Privacy and Security Policies...Shade Tree International

Shade Tree International shares your concerns about the safety and protection of your personal information online. Personal information provided on this web site and online credit card transactions are transmitted through a secure server using Secure Socket layering (SSL) encryption technology.

Policy Effective Date: January 01, 2007

Shade Tree International collects two types of information from visitors to our site.

The first type is non-personally identifiable information. This type of information includes, among other things, which pages were visited, the order in which they were visited, and which, if any, links were clicked. Collecting such information involves logging the IP addresses, operating system, and browser software used by each visitor. Although such information is not personally identifiable, it may be possible to determine a visitor's Internet Service Provider as well as the geographical location of the visitor's point of connectivity.
The second type of information we collect is personally identifiable information. Our site utilizes several types of forms in order for you, the visitor, to request information, products, or services from us. These forms, in general, require that you provide certain personally identifiable information such as name, e-mail address, physical address, telephone number, and credit card information.

Shade Tree Information uses non-personally identifiable information to monitor the performance and functionality of our servers, and to track and improve site related services and features. Other non-personally identifiable information may also be used to gather broad demographic information, site usage trends, and visitor traffic patterns while on our site. Once compiled, this information will help us to improve merchandising, as well aid us in future development, design, and layout of our site.
Personally identifiable information is used to complete transactions initiated by the visitor, such as the sale and delivery of products or services. Personally identifiable information may also be used in the event that Shade Tree International needs to contact you regarding a purchase or delivery. Financial-specific information such as credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses are used solely for completing, and billing visitors for goods and services requested.
Personally identifiable information is also shared with third parties who provide essential services necessary for the operation of our business. These services include, but are not limited to website hosting, order processing and fulfillment, credit card processing, data analysis, and other services of an administrative nature. While we strongly encourage all third parties involved in the operation of our business to strictly adhere to our privacy and security policies, we cannot, and do not assume any responsibility for any actions or omissions of third parties.

At Shade Tree International, we want to earn your business. And we want to keep your business. By providing a safe and secure shopping environment, offering the products you want at reasonable and fair prices, and by insisting on uncompromising customer service, we hope to make Shade Tree International your premiere online source for high-end collectibles, decorative home accents, and fine art.