This policy was last updated on October 20, 2007. This website is operated by Dammar Corp. d/b/a www.empiresk8.com, and this privacy policy applies to this website only

At empiresk8.com, we respect our customers and understand that you are concerned about privacy, so we've instituted practices to ensure that your information is handled safely and responsibly. We also have posted this privacy policy to let you know what kind of information we collect, how it is handled, what choices you have regarding our use of your information.

What Information Do We Collect?
We collect various types of information depending upon how you use our site.

When you order from us, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and credit card number (with expiration date). We also gather information on the person who will receive any gift you send (e.g., that person's name and address) and we will retain a record of your purchases, less credit card info). In addition, if you are a registered user and have signed in when you enter this information, it will automatically be saved in Your Account (less credit card info) for ease of future ordering.

When you become an empiresk8.com registered user, we collect your name, mailing address, email address, and password. This information is gathered to make your shopping experience as a registered user as quick and easy as possible. When you enter a sweepstakes or contest online, we usually collect your name, address, email address, and phone number. We also may ask you for additional information, such as your age, interests, product preferences, or zip code.

When you submit a question to customer service, we need your email address to respond, and you also may provide us with various additional information to help us answer your question.

What Are Cookies and Do We Use Them?

A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a Web site that is saved on your hard disk by your computer's browser. It holds information a site may need to interact with you and personalize your experience. At empiresk8.com, we use two kinds of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies exist only for as long as your browser remains open. Once you exit your browser, they go away. We use session cookies to maintain information we need to have in order for you to shop at empiresk8.com. For example, the Session ID cookie that we ask your browser to hold retains the contents of your shopping cart and expires in 48 hours. Without the Session ID cookie, you can't add merchandise to your bag and carry it to Checkout.

Persistent cookies, in contrast, last from visit to visit; they do not go away when you exit your browser. At empiresk8.com, we use persistent cookies to give you a faster shopping experience. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, which gives you the opportunity to decide whether you want to accept it or reject it. Refer to your browser Help section for more information on how to accept/reject cookies.

Cookies can be used by a Web site to recognize you. But that does not necessarily mean any personal information is stored in the cookies. At empiresk8.com, we store NO personal information about you in the cookies. Anything you choose to tell us about yourself (such as your address and email address) is stored safely and separately on our secured servers, and you need to provide a password to access it.

Do We Share Your Information?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! The information gathered will only be used by Dammar Corp when you make a purchase or to email you a newsletter. Empiresk8 is in the business of selling skateboards and clothing and not selling your data. We respect your privacy and under no circumstances will Dammar Corp ever share, sell, or lend your data with any other company. period!

Like other companies, empiresk8.com may use third party advertising companies to serve ads (e.g., banners or links) on its behalf. These companies may employ cookies and action tags (also known as single pixel gifs or web beacons) to measure advertising effectiveness.

Is My Information Secure?

empiresk8.com is committed to doing its best to maintain the security of information collected on our site. To try to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place the appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Encryption is a process by which a message or information is scrambled while it is in transit to empiresk8.com. It is based on a key that has two different parts, public and private. The public part of the key is distributed to those with whom you want to communicate. The private part is for the recipient's use only. So long as you use a browser that allows for encryption, when you send personal information to us, you use a public key to encrypt your personal information. If your information is intercepted during the transmission, it is scrambled and very difficult to decrypt. Once we receive your encrypted personal information, we use the private part of our key to decode it.