Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is an integral component of Screaming Labels Website Terms of Service and must be read in conjunction with it.

Your privacy is important to us at Screaming Labels, hereinafter referred to as “We”, “Our” or “Us”, and we adopt appropriate measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all personally and non-personally identifiable information you entrust to us. We collect, use and disseminate your personal information in accordance with the terms laid out in this document.

Please go through our Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, disseminate, protect or otherwise manage your personal information in line with our website.

1. Information we collect

When you access our website, our web server saves a log of your activities on the site. The log file stays on the web server until it is automatically deleted and can be accessed by designated and authorized Screaming Labels professionals for evaluation of statistical purposes and to enhance our web offerings

2. When we collect information

We collect information when you fill out a web form on our website or subscribe to our blog or newsletters. Screaming Labels may also collect your personally identifiable information included in your account from social networks owned and operated by any third-party, which you have permitted the social network to share. We encourage you to review your profile information that can be accessed from social networking sites, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, or belonging to any third-party service providers.

3. How we use the data we collect

Screaming Labels is committed to protecting the data you entrust to us. We use your details only to:

  • a. furnish information relating to our products and services, which you request from us.
  • b. inform you regarding modifications within our site, which could be of concern to you.
  • c. conform to any contractual commitment we accept.
  • d. send newsletters, promotional offers, etc. on subjects that may be of interest to you.

4. How we protect your information

Screaming Labels takes every precaution to protect and maintain the integrity of your data. Your personally identifiable information is safeguarded behind secured networks and only authorized Screaming Labels employees, agents, affiliates and contractors (who consent to take the necessary measures in safeguarding the confidentiality and security of user data) can access such information.
We do not sell, rent, trade or lease your personal details to any third-party service for commercial purposes, including but not limited to, marketing, general trade or profits. Screaming Labels may share the information with Government bodies for crime detection in the case of law suits, court orders, subpoena, etc. or with other third-party agencies assisting in the investigation and prevention of acts of fraud.
Your data is protected on secure servers. Transaction details, such as credit card information, etc., entered by you on our website, wherever applicable, will be protected using industry-standard encryption measures. Screaming Labels hereby disclaims all expressed or implied warranties or liabilities for third-party websites which might link to the Screaming Labels website. Such websites might have their own privacy policy in place and work in accordance with it. We have no control over their actions and, therefore, you are advised to review the privacy statement of such sites before making use of the information or services they provide. You agree to hold Screaming Labels, its clients, employees, affiliates and partners harmless on any form of damages you may incur due to your use of such third-party websites.
No Screaming Labels visitor is permitted to transmit, trade, change, exchange or distribute any material available on the website for any business or commercial purposes. We strictly prohibit the use of our website for any type of unlawful activity.

5. How we use cookies

We use “cookies” in a similar manner as most websites. “Cookies” are small bits of text information transferred from a web server to your computer, smartphone or tablet device through a web browser which websites use to identify your browser and collect certain information. “Cookies” help webmasters understand user preferences based on current or previous website activity and assists them in providing the user with improved and more personalized services. Screaming Labels may also use “cookies” for compiling aggregate data relating to website traffic and web interactions to ensure it offers an improved web experience and more useful online utilities in the future. Screaming Labels does not deploy “cookies” to run programs or deliver virus, spyware, malware, rootkit, or other potentially dangerous material to your computer. The sole purpose of Screaming Labels using “cookies” is to facilitate the proper display of its website and simplify navigation as much as possible.

6. Analytics providers

Screaming Labels may, in its sole discretion, use any third-party web analytics service on its website, such as Google Analytics. Google makes use of several tracking technologies, including cookies to analyze statistical data. You can, however, opt out of Google Analytics at any time by clicking here. These opt outs are based on cookies and you might need to opt out again in the event you switch to a new device or delete the cookie file of your web browser

Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics makes use of cookies for analyzing your use of our website. The text information collected by the cookie about your use of our website is generally transferred to Google servers in the US, where it is saved. On behalf of the webmasters of this website, Google makes use of this information for analyzing your use of the site, compiling reports relating to your website activities, and for providing several other services for the operator of this website regarding your internet and website usage. The IP address collected from your web browser by Google Analytics will, in no event, be merged with other information captured by Google.
Screaming Labels may also use Google Analytics for analyzing data from AdWords for statistical purposes. To disable this function, you may visit the Ads Preference Manager by clicking here. For more details regarding data protection and the use of your information, click here.

7. Contact Form

You may send questions using the contact us form on our website. Your personal details in such event will only be used to answer your inquiries.

8. How to update/delete your personal data

Should you provide your personal information to Screaming Labels, you have the complete authority to anytime verify, modify or delete this information by emailing us at info@screaminglabels.com. You may also, at your sole discretion, ask us at anytime to revoke previously provided consent for further interactions.

