Privacy Information

INFORMATION GATHERED BY MatterSphere.

This is MatterSphere’s online privacy policy (“Policy”). This policy applies only to activities MatterSphere engages in on its website and does not apply to MatterSphere activities that are “offline” or unrelated to the website. MatterSphere collects certain anonymous data regarding the usage of the website. This information does not personally identify users, by itself or in combination with other information, and is gathered to improve the performance of the website. The anonymous data collected by the MatterSphere website can include information such as the type of browser you are using, and the length of the visit to the website.

You may also be asked to provide personally identifiable information on the MatterSphere website, which may include your name, address, telephone number, credit card number, and e-mail address. This information can be gathered when feedback or e-mails are sent to MatterSphere, when you register for services, or make purchases via the website. In all such cases you have the option of providing us with personally identifiable information, though certain services and features may not be available to you if you do not provide personally identifiable information. If personally identifiable information is provided in connection with an order, we will collect information regarding the products you wish to purchase, payment and shipping information, as well as other information needed to fulfill your order.

COOKIES.

Cookies are small bits of data cached in a user’s browser. The cookie itself does not contain personal information although it will enable us to relate your use of this site to information that you have specifically and knowingly provided. MatterSphere uses cookies to track visitor usage, including the country of origin of users. You can refuse cookies by turning them off in your browser. You do not need to have cookies turned on to use the MatterSphere website. MatterSphere may also use IP addresses for certain functions. However, no other user information is gathered in the cookie.

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.

Except as otherwise stated below, we do not sell, trade or rent your personally identifiable information collected on the site to others. The information collected by our site is used to process orders, to keep you informed about your order status, to notify you of products or special offers that may be of interest to you, and for statistical purposes for improving our site. We will disclose your personally identifiable information to third parties for tracking purposes, to charge your credit card (or process your check or money order, as appropriate), fill your order, improve the functionality of our site, perform statistical and data analyses, facilitate future orders, deliver your order and deliver promotional emails to you from us. For example, we must release your credit card number to confirm payment; and release your mailing address information to the delivery service to deliver products that you ordered.

MatterSphere may use non-personal “aggregated data” to enhance the operation of our website, or analyze interest in the areas of our website. Moreover, we may in some circumstances disclose personally identifiable information to third parties to enhance your experience on our website. Additionally, if you provide MatterSphere with content for publishing or feedback, we may publish your user name or other identifying data.

MatterSphere may also disclose personally identifiable information in order to respond to a subpoena, court order or other such request. MatterSphere may also provide such personally identifiable information in response to a law enforcement agency’s request or as otherwise required by law. Your personally identifiable information may be provided to a party if MatterSphere files for bankruptcy, or there is a transfer of the assets or ownership of MatterSphere in connection with proposed or consummated corporate reorganizations, such as mergers or acquisitions.

If you choose to provide us with your personally identifiable on the Web, we may transfer that Information within MatterSphere or to MatterSphere third-party service providers, across borders, and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world. MatterSphere strives to comply with all applicable laws around the globe that are designed to protect your privacy. Although legal requirements may vary from country to country, MatterSphere intends to adhere to the principles set forth in this Policy even if, in connection with the above, we transfer your personally identifiable information from your country to countries that may not require an “adequate” level of protection for your personally identifiable information. In other words, our goal is to provide protection for your personally identifiable information no matter where that personally identifiable information is collected, transferred, or retained.

OTHER WEBSITES.

MatterSphere is not responsible for the privacy policies of websites to which it links. If you provide any information to such third parties different rules regarding the collection and use of your personal information may apply. We strongly suggest you review such third party’s privacy policies before providing any data to them. We are not responsible for the policies or practices of third parties. Please be aware that our sites may contain links to other sites on the Internet that are owned and operated by third parties. The information practices of those Web sites linked to our site is not covered by this Policy. These other sites may send their own cookies or clear GIFs to users, collect data or solicit personally identifiable information. We cannot control this collection of information. You should contact these entities directly if you have any questions about their use of the information that they collect.

SECURITY.

MatterSphere takes appropriate steps to ensure data privacy and security including through various hardware and software methodologies. However, MatterSphere cannot guarantee the security of any information that is disclosed online.

CHILDREN.

MatterSphere does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Children are not permitted to use the MatterSphere website or services, and MatterSphere requests that children under the age of 13 not submit any personal information to the website. Since information regarding children under the age of 13 is not collected, MatterSphere does not knowingly distribute personal information regarding children under the age of 13.

CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES.

If you wish to modify or update any information MatterSphere has received, please contact support@MatterSphere.com.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE PRIVACY POLICY.

MatterSphere reserves the rights to modify its privacy policy at any time and will notify you by posting an amendment to the privacy policy on the website. Such modifications will become effective on the day they are posted. MatterSphere encourages you to frequently review the privacy policy for any modifications.

Effective: December 22, 2008