Privacy Policy

 

 

 

The following privacy policy describes the information and privacy practices for ALL Fortium Partners SERVICES (@FortiumPartners and the Fortium Partners Web Site [www.FortiumPartners.com herein after referred to as "FortiumPartners.com"]). This privacy policy describes how Fortium Partners will collect and use your information. When you provide Fortium Partners with your personal information, you consent to the information practices described in this policy.

This privacy policy does not apply to Web sites that are accessible through FortiumPartners.com. FortiumPartners.com may contain links to other sites operated by third parties including, but not limited to, third-party sites that display Fortium Partners trademarks. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those other sites to learn how they collect, use, share and secure your information.

To assist you with reading through our privacy policy, we have provided questions and answers below that you may find helpful in understanding our privacy practices:

What information does Fortium Partners collect from me?
We may collect personal information such as your name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and other information we may use to contact you.

When does Fortium Partners collect information from me?
When interacting with Fortium Partners, you may be asked to provide personal information. For example, you may be asked to provide personal information when you ask us to contact you with more information about our Services or our Partners.

How is my information used?
Fortium Partners uses the information you provide to fulfill requests for information; provide customer service; administer surveys, offer new services, improve the effectiveness of our Web site, marketing endeavors and offers; conduct research and analysis; send marketing communications; or perform other business activities.

Does Fortium Partners share my personal information with others?
Fortium Partners does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties, although we may need to share your personal information with certain third parties such as our service providers and other representatives for limited purposes. For example, Fortium Partners may share personal information with third parties to send marketing communications; service products; conduct research, analysis or administer surveys; send mail and e-mail.The third parties with whom Fortium Partners conducts business are only authorized to use your information to perform the service for which they were hired. As part of our agreement with them, they are required to follow the privacy guidelines given to them and to take reasonable measures to ensure your personal information is secure.Fortium Partners may also share your personal information with companies who have referred you to us for goods and services, or have allowed us to have a presence on their Web sites.From time to time, we may be required to share personal information in response to a valid court order, subpoena, government investigation, or as otherwise required by law. We also reserve the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that we, in good faith, believe to be unlawful. Fortium Partners may share certain personal information when we believe that such release is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of ourselves and others. Fortium Partners may also transfer personal information in the event of a corporate sale, merger, acquisition, dissolution or similar event.

Third-Party Ad Providers
Our Web sites use third-party service providers to serve ads across the Internet and analyze Web site traffic on our behalf. They may collect anonymous information about your visits to our Web site, and your interaction with our ads. These companies may use technologies similar to those outlined above to measure the effectiveness of ads and e-mails. They may also use information about your visits to this and other Web sites so that we can provide advertisements about goods and services.No personally identifiable information is collected in this process. We may share anonymous information with this service provider in an aggregate form, for purposes of analysis and improvement of our site.If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by our third-party advertiser, visit contact Fortium Partners by e-mail at info @ FortiumPartners.com.

Can I control the use of my information for marketing purposes?
Fortium Partners is an opt-out organization. Once we receive your information, we may send you marketing communications that contain valuable offers, promotions, and other Content. You always have the ability to opt out of receiving future marketing communications from Fortium Partners.To stop receiving marketing communications from Fortium Partners:Follow the directions on any of our marketing e-mail or direct mail marketing communications; Send an e-mail request with your full name, address, phone number, and e-mail address to info @ FortiumPartners.com If you send an e-mail or letter request, please be sure to include your current contact information, and indicate specifically what type of marketing communication(s) (for example, e-mail, direct mail and/or phone) that you wish to stop receiving. This helps identify you correctly in Fortium Partners systems so we can process your request. Please note that due to production, mailing and system timelines, and the form in which we received your request, it may take up to ten business days to remove you from Fortium Partners marketing lists. Until the change takes effect, you may still receive marketing communications from us. Also, please note that even though you may have requested not to receive future marketing communications, you may still receive business-related notices such as appointment confirmation calls, billing information, or other organization-related information. If you have never provided your personal information and would like to be added to our marketing list, please use the contact information above.

How does Fortium Partners secure my personal information?
Security: Whether you receive services or, use FortiumPartners.com, have services performed at your location, or call Fortium Partners, we take reasonable precautions to protect against the loss, misuse and unauthorized access of your personal information. This includes personal information that you provide to purchase our Services. We cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit by e-mail, and you do so at your own risk.Please note that while Fortium Partners is able to protect personal information that is provided during the course of business, we cannot take responsibility for data loss on the products or systems serviced. You must remove or back up this information to safeguard it (please see Fortium Partners Terms of Service, I(d)).

Blogs
When posting information on Fortium Partners blogs, please use caution when providing any personal data about yourself, since this information may be viewed by others. We recommended that you do not provide your name, address, or any other personal information in this area. Fortium Partners will monitor blog content and make every effort to remove this type of information before posting. However, if you choose to include personal data in your content, you do so at your own risk and you accept full responsibility for those posts and any consequences that may arise.

Does Fortium Partners use cookies to collect information about me?
A cookie is a small data file that a Web site or e-mail may send to your browser, which may then be stored on your hard drive. Fortium Partners e-mails and Web sites may use cookies to create a more personalized user experience for visitors. These simulate a continuous connection, letting us remember information about your preferences and session.

Fortium Partners uses a third party to place cookies on your computer. Although these may contain a unique user ID, they do not collect or store any identifiable personal information.The Fortium Partners web server automatically collects clickstream information such as the address (URL) of the Web site that you came from before visiting FortiumPartners.com, which pages you visit on our site while you're there, which browser you used to view our site, and any search terms you may have entered, among other things. FortiumPartners.com may also use anonymous clickstream data to track which pages visitors view. This helps us understand how visitors use our sites.

What if I link to Other Sites?
Our Site contains links to other websites. If you choose to visit an advertiser by "clicking on" a banner ad or other type of advertisement, or click on another third party link, you will be directed to that third party's website. The fact that we link to a website or present a banner ad or other type of advertisement is not an endorsement, authorization or representation of our affiliation with that third party, nor is it an endorsement of their privacy or information security policies or practices. We do not exercise control over third party websites. These other websites may place their own cookies or other files on your computer, collect data or solicit personal information from you. Other sites follow different rules regarding the use or disclosure of the personal information you submit to them. We encourage you to read the privacy policies or statements of the other websites you visit.

How can I update my information?
Fortium Partners wants your information and marketing preferences to be complete and accurate. To update your information send an e-mail to info @ FortiumPartners.com.If you send an e-mail please include your current contact information and list the requested changes you would like to have made.

Does Fortium Partners collect information from children?
This Site is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with Personal Information without their consent, he or she should contact us immediately at info @ FortiumPartners.com. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our files.

Who can I contact with questions about the security of my information?
Please contact our privacy manager to report any known or suspected privacy or security breaches or to submit privacy or security-related questions or complaints. After receiving your inquiry, we will respond within five business days. You may e-mail a request to: info @ FortiumPartners.com.

Will this privacy policy change?
Because Fortium Partners will continue to implement new technologies and improve the services and features provided, this policy is subject to change. If there are changes or additions to this privacy policy, we will post them here or in other formats. If we change our information practices or this privacy policy in such a way that your personal information may be used or shared in a different manner, we will give you the opportunity to opt out of having your information used or shared in that new manner.

Effective date: May 1, 2014