Privacy Policy

Smart Technology (“Smart Technology,” “we,” “our,” and/or “us”) values and respects the privacy of website customers and visitors (“Users,” “you,” and/or “your”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of Users and strive to provide the safest possible Website, the home page which is located at https://www.thesmarttimer.com/ (the “Website”). Please read this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy” or “Policy”) carefully, because by visiting our Website, you agree and accept the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. You agree that by accessing our Website you expressly and voluntarily consent to our use and disclosure of the information that you submit and you expressly and voluntarily consent to receive emails, as set forth below. Beyond the Privacy Policy, your use of the Website and/or any other Smart Technology Property is also subject to our Terms of Use.

Introduction

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you of our policies and practices regarding the collection, use and disclosure of any personal information and data you submit to us through our Website and/or Smart Technology Property and to demonstrate our commitment to protecting the information that you submit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information that you have submitted through our Website and/or through Smart Technology Property and does not apply to any other information, website, or platform. Please be advised that this Policy may be amended at any time without notice and it is your responsibility to read it carefully and review any changes that may be made.

The term “User” includes all individuals or entities that access the Website and/or Smart Technology Property for any reason and in any manner. The term “you” means the person (or the entity on behalf of whom you are acting) that accesses and/or utilizes the Website and/or Smart Technology Property, thereby agreeing to all terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.

Smart Technology Property is described as any and all property, content, services, software, websites, platforms, interfaces, tools, products, data, applications, metadata, images, sound, photographs, graphics, video, streams, advertisements, messages, products, materials, designs, telecommunication services, or technology owned by Smart Technology and made available to you directly or indirectly by Smart Technology or its affiliates, licensees, partners, parents, subsidiaries and entrusted third-party vendors.

Please note any and all Smart Technology affiliates, licensees, partners, parents, subsidiaries, and entrusted third-party vendors are independent companies and they are not owned or controlled by Smart Technology , nor are they covered by this privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy policy practices of affiliates, licensees, partners, parents, subsidiaries, and other third parties with whom you may transact.

User Personal Information and Data includes, but is not limited to, first and last names, aliases, age, gender, ethnicity, company names, physical and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, email addresses, websites, social media accounts, credit card information, financial institution account information, and in some instances IP addresses.

This Privacy Policy only applies to this Website and Smart Technology Property. We have no control or responsibility over the privacy policies, content, and security used by Users, third-party websites, email servers, or other applications and platforms not part of this Website or Smart Technology Property.

1. Your Information: Information Collected And How We Use It

Our objective in collecting your personal information is to provide you with a secure, effortless, efficient and professional experience. We collect personal information and data that you voluntarily provide through our Website and Smart Technology Property in connection with inquiries, services, orders and purchases.

A. Account Registration & Visitor Use
Users have the option of registering an account with Smart Technology as part of the ordering and purchasing process. The registration process requires Users create a username and password of their choice and provide us with a legal first and last name, valid physical mailing address, valid billing address, valid telephone number, email address, billing or payment information, and other information necessary for the registration process for orders, purchases, and other transactions.

Users also have the option of placing orders and making purchases as a visitor. For visitor orders, Users are required to provide us with a legal first and last name, valid physical mailing address, valid billing address, valid telephone number, email address, billing or payment information, and other information necessary for processing orders, purchases, and other transactions.

Smart Technology does not provide or share personal identifiable information to third-parties without your consent. Smart Technology does not sell or rent personal identifiable information to third-parties, however, Smart Technology does reserve the right to sell or rent certain personal identifiable information to third-parties.

B. Email Communication
If you choose to email us at any of our email addresses, we have no control or responsibility over the privacy policies and security of your personal email accounts and email service providers.

We may contact you to offer coupons, discounts, and promotions. All email announcements, newsletters, and other promotional communications from us contain an unsubscribe link that also allows you to opt out at any time from these messages.

C. Telephone Communication
Your personal and financial information and data can be communicated verbally between you and Smart Technology through telephone calls to or from Smart Technology for orders, purchases, sales, inquiries, customer service, and other transactions.

