Privacy
Welcome to the Softnetworks.net (https://softnetworks.net) website (the “Site").
We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site, especially
when conducting business. This statement governs our privacy policies with
respect to those users of the Site (“Visitors") who visit without transacting
business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site and make use
of the various services offered by Softnetworks (collectively, “Services")
(“Authorized Customers").
“Personally Identifiable Information"
refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact,
or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not
limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial
profiles, social security number, and credit card information. Personally,
Identifiable Information does not include information that is collected
anonymously (that is, without identification of the individual user) or
demographic information not connected to an identified individual.
What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Visitors. We
collect the following additional information from our Authorized Customers: the
names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of Authorized Customers, the
nature and size of the business, and the nature and size of the advertising
inventory that the Authorized Customer intends to purchase or sell.
What organizations are collecting the information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third-party service
vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses and banks) who may
provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this
information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers. We do not control how
these third parties use such information, but we do ask them to disclose how
they use personal information provided to them from Visitors and Authorized
Customers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as
links in the distribution chain, and do not store, retain, or use the
information given to them.
How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?
We use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, to make
appropriate service offerings, and to fulfill buying and selling requests on the
Site. We may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase
and selling opportunities on the Site or information related to the subject
matter of the Site. We may also use Personally Identifiable Information to
contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to specific inquiries or
to provide requested information.
With whom may the information may be shared?
Personally Identifiable Information about Authorized Customers may be shared
with other Authorized Customers who wish to evaluate potential transactions with
other Authorized Customers. We may share aggregated information about our
Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers,
with our affiliated agencies and third party vendors. We also offer the
opportunity to “opt-out" of receiving information or being contacted by us or by
any agency acting on our behalf.
How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by Softnetworks is securely stored
and is not accessible to third parties or employees of Softnetworks except for
use as indicated above.
What choices are available to Visitors regarding collection, use and
distribution of the information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may opt-out of receiving unsolicited
information from or being contacted by us and/or our vendors and affiliated
agencies by responding to emails as instructed, or by contacting us at
Softnetworks 20 Troy Rd. STE# 4 Whippany, NJ 07981
Are Cookies Used on the Site?
Cookies are used for a variety of reasons. We use Cookies to obtain information
about the preferences of our Visitors and the services they select. We also use
Cookies for security purposes to protect our Authorized Customers. For example,
if an Authorized Customer is logged on and the site is unused for more than 10
minutes, we will automatically log the Authorized Customer off.
How does Softnetworks use login information?
Softnetworks uses login information, including, but not limited to, IP
addresses, ISPs, and browser types, to analyze trends, administer the Site,
track a user’s movement and use, and gather broad demographic information.
What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable
Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site?
Softnetworks has entered into and will continue to enter into partnerships and
other affiliations with a number of vendors. Such vendors may have access to
certain Personally Identifiable Information on a need to know basis for
evaluating Authorized Customers for service eligibility. Our privacy policy does
not cover their collection or use of this information. Disclosure of Personally
Identifiable Information to comply with the law. We will disclose Personally
Identifiable Information in order to comply with a court order or subpoena or a
request from a law enforcement agency to release information. We will also
disclose Personally Identifiable Information when reasonably necessary to
protect the safety of our Visitors and Authorized Customers.
How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?
All of our employees are familiar with our security policy and practices. The
Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Authorized Customers is
only accessible to a limited number of qualified employees who are given a
password in order to gain access to the information. We audit our security
systems and processes on a regular basis. Sensitive information, such as credit
card numbers or social security numbers, is protected by encryption protocols,
in place to protect information sent over the Internet. While we take
commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic
communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering, and break-ins,
and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we
will not be liable to Visitors or Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.
How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable
Information?
Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact us to update Personally
Identifiable Information about them or to correct any inaccuracies by emailing
us at info@Softnetworks.net
Can a Visitor delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information
collected by the Site?
We provide Visitors and Authorized Customers the ability to delete/deactivate
Personally Identifiable Information from the Site’s database by contacting us.
However, because of backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to
delete a Visitor’s entry without retaining some residual information. An
individual who requests to have Personally Identifiable Information deactivated
will have this information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer,
or use Personally Identifiable Information relating to that individual in any
way moving forward.
What happens if the Privacy Policy Changes?
We will let our Visitors and Authorized Customers know about changes to our
privacy policy by posting such changes on the Site.
Links
Softnetworks.net may contain links to other web sites. Please note that when you
click on one of these links, you are moving to another web site. We encourage
you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy
policies may differ from ours. Such links are provided as an information
service for the users of this website. As Softnetworks.net has no control over
third party sites, the user hereby acknowledges and agrees that Softnetworks.net
is not held responsible or liable for any content or material on such sites. In
providing such links, Softnetworks.net does not in any way, expressly or
implicitly, endorse the linked sites or resources or the respective contents
thereof. The user further acknowledges and agrees that Softnetworks.net shall
not be responsible or liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any damages or
loss caused or sustained by the user, in connection with any use or reliance on
information or material obtained from third party websites.