Privacy policy

Your California Privacy Rights.
California law requires us to ensure the privacy of our customers' personal information.  California law also requires us to provide information to you regarding our Privacy Policy and the designated means by which you may inquire about our policy.

We at KAD Investments, LLC, a California limited liability company, which does business as Picking Daisies ("KAD"), value our customers and take issues regarding privacy very seriously.  Please read this Privacy Policy to learn more about the ways in which we use and protect your personal information.  Except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy, we do not sell or rent the personal information you voluntarily share with us to third parties for marketing purposes without your express consent.

KAD's Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect about you, why we collect it, and how we use it.  Our Privacy Policy also describes the choices you can make about how we collect and use your information.  If applicable, you may opt out of our information sharing by contacting us in accordance with Section 4 below.  To do so, you may contact us as follows:

1.     Call us at:        (805) 783-2434
2.    Email us at:    [email protected]
3.    Write us at:    KAD Investments, LLC
Customer Care – Privacy Policy Issues
570 Higuera Street, Suite 120
San Luis Obispo, CA  93401
If our information practices change in the future, we will post an updated Privacy Policy on our Web site.  You can tell if the Privacy Policy has changed by checking the revision date that appears at the end of this policy.  You may exercise your choices about how we collect and use your information at any time.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that KAD does not control, or to people that KAD does not employ, manage or control.  The Web site's online store is hosted by New Dream Network, LLC, which does business as DreamHost ("DH"), and the Web site's online shopping cart is operated by Xsilva Systems, Inc. ("XS").  In addition, the Web site is enhanced by certain software offered by Google, Inc. ("Google").  Please refer to the privacy policies of DH, XS and Google, respectively, for specific information about how each company may use your personal information in connection with any use of the Web site, your purchases using the online shopping cart, or any related advertising.

Table of Contents.

Overview of our Privacy Policy.
How does KAD use my information?
Does KAD share my information with third parties?
How do I OPT OUT of receiving promotional communications?
How do I access my information?  How do I change or delete my information?
How does KAD protect children's privacy online?
What are cookies?  How does KAD use cookies on its Web site?
How does KAD protect and use customer information?
Is my information secure?
What about links to other Web sites and services?
Updates to our Privacy Policy.
Governing Law; Limitation of Damages; Entire Agreement.
Overview of our Privacy Policy.  
In accordance with California Civil Code Section 1798.83, as amended from time to time, when you visit our Web site or request information from us, we collect personal information, such as your name, address(es), electronic mail address, telephone number and business affiliation.  We also collect this information when you save or post your information online with us or participate in any surveys or promotions sponsored by us.  We maintain a record of your interests and inquiries.
The online store and shopping cart located on our Web site are hosted by DH and operated by XS.  Among other things, these companies manage the store pages, ordering  system via an online shopping cart, all order and customer credit card data.  In connection with your use of the online shopping cart and purchase of our products, it is likely DH, XS and/or Google will collect information about your shopping experience.  KAD shall have no responsibility for the use or misuse of your personal information by DH, XS and/or Google.

How does KAD use my information?
We use the information we collect to deliver information on our Web site about the product and/or service you requested, to provide you with information about related products and services, to improve our Web site, and to better administer and troubleshoot problems with our Web site.
When you request information from us, we use your personal information to respond to you via phone, mail or e-mail in accordance with your request.  We may also use your address and e-mail address to send you information about our products, services, events and promotions.  If you participate in a promotion (online or over the phone), we may use your personal information to send you e-mails, mail, or telephone calls (including text messages) regarding our products, services, and promotions.  From time to time, we may use this information to contact you via e-mail, mail, or telephone to learn more about your preferences.  You always have the choice not to receive marketing information mailings or calls; you just need to let us know.

To serve you better, we may combine information you give us and information about your interests with information from third parties, including demographic information and information that is publicly available.  We use that combined information to enhance and personalize your online experience with us and to communicate with you in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Does KAD share my information with third parties?
KAD will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.  In addition, KAD contracts with service providers to maintain and manage our customer information, for the e-commerce portion of our Web site, to fulfill promotions, and to communicate with our customers.  We do not authorize any of these service providers to make any other use  of your information.
KAD reserves the right to disclose information about you as required by law, in response to legal process and law enforcement requests, and as necessary to protect the property, interests and rights of KAD, its affiliates, and others.

How do I OPT OUT of receiving promotional communications?  
We want to communicate with you only if you want to hear from us.  If you prefer not to receive promotional information from us, or if you do not want us to use your information to enhance your online experience, you may OPT OUT of receiving our promotional communications at no cost to you.  You should be aware that you will need to OPT OUT each time you contact us electronically by means of our Web site or save your information  online.
 
