Privacy Policy
Updated On: 6, OCT 2021
We at HomeWarrantyCompanies.com (referred to us, we, us, or our henceforth) value your privacy and this privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and share information collected through our website www.HomeWarrantyCompanies.com or when you otherwise interact with us (the Services).
Please note that we may change this policy from time to time with or without intimating you. So please visit this page to make sure that you are informed about the privacy practices we are following.
When you visit our website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy and in any case, if you disagree with any of the terms herein, please do not use or access our Website.
By mere use of the Website, you expressly consent to our use and disclosure of your information collected from you in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection
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- Collection of Information You Provide UsWhen you use our Website you may have to provide various information to avail effective services from us, and whenever you submit any information to us which may include your email address, name, geography, comments or any reviews you post in the website or ratings given, it is presumed that such information is given willfully and with your full knowledge. We collect information when you create an account, participate in any interactive features of the Services, write a review, respond to a survey, fill out a form, participate in a contest or promotion, communicate with us via third-party social media sites, request customer support, interact with us via chat, or otherwise communicate with us. The type of information we may collect could include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
- A Note About Customer ReviewsWhen you disclose information through the Services such as through a customer review, that information can be viewed publicly and can be collected and used by third parties without our knowledge or permission. We recommend that you do not post personal information about yourself or others on the Website. Please refer our Terms and Conditions to know more about the guidelines of our services.
- Information We Collect from Other Sources
If you visit our website, we may use third-party tools that will be involved in our script to collect your information. We may also collect demographic information about you from third parties, including data brokers, mailing list providers, and publicly available sources. This information may include name, city, state, email address, phone number, and Policy Number or account number. Also, if you have logged in through any social media then we may also store your email address which you have used.
- Automatically collected informationWhen you access or use our Services, we automatically collect information about you, including:
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- Log Information: We collect log information about your use of the Services, including the type of browser you use, application version, access times, pages viewed, time spent on pages, clicks, website technical errors, your IP address and the page you visited before navigating to our Services.
<liDevice Information: We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We use different technologies to collect information, implemented either by us or a third party. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our Services and your experience, see which areas and features of our Services are popular, and count site visits. Pixels are electronic images that may be used in our Services or emails and help deliver cookies, count visits and understand usage and ad campaign effectiveness. Local shared objects are stored on your device and used to provide video or animation or collect information for analytics.
- How We Use Information: We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. We may also use the information we collect to send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, support and administrative messages to respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests; Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events offered by us and others; provide news and information we think will be of interest to you; Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services;Detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of HomeWarrantyCompanies.com and others; Personalize and improve the Services and provide advertisements, content or features that match user profiles or interests; Collected lead information will be shared with respective companies and if the lead gets rejected then it will be shared with the similar buyer/service provider; Facilitate contests, awards, and promotions, and to process and deliver entries and rewards; and Carry-out any other purpose described to you at the time the information was collected
How We Share Information
We may share information we receive about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy
- We may share information we receive about you with our service providers with whom we deal and who need access to such information.
- We may share consumer reviews we receive from you with the companies that are the subject of the review and with our affiliates or other entities with whom we have a business relationship. These entities may post these reviews on their respective websites.
- We may also share information (including your first name and, in some cases, your email address) from comments that you have posted on our website, forms you have filled out, and other submissions, with our business partners, who may use those submissions for analysis and marketing purposes.
- We may disclose the information if we have a good faith belief that we are required to do so to comply with the law or legal processes, such as in response to subpoenas, courts orders, or requests by government authorities, law enforcement authorities, courts, or regulators, including lawful requests by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
- We may also disclose the information if we believe your actions are inconsistent with our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property or safety of HomeWarrantyCompanies.com or others.
- As we continue to develop our business, we may sell, buy, merge, or partner with other companies or businesses, or sell some or all of our assets. In such transactions, or during related negotiations, we may share user information.
- We may share information between and among HomeWarrantyCompanies.com and our current and future parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and other companies under common control or ownership.
- We may share your information when we otherwise have your permission. We may share your information to meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
Online Analytics and Tailored Advertising
We may allow others to provide analytics services and serve advertisements on our behalf across the Internet and in applications. These entities may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites and applications, including your IP address, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked and conversion information. This information may be used by us and others, among other things, to analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on our Services and other websites, and better understand your online activity.
To opt-out of cookies or other trackers, please see Your Choices below or visit our Cookie Policy.
Links
The Services may contain links to other websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy policy or other practices employed by sites and services linked to or from our Services nor the information or content available there.
Security
We use reasonable measures to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Your Choices
- Information Access and Account CancellationIf you wish to deactivate your account or request that we no longer use your information, please contact us at admin@homewarrantycompanies.com. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. We may also retain cached or archived copies of information about you for a certain period.
- Cookies and TrackersMost web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies, although some Services may not function properly if you disable cookies. If you do not want to receive tracking pixels, you will need to disable HTML images in your email settings, but that may affect your ability to view images in other emails that you receive. Please see the Adobe website for comprehensive information on how to delete or disable local shared objects known as Flash cookies.
For more information about cookies and trackers, please visit our Cookie Policy.
- Promotional Communications by Email or Text MessageYou may opt-out of receiving promotional emails from HomeWarrantyCompanies.com by following the instructions in those emails or by contacting us as noted below. If you opt-out, we may still send you non-promotional messages, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
To opt-out of receiving text messages/ HomeWarrantyCompanies.com newsletter/ promotional from www.HomeWarrantyCompanies.com at any time, please click on the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of each promotional email.
- Mobile Push Notifications/AlertsWith your consent, we may send promotional and non-promotional push notifications or alerts to your mobile device. You can deactivate these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your mobile device.
- Your California Privacy RightsIf you are a California resident, apart from the rights as stated in this policy you would be governed by the terms as specified in CCPA Privacy Notice. In case of any inconsistencies between this Privacy Policy and the CCPA Privacy Notice, as far as California residents are concerned, the terms of CCPA Privacy Notice would prevail.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can send us an email to us at admin@homewarrantycompanies.com
Important Notice
- Compliance to COPPAWe care about the privacy of information relating to children. The content of this website is meant for adult audiences. We knowingly do not collect any information from children below the age of 13 years. If at any given point of time, it comes to our knowledge that a user below the age of 13 has submitted personal information, we will take steps to remove the said personal information from the system.
- Dispute ResolutionAny dispute regarding your privacy arising out of your use of this website is governed by this privacy policy and the terms of this website. The Laws of Michigan and the United States would be applicable in the event of any dispute.
- International UsageHomeWarrantyCompanies.com is operated in the United States. If you are located anywhere outside the United States, please be aware that the information will be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States. In case access to information is requested by the U.S. Federal Agencies, we may be under the obligation to give the information to Federal Agencies.