Our Commitment To Privacy
EmeraldXchange.com is committed to maintaining user privacy on the EmeraldXchange.com website at www.EmeraldXchange.com (the “Site”). The Private Policy governs use of personal information provided to us through the use of the Site. By accessing the Site you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to its terms and conditions, you should not use or access our Site.
By accepting the Privacy Policy, you expressly consent to our use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to the terms of any agreement you sign with EmeraldXchange.com and becomes applicable upon our acceptance of you as a registered user.
If you have any additional questions about our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at info@EmeraldXchange.com
Use of Our Site by Children
Children (persons under the age of 18) are not eligible to use the Site unsupervised and we ask that children do not submit any personal information. If you are under the age of 18, you may only use this Site in conjunction with and under the supervision of parents or guardians.
Information We Collect
If you choose to use our services, we may require that you provide contact and identity information, billing information, shipping information, as well as other personal information as indicated on the forms throughout the Site. Where possible, we indicate fields that are required and those that are optional. You are not required to provide information if you choose not to use a particular service or feature. Please be advised that we may use your financial information, including credit card information, to verify the accuracy of your name, address, and other personal information, as well as to bill you for use of our services.
Certain information is automatically tracked based on your activity on the Site. We use this information for internal research on user demographics, interests, and behavior so as to better understand, protect and serve you and our community. This information may include the URL that you previously visited (whether this URL is on the Site or not), the subsequent URL you visited (whether this URL is on the Site or not), your computer browser information, and your IP address.
We may collect browser and Internet-related information through access to our Site, via cookies, and/or web beacons. If you send us personal correspondence, such as emails or letters, or if other users or third parties send us correspondence regarding your activities or postings on the Site, we may accumulate such information into a file specific to you.
Our Use of Your Information
We use your personal information to facilitate the services you personally request. Your contact information and bidding history will be passed onto the Auction Companies during the auction sign-up process for them to make a decision whether you are able to bid in their auction. We also use your personal file information and activity information to: resolve disputes; troubleshoot problems; collect fees owed; measure consumer interest in our products and services; inform you about online and offline offers, products, services, and updates; customize your experience; detect and protect us against error, fraud and other criminal activity; enforce applicable agreements; and as otherwise described to you at the time of collection.
Providing us with your personal information indicates that you agree to our use of any personal information to improve our marketing and promotional efforts, to analyze Site usage, improve our content and product offerings, and customize the Site's content, layout, and services. In turn, we are able to improve the Site and better tailor it to meet your needs, providing you with a smooth, efficient, safe and customized experience.
We also reserve the right to use your information to make contact and deliver information that, in some cases, is targeted to your interests. Examples include targeted banner advertisements, administrative notices, product offerings, and communication relevant to your use of the Site. By accepting this Privacy Policy, you expressly agree to receive this information, however, you may contact us at info@EmeraldXchange.com should you wish to cease receipt of such information.
Our Disclosure of Your Information
While we use your information to provide you with access to our site and services, we also use your information to contact you regarding our services, offerings, or information you may have requested. We use your information to improve and personalize our Site so as to make it easier, safer, and quicker to use.
Due to the existing regulatory environment, we cannot ensure that all of your private communication 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 under certain circumstances to disclose personal information to the government or third parties, unaffiliated parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communication, or users may abuse or misuse your personal information collected from the Site. Therefore, although we use industry standard practices to protect your privacy, we do not promise, and you should not expect, that your personal information or private communication will always remain completely private.
Security
EmeraldXchange.com will store your information in the United States. In order to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure appropriate use of information, we use industry-leading technical and administrative practices and procedures that safeguard and secure your information.
Notice
EmeraldXchange.commay occasionally choose to amend this Privacy Policy to better reflect our use and protection of your information. In the event of revision, all terms shall become effective within 15 days of initial posting to the Site.
Date of posting April 28th 2014
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