Privacy & Security Statement:

Introduction
Michael Mootz Candies, Inc respects each individual’s right to personal privacy.  We will collect and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement.  This statement applies solely to information collected at Michael Mootz Candies, Inc web site.

Part I.  Information Collection
Michael Mootz Candies, Inc collects information through the web site at several points.  We collect the following information about primary visitors: Name, address, phone number and email addresses

We may also collect Name, address and email addresses which our users divulge about other people, [such as referrals or gift purchases.]

We collect this information through our order forms.  The information is collected voluntarily.   To receive our products and services, Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address is mandatory because we need to be able to ship the product ordered and need to maintain contact with our clients in the event an item is not available at the time of order.  Other information we request is optional.

Like most companies, we use "cookies" on our website. When you log in, the cookie tells us whether you've visited us before or are a new visitor. The cookie doesn't track any personal information about you or provide us with any way to contact you. The cookie doesn't extract any information from your computer. Cookies are simply the best way for us to offer you the most enjoyable, hassle-free online shopping.

Part II.  Information Usage.
The information collected by Michael Mootz Candies, Inc will be used for order processing, and occasional direct mail advertising.  Users who provide information will receive  product information, email announcements and or direct mail advertisements.

Registered users may receive additional announcements from us about products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users we present the option to not receive these types of communications.

The information we collect will be used to create customer profiles based on browsing or purchasing history.  We will not supplement information collected at our Web site with data from other sources [such as credit history to authorize purchases].

We will share data with the following third parties: UPS, and the appropriate credit card companies.  These third parties will use the information as follows: To facilitate the payment and shipping of ordered merchandise.

We offer links to other Web sites.  Please note: When you click on links to other Web sites, we encourage you to read their privacy policies.  Their standards may differ from ours.

Part III.  Access to Information
Michael Mootz Candies, Inc maintains the accuracy of our information by User submission and if needed, we will verify via telephone.  Users may not access their own personal information but may contact us about inaccuracies via telephone at (570) 823-8272.  Users may delete their information from our database by calling us at (570) 823-8272.

Part IV. Problem Resolution
If problems arise, users may contact Michael Mootz Candies by telephone at (570) 823-8272 or via postal mail at:
Michael Mootz Candies, Inc.
754 Sans Souci Parkway
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

Part V. Data Storage and Security
Michael Mootz Candies, Inc protects user information with the following security measures:  SSL encryption and other technology and procedures used to protect consumer privacy. Michael Mootz Candies, Inc does not store or hold users credit card information.  All data of the secured nature is presented directly to our credit card processing company and protected and stored via their privacy and information policies. We use the following company to process all of our online order: M&T Bank