Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 5, 2016

 

Our Privacy Policy explains how we and some of the companies we work with collect, use, share, and protect information in relation to our services, web site, and any information provided from or in connection with Data Driven Funds (“DDF”, “we”, “us” or “our”)  services (collectively, the “Service” or “Site”), and your choices about the collection and use of your information.

 

Our Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service (“Users”, “you” or “your”).

 

Please read this entire Policy carefully before using this Service or providing us with any information. When you use this Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy. By providing personal information to Us, all Users fully understand and consent to the collection, use and processing of such information by DDF, it’s partners, affiliates, or third parties as set forth herein. If you do not agree to the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to access or otherwise use the Service.

 

Users are welcome to browse our Site; however, in order to participate in some of our services, Users may be required to provide personally identifiable information. When personally identifiable information is collected, it is subject to the terms of this Policy. Information provided by Users may be transmitted to other third parties.

 

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

 

We collect the following types of information.

 

Analytics information:

We use third-party analytics tools to help us measure traffic and usage trends for the Service. These tools collect information sent by your device or our Service, including the web pages you visit, add-ons, and other information that assists us in improving the Service. We collect and use this analytics information with analytics information from other Users so that it cannot reasonably be used to identify any particular individual User.

 

Our company collects information in different ways from Visitors and Users who access the various parts of our Services and the network of Web sites accessible through our Service. We use this information primarily to provide a customized experience as you use our Products and Services, and generally, do not share this information with third parties. However, we may disclose personal information collected if we have received your permission beforehand or in very special circumstances, such as when we believe that such disclosure is required by law or other special cases described below.

 

Personally Identifiable Information:

DDF collects personally identifiable information from our Users at several different points on our Site, including, without limitation, when Users provide it to us by (i) contacting us through e-mail, (ii) submitting information through any forms, interactive features, or services available on the Site.

 

In order for you to take full advantage of the Service you may be asked to voluntarily provide your personally identifiable information to us. You may choose not to provide us with your personally identifiable information by simply not entering it on the Site or not otherwise providing it to us. While you still will have access to the Site even if you do not provide us with your personally identifiable information, you should understand that you will not be able to use certain services that require you to provide your personally identifiable information.

 

About Cookies

Cookies are small text files containing a string of characters that can be placed on your computer or mobile device that uniquely identifies your browser or device. We may use technologies like cookies, pixels and local storage to deliver, secure, and understand products, services, and ads.

 

We use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to show you relevant content, improve your experience, and help protect DDF and our users. We may use these technologies to deliver the service, provide you with a service that is easy to use, enables you to move around the Service and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, and store information so that DDF responds faster. We may use these technologies to collect information about how you use the Service, for example which pages you go to most often and if you get error messages from certain pages. We may use these technologies to allow us to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you’re in) and tailor the Service to provide enhanced features and content for you. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to text size, font and other parts of pages that you can customize. DDF or our advertising partners may use these technologies to deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests. These technologies can remember that your device has visited a site or service, and may also be able to track your device’s browsing activity on other sites or services other than DDF. This information may be shared with organizations outside DDF. We may use these technologies to understand, improve, and research products and services.

 

Third Party Cookies and Pixels

First-party cookies are cookies that belong to DDF, third-party cookies are cookies that another party places on your device through our Service. Third-party cookies may be placed on your device by someone providing a service for DDF, for example to help us understand how our service is being used. Third-party cookies may also be placed on your device by our third-party vendors so that they can use them to advertise products and services to you elsewhere on the Internet. Advertisers and partners may also use their own cookies. We do not control use of these cookies and expressly disclaim responsibility for information collected through them.

 

As you browse DDF’s website, advertising cookies will be placed on your computer so that we can understand what you are interested in. Our display advertising then enables us to present you with retargeting advertising on other sites based on your previous interaction with DDF’s Website. The techniques our partners employ do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address or telephone number.

 

You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the Ads Preferences Manager. Alternatively, you can opt out of various other third-party vendor’s use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

 

You can opt-out of the Teracent cookie by visiting the Teracent opt-out page.

 

You can opt out of DoubleClick’s use of cookies by visiting the DoubleClick opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

 

Log file information:

Log file information is automatically reported by your browser each time you make a request to access (i.e., visit) a web page or app. It can also be provided when the content of the webpage or app is downloaded to your browser or device.

