Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting www.soyinspirations.com. Soy Basics is committed to honoring and protecting your privacy while at the same time providing you with a first rate on-line experience. As an important part of respecting your privacy, we believe that you have the right to know what information is collected by this Web site, how such information may be used, and what security measures are taken to protect your information.

Collection and Use of Information
When you visit our Web site, request information and/or contact us via e-mail, certain information is or may be collected. Among the types of information that may be collected are the following:

• Domain names of visitors to our site;
• If you contact us, your name, address, e-mail address and month/date of birth;
• "Navigational information" regarding the traffic patterns of our Web site, including
  the number of visits to a particular page and user-specific information on which pages a guest visits, average length of time spent on the site and similar site usage data; and
• any information that you may choose to submit in connection with any e-mail messages,
  on-site surveys, registry programs, contests and the like.

We use this information in order to analyze, manage and improve our Web site so that we may continually strive to provide you with the best experience that we possibly can. Information on traffic patterns and the number of page visits and the like helps us to further develop and improve our site layout to better meet your needs. Of course, we also use information such as your name, e-mail address and birthday to contact you, respond to your inquiries and send you information. We may use such information to notify you of services, special offers, new products and other services that we believe may be of interest to you, or to notify you of important new changes in our Web site. Finally, we use collected information to help us diagnose problems with our server or other technical issues relating to the performance of the Web site.

Cookies
"Cookies" are small bits of data that a web site can send to your browser and may then be stored on your hard drive. We use cookies in connection with certain features on our Web site, although we note that our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information such as your name. We may also use them to help provide you with customized or tailored information or services. You can set your web browser so that you will always be notified when you receive a cookie.

Security
Soy Basics makes every effort to protect the security of your personal information. Our Web site is hosted on secure servers. Any information collected by us is stored in private files behind a firewall designed to protect your information by denying unauthorized access by outside users.

Opt In/Opt Out
If you do not wish to receive e-mail regarding special offers, or catalogs, please let us know by sending us an e-mail to webmaster@beanpodcandle.com. Please be sure that your e-mail includes your name and address. If you are requesting to be removed from our mailing list, please note that when you contact us.

You can also let us know by mailing us c/o Soy Basics, LLC, Customer Service, 375 Industrial Avenue, New Hampton, Iowa 50659, or by calling us at 1-866-394-6313 between regular business hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time.

If you would like to correct or update any information that you have previously provided, you may do  so via e-mail to webmaster@beanpodcandle.com, or by mail or phone call as set forth above.

Please note that sometimes these requests may take up to 6-8 weeks to be effective, particularly if we are removing your name from postal mailings. In addition, when you choose to enter a sweepstakes or other promotion, we may need to contact you via phone, email or mail to address questions or issues specific to your entry, etc., even if you have opted to not receive communications.

Providing Third Party Information
To serve you better, we may combine information you give us online or through our retail partners. We use that combined information to enhance and personalize your experience with us, to communicate with you about our products and events that may be of interest to you, and for other promotional purposes.

We may collect, store or accumulate certain non-personally identifiable information concerning your use of this Website, such as information regarding which of our pages are most popular. We may disclose any information, including personally identifiable information, we deem necessary, in our sole discretion, to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.

We may contract with companies or persons to provide certain services including shipping, data management, promotional services, etc. We call them our Service Providers. We provide our Service Providers with the information needed for them to perform these services. We also ask our Service Providers to confirm that their privacy practices are consistent with ours.

Although unlikely, in certain instances we may disclose your personally identifiable information when we have reason to believe that it is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against persons or entities who may be causing injury to you, to Soy Basics, LLC, or to others. We may also disclose your personally identifiable information when we believe the law requires it.

When you visit this Website or view one of our e-mails, we may use pixel tags (also called "clear" gifs), tracking links and/or similar technology to note some of the pages you visit on our Website and personalize your experience. We may also use pixel tags to determine what types of e-mail your browser supports. We may use the information collected through pixel tags, tracking links and similar technology in combination with your personally identifiable information.

We may use the information you provide in aggregate form for internal business purposes, such as generating statistics and developing marketing plans. We will not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to anyone.

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post the revised policy here. As we may make changes at any time without notifying you, we suggest that you periodically consult this Privacy Policy. Please note that our rights to use your personally identifiable information will be based on the privacy policy in effect at the time the information is used.

When you complete a feedback form or one of our surveys, you may opt-out of receiving future communications from us. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of each e-mail you receive from us or by e-mailing us at webmaster@beanpodcandle.com. You may remove your name from our mailing list by calling
1-866-394-6313.

Important Legal Information

Use of this Web Site constitutes your acceptance of the following

This Web Site is owned and provided by Soy Basics, LLC (here in after “Soy Basics” or the “Company”). Please understand that all services provided by Soy Basics through this Web Site are provided subject to the following terms and conditions. BY USING THIS WEB SITE OR BY DOWNLOADING ANY INFORMATION OR MATERIALS FROM THE SITE OR OTHERWISE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AGREE THAT YOU WILL BE BOUND BY AND SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. In the event of a violation of any of these terms and conditions, Soy Basics reserves the right to deny future access to the Web Site and to seek all remedies available at law and in equity.

Trademarks, Copyright, etc.
This Web Site is owned and operated by Soy Basics. The material included here in, including without limitation all content, text, graphics, artwork, photographs, site design, logos, icons, images, audio or video clips, code, scripts and software (collectively, the "Materials"), is the property of Soy Basics and/or its content suppliers and is protected by the trademark, copyright and other intellectual property laws of the United States and other countries. The selection, arrangement and compilation of all of the foregoing in the manner depicted are also the property of Soy Basics and are protected by said laws. ALL RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY RESERVED. No right, title or interest in and to the materials is conveyed or granted to you. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, disseminate, distribute, display, post, modify, create derivative works from, sell, license or otherwise use or exploit in any way whatsoever any Materials or other content from this Web Site without the prior written consent of Soy Basics. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, you agree not to use the Web Site or any Materials for any commercial or competitive purposes or for any other purposes which may be harmful or detrimental to Soy Basics or its business.

