Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@KOLBE.COM
- PERSONAL
INFORMATION
Your privacy is very
important to all of us at KOLBE CORP, an Arizona corporation, and/or any of its affiliates (the “Company”). We
have established this privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) to explain to
you how your personal information is protected, collected, and used. Personal
information is information about you that is personally identifiable, such as
your name, email address, and other information that is not otherwise publicly
available (“Personal Information”). The privacy practices of this
Privacy Policy apply to our Services (as defined in our Terms of Use available under the Company website. By visiting the Company
website, using the Company website’s features, and/or by using Services
provided by the Company in connection with any of the foregoing (collectively,
the “Services”), you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions
of this Privacy Policy. Your use of any Services constitutes use of the Company
website. If you do not agree, please do not use or access the Services. From
time to time, the Company may modify this Privacy Policy and post such
modifications here on this website. Your use of the Services after any such
modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy. By
submitting Personal Information to us through the Services, you expressly
consent to our use and disclosure of your Personal Information in accordance
with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject
to the terms of the Company Terms of Use.
- INFORMATION
COLLECTION & USE
The Company collects
Personal Information from you through the Services to allow us to provide the
Services that will most likely meet your needs and preferences. We only collect
Personal Information about you that we consider necessary for achieving this
purpose.
In general, you can browse
the Company’s website and “opt-in” to provide us with any Personal Information.
Once you agree to provide us with Personal Information, you are no longer anonymous
to us. If you choose to use and/or purchase certain Services we may require you
to provide contact and identity information, billing information, and other
Personal Information as indicated on the forms throughout the Company website.
Where possible, we indicate which fields are required and which are optional.
You always have the option to not provide information by choosing not to use or
purchase a particular service.
Under some circumstances we
may require some additional financial information. We use your financial
information, including credit card information, to verify the accuracy of your
name, address and other information, as well as to bill you for your use of our
services and products.
We may track certain
information based upon your behavior on the Company website. We use this
information to do internal research on our users’ demographics, interests, and
behavior to better understand our customers. This information may include, but
may not be limited to, the URL that you just came from, which URL you go to
next, your computer browser information, and your IP address.
If you send us personal
correspondence, such as emails or letters, or if other users or third parties
send us correspondence about your activities or postings on the Company website,
we may collect and retain such information in a file specific to you.
- USE
OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your Personal
Information, and other information we obtain from your current and past
activities on the Company website to: resolve disputes; troubleshoot problems;
measure consumer interest in our products and services; inform you about online
and offline offers, products, services, and updates; customize your experience
on the Company website; detect and protect us against error, fraud and other
criminal activity; enforce our Terms of Use Agreement; and as otherwise
described to you at the time of collection. We may compare and review your
Personal Information for errors, omissions, and accuracy.
You agree that we may use
your Personal Information, including your email address, to improve our
marketing and promotional efforts, to analyze Company website usage, to improve
the Services, and to customize the Company’s content, layout, and services.
These uses improve the Company website and better tailor it to meet your needs,
so as to provide you with a smooth, efficient, safe, and customized experience
while using the Company website and/or the Services.
- COMMUNICATIONS
FROM THE COMPANY
We may occasionally send
you information on products, services, special deals, and promotions. Out of
respect for your privacy, we provide you a way to unsubscribe from each of
these communications. If you no longer wish to receive our promotional
communications, you may opt-out of receiving them by following the instructions
included in each such communication or by contacting us.
You will be notified when
your Personal Information is collected by any third party that is not our
agent/service provider, so you can make an informed choice as to whether or not
to share your information with that party.
We will send you strictly
service-related announcements on rare occasions when it is necessary to do so.
For instance, if access to our products is temporarily suspended for
maintenance, we might send you an email or text message. Generally, you may not
opt-out of these communications, which are not promotional in nature. If you do
not wish to receive them, please do not submit your Personal Information
through the Company.
- INFORMATION
SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
As a matter of policy, we
do not sell, rent, or share any of your Personal Information, including your
email address, to third parties for their marketing purposes without your
explicit consent. However, the following describes some of the ways that your
Personal Information may be disclosed in the normal scope of business to
provide our services and products to customers:
- External Service Providers: There may be separate
services offered by third parties that we refer to as external service
providers that may be complementary to your use of the Company. If you
choose to use these separate services or products, disclose information
to the external service providers, and/or grant them permission to
collect information about you, then their use of your information is
governed by their privacy policy. We do not disclose your Personal
Information, including your email address, to external service providers
unless you provide your explicit consent. With your consent we may
provide some of your Personal Information to the external service
provider offering such services, for your convenience. To prevent our
disclosure of your Personal Information to an external service provider,
you can decline such consent or simply not use their services or
products. Because we do not control the privacy practices of these third
parties, you should evaluate their practices before deciding to use their
services.