 

When you use our Service, our servers automatically record certain log file information, including your web request, Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, referring / exit pages and URLs, number of clicks and how you interact with links on the Service, domain names, landing pages, pages viewed, and other such information. We may also collect similar information from emails sent to our Users which then help us track which emails are opened and which links are clicked by recipients. The information allows for more accurate reporting and improvement of the Service.

 

Device identifiers:

When you use a mobile device like a tablet or phone to access our Service, we may access, collect, monitor, store on your device, and/or remotely store one or more “device identifiers.” Device identifiers are small data files or similar data structures stored on or associated with your mobile device, which uniquely identify your mobile device. A device identifier may be data stored in connection with the device hardware, data stored in connection with the device’s operating system or other software, or data sent to the device by DDF.

 

A device identifier may deliver information to us or to a third party partner about how you browse and use the Service and may help us or others provide reports or personalized content and ads. Some features of the Service may not function properly if use or availability of device identifiers is impaired or disabled.

 

Metadata:

Metadata is usually technical data that is associated with User Content. For example, Metadata can describe how, when and by whom a piece of User Content was collected and how that content is formatted.

 

2. HOW WE USE AND SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

 

By submitting a form on this Site, you may receive telemarketing calls, text messages or email marketing from DDF and DDF’s marketing partners. If you provide your express consent to receive calls or text messages from DDF and DDF’s marketing partners, you may receive telemarketing calls or text messages at the phone number provided at the time of submission. DDF and DDF’s marketing partners may use the User Information for any legally permissible purpose in DDF and DDF’s marketing partner’s sole discretion. This privacy policy describes how the DDF currently uses the User Information, but DDF may change or broaden its use at any time. As noted below, DDF may update this policy from time to time. DDF and DDF’s marketing partners make use of User Information for telemarketing, direct mail marketing, email advertising, targeted online banner advertising and package stuffers, among other possible uses.

 

We will share information provided by Users (whether or not personally identifiable) with certain third parties in our network so that they can contact you with information about the services in which you have expressed interest. You have the option not to have your information shared with third parties by not requesting these services. We may also share information about Users (whether or not personally identifiable) with third parties so that we can offer you a broader range of services and information to meet your needs. If you would prefer not to have your information shared with third parties, you may opt out by e-mailing info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com.

 

Further, by registering on this Site, you agree that this act constitutes an inquiry and/or application for purposes of telemarketing laws, and notwithstanding that your telephone and/or cell number may be listed with the federal Do-Not-Call Registry you expressly opt-in to: (a) receive an offer or service from one or more of our partners or affiliates; (b) receive future information about products and services from us, our partners, affiliates and other third parties to whom we may provide your information; (c) permit us, our partners, affiliates and other third parties to contact you pursuant to the business relationship we have established using the information you provided to us for any purpose such as contacting you by e-mail address, phone and/or mobile phone number (including use of automated dialing equipment), text (SMS) message or any means of communication for any purpose that, among other things, your wireless device may be capable of receiving (e.g. mms, video etc. ). You may revoke authorization for us to contact you by such means at any time.

 

DDF and DDF’s marketing partners may use User Information to provide email marketing materials to users. DDF and DDF’s marketing partners may maintain separate email lists for different purposes. If email recipients wish to end their email subscription from a particular list, they need to follow the instructions at the end of each email message to unsubscribe from the particular list.

 

What happens in the event of a change of control:

If we sell or otherwise transfer part or the whole of DDF or our assets to another organization (e.g., in the course of a transaction like a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation), your personal information, and any other information collected through the Service may be among the items sold or transferred.

 

Responding to legal requests and preventing harm:

We may access, preserve and share your information in response to a legal request (like a search warrant, court order or subpoena) if we have a good faith belief that the law requires us to do so. This may include responding to legal requests from jurisdictions outside of the United States where we have a good faith belief that the response is required by law in that jurisdiction, affects users in that jurisdiction, and is consistent with internationally recognized standards. We may also access, preserve and share information when we have a good faith belief it is necessary to: detect, prevent and address fraud and other illegal activity; to protect ourselves, you and others, including as part of investigations. Information we receive about you may be accessed, processed and retained for an extended period of time when it is the subject of a legal request or obligation, governmental investigation, or investigations concerning possible violations of our terms or policies, or otherwise to prevent harm.

 

3. HOW WE STORE YOUR INFORMATION

 

Storage and Processing:

Your information collected through the Service may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which DDF, its Affiliates or Service Providers maintain facilities. DDF, its Affiliates, or Service Providers may transfer information that we collect about you, including personal information across borders and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world.

