Revision Date: 05/19/2017
Our Commitment To Your Privacy
Your privacy is important to us here at Aqua Technology Group.We collect data about customers, businesses, organizations, and their customers (“Data”) when they use the platform, the services, and our websites (collectively, “Services”). The following privacy policy covers Aqua Technology Group’s treatment of information collected through the use of Services, third-party partners (“Partners”), or other reasonable means that may happen through normal interaction with us. The policy does not apply to entities that Aqua Technology Group does not own or control, or persons that Aqua Technology Group does not employ or manage. Nevertheless, Aqua Technology Group will take all reasonable means to maintain your privacy as described below when working with third parties. We also provide this Privacy Policy notice to explain our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.
In this privacy policy, we sometimes refer to “You”. “You” may be a visitor to one of our websites, a user of one or more of our Services (“User”), or a customer of a User (“Customer”). We’ll do our best to clarify who we are referring to at various points in the policy. This policy does not apply to third-party websites, products, or services even if they link to our Services, and You should consider the privacy practices of those third-parties carefully. If You disagree with the practices described in this policy, You should (a) take the necessary steps to remove cookies from Your computer after leaving our website, and (b) discontinue Your use of our Services.
Information and Data Collected
The Data we collect depends on how our Services are used. Sometimes we receive Data directly, such as when an account is created, transactions are submitted through our website or Services, the forms used, or we receive an email. Other times, we get Data by recording interactions with our Services by, for example, using technologies like cookies and web beacons. We also get Data from third parties, like our financial partners or identity verification services.
The collection and use of data from a variety of sources is essential to our ability to provide our Services – and to help keep the Services safe. Data is critical in helping us to increase the safety of Your interactions with our Services, online payments, and reduce the risk of fraud and other harmful activity.
Subject to these Terms, in the course of your use of the Services or by communication with us, Aqua Technology Group or by third-party vendors contracted by us will collect use, disclose, store, process, and transfer to the United States and/or other countries the following information (Collectively your “Private Information”):
- Your account Registration Data;
- Personal information including but not limited to your name, address, email address, and phone number;
- Business information including but not limited to company name, company address, company email address, coworker’s name, coworker’s email address, company phone number, company fax number, company size and business type;
- Your customer’s information that you provide us or through your customer’s interaction with the Products or Services;
- Account information from Add-ons and other third-party services you use in conjunction with our Products or Services;
- Any other information you provide us, such as other contact or application information;
- Your credit card / debit card and/or other billing information;
- Data about your use or your customer’s use of the Products or Services, such as but not limited to interactions with the user interface to the Products or Services, computers or devices you connect to the Products or Services with, the frequency and size of data transfers, and information you use to describe yourself or your customer; and
- Data required for operation of the Products or Services such as but not limited to information you submit to, publish with, or transfer through to the Services; and
- The nature of your inquiry or information submitted.
- Other Data that we may collect include:
- Browser and device data such as domain names, IP addresses, device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution, operating system name and version, device manufacturer and model, language, plug-ins, add-ons, versions and information on how many visits each application or page receives and specific information on what pages consumers visit.
- Transaction data, such as purchases, purchase amount, date of purchase, and payment method;
- Cookie and tracking technology data, such as time spent on the Services, pages visited, language preferences, and other anonymous traffic data; and
- Company data, such as a company’s legal structure, product and service offerings, jurisdiction, company records.
How We Use Data
Any of the information we collect from you or your customer may be used in one of the following ways:
- To provide the Product or Service to you or your customer;
- To send you notification of updates to the Products or Services;
- To send you marketing communications. If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email. You may also let us know by emailing us at sales@aquatechnologygroup.com or just give us a call and we will make it right;
- To personalize your experience or your customer’s experience;
- To improve our website, software, products and applications;
- To improve customer service;
- To respond to inquiries, send service notices and provide customer support;
- To process payments,communicate regarding a payment, transactions, confirm orders;
- To send tracking notifications via the the third party shipping carrier’s tracking system or for other features requested;
- To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature;
- To conduct manual or systematic monitoring for fraud and other harmful activity;
- For audits, regulatory purposes, and compliance with industry standards;
- To develop new products;
- To improve or modify our Services;
- To authenticate you as the requestor; and
- To conduct aggregate analysis and develop business intelligence that enable us to operate, protect, make informed decisions, and report on the performance of, our business.
Other Data. We may use Other Data for a range of different purposes, provided we comply with applicable law and our contractual commitments. Where this is the case, we will process Other Data only for the same purposes as Personal Data under this privacy policy.
