Part I.  Information Collection:

MICHELE collects information through this website at several points.  In addition to information provided by registered users at registration and in their profiles, MICHELE collects the following information about visitors: user name, email address, browser utilized, IP address, & connection speed.  MICHELE may also collect [types of personally identifiable information] which users divulge about other people, [such as referrals or gift purchases.] MICHELE does not actively market to children, and would never knowingly ask a child under the age of 13 to divulge personal information (in accordance with COPPA).  MICHELE might collect your information through collection methods, such as registration forms, click stream tracking, automatic logging files, and so on.  The information is collected voluntarily & involuntarily.  This website does employ cookies. A cookie is a small text file that a web server places on a user’s computer hard drive to be a unique identifier. Cookies enable MICHELE to track usage patterns and deliver customized content to users.  MICHELE's cookies do not have an expiration date. These cookies do collect personally identifiable information.  Advertising appearing on this website may collect additional information.   

The information collected by MICHELE will be used for marketing products, services, email announcements, and/or advertisements.  Registered users may receive additional announcements from MICHELE about products, services, special deals, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of users MICHELE presents the option to not receive these types of communications.  The information MICHELE collects will be used to create customer profiles based on browsing, rating, matching, and/or purchasing history.  MICHELE will supplement information collected at the website with data from other sources.  MICHELE may share data with third parties.  These third parties will use the information as they determine.  Users may "opt out" to have their information shared with third parties.  MICHELE offers links to other websites.  Please note: When you click on links to other websites, it is encouraged that you read their privacy policies.  Their standards may differ from MICHELE's.  Some websites offer chats, forums and/or message boards.  Please be advised that information posted in these venues becomes public knowledge.  If this policy on information collection or uses changes, MICHELE will advise you by posting the changes in this section.

Users may request copies of their own personal information by sending MICHELE a written request via fax to 703.758.9113 and then contact MICHELE via fax about inaccuracies they may find. 

If problems arise, users may contact MICHELE by email or fax.  We are committed to resolving disputes ASAP.

MICHELE protects user information with the following security measures: firewalls, other technology, and procedures used to protect consumer privacy.  If you have any further questions about privacy or security, please contact MICHELE by sending an email to: rick@MICHELE or a Fax to: 703.758.9113.