- Internal Service Providers: We may use third parties
that we refer to as internal service providers to facilitate or outsource
one or more aspects of the business, product and service operations that
we provide to you and therefore we may provide some of your Personal
Information, including your email address, directly to these internal
service providers. These internal service providers are subject to
confidentiality agreements with us and other legal restrictions that
prohibit their use of the information we provide them for any other
purpose except to facilitate the specific outsourced Company-related
operation, unless you have explicitly agreed or given your prior
permission to them for additional uses. If you provide additional
information to an internal service provider directly, then their use of
your Personal Information is governed by their applicable privacy policy.
- Legal Requests: The Company cooperates with
law enforcement inquiries, as well as other third parties to enforce
laws, such as: intellectual property rights, fraud and other rights, to
help protect you, other users, and the Company from bad actors.
Therefore, in response to a verified request by law enforcement or other
government officials relating to a criminal investigation or alleged
illegal activity, we can (and you authorize us to) disclose your name,
city, state, telephone number, email address, username history, and fraud
complaints without a subpoena. Without limiting the above, in an effort
to respect your privacy, we will not otherwise disclose your Personal
Information to law enforcement or other government officials without a
subpoena, court order or substantially similar legal procedure, except
when we believe in good faith that the disclosure of information is
necessary to prevent imminent physical harm or financial loss, or report
suspected illegal activity.
- Aggregate Data: The Company may collect certain
aggregate data about its users and share it with its partners,
affiliates, investors, and research teams for the purposes of identifying
and meeting the needs of our users. This information will be used by the
Company or its partners and affiliates to send communications to users
regarding services, products, updates, news, events, and other
promotional reasons. This aggregate data contains generic demographic
information regarding the statistical analysis of users of the Company’s
website. This information is not linked to any personal, identifiable
information about the Company’s users. Much
of this information is used for processing of a Conative Aptitude℠ Survey
and becomes part of our research database. This allows us to continue
doing research about conation on an anonymous basis.
Due to the existing
regulatory environment, we cannot ensure that all of your private
communications and other Personal Information will never be disclosed in ways
not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. By way of example (without
limiting the foregoing), we may be forced to disclose Personal Information,
including your email address, to the government or third parties under certain
circumstances, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions
or private communications, or users may abuse or misuse your Personal
Information that they collect from the Company website. Therefore, although we
use industry standard practices to protect your privacy, we do not promise, and
you should neither rely upon nor expect, that your Personal Information or
private communications will always remain private.
- LOG
FILES
As is true of most
websites, we gather certain information automatically and store it in log
files. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser
type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system,
date/time stamp, and clickstream data. We use this information, which does not
identify individual users, to analyze trends, to administer the site, to track
users’ movements around the site and to gather demographic information about
our user base as a whole. We do not link this automatically-collected data to
personally identifiable information. We track trends in users’ usage and volume
statistics to create a more efficient and usable site and product offerings,
and to determine areas of the site or our services that could be improved to
enhance the user and customer experience. Log files are used on the Company
website, and in any link to the Company website from an email.
- COOKIES
AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
When you use the Company
website, we collect certain information by automated or electronic means, using
technologies such as cookies, web beacons, browser analysis tools, and web
server logs. As you use the Company website, your browser and other electronic
devices communicate with servers operated by us and our services providers to
coordinate and record the interactivity and fill your requests for services and
information.
The information from
cookies and related technology is stored in web server logs and also in web
cookies kept on your computers or mobile devices, which are then transmitted
back to the Company by your computers or mobile devices. These servers are
operated and the cookies managed by us or our service providers.
For example, when you visit
the Company website, the Company and our service providers may place cookies on
your computers or mobile devices. Cookies allow us to recognize you when you
return, and track and target your interests in order to provide a customized
experience. They also help us provide a customized experience and help us to
detect certain kinds of fraud. A “cookie” is a small amount of information that
a web server sends to your browser that stores information about your account
and preferences.
