At Burns Tobacconist we are committed to protecting your privacy.

What information do we collect? How do we use it?

• When you order, we need to know your name, e-mail address, delivery address, credit or debit card number and expiration date . This allows us to process and fulfil your orders and to notify you of the status of your order.
• We are required by lay to verify you are are at least 21 years old. We are usually able to do this automatically when you sign up for an account.
• We also ask for your telephone number which enables us to contact you urgently if there is a problem with your order.
  
• We may also use the information we collect to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to the Web site, new Burns Tobacconist services and special offers we think you will find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, you may opt out by contacting our sales office by telephone or email.

How does Burns Tobacconist protect customer information?

When you place orders or access your account information, we offer the use of a secure server. The secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input BEFORE it is sent to us. Furthermore, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us, to prevent unauthorized access. Our security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we are able to disclose sensitive information to you.

What about "cookies"?

Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computers hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable you to save your password so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit our site.
Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that. Even without a cookie, you can still use most of the features in our store, including placing items in your Shopping Basket and purchasing them.

Will Burns Tobacconist disclose the information it collects to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

In summary

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect on the site to make shopping on our web site possible and to enhance your overall shopping experience. We only collect information needed to and or required by law for use by Burns Tobacconist, We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

Your consent

By using our Web site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by Burns Tobacconist. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect and how we use it.