Privacy Policy Information Collection Information collected on this site is used for statistical analysis and or order processing. In addition we may use that information for mailings to our customers relevant to products they own or new product offerings. Those not wishing to be included in those mailings may be removed from the list by contacting us using any of the methods shown below and stating the name and address with the word "REMOVE" in the subject of the request. Removal instructions are also included in this type of email. We may forward customer inquiries to dealers or distributors within your area, so that the customer may be serviced locally. Fine Fabrics is the sole owner of that information and will not sell, or rent this information to others. We collect information from our users in the following instances: Statistics An IP address is a number that is assigned to your computer when you are connected to the Internet. We use this information to compile statistics, analyze trends, gather demographic information and other data necessary to effectively administer the site. We also collect information about the users computer type, operating system and web browser. This and other statistical information, we may collect, in no way enables us to personally identify the user. Order Processing We request information on our order form. Contact information such as name, phone numbers, shipping and e-mail addresses are used to fill the orders and contact the user in case of difficulties in processing the order. Sensitive information such as credit card number and expiration date is used for billing purposes and is submitted using a secure server (see SSL section below.) SSL Security When sensitive information is submitted using our order form it is protected using Secure Socket Layer technology (SSL) the industry standard encryption technique. When you are asked to submit a page containing your credit card information you will notice a "https://" at the beginning of the URL or web address. In addition note that the "lock" icon on the bottom of your browser will be in the "locked" position. This is known as a "secure page." Cookies Most modern web sites use cookies. A cookie is simply a small text file stored on the user's hard drive using their web browser, containing information about the user's visit to the site. For instance, Fine Fabrics makes use of a cookie to record information from shopping to enable the user to return to the shopping cart without reentering information. No sensitive information such as credit card numbers are kept in our cookies. Furthermore, cookies written by this site will expire. Fine Fabrics does not, at any time, access or read the cookies set by other sites. Links Our web site contains links to other sites. When visiting these links please be aware that the privacy and security policies of Fine Fabrics do not apply and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. It is the users responsibility to be aware of the privacy and security policy of other sites that may collect personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies only to the practices of Fine Fabrics. If you have any questions about the privacy and security policy of Fine Fabrics you may contact us by e-mail: security@finefabrics.com mail: Fine Fabrics, 26 West Anapamu, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA Return to Home Page