Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains the types of personal information we collect about you, how we use and share that information, and how you can instruct us to limit certain types of information sharing. We may change our policy or this notice from time to time. If we do, we will post a revised policy on our Website. We strive to safeguard your personal information. Generally, sensitive and credit information you supply is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our databases. Some of the other measures we use to ensure the safety of your personal information include:
“Personal information” means information that identifies you personally. Examples of the type of information we collect include name, address, phone number, email address, personal preferences, transaction history, credit card number, and purchase and order information. We may collect information from you when you register on our Website, place an order, subscribe to any of our services, respond to a communication, provide submissions or suggestions, or participate in other site features. When you provide it, we also collect information about those you know, such as a name or email of a positive review you provide to us. Like many websites, we track information relating to web pages viewed and hyperlinks clicked on by visitors, and also use “cookies” to gather information. See below for information about cookies and how we use them. We may also collect information about you from information services and consumer reporting agencies to verify your identity or creditworthiness. We also may collect non-personal information (such as statistical information on the number of customers clicking a particular page) for potential purposes of selling advertising space on the Website.
We may use information we collect about you to do things like:
and If you have opted-in to receive our newsletter, or new product updates, we may send you periodic emails.
We do Not Share Your Personal Information. We do not sell or otherwise share any account or other personal information we collect about you as a result of your use of a credit or debit card to purchase any products or services from us, except as otherwise required by law. Use of Cookies. A cookie is a small data file that is stored by your Web browser on your computer that allows a service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and to capture and remember certain information. For instance, it’s used to remember your location, and to remember you and your online activity when you return to our Website. This helps us improve our site, provide better customer service, and personalize your online experience. We also use cookies to help us compile data about web traffic in general. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to block all cookies. Simply follow your browser’s instructions. If you do block cookies, you may not have access to certain features of our Website. Third Party Links. In order to provide you with optimal service, we may include third-party links on our Website. These linked websites are governed by the terms of the relevant third parties’ privacy policies. Ensuring Accuracy of Information. We are committed to keeping accurate, up-to-date records to help ensure the integrity of the information we maintain about you. If you identify an inaccuracy in this information, or if you need to make a change to it, call us at 818-336-1188 or email a general inquiry, without personal data, to info@CertifiedRatings.com <mailto:info@CertifiedRatings.com> with your phone information and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Children’s Privacy. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information provided by persons under the age of 18, and will take appropriate measures to remove any personal information if we learn it was collected without verified parental consent.
Who is covered by this Policy: This Privacy Notice is applicable to customers of Certified Ratings and each of our affiliated companies. Any privacy choices selected shall automatically apply to each of these companies.
Policy Effective Date: May 23, 2010