Our Privacy Policy:
Effective as of February 1, 2009
Precious Metals Exchange, Inc. or PMEX, Inc.("we," "us," "our") makes this Website www.AugustusGold.com, www.AugustusSilver.com, www.AugustusGold.net, www.AugustusSilver.net, www.AugustusPreciousMetals.com, www.AugustusPreciousMetals.net, and www.JeweleryBoxMining.com (the "Site") available to consumers who are interested in obtaining information regarding obtaining cash for gold and/or silver jewelry, coins, and other items ("Consumers"), subject to this privacy policy (the "Policy") and the Site's terms and conditions as described on the FAQ page of the Site. This policy has been adopted to demonstrate our commitment to Consumers’ privacy and to disclose our fair use of information practices. This Policy explains what information we collect on the Site, how we use and/or share this information, and how such information is maintained. By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Policy, in whole or part, you should not use this Site. See the section on "Changes To This Policy". If you have questions or concerns regarding the Policy, please contact Admin@AugustusGold.com or call 1-866-531-4440.
Note:
This Policy applies only with respect to the information collected on the Site and not any other information collected or obtained through various other methods or sources.
Proprietary Personal Information
Collection of PPI
We collect proprietary personal information ("PPI") that Consumers volunteer in response to specific information requests for the purpose of conducting a business transaction and enabling two-way communication. In order to transact business with us, consumers are requested to provide the following PPI: first and last name, street address, e-mail address, and at least one telephone number. PayPal account username is optional for those preferring payments through that service, and comments and information regarding the advertising medium where the Site was found are completely optional.
Using and Sharing PPI
We reserve the right to use PPI: (1) for the specific purpose for which such information was provided to us by you, offering you the opportunity to sell your items to us, (2) as disclosed at the time such information is provided; and/or (3) as disclosed in this Policy. Please note that we may change this Policy at any time (See "Changes to this Policy," below), and that therefore the future use PPI may include additional purposes not currently included in this Policy.
As provided in the FAQ section of the Site, users of the Site are required to provide their PPI to us so that we may use such information to enable us to provide you with information regarding the sale of your items. If you do not provide the required PPI, as set forth in this Policy, you may inhibit our ability to facilitate your transaction and/or you may not receive the information you are seeking regarding us purchasing your items. If you are unwilling to provide this information, you should not attempt to use this Site.
We may disclose PPI in order to: (1) comply with applicable laws or when compelled by subpoenas or warrants; (2) respond to governmental inquiries; and (3) protect our rights or property, this Site, and/or other users of the Site.
By using this Site, Consumers acknowledge that the processing of their PPI for the purposes described above could involve the transfer of such PPI from within the European Economic Area ("EEA") to countries outside the EEA whose data protection regulations may not be as stringent as those within the European Union.
Communications From the Site
We will communicate with you via email or telephone to respond to an inquiry or if we have a question or problem with your request. You may not opt-out of receiving these transactional emails.
Non-Proprietary Personal Information
We also collect information that is not proprietary that is not personally identifiable information through the standard operation of our servers through the use of log files. This information can include the non-personally identifiable information more fully described below.
IP Address
We collect your IP (Internet Protocol) address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer this Site. An IP address is a number that is assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. Your IP address is also used to help identify you during a particular website session and to gather broad demographic and statistical data.
Agents and Service Provides
PMEX, Inc. may employ other companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf and on behalf of our Site, such as (1) sending emails, (2) providing marketing materials via post or parcel, and (3) database management and analysis and (4) shipping services. Such companies and individuals will have access to Member PPI only to the extent necessary to perform their services, and will not be permitted to use it for any other purpose including their own marketing.
Cookies and Tracking User Movements
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer for record-keeping purposes. We use cookies on this site. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our site.
We use session ID cookies. We use session cookies to make it easier for you to navigate our site. A session ID cookie expires when you close your browser. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use some areas of our site, such as contests or surveys, will be limited. We do not use cookies for the purpose of tracking your movements on the Site at this time, however, this is likely to change in the near future.
This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by the Site only and does not cover the use of cookies by any third parties.
Third Party Links and Advertisers
This Site provides links to many of our advertiser and partner Web sites or other Web sites. If you link to any of these third party Web sites, this Policy will not apply to your use of, and activities on, those sites. We encourage you to read the legal notices posted on these sites, including their privacy policies. We do not endorse any other business, nor shall we have any responsibility or liability for your visitation to, and the data collection and use practices of, these sites. In the course of serving advertisements to this Site, if any, third-party advertisers or ad servers may place or recognize a unique cookie on your browser. The use of cookies by such third party advertisers or ad servers is not subject to this Policy, but is subject to their own respective privacy policies. We have not access or control of these third party cookies.
Accessing or Changing Information
You may update or change your information by emailing us at Admin@AugustusGold.com.
Visitors Under 18 Years of Age
This Site is neither intended for, nor directed to, children under the age of 18.
Security
We take commercially reasonable precautions to safeguard information collected, transmitted, and store by our Site. We may be unable to prevent unauthorized access to such information by third parties or inadvertent disclosure of such information. Users acknowledge this risk when communicating with the Site. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Consent to Processing
By providing PPI and other information to this Site, you fully understand and unambiguously consent to the collection and processing of such information in, and the transfer of such information to, the United States and other countries or territories, in accordance with the terms of this Policy.
Transfer in Certain Circumstances
By our sole discretion, we may transfer, sell or assign information collected on and through this Site, including without limitation, PPI and other information, to one or more third parties, as a result of our sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of substantial assets, reorganization or liquidation. You will be notified via email and/or other prominent notice on our Web site for 30 days of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information. (See "Changes to this Policy").
Customer Service
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Policy or other questions regarding the use of your PPI, please feel free to contact us at: Augustus Gold, c/o Precious Metals Exchange, Inc; 6324 N Chatham Ave #112; Kansas City, MO 64151 or email Admin@AugustusGold.com or call 1-866-531-4440.
Changes to this Policy
We may, and any time, amend this Policy, in whole or part, in our sole discretion. Changes to this Policy will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised policy on the Site. Depending on how substantial the change, we may choose to announce the change on the home page of the Site, or provide such notice via e-mail to users. By continuing to use the Site following any changes, you will be deemed to have agreed to such changes whether you feel these changes have been communicated to your satisfaction or not. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, as it may be amended periodically, in whole or in part, you must terminate your site usage.
Last Updated February 24, 2009.
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Precious Metals Exchange, Inc.
6324 N Chatham Ave #112
Kansas City, MO 64151