D. Payment Information
Your payment, financial and billing information for Smart Technology orders, purchases, and other transactions processed through the Website or Smart Technology Property may be collected by us and/or any third-party vendor payment processors. We have no control or responsibility over the privacy policies and security measures of third-party merchant account service providers. All payment, financial and billing information we collect through the Website and Smart Technology Property is used solely for processing orders, purchases and other transactions.

While Smart Technology uses all reasonable efforts to safeguard communication and transactions through its website, email, and telecommunications, we cannot guarantee that such communications and transmission of information between you and Smart Technology will be free from unauthorized access and interception by third-parties. We are therefore not liable for disclosure of personal information due to unauthorized or unlawful acts by third-parties. Smart Technology has no control or responsibility over the security of your internet access, email, and telecommunication devices and you assume any and all risks with transmitting personal information and data to Smart Technology through such communication, services, and mediums.

2. Other Disclosure and Use of Personal Information

By using this Website and Smart Technology Property, you consent that Smart Technology, in its sole discretion, may either directly or indirectly through our third-party business relationships review, analyze, examine, reproduce, and store your data with and between Smart Technology employees, associates, affiliates, licensees, subsidiaries, partners, parents, and counsel for fraud detection and prevention, risk management, investigation, product and business development, marketing purposes, regulatory compliance, research, legal obligations, technical support, and customer support services.

A. Storage
This Website is directed to United States residents. Our website resides on computers located in the United States and your personally identifiable information is stored in the United States. The European Union has determined the collection, processing, and storage of personal information and data by United States companies may not provide sufficient data protection. By visiting and using this Website, you unequivocally and voluntarily consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information and data by Smart Technology and its service providers and consent to and agree that United States law governs any such collection, processing, and storage of your personal information and data. If you do not want your personal information and data stored in the United States or through cloud based programs, please do not provide it to Smart Technology and do not use this Website and Smart Technology Property.

B. Third-Party Service Providers
Smart Technology does not presently sell or rent personal identifiable information to third-parties, however, Smart Technology reserves the right to rent, share, disclose and/or sell certain information about you and your interaction with the Website and Smart Technology Property with third-party service providers, including, but not limited to, email addresses, your use of this Website, your device type, and general location information. We have no control over the use, nor are we responsible for the use of such information by third-parties.

Smart Technology does not presently allow advertising on its Website, however, Smart Technology reserves the right to allow advertising on this Website and Smart Technology Property. As such, various third-party retailers, advertising entities, and other companies may place advertisements on this Website and Smart Technology Property.

Advertising parties may use their own technology (such as cookies, web beacons, JavaScript, or other tracking technology) to collect information about you regarding your use of this Website and Smart Technology Property, your web browsing activity, your device type, IP address, location information, your interaction with advertisements, and other identifiers for analytics, statistical, marketing and other informational purposes. The information received by these third-party advertising companies and their business partners is subject to the privacy policies of these third-party advertising companies and business partners. We have no control over the use of such technology and activity, nor are we responsible for such use.

We reserve the right to be given access to this information (including personal information, where you have consented) by these third-party advertising companies and business partners, which we may use for purposes including, without limitation, improving content and target advertising to you, and to generate statistics and reports that help us develop our Website, content and services.

C. Business Transactions
Smart Technology may choose to buy or sell assets through a business deal, merger, liquidation, sale, or other similar transaction. User information could be an asset as part of any such business transaction. If Smart Technology intends to transfer or assign any of your information through a business transaction, you will be notified either through email or through notice on the Website or other Smart Technology Property so that you are afforded the opportunity to withdraw your information from being part of the transaction.

D. Non-Consent Disclosure
We will not otherwise use or disclose your personal information without your consent except: (1) as described in this Policy; (2) as required by court order or other government or law enforcement authorities in order to comply with the legal process or law; (3) to protect against the misuse or unauthorized use of our property; (4) to protect and defend our rights and property; and (5) to protect the personal safety of our customers, visitors, and the public.