Our Commitment To Securing Data
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct and secure use of information, we have implemented a variety of appropriate physical, electronic, and operational procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect. We offer the use of a secure server and employ High-Grade encryption technology in all areas of the site when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. This includes online ordering, payments, applications, related requests, and most other forms.
All supplied sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our Payment gateway providers database only to be accessible by those authorized with special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.
After a transaction, your private information (credit cards, financials, etc.) will not be stored on our servers unless explicitly requested or required by law or law enforcement agency. If you use a subscription service with us, all credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our Payment gateway providers database or systems only to be accessible by those authorized with special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential.
To ensure the latest security features on your browser or device, security professionals recommend that you download and install the latest version of Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. If you are using a mobile device, check to make sure you have the most recent version of the secure browser for your device.
Cookies
You consent to the use of cookies, web beacons, and log file information to: (i) operate the Services, (ii) store information so that you will not have to re-enter it during your visit or the next time you use the Products or Services; (iii) provide custom, personalized content and information; (iv) monitor the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns; (v) monitor aggregate metrics such as total number of visitors and pages viewed; and (vi) track your entries, submissions, and status in promotions, sweepstakes, and contests. If you are logged in to your account, we may associate the Private Information with your account.
We also may use cookies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart, understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may contract with third-party service providers to assist us in better understanding our site visitors. These service providers are not permitted to use the information collected on our behalf except to help us conduct and improve our business.
If you prefer, you can choose to have your computer or device warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies via your browser settings. Like most websites, if you turn your cookies off, some of our services may not function properly. However, you can still place orders over the telephone, fax or by contacting customer service.
How We Disclosure Data
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. We may share or collect your Private Information with our third party service providers, including companies that assist with payment processing, business analytics, data processing, account management, and other services who help us provide the Services. We require these companies to not use your Private Information themselves nor share it with another party not under a similar contract to provide service to us, but only use your Private Information for the specific services we have requested for us or on your behalf. We will ensure that any such third party will adhere to the obligations no less protective of your Private Information than this Privacy Policy. We may also release your information when we believe 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. We will not disclose your Private Information to third parties without your consent unless they are bound to a confidentiality agreement that complies with this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your Private Information to third parties.
Accountability
We will take all appropriate legal, organizational, and technical measures to protect the Personal Information, keeping in mind the nature of such data. Aqua Technology Group shall hold those of its employees, contractors and partners with access to personal data accountable for violations of this agreement imposing sanctions, which include, where appropriate, the possibility of termination of contracts and employment.
Do not track signals
We currently do not respond to do not track signals from your web browser as there currently is no fixed standard for do not track signals.
Metrics
We use collected data to compute aggregate metrics such as page views and total number of visitors in order to statistically determine trends and patterns about usage and demographics for the purpose of improving the Products and Services. When aggregating your Private Information, we will take reasonable measures to anonymize your Private Information.
Corrections and Requested Deletion
You can correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information by using your ‘account‘ or ‘profile’ section of our site, sending us a request that credibly shows error by submitting a request to us via email at sales@aquatechnologygroup.com or by writing to us at our mailing address. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.
Aqua Technology Group shall, upon request and promptly using commercially reasonable efforts, correct, delete, and/or block Private Information from further processing and/or use.
Backups and Retention Period
We may also retain your Private Information in backups for a reasonable period of time, ever after the termination of your account or your relationship with us governed by these Terms. We will not share Private Information in backups with third parties unless compelled to by law. Accordingly, even if You close Your Account, we will retain certain Data to meet our obligations required or permitted by law. There may also be residual Data that will remain within our databases and other records, which will not be removed.
Additional Site Information
Aqua Technology Group will not be liable for damages of any kind whatsoever resulting from or arising out of your use of our products, Services, applications or web site.
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.
California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.
As part of the California Online Privacy Protection Act, all users of our site may make any changes to their information at anytime by logging into their control panel and going to the ‘Edit Profile’ or ‘Account’ or ‘User’ page.
Use of Services by Minors.
The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of thirteen (13), and we request that they not provide Personal Data through the Services.
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.
Terms and Conditions
Please also visit our Terms and Conditions section establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of our website at http://www.aquatechnologygroup.com/company/tos/
Your Consent
By using our site, you consent to our web site privacy policy.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification or revision date.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.
Privacy Policy Coordinator
Aqua Technology Group, LLC
8104 Beckett Center Dr
West Chester, Ohio 45069
USA
info@aquatechnologygroup.com
(513) 298-1183
Sensitive Information. Because email communications are not always secure, please do not include credit card or other sensitive Data (such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion, health, or the like) in Your emails to us.
