This website, www.HBeardsley.com, hereafter referred to as the Site, is owned and operated by Heather Beardsley, (“Company”, “we”, or “us”). The term “you” refers to any visitor, email subscriber, purchaser and/or user of any of our Programs, Products and/or Services. By using this site, you signify your consent to the Site’s Privacy Policy & by extension, it’s Terms of Use & Disclosure.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what information we collect and how it may be used. The Site is governed by the following Privacy Policy and this statement only applies to this Site. We understand that privacy online is important to users of the Site, especially when conducting business. This statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of the Site (“Visitors”) who visit without transacting business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site and make use of the various services &/or Products offered by us (collectively, “Products &/or Services”) (“Authorized Customers”). We may revise and update this Privacy Policy at any time. Your continued usage of the Site will mean you accept those changes. This Privacy Policy was last updated July. 23, 2019.
Privacy Policy
We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site, especially when conducting business. This statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of the Site (“Visitors”) who visit without transacting business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site (“Authorized Customers”) and make use of the various services (collectively, “Services”) offered by us.
“Personally Identifiable Information”
Personally Identifiable Information refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social security number, and credit card information. Personally Identifiable Information does not include information that is collected anonymously (that is, without identification of the individual user) or demographic information not connected to an identified individual.
What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Visitors. We collect the following additional information Authorized Customers who purchase goods or services: the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of Authorized Customers.
What organizations are collecting the information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third-party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) who may provide such services as credit may collect this information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them from Visitors and Authorized Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?
We may use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, to make appropriate service offerings, and to fulfill buying and selling requests on the Site. We may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase and selling opportunities on the Site or information related to the subject matter of the Site. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to specific inquiries, or to provide the requested information.
With whom may the information be shared?
We may share aggregated information about our Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers, with our affiliated agencies and third-party vendors. We also offer the opportunity to “opt-out” of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.
How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by us is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties except for use as indicated above.
What choices are available to Visitors regarding collection, use, and distribution of the information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may opt out of receiving information from or being contacted by us and/or our vendors and affiliated agencies by responding to emails as instructed, or by contacting us at admin[at]hbeardsley.com.
What the Site does with your data
The tracking information allows the site owner to better understand the kind of people who come to my site and what content they’re reading. This allows me to make better decisions about how to best serve visitors. Occasionally, the site owner will compile aggregated statistics about the number of visitors this site receives and browsers being used. No personally identifying data is included in this type of reporting. All of my activity falls within the bounds of the Google Analytics Terms of Service.
Google Analytics Tracking & EU GDPR compliance
Like millions of other website owners, this Site uses Google Analytics which is a piece of software that grabs data about Visitors (you) such as
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- What website you came from to get here.
- How long you stay for.
- What kind of computer you’re using.
- And quite a bit more.
Want to opt-out of google analytics tracking?
You can opt-out of Google’s advertising tracking cookie or use a browser plugin to opt-out of all Google Analytics tracking software.
Are Cookies Used on the Site?
Cookies are used for a variety of reasons. We use Cookies to obtain information about the preferences of our Visitors and the services they select. We also use Cookies for security purposes to protect our Authorized Customers. For example, if an Authorized Customer is logged on and the site is unused for more than 10 minutes, we will automatically log the Authorized Customer off.
How do we use login information?
We use login information, including, but not limited to, IP addresses, ISPs, and browser types, to analyze trends, administer the Site, track a user’s purchases, and gather broad demographic information.
What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site?
We have entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a number of vendors. Vendors do not have access to any Personally Identifiable Information unless you have agreed to this in advance for a special purpose, as in the case of a giveaway or contest so that you may be contacted if you win. Our privacy policy does not cover any 3rd party vendor’s collection or use of this information. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information in order to comply with a court order or subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency to release information. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Authorized Customers.
How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?
The Site is protected by 3rd party security software and includes hacker security measures. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Authorized Customers is only accessible to a limited number of employees &/or contractors who are given a password in order to gain access to the information. We audit our security systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or social security numbers, is protected by encryption protocols, in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, however, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering, and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we will not be liable to Visitors or Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.
How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact us to update Personally Identifiable Information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by emailing us at admin[at]hbeardsley.com
What happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?
It is your responsibility as a Visitor to the Site to check for any updates to the Privacy Policy.
Links:
The Site contains links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from ours.
Third-party privacy
- Stripe & PayPal Payment Processing
When you use Stripe Checkout or PayPal on the Site to store your payment credentials, Stripe &/or PayPal will gather and store your payment card information, your email address, your mobile phone number, and billing and shipping address. Stripe &/or PayPal will use this information to complete purchases that you choose to make on other websites or applications that also use Stripe &/or PayPal Checkout, but only with your permission. Stipe’s Privacy Policy is here. PayPal’s Privacy Policy is here. We may also share your contact information, but not your card information, with merchants as part of your purchases. We will not share this information with other third parties except as a necessary part of providing our Site content and Services. You should carefully review merchants’ privacy policies to better understand how each uses your information.
Affiliate Program Participation
The Site may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link to an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
Heather Serody is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. As part of this Amazon Associates program, the Website will post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.
Newsletters
On The Site, you may subscribe to my newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows an analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows the Site/us to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. This behavior will not be passed on to third parties.
