Last Updated on July 31, 2013
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which SageSmith Consulting, LLC collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the electionapi.com website ("Site") and how that information is shared with an Election Administration Authority ("Election Authority"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by SageSmith Consulting, LLC including any and all Application Programming Interface ("API") connections the User to which the user may subscribe.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site or through our API. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. 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, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site and API related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site or API. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site or API, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
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.
How we use collected information
SageSmith Consulting, LLC collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
- 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 and through the API.
- To improve customer service. Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
- To comminicate with the User. SageSmith Consulting, LLC will only use the
email address Users provide to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests
or questions or to send out occasional site-wide notices (including but not
limited to notices regarding site outages or planned maintenance). The Election
Authority has the ability to post messages to the User through designated areas of this website. The Election Authority is not bound to this agreement, nor is SageSmith Consulting, LLC responsible for any communications between the User and the Election Authority. Users are encouraged to inquire with the Election Authority about any additional privacy policies and terms of service agreements the Election Authority may institute.
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,
address, email, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to any third party entities other than our registered Election Authorities. 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.
Third party websites
Users may find content on our Site that link to the sites and services of the
Election Authority, 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 or API. 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.
Compliance with children's online privacy protection act
Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, we never collect or maintain information at our Site from those we actually know are under 13, and no part of our website is structured to attract anyone under 13.
Changes to this privacy policy
SageSmith Consulting, LLC has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site and send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site and API, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site or API. Your continued use of the Site and API following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact: legal_at_sagesmith.net.