The Toy Shoppe Privacy Policy

Policy Components:

• Personal Information Defined
• General Information
• Use of Cookies
• Information Sharing Policy
• Editing Your Personal Information
• Security of Your Personal Information
• Changes to Privacy Policies
• Questions or Concerns

Personal Information Defined. The Toy Shoppe Privacy Policy defines how The Toy Shoppe collects and handles information that is personally identifiable to you and not publicly available. This information includes, but is not limited to, your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, billing specifics, shipping specifics, and defined preferences.

General Information. The Toy Shoppe will collect personal information during transactions initiated by you that is necessary for the successful completion of such a transaction. The Toy Shoppe will also allow registration of users willing to provide such information in order to use features of the site in the future that would require such information. Registration at The Toy Shoppe includes your name, address, phone, e-mail, country, certain preferences, and if necessary, relevant financial information such as credit card and billing information. Occasionally, your preferences may be used to provide relevant information regarding special offers and items of interest at The Toy Shoppe.

Use of Cookies: The Toy Shoppe shopping cart uses a harmless text file called a "cookie" to track the items you wish to purchase while browsing through our website. It will remember your choices for up to 24 hours. Cookies are also used for My Wish List for Visitors. The Toy Shoppe does not attempt to retrieve any personal information from your computer.

Information Sharing Policy. The Toy Shoppe does not sell or share its Online Customer information. We do not sell or share our e-mail distribution lists. Registration with The Toy Shoppe Online is voluntary. Our e-mail sign up follows a double opt-in click back procedure in compliance with the best standards of practice on the world wide web.

Editing Your Personal Information. For those requesting inclusion in The Toy Shoppe Online Community can access and edit personal information at any time on the world wide web securely with proper login authorization. Items of personal interest, such as My Wish List, can also be edited online. Those signed up on the e-mail newsletter distribution list are given the opportunity to request removal at any time. Such requests are processed the following business day.

Security of Your Personal Information. The Toy Shoppe restricts access of personal information only to parties who maintain and use such information for the processing of transactions completed at the user's requested with The Toy Shoppe Online. The Toy Shoppe uses SSL encryption for secure transactions--our certificate is provided by GeoTrust, Inc.

Changes to the Privacy Policy: Occasionally, minor changes must be made to the wording of the Privacy Policy for clarity purposes. Any major changes to the Privacy Policy will be posted, and customers affected will be notified.

Questions or Concerns. Any questions or concerns regarding The Toy Shoppe's Privacy Policy should be directed to friends@thetoyshoppe.com or webmaster@thetoyshoppe.com.