Your privacy is important to SparkMarks™, a service of Redeye Works LLC, dba SparkMarks (also known as “SparkMarks”, “’we”, “our”, or “us”). We appreciate you entrusting us with your personal information and we respect your privacy. The SparkMarks Privacy Policy (Privacy Policy) describes the personal information we collect about users and visitors of the website sparktrademarks.com, or through our Training Programs, and Applications. This page describes the types of information we collect, store, process, manage, and how we use your data, including personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy also explains how users can make choices about their personal information.
By using the SparkMarks Website, Training Programs, and Applications, you agree to practices described in this Privacy Policy as well as the collection, usage, and management of your data as described below and in our terms of service, which can be found at www.sparktrademarks.com/terms (the “SparkMarks Terms of Use”). Please ensure that you have reviewed and understand our policy regarding the collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected online from customers, users, and visitors of the sparktrademarks.com website and does not apply to any other website. Our website may contain links to sites maintained by others, including Third-Party Site links or other referral links. This Privacy Policy does not reflect the privacy practices of those sites and should you have any questions about the privacy practices associated with those sites, please review the privacy policy posted on those sites. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW SPARKMARKS™ PROCESSES YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected].
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time SparkMarks decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner. This Policy applies to SparkMarks, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of [email protected], you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
This Policy will inform you of the following:
What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website; Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection; How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared; What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and the security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. In addition, SparkMarks may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested; to fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products; to send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so; to contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so; to customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.
Use of Information Collected
SparkMarks does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties. SparkMarks may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from [email protected]. SparkMarks may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.
Disclosure of Information
SparkMarks may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances: as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered; in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented; in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined; as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant; to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential; as necessary to enforce the Terms of Use; as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of SparkMarks.
Non-Marketing PurposesSparkMarks greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in SparkMarks products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.
Children under the age of 13
SparkMarks’ website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to
. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. SparkMarks will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.
Links to Third Party Sites.
This Site, Applications, Training Programs, and Services may contain links to websites controlled by parties other than SparkMarks (each a "Third Party Site") including government-controlled websites such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). SparkMarks works with a number of partners and affiliates whose sites are linked with SparkMarks. SparkMarks may also provide links to other citations or resources with whom it is not affiliated. SparkMarks is not responsible for and does not endorse nor accept any responsibility for the availability, contents, accuracy of information provided, products, services, or use of any Third-Party Site, any website accessed from a Third-Party Site or any changes or updates made to those sites. SparkMarks makes no guarantees about the accuracy of the content nor the quality of the products or services provided or offered by Third-Party Sites. SparkMarks is providing these website links as a convenience to you and the inclusion of any website link does not imply endorsement by SparkMarks of the Third-Party Site, nor does it imply that SparkMarks sponsors, is affiliated or associated with, guarantees, or is legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the links. You acknowledge that you bear all risks associated with access to and use of the content and information provided on a Third-Party Site and agree that SparkMarks is not responsible for any loss or damage of any sort you may incur from dealing with a Third-Party. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Notice to European Union Users
SparkMarks’ operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.
Security
SparkMarks takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage. While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control. The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal information.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms of use stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms of use, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms of use shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.
Rights of the Data Subject
You have the following rights as a data subject, in respect to your personal information that we collect, including in our Third-Party partner services: Right to Restriction. To restrict the processing undertaken by us on your personal information, such as where the accuracy of the personal information is contested by you or the sale of your information enabling us to verify the accuracy of that information.Right to Access. To obtain access to your personal information and to receive that personal information in a commonly used format. Right to Amendment. To amend any of your personal information in which that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Right to Object. To object, on grounds relating to the processing of your personal information and to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes, to the extent it is related to such direct marketing. Right to Erasure. To erase your personal information to which the information is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
If you wish to exercise one of these rights, please contact us using the contact details at the end of this Privacy Policy. Upon request, we will provide you with information about whether we hold any of your personal information. You may access, correct or request deletion of your personal information by logging into your account, or by contacting us at
[email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address. Email: [email protected].
.
Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. SparkMarks™ is not a law firm. SparkMarks™ makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the information contained on our site for any purpose. SparkMarks™ provides the information contained on this site for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed to be legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Should you have questions or need legal advice, please contact an attorney. Your use of this website is also subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved. SparkMarks™