Soy Basics retains all rights to its trademarks, trade names, brand names, trade dress and other such intellectual property, including without limitation Beanpod Candles™, Soy Beads™, Tempacure™ and the fragrance names of many of our products, as indicated, all of which are registered and/or common law trademarks of Soy Basics in the United States and in other countries. These trademarks, together with all associated service marks, slogans and  other Soy Basics product names, graphics, logos, service names and custom icons are included within the intellectual property of Soy Basics and all rights there to are expressly reserved. Soy Basics trademarks and intellectual property may not be used by any third party without the express written permission of the Company and, without limiting the foregoing, may not be used in connection with any product or service or in any manner that is likely to or may dilute the strength of the trademark, disparage or discredit Soy Basics or its products and services, or cause confusion among consumers. Any other trademarks that appear on this site and are not owned by Soy Basics are the property of their respective owners.

Metatags, Hidden Text, Linking or Framing
Soy Basics expressly prohibits any use of our trademarks, trade names or brand names in metatags, keywords and/or hidden text. The use of our trademarks, trade names or brand names in metatags, keywords or hidden text constitutes trademark infringement, and the use of any of the foregoing for purposes of gaining higher rankings in search engines constitutes unfair competition. Linking to this Web Site, or any page or portion thereof, without the prior written consent of Soy Basics is expressly prohibited. Likewise, framing, in-line linking or other methods of association of the Beanpod Candles Web Site or its Materials with any other site, advertisement, link or other information or materials not originating from this Web Site is expressly prohibited.

Subject to Change
Soy Basics reserves the right to make changes or modifications to this Web Site or to any of the terms, conditions, disclaimers and policies referenced herein, and to add or remove any portion of the site, including any portion of these terms and conditions, at any time, in its sole discretion and without notice. All such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting. You should review these terms and conditions frequently, as your use of the Web Site following any changes to these terms and conditions shall constitute your acceptance of and agreement to be bound by the revised terms and conditions whether or not you have actually reviewed them. Soy Basics may in its sole discretion terminate, suspend or discontinue any aspect of the Web Site, including the availability of any features or products, at any time and without notice or liability. Soy Basics may also restrict your access to all or any portion of the Web Site without notice or liability.

Products and Availability
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing section (Subject to Change), the availability of any products contained or referenced on this Web Site is subject to change at any time and without notice. As noted elsewhere herein, Soy Basics is not responsible for any typographical errors, which specifically includes those relating to the price or size of an item.

All products displayed  on this site may not necessarily reflect the price or availability of such products or services, or similar items, available through retail stores, catalogs or otherwise. Products are at all times subject to availability and nothing herein shall constitute an "offer to sell."

Soy Basics welcomes ideas from customers. If you would like to submit an idea for a new product or fragrance, drop us an email. Ideas that are submitted become the exclusive property of Soy Basics, LLC with no compensation to the customer.

Applicable Law
This Web Site is created, controlled and maintained by Soy Basics in the State of Iowa. Accordingly, the laws of the State of Iowa shall in all events govern any disputes relating to this Web Site, and shall likewise govern the terms, conditions, disclaimers, policies and notices contained herein, all without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles. Soy Basics makes no representations as to the compliance of the Web Site or its terms and conditions with any applicable law. If you choose to access the Web Site from outside of the United States you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. You may not use the Web Site in violation of U.S. export laws.

By using this Web Site, including by virtue of purchasing products hereon, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the State of Iowa and agree that it shall serve as the sole and exclusive venue for any disputes relating to this Web Site. Any claim or cause of action brought by you with respect to matters related to the Web Site, including these terms and conditions, must be brought in a state or federal court located in the State of Iowa and must be commenced no later than one year after the claim arises.

If any provision of these terms and conditions is deemed to be void, unlawful or unenforceable for any reason, all other provisions contained herein shall remain in full force and effect. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties as to matters relating to this Web Site and may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.

Third Party Sites
As a convenience to you, and for informational purposes only, Soy Basics may from time to time provide links to web sites operated by other entities unrelated to Soy Basics. If you use any such link, you acknowledge that you will be leaving this Web Site to visit another. If you decide to visit any linked site, you do so at your own risk. Soy Basics expressly disclaims any responsibility, liability, warranty or representation regarding any linked site or the information, materials, content, products or services contained in or provided by such site. Moreover, providing such a link in no way implies that Soy Basics endorses or adopts any information, articles, products, services, or other materials appearing on or provided by the linked site, and Soy Basics expressly disclaims any such endorsement.

Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS WEB SITE AND THE MATERIALS, CONTENT AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SOY BASICS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS WEB SITE OR THE CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED HEREIN, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT OR ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION THAT THE OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS OF THIS SITE SHALL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

Where applicable law does not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Web Site and the Materials contained herein may contain inaccuracies and typographical errors. Soy Basics does not warrant the accuracy or the completeness of the Materials or the reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed or distributed through this Web Site. Any reliance on any of the foregoing shall be at your sole risk.

Disclaimer of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SOY BASICS, OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES, BE IN ANY WAY LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE OR THE CONTENT, MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONS THEREOF, OR OF ANY LINKED WEB SITE, OR OTHERWISE RELATING HERETO, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE SAME ARE FORESEEABLE OR IF SOY BASICS WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.