Notice of Copyright
and Privacy Policy
Vikki Hiroto provides the www woofjoy.com
and www.vikkihiroto.com Web sites as a
service to the public and clients under
contract.
Vikki Hiroto is not responsible for, and
expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of
any kind arising out of use, reference to, or
reliance on any information contained within
the sites. While the information contained
within the sites is periodically updated, no
guarantee is given that the information
provided in these Web sites is correct,
complete, and up-to-date.
Although the sites may include links providing
direct access to other Internet resources,
including Web sites, Vikki Hiroto is not
responsible for the accuracy or content of
information contained in these sites.
Links from woofjoy.com and vikkihiroto.com to
third-party sites do not constitute an
endorsement by Vikki Hiroto of the parties or
their products and services. The appearance
on the Web site of advertisements and product
or service information does not constitute an
endorsement by Vikki Hiroto, and Vikki Hiroto
has not investigated the claims made by any
advertiser. Product information is based solely
on material received from suppliers.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in
which Wording Well collects, uses, maintains
and discloses information collected from users
(each, a “User”) of the www.woofjoy.com
website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to
the Site and all products and services offered
by Vikki Hiroto.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification
information from Users in a variety of ways,
including, but not limited to, when Users visit
our site, subscribe to the newsletter, respond
to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection
with other activities, services, features or
resources we make available on our Site. Users
may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email
address. Users may, however, visit our Site
anonymously. We will collect personal
identification information from Users only if
they voluntarily submit such information to us.
Users can always refuse to supply personally
identification information, except that it may
prevent them from engaging in certain Site
related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification
information about Users whenever they
interact with our Site. Non-personal
identification information may include the
browser name, the type of computer and
technical information about Users means of
connection to our Site, such as the operating
system and the Internet service providers
utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User
experience. User’s web browser places cookies
on their hard drive for record-keeping
purposes and sometimes to track information
about them. User may choose to set their web
browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you
when cookies are being sent. If they do so,
note that some parts of the Site may not
function properly.
How we use collected information
Vikki Hiroto may collect and use Users
personal information for the following
purposes:
•– To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to
your customer service requests and support
needs more efficiently.
•– To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to
understand how our Users as a group use the
services and resources provided on our Site.
•– To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve
our products and services.
•– To process payments
We may use the information Users provide
about themselves when placing an order only
to provide service to that order. We do not
share this information with outside parties
except to the extent necessary to provide the
service.
•– To run a promotion, contest, survey or other
Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to
receive about topics we think will be of interest
to them.
•– To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User
information and updates pertaining to their
order. It may also be used to respond to their
inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If
User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they
will receive emails that may include company
news, updates, related product or service
information, etc. If at any time the User would
like to unsubscribe from receiving future
emails, we include detailed unsubscribe
instructions at the bottom of each email.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage
and processing practices and security
measures to protect against unauthorized
access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of
your personal information, username,
password, transaction information and data
stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal
identification information to others. We may
share generic aggregated demographic
information not linked to any personal
identification information regarding visitors
and users with our business partners, trusted
affiliates and advertisers for the purposes
outlined above. We may use third party service
providers to help us operate our business and
the Site or administer activities on our behalf,
such as sending out newsletters or surveys.
We may share your information with these
third parties for those limited purposes
provided that you have given us your
permission.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on
our Site that link to the sites and services of
our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors,
licensors and other third parties. We do not
control the content or links that appear on
these sites and are not responsible for the
practices employed by websites linked to or
from our Site. In addition, these sites or
services, including their content and links, may
be constantly changing. These sites and
services may have their own privacy policies
and customer service policies. Browsing and
interaction on any other website, including
websites which have a link to our Site, is
subject to that website’s own terms and
policies.
Advertising
Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to
Users by advertising partners, who may set
cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to
recognize your computer each time they send
you an online advertisement to compile non
personal identification information about you
or others who use your computer. This
information allows ad networks to, among
other things, deliver targeted advertisements
that they believe will be of most interest to
you. This privacy policy does not cover the use
of cookies by any advertisers.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google.
Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to
serve ads to Users based on their visit to our
Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses
“non personally identifiable information” and
does NOT track personal information about
you, such as your name, email address,
physical address, etc. You may opt out of the
use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google
ad and content network privacy policy at
http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html.
Compliance with children’s online privacy
protection act
Protecting the privacy of the very young is
especially important. For that reason, we never
collect or maintain information at our Site
from those we actually know are under 13, and
no part of our website is structured to attract
anyone under 13.
Changes to this privacy policy
Vikki Hiroto has the discretion to update this
privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will
revise the updated date at the bottom of this
page. We encourage Users to frequently check
this page for any changes to stay informed
about how we are helping to protect the
personal information we collect. You
acknowledge and agree that it is your
responsibility to review this privacy policy
periodically and become aware of
modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance
of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy,
please do not use our site. Your continued use
of the Site following the posting of changes to
this policy will be deemed your acceptance of
those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy
Policy, the practices of this site, or your
dealings with this Site, please contact us at:
www.woofjoy.com
vikki@woofjoy.com
Affiliate Disclosure
Some of the links used on www.woofjoy.com
are affiliate links. If you click on one of my
affiliate links and make a purchase, I will
receive a commision.
You should also note that I generate income
from advertising.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
Vikki Hiroto is a participant in the Amazon
Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate
advertising program designed to provide a
means for sites to earn advertising fees by
advertising and linking to Amazon.com and/or
amazonsupply.com.
This document was last updated on August 15,
2016.
Original Photo Copyright
All photographs appearing on this site are the
property of Vikki Hiroto. They are protected by
U.S. Copyright Laws, and are not to be
downloaded or reproduced in any way without
the written permission of Vikki Hiroto.
Copyright 2017 Vikki Hiroto All Rights
Reserved.