Mark Edwards Photographer for MARKEDWARDSNOIR.COM PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 30, 2020.
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website. This Policy governs the manner in which Mark Edwards Photographer collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.MARKEDWARDSNOIR.COM website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Mark Edwards Photographer.
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") sets forth the privacy policy that apply to your use of http://www.markedwardsNOIR.com (collectively, with www.markedwardsNOIR.com the "Site") and any services or products advertised on the Site. Solely for purposes of this Privacy Policy and ease of reference, Mark Edwards Photographer is referred to herein as the "Company". By visiting the Site, signing up for subscriptions or mailings, you are subject to these privacy policies.
What this Privacy Policy Covers: The practices described in this Policy only apply to the following:
Information collected online on this Site.
What this Privacy Policy Does Not Cover: This Policy does not cover any of the following:
Information you give to us offline, for example when you send a letter to our business address or leave a message on our voicemail system.
PLEASE REVIEW THIS POLICY AND THE TERMS OF USE FOR THIS SITE AND/OR SERVICE CAREFULLY. YOUR USE OF THIS SITE AND/OR SERVICE SIGNIFIES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS POLICY AND THE MARK EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHER TERMS OF USE.
WHAT TYPES OF INFORMATION THE COMPANY COLLECTS
Our goal is to collect and use only that information that we think is required for our legitimate business interests, in order to better understand your interests and to improve your experience of using our Site. In order to do so, we collect the following types of information:
Personal identification information
Personally identifiable information is any information that identifies a living individual, such as your first and last name, mailing address, phone number, mobile phone number, email address, photograph, website cookie, and other information about a specific individual that identifies the individual ("Personally Identifiable Information").
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information. Unless stated otherwise at the point of collection, we will treat any such Personally Identifiable Information that you submit about other people in accordance with this Policy.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
HOW THE COMPANY USES INFORMATION
How we use collected information
Mark Edwards Photographer will use your Personally Identifiable Information for the purposes for which it was provided; and we may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes: To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. To improve our Site: We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature: To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them. To send periodic emails: We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Aggregate Information
The Company also combines your usage information for the Site or other Service with that of other users ("Aggregate Information") to determine which features and areas of the Site or other Service are most popular. By collecting and analyzing this data, the Company can improve the Site or other Service.
Interest Based Advertising
The Company will show you ads based on information that we, or agencies that the Company utilizes, have collected or received about your activities and interests based on your online activities. The Company also does not target ads to users based on sensitive health data, including cancer, mental health-related conditions, and sexually-related areas. If you don't want to receive interest-based advertising you can OPT OUT.
The Company has relationships with several social networks and new tech companies that have specific Interest-Based Ads programs. You can manage your preferences for many of these programs through the links provided below:
Facebook link
Google link
Pinterest link
Bing link
FullStory link
Cookies, Web Beacons, and Other Similar Technologies.
Our Site uses "cookie," "web beacon," and "tag" technology. We use cookies, web beacons and tags to identify your device, provide website user authentication, conduct fraud prevention and management services, distinguish you from other visitors, record your IP address and understand your use of our site, and identify the name of the Web site from which you linked to the Company. This information is used for fulfilling contracts with our business partners, and to help us serve you better by improving our website design, as well as our products, services, and promotions. We do not otherwise track any information about your use of other websites. Information obtained through cookies, web beacons and tags may be shared with or obtained by service providers on our behalf. A cookie is a small data file that is placed on the hard drive of your computer when you visit a website. A "session cookie" expires immediately when you end your session (i.e., close your browser). A "persistent cookie" stores information on the hard drive so when you end your session and return to the same website at a later date, the cookie information is still available. Web beacons and tags are small strings of code that are used in conjunction with a cookie and that allow us to record activity on the Site.
When you visit the Site, we may use both a session and a persistent cookie. This Company-placed cookie may contain information (such as a unique user ID) that is used to track your usage of our Site and in some cases, your email address. Your email address is only saved in this Company-placed cookie if you register with us. A web beacon allows us to capture certain additional types of information about a visitor's actions on a web site, such as a visitor's cookie number, the time, date, duration and number of page views, a description of the page where the web beacon is placed, and details about any items that were purchased. If you register with us, this Company-placed cookie allows us to recognize you when you return to our website and provides you with access to your account information. If you save your information with or order from us, we may also use cookies to monitor and maintain information about your use of our Site. If you have not saved your information with or ordered from us, we may monitor and maintain information about your use of our Site in a manner that does not identify you. You can disable cookies at any time by using your browser options; however, if you turn off cookies, we will not be able to track your order or enable you to make a purchase from our Site. In addition, we will not be able to recognize you as a registered user to allow you access to your account information. We may use flash cookies (also known as local stored objects) or other similar technologies. A flash cookie is a small data file placed on a computer using Adobe Flash technology that may be built into your computer or downloaded by you to your computer. We use these technologies to personalize and enhance your online experience, facilitate processes, personalize and store your settings. Flash cookies may help our Site visitors to, for example, set volume preference associated with a video experience, play games and perform surveys. They help us improve our sites by measuring which areas are of greatest interest to customers. We do not use flash cookies for marketing or behavioral targeting purposes. Flash cookies are different from browser cookies and the cookie management tools provided by your browser will not remove flash cookies. If you disable flash cookies or other similar technologies, please be aware that you may not have access to certain features and services that make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.
3. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES
Social Media Plug-Ins and Sharing with Other Sites You May Authorize.
Social media plug-ins of social networks, which may include, but are not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, may be integrated into our Site and other Services. Where our Site or other Service contains a plug-in to a social networking site, these are clearly marked (i.e. with a button). If you choose to click on one of these buttons or links, your browser will connect directly to the servers of the relevant social networking site. The social media network directly transmits the content of the plug-in to your browser. The Company assumes no responsibility or liability for the actions of such third parties with respect to their use of your information or otherwise. Accordingly, make sure you are aware of and comfortable with the privacy policies of any third parties that you authorize to gather information from the Company.
4. THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING AND LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Internet Advertising Programs.
We use third-party service providers to serve advertisements (banners or links) on our behalf across the Internet. These advertising service providers may collect non-identifiable information about your visits to our website, and your interactions with our products and services. Such non-identifiable information does not include your name or address. The information is collected through the use of cookies and pixel tags (also known as action tags), which is industry-standard technology used by most major websites.
In addition to the information about your visits to our Site, our service providers may also use the information about your visits to other websites to target advertisements for products and services available from Paint Nite with Lisa. Currently, we use third party-placed tracking pixels and cookies. In the future we may partner with companies to provide interest-based advertising, both on and off Paint Nite with Lisa.com. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices for not having this information used by third-party service providers, please contact the Company at the address listed below.
Third-Party Platform Advertising.
We may also use platforms provided by companies such as Facebook and Google to offer you interest-based ads. These platforms allow us to personalize the ads that we display to you. The Company may convert your email address into a unique value which can be matched by our partner company with a user on their platform to allow the Company to serve you interest-based advertising. Although we do not provide any personal information to these platform vendors, they may gain insights about individuals who respond to the ads we serve.
The Company does not control the privacy policies of third parties that have Web sites linked to the Site. If you click on an advertisement or link, the privacy policies of the Web site that you link to will govern the use of your information by that Web site's operator. The Company assumes no responsibility or liability for the actions of such third parties with respect to their use of your information or otherwise. Accordingly, make sure you are aware of and comfortable with the privacy policies of any third-party Web sites you link to.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
5. GUIDELINES REGARDING CHILDREN (COPPA)
This Site does not actively collect information on users under 13. Persons under 13 are expressly prohibited from submitting any Personally Identifiable Information (as defined herein) to us, and if we discover that we have inadvertently gathered any such information from a person under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
6. HOW WE PROTECT AND SECURE YOUR INFORMATION
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our Site. In addition, our website using Malware scanning on a regular basis to check for security holes and known vulnerabilities and fix any vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.
Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
7. APPLICABLE LAW
We control and operate the Site and any other Service or product from the State of California in the United States. The interpretation and application of this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. This Site or other Service is not intended to subject us to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country or territory other than that of the United States and the State of California. Please note that we do not represent or warrant that the Site or other Service is appropriate for use in any particular jurisdiction. Those who choose to access the Site or other Service do so at their own initiative and are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules and regulations. If you are located in a country outside the United States and submit personal information to us, you are consenting to the transfer, processing, storage and use of that information in the United States as provided in this Policy. Any disputes regarding the interpretation of this Privacy Policy or any claims related to this Privacy Policy may only be brought in (i) any Federal Court in the State of California or (ii) any State Court in Los Angeles County, California. You agree that venue for any such dispute shall be exclusively in California.
8. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (California residents)
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits our visitors who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please email us at mark@markedwardsphotos.com.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
When you use the Site, you are accepting the terms and conditions of this Policy, and the Company will have the right to use your Personally Identifiable Information or other information about you as described in this Policy. If you do not agree to have your information used in any of the ways described in this Policy, you must not use the Site and you must follow the opt-out provisions above. If you have questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact via email at mark@markedwardsphotos.com or write to the Company at the contact address listed below.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
From time to time, we may revise this Policy to reflect industry initiatives, changes in the law or technology, or changes in our practices regarding information collection and use. You can determine when this Policy was last revised by referring to the 'Last Updated' legend at the top of this page. Any changes to this Policy will become effective upon posting of the revised Policy on the Internet, accessible through the Site. By continuing to use the Site or other Service following such changes, you will be deemed to have agreed to such changes. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, as it may be amended from time to time, please do not continue using the Site or other Service. To the extent that an arbitrator or court of applicable jurisdiction determines that applying any changes to this Policy would render this an illusory or unenforceable contract, such changes shall be applicable on a prospective basis only, with respect to events or circumstances occurring after the date of such changes, to the extent necessary to avoid this Policy being deemed illusory or unenforceable.
11. TERMS OF USE
Your access to and use of the Site is also subject to the Terms of Use, and the extent not in conflict with the Terms of Use, this Policy is governed by and in addition to said Terms of Use.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
From time to time, we may revise this Policy to reflect industry initiatives, changes in the law or technology, or changes in our practices regarding information collection and use. You can determine when this Policy was last revised by referring to the 'Last Updated' legend at the top of this page. Any changes to this Policy will become effective upon posting of the new Privacy Policy.
Mark Edwards Photographer
2275 Huntington Drive #331
San Marino, CA 91108
310-663-0712
This document was last updated on November 30, 2020.