Some cookies are temporary,
whereas others may be configured to last longer. “Session” cookies are
temporary cookies used for various reasons, such as to manage page views. Your
browser usually erases session cookies once you exit your browser. “Persistent”
cookies are more permanent cookies that are stored on your computers or mobile
devices even beyond when you exit your browser. We use persistent cookies for a
number of purposes, such as retrieving certain information you have previously
provided, and storing your preferences.
- MANAGE
YOUR SECURITY SETTINGS
You may manage how your
browser handles cookies and related technologies by adjusting its privacy and
security settings. Browsers are different, so refer to instructions related to
your browser to learn about cookie-related and other privacy and security
settings that may be available. You can opt-out of being targeted by certain
third party advertising companies online at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
You may manage how your
mobile browser handles cookies and related technologies by adjusting your
mobile device privacy and security settings. Please refer to instructions
provided by your mobile service provider or the manufacturer of your device to
learn how to adjust your settings.
If you wish to opt out of
receiving offers directly from the Company’s service providers, you can follow
the opt-out instructions in the emails that they send you.
- OTHER
PRIVACY RELATED TO MOBILE APPLICATIONS
Your access to our Services
through a mobile device may result in additional information being collected by
the Company. Registration may be required to utilize certain features of a
mobile application. When you register with us and use the application, you may
provide some or all of the following: (a) your name, email address, user name,
password and other registration information; (b) transaction-related
information, such as when you make purchases, respond to any offers, or download
or use applications from us; (c) information you provide us when you contact us
for help; and (d) information you enter into our system when using the
application, such as contact or credit card information. We may also use the
information you provided to us to contact you from time to time to provide you
with important information, required notices and marketing promotions.
This application does
collect precise information about the location of your device. In order to
allow the application to collect real-time location information you must select
to permit location functionality when prompted by the application and also
enable the GPS services on your mobile device. We use your location information
to provide requested location services such as advertising or offers from local
businesses and their locations. You can stop all collection of information by
the application by uninstalling the application from your mobile device. You
may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your
mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.
You can also withdraw your
consent to receive “push” notifications and/or to the collection of your
physical location information at any time by disabling or changing the related
functionality or setting as provided in your mobile device.
- LINKS
TO OTHER COMPANY PLATFORMS
The Company website may
contain links that are not owned or controlled by the Company. Please be aware
that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We
encourage you to read the privacy statements of each and every third-party
platform that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy
applies only to information collected by the Company.
- END
USER COMMUNICATIONS
The Company, at any time
now or in the future, may allow you and other end users to use the Company’s
website to express opinions, and otherwise communicate through comments,
discussion groups, or other communication facilities that may be offered in or
through the Services from time to time (collectively “Communities”).
In the event of the existence of such Communities, the Company shall have the
right, but not the obligation, to monitor the content within the Communities at
any time, for any reason, including to determine compliance with this Agreement
and any operating rules established by the Company, as well as to satisfy any
applicable law, regulation or authorized government request. Without limiting
the foregoing, the Company shall also have the right, but not the obligation,
to remove any material from the Communities that the Company, in its sole
discretion, finds to be in violation of this Agreement or otherwise
objectionable. Any opinions, advice, ratings, discussions, comments, or other
messages or postings of any kind made by you or any other end user to the
Communities are those of the respective author(s) or distributor(s) and not of
the Company.
By posting any opinions,
materials, feedback, or other information on or through the Communities, you
grant the Company a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license
to use, reproduce, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, perform, and
display such materials or other information alone or as part of other works in
any form, media, or technology whether now known or hereafter developed without
territorial or time limitations, and to sublicense such rights.
The Services may contain
links to websites maintained by other third parties. These links are provided
solely as a convenience to you and not because we endorse or have an opinion
about the contents on such websites. We expressly disclaim any representations
regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such websites or the privacy
practices of those websites.
- SECURITY
We follow generally
accepted industry standards to protect Personal Information, including your
email address, submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive
it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of
electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use
commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot
guarantee its absolute security.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances,
including, but not limited to, negligence, shall the Company be liable for any
indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use,
or the inability to use, the content offered on this site, even if the Company
or a Company authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of
such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. In no event shall the total liability of the Company under
this agreement exceed fifty dollars ($50), regardless of the cause of action,
in tort, contract, or otherwise
You hereby agree to release
the Company and its employees, agents, officers, directors, and its successors
and assigns from any and all liability arising out of or related to your access
to and use of this site. You understand that this agreement discharges the
Company and its employees, agents, officers, directors, and successors and
assigns from any and all liability to you in respect to injury of person or
property, injury to reputation, defamation, or any other loss that may result
as a result of your access to and use of this site, its services, or its
forums.
