Privacy Policy for Do-BeAssociates.com
Last updated: March 4, 2018
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those concerned with how their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context.
Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your PII in accordance with our website.
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog or website?
When using our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other details to help you with your experience.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you download a document, fill out a form, register for a workshop or webinar, book an appointment, sign up for our newsletter, surf the website, or use certain other site features.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
• To improve our website
• To send periodic emails
• To send correspondence
How do we protect your information?
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.
All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Do we use “cookies”?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions to offer better site experiences in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, some features may be disabled.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your PII to outside parties.
Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products, referrals, or services on our website.
These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site
and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. https://support.google.com/adwordspolicy/answer/1316548?hl=en
We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.
We use Google Analytics to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and
conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting PII from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies
with whom it is being shared. See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-actcaloppa/#
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According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
• Users can visit our site anonymously.
• Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or, as a minimum, on the first
significant page after entering our website.
• Our Privacy Policy link includes the word “Privacy” and can be easily be found on the page specified above.
You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our privacy policy page.
You can change your personal information by sending us an email.
How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
As far as we are aware, we, with the exception of data tracking by using Google Analytics, honor Do Not Track
signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in
place.
To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics please opt-out here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
Regarding the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, the United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online. We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.
Fair Information Practices
The Fair Information Practices principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. An understanding of the Fair Information Practice principles and how they should be implemented is critical to
compliance with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
To be in line with Fair Information Practices we will notify you via email within seven business days if a databreach occurs.
CAN SPAM Act
The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
We collect your email address to:
• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
• Send you additional information related to our services
• Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred
To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:
• We will not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• We will identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• We will include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
• We will monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if they are used.
• We will honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• We will allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can follow the instructions at the bottom of each email and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
Protecting the privacy of your fellow Do-BeAssociates.com users
During your use of Do-BeAssociates.com, you will not send or otherwise post unauthorized commercial communications (such as spam).
You agree to not collect users’ content or information, or otherwise access Do-BeAssociates.com using automated means (such as harvesting bots, robots, spiders, or scrapers) without our permission. You agree to the following when you use Do-BeAssociates.com:
• You will not upload viruses or other malicious code.
• You will not solicit login information or access an account belonging to someone else.
• You will not bully, intimidate, or harass any other user.
• You will not post content that is hateful, threatening, or pornographic; incites violence; or contains nudity or graphic or gratuitous violence.
Your use of your personal data
If a Do-BeAssociates.com user utilizes the site to publish or otherwise share personal data with third parties, he or she assumes full responsibility: the user states possession of the right to communicate or disclose personal data to
third parties, and that they have received prior information thereto, thus relieving the site of all responsibility for their improper use following disclosure or dissemination.
Disputes
You will resolve any claim, cause of action, or dispute (claim) you have with us arising out of or relating to this statement or Do-BeAssociates.com exclusively in a state or federal court located in New Jersey. The laws of the State of New Jersey will govern this statement, as well as any claim that might arise between you and us, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.
If anyone brings a claim against us related to your actions, content, or information on Do-BeAssociates.com, you will indemnify and hold us harmless from and against all damages, losses, and expenses of any kind (including reasonable legal fees and costs) related to such claim.
Final Notes
Do-BeAssociates.com is not responsible for data lost/exposed/used due to the nature of the Internet and digital environments, illegal actions of hackers and criminals, technical malfunctions of servers and database, etc. These are the accepted risks of our users and users of the Internet in general. You are agreeing to this standard in using Do-BeAssociates.com.
We will keep your information confidential except where disclosure is required or permitted by law (for example to government bodies and law enforcement agencies).
We try to keep Do-BeAssociates.com safe, but you use it at your own risk. We are providing Do-BeAssociates.com as is without any express or implied warranties. We do not guarantee that Do-BeAssociates.com will be safe or secure. Do-BeAssociates.com is not responsible for the actions, content, information, or data of other users and third parties, and you release us, our directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims and damages,known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with any claim you have against any such third
parties.
Do-BeAssociates.com reserves the right to amend this Privacy Statement at any time without notice, and only thecurrent Privacy Statement may be deemed effective.
Contacting us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us by emailing [email protected] or writing
Do-Be Associates.com
300 Grand Street, #604
Hoboken, NJ 07030