 

By registering for and using the Service you consent to the transfer of information to the U.S. or to any other country in which DDF, its Affiliates or Service Providers maintain facilities and the use and disclosure of information about you as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to help keep the information collected through the Service secure, however, DDF cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit to DDF or guarantee that information on the Service may not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed. While we make every effort to ensure the integrity and security of our network and systems, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent third-party “Hackers” from illegally obtaining this information.

 

Please do your part to help us. You are responsible for controlling access to emails between you and DDF, at all times. We are not responsible for the functionality, privacy, or security measures of any other organization.

 

4. YOUR CHOICES ABOUT YOUR INFORMATION

 

Your account information and profile/privacy settings:

Unsubscribe from email communications from us by clicking on the “unsubscribe link” provided in such communications. Alternatively, you may unsubscribe by emailing DDF at info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase, “Unsubscribe” in the subject line. As noted above, you may not opt out of Service-related communications (e.g. Changes/updates to features of the Service, technical and security notices).

 

If you have any questions about reviewing or modifying your account information, please contact us directly at info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase, “Account Information” in the subject line.

 

Opt out of Sharing:

This Policy describes DDF’s uses of your information. If you do not agree to our uses of your personally identifiable information as we have described in this Policy, you are not required to provide that information to us. You understand that consent to be contacted is not a condition of an application. If you would like to opt-out from the disclosure of your personal information to any third party for, please send an email to info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and please include the phrase “Privacy Opt-Out” in the subject line, the domain name of the Web site you are inquiring about, along with your name, phone number, address, and email address.

 

Data Changes:

You may review, update and delete any personal information that you have provided to us through this Site by sending an email to info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and including the phrase “Data Changes” in the subject line.

 

How long we keep your User Content:

Following termination or deactivation of your account, DDF, its Affiliates, or its Service Providers may retain information (including your profile information) and User Content for a commercially reasonable time for backup, archival, and/or audit purposes.

 

If you have any questions about termination or deactivation of your account, please contact us directly at info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase, “Deactivation” in the subject line.

 

5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

 

DDF does not knowingly collect or solicit any information from anyone under the age of 18 or knowingly allow such persons to use the Service. The Service and its content are not directed at children under the age of 18. In the event that we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 18 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us at info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase, “Under 18″ in the subject line.

 

6. CALIFORNIA LAW

 

Notice of Compliance to California Residents.

This privacy policy identifies the categories of personally identifiable information that our company collects through our Web site or online service, about individual consumers who use or visit our company’s commercial Web site or online service and the categories of third-party persons or entities with whom our company may share that personally identifiable information.

 

See the section below entitled “Changes to Our Privacy Policy” for a description of the process by which our company notifies consumers who use or visit our commercial Web site or online service of material changes to our company’s privacy policy for this Web site or online service.

 

The effective date of this privacy policy is listed at the beginning of this privacy policy.

 

For the purposes of this policy and California compliance the following definitions apply:

 

Under California Law, California residents have the right to receive, once a year, information about third parties with whom we have shared information about you or your family for their marketing purposes during the previous calendar year, if any, and a description of the categories of personal information shared. To make such a request, please send an email to info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase “California Privacy Request” in the subject line, along with your name, address, and email address.

 

If you are a resident of the State of California and would like to opt-out from the disclosure of your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes, please send an email to info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase “California Privacy Opt-Out” in the subject line, the domain name of the Web site you are inquiring about, along with your name, phone number, address, and email address.

 

7. OTHER WEB SITES AND SERVICES

 

We are not responsible for the practices employed by any websites or services linked to or from our Service, including the information or content contained within them. Please remember that when you use a link to go from our Service to another website or service, our Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. Your browsing and interaction on any third-party website or service, including those that have a link on our website, are subject to that third party’s own rules and policies. In addition, you agree that we are not responsible and do not have control over any third-parties that you authorize to access your User Content. If you are using a third-party website or service and you allow them to access your User Content you do so at your own risk.

 

8. HOW TO CONTACT US

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Service, please contact us at info@datadrivendatabase.mystagingwebsite.com and include the phrase, “Policy Questions” in the subject line.

 

 

9. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

 

DDF may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time, so please review it every time you use the service or access the DDF website. We may provide you additional forms of notice of modifications or updates as appropriate under the circumstances. Your continued use of DDF or the Service after any modification to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification.