
Security measures are in place on the Checks.com 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.com. 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.com 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.com website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
Other Websites Linked to Checks.com Website
Checks.com 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.com websites are provided solely as pointers to information on
topics that may be useful to the users of the Checks.com website.
General Business Practices
Disclosure of Individual Consumer Information We
are committed to protecting your private information. Checks.com uses the information collected
from you to process orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience. Checks.com 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.com will provide
data about our consumers to reputable reference sources and clearinghouse services. Checks.com
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.com does not share email addresses, 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.com's privacy
policy. If you do not want the information you provide Checks.com to be shared with other
companies for marketing purposes you have the Choice to Opt-Out
as detailed below.
Choice to Opt-Out Checks.com provides consumers the opportunity
to opt-out of (1) receiving unsolicited mail from Checks.com and/or (2) the sharing of information
with other companies. You may opt-out by calling 1-800-210-0466 and expressing your request.
You may also make this request by any other communication option listed below under
Contacting Checks.com. Identifying
Information You Choose to Provide At times, Checks.com may request
that you voluntarily supply personal information for purposes such as correspondence, website registration,
making a purchase, participating in an on-line survey or employment opportunities. If you elect to
participate, Checks.com 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.com you understand and agree that Checks.com and our affiliates may access,
store and use your information. Information you provide will be safeguarded to strict standards of
security and confidentiality. Because Checks.com recognizes and appreciates the importance of
responsible use of the information you choose to provide, we do not share email addresses with
other companies. Correct/Update/Access
Checks.com 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.com methods described below,
or by calling 1-800-210-0466. Checks.com 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.com or using the Checks.com
website, you consent to the Privacy Statement for Checks.com. 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.com
website following the posting of changes to these terms means you accept these changes.
Contacting Checks.com 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 1-800-210-0466 or at the address listed below.
Checks.com
PO Box 19000
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-9000