- INDEMNIFICATION
You hereby agree to defend
and hold harmless the Company and its employees, agents, officers, directors,
successors and assigns from and against any and all losses, liabilities,
damages, claims, actions, costs, and expenses (including, but not limited to,
any attorneys' fees and costs) related to or arising out of your access to and
use of the Services, its services, or its forums. The Company, at its sole
discretion, may participate in the defense of any claim or action at your
expense and any negotiations for settlement. The Company reserves the absolute
right to assume exclusive defense and control of any claim or action, subject
to indemnification by you, without relieving you of your indemnification
obligations.
- TRANSMISSIONS
Any material, information
or idea you transmit to or post on the Services by any means may be
disseminated or used by the Company or its affiliates for any purpose
whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all personal data provided to the
Company will be handled in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from the
Services any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous,
inflammatory, pornographic, or profane material, or any other material that
could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under the law.
You further agree not to
upload, post, email or otherwise transmit any confidential information, trade
secrets, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters,"
"pyramid schemes," any other form of solicitation, or software
viruses. The Company reserves the right to remove, in our sole discretion, any
upload or posting that violates this Agreement. The Company moreover reserves
the right to take all available and appropriate legal action to protect the
Services and its contents from misuse and abuse.
By posting content,
including, but not limited to, text and photographs, to the Services, you
warrant and represent that you either own or otherwise control all of the
rights to that content, including, without limitation, all the rights necessary
for you to post or upload the content, or that your use of the content is a
protected fair use. You hereby agree that you will not knowingly provide
content with the intent to defraud or submit misleading or false information.
You further represent and warrant that the content you post or otherwise supply
does not violate this Agreement, and you will indemnify and hold the Company
harmless for any and all claims of any nature resulting from the content you
post or supply.
You understand and agree
that all content posted to the Services is the sole responsibility of the
individual who originally posted the content. The Company in no manner warrants
that we approve of any content posted to the Services by you or any other user.
The Company also does not claim any responsibility for, and expressly disclaims
any and all liability that may arise out of, content posted by you or any other
user to the Services.
You agree that the Company
has the unconditional right, in our sole discretion, to edit, alter, or remove
any content submitted by you or other users to the Services.
- CHILDREN’S
ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT NOTIFICATION
Our services are directed toward users where the vast majority of which
are over the age of 13. Users who represent themselves as being 12 years or younger will
not have personal, identifiable information collected, except as described in
this Section.
Users who represent
themselves as being 12 years or younger will have the following personal,
identifiable information collected: first name, last name, parent/guardian
email, gender, username, and password. Parent/Guardian email may be used to
notify the user’s parent or guardian of activity on this account and additional
information regarding our services as it relates to their child. First and last
name information assists in identifying who owns and uses the data – crucial for
facilitating OPgig for groups of children and identification of reports. Gender information allows us to customize reports generated for
users and their parents/guardians by including appropriate pronouns (“his” and
“he”, “hers” and “she”).
All other non-personal,
identifiable demographics information about users age 12 and younger may be
used for research purposes and for other purposes described in this Privacy
Policy.
Pursuant to 47 U.S.C.
Section 230(d) as amended, the Company hereby notifies you that parental
control protections (such as computer hardware, software, or filtering
services) are commercially available that may assist you in limiting access to
material that is harmful to minors. Information identifying current providers
of such protections is available at the Electronic Frontier Foundation
website http://www.eff.org.
- SECURE
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS
You can use your credit
card securely on the Company website. We have partnered with Stripe to offer
safe and secure credit card and electronic check transactions to you.
- NOTICE
TO RESIDENTS OF COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The Company is
headquartered in the United States of America. Personal Information may be
accessed by us or transferred to us in the United States or to our affiliates,
business partners, or service providers elsewhere in the world. By providing us
with Personal Information, you consent to this transfer. We will protect the
privacy and security of Personal Information according to this Privacy Policy,
regardless of where it is processed or stored.
- CHANGES
IN THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
If we decide to change our
Privacy Policy, we will post those changes to this Privacy Policy and other
places we deem appropriate so that you are aware of what information we
collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please
review it frequently.