Updated July 1, 2009

Avex encourages you to read the entire policy so that you have a firm understanding of what information we collect, how we use that information, how we protect that information and what you can do to control your information.

1. Information we collect
Personal Information: We may collect and retain personally identifiable information you voluntarily submit to us, by, for example, filling out a survey or registration form, by sending us an e-mail message or by making an online purchase.

Aggregate Information: We may collect and retain aggregate, non-personal information about the site users and their usage of this web site and any related services.

Cookies and Beacons: We may collect information about your use of the site through the use of cookies or other special code--sometimes called clear gifs or beacons--inserted on web pages or your computer. We may also use these tools to tailor your experience on our web site. You can control the user of cookies through your browser settings.

Public Forums: You understand that any information that you divulge in any public areas of this web site is public information and we do not keep the information confidential.

Information from Children: We do not direct this web site to children under thirteen (13) years of age. Individuals under eighteen (18) should consult with their parent or guardian about the use of this site for their benefit.

Credit Card Information: In cases where we collect your credit card information, we use a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to encrypt the data transmitted online. We may save the credit card number to make your future online purchases easier.

2. How we use your information
Personal Information:  We may use your information to personalize your site experience with content and product offerings, to respond to your inquiries and customer service requests, to process purchases and to administer contests, promotions, surveys and other site features.

Aggregate Information: External companies may be provided aggregate information about our users. This information cannot be traced back to a specific individual.

Third Parties: We do not sell or rent our email address database of users to this and other Avex sites to third parties. We may share the information we collect from you on this site with other Avex sites.

Service Partners: Some Avex services may require that we are sharing your contact information with a service partner such as a staging service provider or photography service provider so that they may contact you directly through mail, phone, and/or email. When we provide this information to the partner, the partner may additionally choose to market other products and services directly to you.

Co-Branded Services: We may offer services or content in conjunction with other organizations. These are called co-branded services. These communications will always be delivered from Avex domains and we will not divulge personally identifying information to our co-branding partner.

Transmission Errors or Unauthorized Acts: Although we will use all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information, transmissions made by means of the Internet cannot be made absolutely secure. We will not be liable for disclosures of your personal information due to errors in transmission or the unauthorized acts of third parties.

Required by Law: In extreme cases, where required by law or the court, we may be forced to release information regarding users of our web site to permit the investigation of fraud, illegal use of the Internet or other cases of misconduct on our web site.

Other Web Sites: This Privacy Policy only addresses our information gathering practices. To the extent that you disclose personal information to other web sites, even those that are linked to Avex web sites, you are subject to the other web sites' privacy policies.

3. How we protect your information
Technology Security:  Your personal information is contained behind secured networks.  When you place orders or access your personal information, we offer the use of a secure server. All sensitive/credit information you supply is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our databases to be only accessed as stated above.

Staff Security:  Your personal information is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.

4. Your control of your information
Your Choice: By accessing and using this web site you consent to the use of your personal information by us in the manner specified in this Privacy Policy.

Delete Information: If at any time you wish to stop receiving certain types of information, you can elect to do so by contacting us through our online web form. We may not be able to delete or change all types of information, such as aggregate or stored information.

Marketing Emails:  You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails by following the directions at the end of every Avex email.

5.  Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. By continuing to use this web site, you agree to be bound by any such revisions. For your information, the date of the last update to this Privacy Policy appears at the top of the document.

6.  Questions about the Privacy Policy
If you have further questions about our Privacy Policy, please Contact Us.