Dear Visitor:

We want you to know how we handle the information you send us via the internet. Our Privacy Policy adapts to the internet's dynamic environment. We keep you informed by updating this Privacy Policy as our procedures change. Please review this document regularly for posted changes. This Policy was last updated on April 12, 2006. We follow these processes when handling your information:

Automatic Collection
Our Web server automatically recognizes the visitor's domain name (not the e-mail address) and records the visitor's browser and platform type (e.g., Netscape browser on a Microsoft platform).

Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Record the visitor's session information (such as the visitor's shopping selections when ordering),
- Record user-specific information on the pages the visitor selects for viewing.

E-mail Addresses
When a visitor provides us with their e-mail address, or sends us e-mail correspondence; we retain that information for future communication. We use e-mail addresses to communicate with you regarding your orders and other matters regarding transactions. Periodically we may also use your e-mail address to share information with you about our products and services that may be of interest to you. You may opt-out of receiving such promotional messages from us at any time. If we do send you a promotional e-mail, you will be given the opportunity to decline receiving similar e-mails in the future.

Visitor-Keyed Information
We retain information provided by our visitor, such as registration information, transaction information (e.g., dates on which customers made purchases, amounts and types of purchases) and contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number).

Our visitor also has the ability to correct inaccuracies in contact information and unique identifiers.

On request with verification, we will give the visitor a reminder with unique identifier information (e.g., customer number or password).

Telephone Numbers
Visitors who provide telephone numbers online may receive telephone contact from our representatives regarding orders or requests they have placed online. You may be contacted by one of our representatives conducting research in regard to your satisfaction with our service. Your participation is completely voluntary.

Ad Servers
Bianco & Son Fine Jewelers does not have any arrangements with any ad server companies for this Web site.

Security
We use only industry-standard 156 bit level encryption technologies or better when transferring and receiving customer data exchanged with our site server.

Children's Online Privacy
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act effective April 21, 2000 pertains to Web sites directed toward children less than 13 years of age. Bianco & Son Fine Jewelers does not collect information on any person under 13 years of age. We ask that children do not submit information to us without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Applicable Laws
This Web site (excluding any links) is owned and controlled by Thomas S. Bianco DBA, Bianco & Son Fine Jewelry & Collectibles ("Bianco & Son") from its office within the State of California, United States of America. By accessing this Web site, both you and Bianco & Son Fine Jewelry and Collectibles, agree that the statutes and laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of laws, will apply to all matters relating to use of this Web site. In addition, you agree to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the Superior Court of Riverside County and the United States District Court for the District of Palm Springs, California.

Visitors to this Web site are responsible for their own compliance with local laws regarding Web site use and access.

Sales Tax
Local taxes, if applicable, will be added to your order. Bianco & Son Fine Jewelry collects sales tax in the state of California, and Ohio.

Imagery and Photography
Some items may appear slightly larger or smaller than actual size due to screen defaults and photography techniques. Other items may be represented at a larger than actual size in order to clearly show details, or smaller than actual size, in order to show the entire item.

If you have questions or concerns related to an items size and dimension, please contact us prior to making a purchase using your channel of choice, or click here.

Trademarks and Copyrights
The names Bianco & Son Fine Jewelry, Bianco & Son Fine Jewelry & Collectibles, and Bianco and Son Fine Jewelers are trademarks of Thomas Bianco and Bianco & Son Fine Jewelry & Collectibles and may not be used without our express written permission.

Disclosure
If required by law, court order or in the good faith belief that disclosure is otherwise advisable, we may disclose your information.