1.1. We collect general types of information about you when you visit and use our website; examples include personal information, demographic information, behavioral information, and indirect information. Sometimes we collect combinations of these types of information.
1.2. Personal information is information that can be used to identify you or any other individual to whom the information may relate. This information is only collected when you contact us. Such information may include your name, address, telephone number(s), and email address. We only collect this information during the course of communicating with us about an article or other matters on our website.
1.3. Demographic information is information that may or may not be unique to you in the sense that it refers to selected population characteristics. Such information may include, but is not limited to, zip code, telephone number(s) (including mobile phone number(s) and carriers), birth date, gender, salary range, education and marital status, occupation, industry of employment, personal and online interests. This may be collected during surveys or contests we may run on our website.
1.4. Behavioral information is information pertaining to how you use our website, the areas of our website that you visit, the articles you read, what services you access, and information about your computer hardware and software, including your IP address, geographic location, browser preference, operating system type, domain names, times that you access the internet, and other websites you have visited.
1.5. Third party information is information about you that we acquire from a third party which may include personal, demographic, behavioral and indirect information.
1.6. Web technology information is information we automatically collect from you when you visit our website. This includes information collected from the use of cookies, Web beacons or JavaScript.
1.7. No Information Collected from Children. We will never knowingly collect any Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected Personal Information about a child under the age of 13, that information will be immediately deleted from its database. Because it does not collect such information, we have no such information to use or to disclose to third parties.
We are a data controller. We use the information we collect to resolve any questions or issues you bring to our attention; analyze the effectiveness of our website and marketing; or to carry out various business functions. Examples of how that information is used include:
2.1. Marketing Purposes. We use information we collect from you to determine your interests in the articles on our website. If you review or use “Sponsored Content” we use your to track whether your purchased products or services from the Sponsor of such content. In addition, we may use your information to provide interactive features of our website, such as comments, ratings and reviews. We may also use the information we collect to identify service or advertising preferences. We may also use it so we can determine what articles are most popular or what features are most popular. The information we obtain from “Sponsored Content” may be used to provide you information about third party products and services which we believe will be of interest to you. This may be done by us or a third party vendor.
2.2. Internal Operations. We also use the information we gather to improve the effectiveness of our website, advertising on our website, customer service and marketing efforts or conduct research and analysis of our marketing and advertisements or to perform other business activities as needed.
2.3. Legal Compliance. We use the information we gather to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft. In addition we use such information to protect the security and integrity of our website and our business.
3.1. We disclose your information to third parties throughout the world, or combined personal, demographic, behavioral or indirect information, in the following ways:
(i) Sponsored Content Product and Service Delivery. We share your information with third parties who help us in the delivery of the products and services you have requested on the Sponsored Content pages.
(ii) Website Functionality. We share your information with companies and individuals we employ to perform technical functions on our behalf. Examples include third parties who host our website, analyze our data, provide marketing assistance, process credit card payments, and provide customer service.
(iii) Third Party Products and Services. We share your information with third parties who will provide you with their opportunities, products or services. This includes your personal and non-personal information, and includes your interests and preferences, so they may determine whether you might be interested in their products or services.
(iv) Anonymous information. We share aggregated anonymous information about you, combined with other persons using our website with third parties, so that they can understand the kinds of visitors that come to our website, and how those visitors use our website. This includes demographic information and behavioral information.
(v) Legal Process. We disclose your information if legally required to do so, or at our discretion, pursuant to a request from a governmental entity, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process; (b) protect our rights or property, or our affiliated companies; (c) prevent a crime or protect national security; or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.
(vi) Acquisition or Merger. We may disclose and transfer your information to a third party who acquires any or all of our business, whether such acquisition is by way of merger, consolidation or purchase of all or a substantial portion of our assets. In the event we become the subject of an insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, we or our liquidator, administrator, receiver or administrative receiver may sell, license or otherwise dispose of, such information in a transaction approved by the court.
