taftcos.com
Internet Privacy Statement
taftcos.com is concerned about the privacy of our customers and the confidentiality of their information shared with us. The intent of this privacy statement is to disclose the privacy practices of the taftcos.com website relating to internet privacy, and to enable you to make a reasonably informed decision about your use of the mimsintl.com website. This Privacy Policy applies with respect to services we offer for consumer purposes.
What information does our site collect from you?
To the extent that this website collects information from you, the taftcos.com website will request only the information that we believe is necessary to provide you with the services we offer. We also may request that you provide us with information that will enable us to distinguish you from our other clients and to communicate with you. For example, you may be required to provide nonpublic personal information about you (the “Information”), such as your:
· Name
· Address
· Phone number
· Email address
· Birthdate
· Social Security Number
· Driver’s license number, vehicle information, driving history
Insurance and claims-related history
Of course, the taftcos.com website collects the Information that you provide to us. However, if you decline to provide us with requested Information your ability to use and benefit from our site will likely be reduced. If you correspond with us, such as via email or regular mail, or if other third parties provide us with Information about you, we may gather that Information in a file specific to you. As provided herein, we may collect, and in certain cases, disclose Information from:
· You (on application forms and other documents and information that you provide us through any communications you may have with us or our affiliates);
· Your transactions with us;
· Third parties; and
The Internet, if you visit or contact us via our website (including through the use of Internet “cookies,” as further explained below)
Like many websites, the taftcos.com website also may collect Information about customers and the manner in which customers utilize and navigate our site. This Information helps us to design our site to better suit our customers’ needs. For example, our website may track the URL that you visited before you came to our site, the URL to which you next go, and your IP address. Among other things, we may use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer our site and to help identify you and to gather broad demographic information.
Does the taftcos.com website use cookies?
Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to a user’s hard drive for record-keeping purposes while visiting a site. Like many websites, mimsintl.com may use cookies in connection with certain pages of our site. Cookies make using the Internet easier by, among other things, saving your passwords and preferences for you. For example, a cookie may let a website remember that you've registered, which would allow the site to speed up your future activities at the site. We may also use cookies to deliver content specific to your interests, and for other purposes. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, although your browser may permit you to decline our cookies. If you decline our cookies, your use of our site may be slowed because you may need to re-enter information.
What are the privacy policies of linked sites and other third parties?
This policy statement only addresses the use and disclosure of Information we collect from you. Although you may interact or contract with third parties as a result of visiting our site, or link to other sites or third parties via our site, taftcos.com is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties or the content of linked sites.
To whom does taftcos.com release data collected?
Information which has been collected about you may be contained in our records. We may refer to and use this Information in connection with our business.
· Affiliates – We may share all Information with our affiliates in order to: (a) conduct our business; and (b) provide our customers with the high quality services.
· Certain Third Parties – We may share all Information with third parties, either directly or through our affiliates, as follows:
o Service Providers – We may share all Information with third parties that provide services to us or on our behalf, pursuant to a joint marketing agreement; and
As Permitted by Law – We may disclose all Information to third parties as permitted or required by law. Such third parties may include affinity and membership groups, affiliated insurance agents and brokers, property and casualty insurance companies and their affiliates, organizations supporting the services or products offered by us and on this site, and insurance support organizations or other insurers in connection with obtaining, maintaining, or replacing services or products offered by us and on this site.
In an effort to bring value to our site, we may analyze, aggregate and share information about use of our site to advertisers and others. In the event that Taft, or substantially all of its assets are acquired, we may sell, transfer or disclose all Information as one of Taft’s assets. Except as otherwise set forth herein, we will not share, sell, rent or trade lists identifying our customers outside our family of companies and affiliates.
Despite the guidelines outlined in this policy statement, due to the ever changing nature of Internet technology, the regulatory environment and other factors, we cannot guarantee that data collected from you will be disclosed only in ways expressly identified in this statement. For example, we may be legally obligated to disclose information to the government or other third parties under certain circumstances, and third parties may find ways to intercept information transmissions or breach the security of our software, hardware, network and related components. Also, taftcos.com reserves the right to disclose your information to law enforcement or other governmental officials as taftcos.com, in our sole and absolute discretion, deems necessary or appropriate. Thus, we make no guarantees that the data that you provide to us will remain private.
What about future changes to this policy statement?
We reserve the right to change this policy, and to apply any changes to Information previously collected, as permitted by law. We will inform you of any changes as required by law.
How does this policy statement relate to my Terms of Use Agreement?
This privacy statement is incorporated by reference into, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the taftcos.com Terms of Use posted in the taftcos.com website.
What about confidentiality and security?
We restrict our employees access to the Information to those individuals who need to know that information to conduct our business. In addition, we maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that protect the confidentiality and security of Information.
How can you contact us?
If you have any questions about this privacy statement or this site, you can contact us by email at taft@taftcos.com.
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