3. Use of Cookies

We use “cookies” and/or other tracking technology when you visit our Website or use Smart Technology Property. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a User’s hard drive or device to help us improve your access to our Website and identify repeat Users to our Website. Cookies may enable us to track and target the interests of Users to enhance the experience on our Website. Usage of a cookie is not linked to any personally identifiable information, rather it is linked to non-personally identifiable information that does not directly reveal an individual’s identity, contact information, or specific location. Some of our third-party service providers also may use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers, as discussed below). Please note, however, that we have no access to or control over the cookies of third-party service providers.

You may refuse to accept cookies by altering the settings on your internet browser through the “Help” feature on your browser, or for additional assistance, you can click on the “Manage Cookies” section on the Interactive Advertising Bureau website: http://www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that if you adjust your internet browser settings to refuse cookies, or delete cookies from this Website, it may affect your functionality of this Website and you may be unable to access all parts, functions, and features of this Website.

If you withdraw your consent to receive an advertiser’s cookies, you will need to notify the advertiser directly and follow the advertiser’s instructions. The advertiser is responsible for the withdrawal of your consent.

Please note that if you are a User to this Website from outside of the United States, some countries may require you to consent to the use of cookies on the Website. If you continue to visit and use the Website, we will infer such use as your consent to the use of cookies that may be found on the Website.

4. Links To Third-Party Websites

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We may link to third-party websites, including social media sites, not owned or controlled by us and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites or their use of your personal identifiable information. We are not responsible for the practices employed by third-party websites linked to or from our Website, nor the information or content contained therein. If you click on a link, the third-party operator or others may collect data and personal information about you when you visit the linked website. We have no control or responsibility over the collection and use of such information. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Website and to read the privacy policies of other websites that may collect your personal information to find out what data they are collecting and the purposes for which they process your personal information and data.

5. Age Requirements

This Website and Smart Technology Property are designed for and directed to individuals who are at least 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from persons under the age of 18. In order to use and access the features, products, and services provided by the Website and Smart Technology Property, you must be 18 years of age or older. If you are not an adult and at least 18 years of age, please stop and discontinue your use of the Website and Smart Technology Property. By using the Website and Smart Technology Property, you represent that you are a legal adult and that you are fully able and legally competent to enter into and comply with this Agreement.

6. Security

We use all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information. Due to the complexities of the internet and its frequently evolving technologies, we cannot guarantee that communications and transmission of information between you and our servers, as well as our storage of your information, will be free from unauthorized access and interception by third-parties. We are therefore not liable for disclosure of personal information due to errors in transmission or unauthorized or unlawful acts by third-parties.

7. Limitation of Liability

You understand and agree that any dispute over privacy is subject to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy and applicable Terms of Use of our Website. You agree that Smart Technology's liability for any breach of this Privacy Policy shall be limited to the value of the transactions or services provided to you by us (if any) to the extent such claim is not otherwise barred by our Terms of Use. You further agree that any dispute arising out of this Privacy Policy will be filed in Huntsville, Texas in Walker County and will be governed by Texas law.

8. Disclaimer

We cannot ensure that all of your private communications and other personal information never will be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. Although we have taken all necessary and reasonable steps to protect your privacy, we do not promise and you should not expect that your private communications and/or your personal information always will remain private and confidential. As a User of this Website and Smart Technology Property, you understand and expressly agree to assume all responsibility and risk in your use of this Website and Smart Technology Property, the information you submit and the transactions you enter in.

9. Privacy Policy Changes

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy without notice, and it is your responsibility to read it carefully and review any changes that may be made. However, when we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, a notice will be posted on our Website and applicable Smart Technology Property. Modifications to this Privacy Policy will be effective upon the posting of the changes. Your continued use of this Website and Smart Technology Property after we post a revised Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Comments and Questions

If you have a comment or question about this Privacy Policy, please email us.

11. Your Consent

By using this Website you are consenting to the terms and conditions pertaining to the collection and use of your information described in the Privacy Policy and you accept and agree to this Privacy Policy.


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