Your saved personal information is deleted when you revoke your consent to save such information or in the event the information is no longer required for fulfilling the purposes pursued with saving of such information. Your information is deleted upon expiration of the statutory deadlines, unless otherwise requested.

9. Newsletter

You may subscribe to our newsletters and the Screaming Labels blog by completing the web form with your name and email address. In such event, your personal information will only be used to send you important newsletters, promotional offers and discounts on products and services that may be of interest. may opt out of receiving such communication at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of each correspondence. Upon clicking the unsubscribe link, your email address will be removed from our mailing list and you will receive an email confirming your desire and the completion of the process. To unsubscribe from our mailing list, you can email us at info@screaminglabels.com at any time and you will be removed from all future correspondence.

10. Spam

Screaming Labels does not tolerate or promote spam, unwanted and unsolicited e-mails. To report spam, please write to us at info@screaminglabels.com.

11. Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, lease or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. Screaming Labels may, however, transfer user data from its website to associated companies or subsidiaries for legit business purposes. As with any business establishment, it is possible that Screaming Labels may, at any point in time, be subject to an acquisition by another entity or merge some or all operations with another company. In such event, you hereby legalize the access to your personal information by such companies. However, until revised, the said organization will be bound by these privacy terms to safeguard your personal information. Screaming Labels may deploy third parties for providing services that are within the scope of its website, particularly for website administration. While offering said services, these third parties, you hereby legalize, can access your personal information. Such third-party service provides, however, will be bound by the data protection and confidentiality provisions documented herein.

12. No liability

While Screaming Labels makes use of all industry-standard tools and measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your personal data shared with us, nothing can completely guarantee the absolute safety of any information transmitted over the Internet. You hereby agree to hold Screaming Labels harmless for any damages, including but not limited to loss of life, equipment or business profit, that you may incur due to your use of the Screaming Labels website or blog.

13. Outside links

We are not accountable for the ownership, integrity or correctness of the information provided by third parties for which there are redirecting URLs from our site. We nonetheless seek to make sure that such third parties to which redirection is entrusted are recognized private or public entities, namely foreign or national governmental bodies or official entities in USA.

14. Do not track signals

We respect Do Not Track signals, and Do Not Track, use advertising or plant cookies when a Do Not Track (DNT) web browser mechanism is in place.

15. Third-party behavioral tracking

Screaming Labels does not permit third-party behavioral tracking.

16. Policy change and amendments

Screaming Labels may modify, change or remove the provisions enlisted in this privacy document at any time and without notice. You are, therefore, requested to review this page at regular intervals to stay abreast of our latest terms. The most current version of our policies will always be available on this web page and will govern our use of the personal information you entrust to us. If this Policy is amended substantially, Screaming Labels may, at its sole discretion, notify you through email sent to the email address registered with your user account.

17. Contacting us

Should you have any questions or inquiries relating to our privacy policy, please email us at info@screaminglabels.com and one of our representatives will get back to you within 72 business hours.

Last updated: Nov 15, 2017

Questions? Email us at info@screaminglabels.com or (419) 720-4366 ext# 236.

Effective Date: Nov 15, 2017

Art Guidelines

Please note that it makes good sense to check your label design (and spelling) before sending them to us - corrections or modifications made after a job is entered will incur extra charges, as we need to repeat the entire prepress process to incorporate the new files.

Software Supported (Mac and PC versions)

  • Adobe Photoshop - versions up to and including Creative Cloud
  • Adobe Illustrator - versions up to and including Creative Cloud
  • Adobe InDesign - versions up to and including Creative Cloud

For all customized labels,the preferred format is a PDF file with all fonts converted to outlines, as this is the format we use to print on our digital presses. Please see our explanation of the font outlining process and our preferred methods of creating a pdf.

Note:

If you are creating multiple print label and sticker designs, please send each design (or version) as its own file to optimize the prepress process.

Full Bleeds and Layout Requirements

A full bleed is when the color “bleeds” off the edge of the label. If your label design or background color is intended to cover the entire surface of the label, we will need a 1/16" (0.0625") bleed off the edge of the label. For example, if you have a 2” x 1” label where the color bleeds off the edges, you should size your design to 2.125" x 1.125"- this ensures a 1/16” bleed around the entire label. Please see the explanation of bleeds for further information All designs should have at least 1/16" to 1/8" (0.0625" to .125") of clear space (no significant design elements or text) inside the dieline to allow for slight shifts during die-cutting. Please see the explanation of clear space for further information.

Other Considerations

Image mode and resolution are extremely important to ensure correct color and clarity. All raster (image-based) files need to have a resolution of 300 dpi. at actual printed size. Our presses print in CMYK - all RGB images will be converted to CMYK, which can cause extreme shifts in color. If in doubt, please request a press proof (shipping charges and a delay in product ship date will apply), which allows you to see how the finished print labels will look before going into production.

