Last Updated: 02/09/2024

Welcome to the Virtual Artisan Market (VAM). Your privacy statement is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of information we collect, how it’s used, and the measures we take to protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Statement.

Information Collection and Use

1. Personal Information: We collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and payment information when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in other site features. This information is used to process transactions, deliver products, provide customer service, and communicate with you about our services and offers.

2. Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information about your visit, including browser type, access times, and referring website addresses. This information helps us to improve our website and deliver a personalized experience.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights and are required to keep the information confidential. All sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except to provide products or services you have requested, with your permission, or as required by law. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information stored by us. You can also object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances. Please contact us directly to exercise these rights.

Cookies and Tracking Technology

VAM uses cookies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our websites. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enable the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site and revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below:

• • Email: info@myvam.org

• • Postal Address: School of Business Administration, Chan Shun Hall, 4185 E. Campus Circle Dr., Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Your privacy is critical to us at VAM, and we strive to ensure your experience is safe, secure, and enjoyable.