To OPT OUT, please let us know by calling us at (805) 783-2434, e-mailing us at [email protected]; or by mailing your written request to KAD Investments,  LLC, Customer Care – Privacy Policy Issues, 570 Higuera Street, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA  93401.  Please be sure to include your full name and the addresses (mail and e-mail) you submitted to us.  If you ask us to remove your name and address from promotional lists, we will maintain your name in our "do not contact" list to ensure that we can honor your request.  Note that it may take up to eight (8) weeks to process your opt out request, during which time you may continue to receive communications from KAD.
Opting out with KAD does not mean you have opted out with DH, XS or Google.  Please consult the privacy policies of DH, XS and Google, respectively, for information regarding their respective OPT OUT opportunities.

If you would like to request information about what we collect, please feel free to call or write us as well.  In accordance with California law, we will respond in writing to your request within thirty (30) days.

How do I access my information?  How do I change or delete my information?
You may ask us to update your personal information by calling or writing us with your new information.
How does KAD protect children's privacy online?
KAD is concerned about the safety of children when they use the Internet and our Web site.  Children (persons under the age of 18) are not eligible to use our site unsupervised, and we ask that children do not submit any personal information to us.  If you are under the age of 18, you may only use our site in conjunction and under the supervision of your parents or guardians.  We will never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.
What are cookies?  How does KAD use cookies on its Web site?
A "cookie" is a small data file that Web sites often store on your computer's hard drive when you visit their sites.  A cookie may contain information, such as a unique user ID that Web sites use to track the pages of the sites you have visited and your Internet Protocol ("IP") address.  A cookie may also collect technical information which is not personally identifiable such as the type of Internet browser you are using, the types of computer operation system you are using, and the domain name of the Web site from which you linked to our Web site.  We use cookies but do not store personally identifiable information in the cookie.
We use cookies in order to improve your online experience.  Through our use of cookies, we also track and maintain the identity of the Web site you visited immediately prior to visiting our Web site.  We do not otherwise track any information about your use of other Web sites.

You can deactivate cookies by turning them off in your browser.  If you turn off cookies, though, you may hinder your online experience and you may be unable to receive or use some of the features of the Web site or to order products.

In accordance with the privacy policies of DH, XS or Google, respectively, these companies may use cookies and other pieces of code such as Web beacons to improve your shopping experience.  As an example, a Web beacon allows a Web site to count users who have visited that page or to access certain cookies.  For information regarding the features that may be employed by these third parties, please consult the privacy policies of DH, XS and/or Google, respectively.

You can deactivate cookies by turning them off in your browser.  If you turn off cookies, though, you may hinder your online experience and you may be unable to receive or use some of the features of the Web site or to order products.

How does KAD protect and use customer information?  
We are committed to protecting the security and integrity of our customer information, and we use procedures and technology designed for this purpose.  For example:
We limit employee access to customer information to those who have a business reason to know this information.
We maintain policies and procedures covering the physical security of workplaces and records.
We use technological means (such as backup files, virus detection software, firewalls  and other computer software and hardware) to protect against unauthorized access or alterations to customer data.
Is my information secure?
We believe your data must be protected against loss and unauthorized access.  On our e-commerce pages, we use procedural and technical safeguards to protect your personal information against loss or theft as well as unauthorized access and disclosure to protect your privacy, including encryption and firewalls.  While we employ many different security techniques to protect such data from unauthorized access, perfect security does not exist on the Internet and KAD does not ensure or guarantee the security of (i) any information you transmit to us on our Web site; (ii) of the online store managed by DH and XS; or (iii) of Google's software as used on the Web site.  KAD likewise does not ensure or guarantee the accuracy of any information displayed on the Web site.
What about links to other Web sites and services?
KAD's Web site may contain links to other sites beyond KAD's control.  KAD is not responsible for the content or practices of any linked Web sites, and we provide these links solely for the convenience and information of our visitors.  KAD does not control the privacy policies or practices of these Web sites.  This Privacy Policy does not cover the collection of information by those other companies and/or Web sites.  Although we encourage third parties to provide their own privacy policies, KAD is not responsible and shall not be liable for their activities, such as how they handle the information they collect online.  You should review those policies before providing any personal information.
Updates to our Privacy Policy.  
We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time by posting the amended terms on our Web site.  All amended terms shall automatically be effective thirty (30) days after they are initially posted on the site.
Governing Law; Limitation of Damages; Entire Agreement.  
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California.  Venue for any dispute arising under this Privacy Policy shall be in the courts in and for San Luis Obispo County, California.  By your use of our site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Privacy Policy.  To the extent you may maintain any claims for liability against KAD arising from a potential violation of this Privacy Policy or to the misuse of your personal information, you agree that your recovery for damages is expressly limited to those provided in California Civil Code Section 1798.84, as may be amended from time to time.
This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and KAD regarding the use of KAD's Web site and supersedes any and all previous and contemporaneous oral and written agreements between you and KAD regarding your use of the Web site.

Effective Date: March 5, 2009