Top 10 Product Label Artwork Mistakes

Every day we receive scores of different artwork files for custom label printing. Many times, the art received is correct but often there are problems that need to be addressed before we can move forward with printing. We have prepared a list of the most common mistakes that people make when preparing their artwork. If you avoid these mistakes you will save yourself a great deal of time, energy and expense. These are the 10 mistakes we see most often:

1. Missing Fonts

This has been a common problem with artwork since we moved to digital file preparation almost two decades ago. You might have this wonderful fancy font in your artwork, but if we don’t have it,we cannot open your file to make any minor adjustments that may be needed. The best way around this is to outline your fonts before sending us your file. Save your fileunder a different name (e.g. Hot Salsa_OUTLINED.pdf) so that you retain a current version that is NOT outlined. You cannot edit text AFTER it has been converted to outlines.

2. Missing Bleed

If you want your color to print all the way to the edge of your product label you need to include a bleed. A bleed is where elements- including color or backgrounds- run off the edge of a printed piece. This area is removed on the finished product and eliminates the risk of a white “leak” to appear around the edge if the diecut shifts. If you want to print a 3" x 5" label, the size of the artwork you would create should be 3.125" x 5.125". It is necessary to leave some space around the very edge of your label that is free of text. During diecutting the label material can drift slightly (up to 1/32"). Please make allowances for this in your artwork.

3. RGB vs CMYK

Most digital color printers today (including your little desktop inkjet) print in CMYK, also known as four color process. Computer monitors display color as RGB (Red-Green-Blue). If you create your file for the RGB color space, the color is going to look different when printed on a CMYK printer, so it is always a good idea to create your artwork as CMYK. Please request a press proof if exact colors are critical. (shipping charges and a delay in product ship date will apply)

4. Improper File Resolution

Many times people send us a file of a picture or graphic that was on a website expecting it to look as good as it does on their screen. Unfortunately, in most cases the file on the web site is of very low resolution (72dpi) and will look pixellated. We recommend a resolution of 300 dpi for best results.

5. Tight Borders

If you want a thin border on your labels that prints near the edge, or bleeds off the edge- the results can be undesirable. Label production technology has advanced a great deal, but there is still some slight movement when die-cutting your labels. This movement is only a fraction of an inch, if the border is near the edge of the label-it will be noticeable. We suggest making the borders more than 4 points thick. Following this tip will make the movement much less noticeable.

6. Spelling and Typing Mistakes

This should go without saying, but it is seen so often, we feel the need to include it here. We may notice mistakes- it is up to you to check your artwork carefully. You can never proofread enough. When you are sure it is correct- check it one more time. You can save yourself disappointment and expense by spending extra time making sure all your text is correct before your label goes into production.

7. Missing Graphics/Links

If you are using a newer version of Photoshop or Illustrator (CS and newer) this is less of a problem, but for people using older versions it is still a major issue. All your graphic elements should be embedded into your document before sending them to us, otherwise if we need to open your file there may be missing graphics or links.

8. Unsupported Software Format

There are many different software programs you can use to design your labels. A trip to your local office supply will offer plenty of inexpensive choices. These packages typically use proprietary formats that are designed to be used only on your desktop printer from within that piece of software. Most of these packages will not produce results suitable for commercial printing. We have artwork requirements on our web site, but your results will be much better if you use the graphic industry standard programs: Adobe Creative Suite. These packages create high quality art that will produce the best quality custom labels. If you don’t have this software, you must be able to export into a standard graphics format such as PDF, EPS,PNG, AI, TIF or a hi-res JPEG (at 100% size).

9. Color Expectations

Many people create their label artwork and expect their labels to look exactly like their inkjet or laser print. Anyone who has used more than one printer knows that color can look vastly different between printers. If color is critical we recommend you request a press proof - this way you will see exactly what your labels will look like when printed.

10. Incorrectly Sized Artwork

We often receive artwork that does not match the size of the requested label. This may be intentional- but without instructions, we cannot correctly process the artwork. Is extra white space needed? Is the label supposed to be centered, or should we be scaling orcropping the label to make it fit the desired size? If your artwork is a different size than the requested label please include detailed instructions with your order. We see files every day that contain one or more of these mistakes. Avoiding these common pitfalls when creating your artwork will ensure your order is processed most efficiently and you will receive the high-quality result that you are expecting. If you have questions about any of the points discussed here, please let us know- we are happy to help you. If you are unsure about your art file, email it to us with your concerns and we will review it or give us a call and we will do our best to answer your questions. It is always best to take extra time before submitting your artwork and avoid making any of these common mistakes.

Questions? Email us at info@screaminglabels.com or (419) 720-4366 ext# 236.