4.1. Cookies. We and our service providers use “cookies” to collect and analyze information about your browsing on our website. The data stored in our cookies allows us to understand how you found our website and what pages you click on during your visit. We use cookies to improve our marketing and website and your experience on our website. A cookie is a small data file stored by your web browser on your computer. When you click on our website, our cookies allow our services providers to recognize you by an identification number in the cookie. You may accept or reject cookies through your web browser settings. However, if you block cookies you will not be able to make a purchase on our website.
4.2. Web Beacons. A “web beacon” (often referred to as a pixel tag or a clear gif) is a tiny graphic image placed on website pages and in emails, advertising and other marketing communications that allows us or our vendors to determine whether you have performed specific actions. When you access a page, open an email messages, or click on advertising, the web beacon generates a notice of that action to us, or our vendor. We use that information to analyze our marketing efforts and our website effectiveness.
4.3. Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics on our website. In doing so, Google collects and analyzes information about how people use our website, including information about browsing and buying activities. To perform some of these services, they may collect and use information from ours and third party cookies. To learn more about Google Analytics’ privacy practices and any opt-out choices it offers, click here.
4.4. Third Party Advertising. We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads to you based on the technology information we have collected. These ads may be our or other third party’s ads. As such, we also allow third-party companies to collect certain information when you visit our website site and to use that information to serve or send you their ads for products and services. We may combine and associate the information we collect through these technologies with other information we have collected from and about you.
We endeavor to safeguard and protect your information. When you submit personal information to us, it is protected both online and offline. We have security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of personal information under our control. The servers in which we store your information are kept in a secure physical environment. The servers have industry standard firewalls. Access to such servers is password protected and access by our employees is limited. Although we take commercially reasonable technological precautions to protect your personal information, no information transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure; therefore, we cannot and do not warrant that your information will be absolutely secure. Any transmission of data at or through our website is at your own risk. However, access to your information is strictly limited and not accessible to the public.
We reserve the right to make material changes to the substance of this Privacy Policy. We will post those changes through a prominent notice on the website, so that you will always know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and to whom we will disclose it.
Third parties also collect and use information about you on our website in the following ways: Advertiser cookies and web beacons. Advertising agencies, advertising networks, and other companies who place advertisements on our website and on the internet generally may use their own cookies, web beacons, and other technology to collect information about you. We do not control the use of such technology and have no responsibility for the use of such technology to gather information about you.
Hyperlinks and Sponsored Content. Our website contains hypertext links to the website of third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other websites. Such links are provided for your convenience and reference only. On Sponsored Content such links are to advertisers who place advertising with us. However each has its own policies and terms which govern the collection and use of your information when you reach their website. Please review those terms and conditions as they are different from ours. The inclusion of a link to a website does not imply any endorsement of the services or the website, its contents, or its sponsoring organization. Please review
What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
We do not collect information from visitors of our site or other details to help you with your experience.
When do we collect information?
We collect information from you when you fill out a form or enter information on our site.
How do we use your information?
We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:
How do we protect your information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
We use regular Malware Scanning.
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. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.
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. For instance, we use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
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 browsers are a little different, look at your browser’s Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies.
If users disable cookies in their browser:
If you turn cookies off, some of the features that make your site experience more efficient may not function properly.
Third-party disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when it’s release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety.
However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third-party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products 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.
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 Personally Identifiable Information 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: https://consumercal.org/about-cfc/cfc-education-foundation/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa-3/
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 easily be found on the page specified above.
You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:
Can change your personal information:
When it comes to 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, 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. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify you via email
We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.
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 in order to:
To be in accordance with CAN SPAM, we agree to the following:
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can email us at
and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.
Regulatory Summary regarding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), related FCC regulations, and related court interpretations protect consumers from specific types of telemarketing. Under the TCPA “telemarketing” is defined as “the initiation of a telephone call or message for the purpose of encouraging the purchase or rental of, or investment in, property, goods, or services, which is transmitted to any person.” 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(f)(12). The TCPA restricts cold calls, pre-recorded sales calls, and the use of autodialers. The TCPA also authorized the creation of the National Do Not Call Registry, which is discussed more fully below.
The TCPA mandates that telemarketers:
In addition, the TCPA prohibits using a fax machine, computer, or other device to send any unsolicited advertisement to a fax machine unless the sender has an established business relationship with the recipient, the recipient voluntarily made the fax number available, and the unsolicited advertisement contains a compliant opt-out provision.
General statement of policy
All employees, independent contractors, vendors, and any persons or entities purporting to act on behalf of this website are strictly forbidden from making any telemarketing calls without first consulting with the Corporate Compliance department on appropriate procedures adhering to the TCPA and applicable state laws.
Agents and brokers conducting telemarketing in reference to a product or marketing initiative of this website or any affiliate or subsidiary shall fully adhere to the TCPA, any related federal laws, regulations and rules, and all applicable state laws (“Telemarketing Laws”).
There are strict penalties for noncompliance with Telemarketing Laws. Violators may be subject to legal penalties, and, as applicable, may result in contract termination, employment termination or other disciplinary measures by this website.
To learn more about the TCPA you can visit the website listed below.
FCC web page: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/tcpa-rules.pdf
Do Not Call Policy
What is the National Do Not Call Registry?
In 2003, a National Do Not Call Registry was established through the efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communication (FCC). The registry is a list of telephone numbers (residential and cell) from consumers who do not want to receive telephone solicitation calls to the registered telephone number. A telephone number registered on the National Do Not Call Registry must not be called for telemarketing purposes unless the caller has an existing business relationship with the individual being called or the individual being called has given the caller express consent to be called.
This policy applies to all associates and its third-party contractors, including producers, registered representatives, agents and brokers, telemarketers and agencies to the extent that they provide services on behalf of the Company.
Practices and Procedures
This website is committed to complying with applicable Do Not Call laws and shall maintain an internal Do Not Call list (“Internal DNC List”) which will be readily available for viewing on Producer Workbench. If any person under the scope of these policies and procedures receives a notification, whether oral or written, from a client or prospective client, that they wish to be placed on the Internal DNC List, such person shall notify this website within five (5) business days of receiving the request. This website shall be responsible for updating and maintaining the Internal DNC List. The Internal DNC List shall be updated no later than 30 days after the receipt of a new number.
– Within the preceding eighteen (18) months, the subject of the telephone solicitation has had an established business relationship with the Company. The term established business relationship means a prior or existing relationship formed by a voluntary two-way communication between a person or entity and a residential subscriber with or without an exchange of consideration, on the basis of the subscriber’s purchase or transaction with the entity within the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding the date of the telephone call or on the basis of the subscriber’s inquiry or application regarding products or services offered by the entity within the three months immediately preceding the date of the call, which relationship has not been previously terminated by either party. The subscriber’s seller-specific do-not- call request, terminates an established business relationship for purposes of telemarketing and telephone solicitation even if the subscriber continues to do business with the seller. The subscriber’s established business relationship with a business entity does not extend to affiliated entities unless the subscriber would reasonably expect them to be included given the nature and type of goods or services offered by the affiliate and the identity of the affiliate.
– Within the preceding three (3) months, the subject of the telephone solicitation has given express permission to the Company;
– The subject of the telephone solicitation has a personal relationship with the caller.
– Caller’s name;
– Name and address or telephone number of the Company, or the representative to which the caller is affiliated. A toll-free number may be used but is not required. A 900 number is strictly prohibited; and
– A statement that informs the subject that the purpose of the call is to solicit the purchase of products and services.
Individuals who violate these policies and procedures must be reported promptly.
Any complaint regarding the violations of these policies and procedures should be referred to this website for coordination and handling.
We respect the privacy of all our customers, and we strive to provide the best possible customer service. If you feel that you have been contacted in violation of this policy or applicable Federal or State law, then please contact us immediately.
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the email or form below.
info (at) websitely.co