Contractor’s Edge (the “Site”) is a brand owned and operated under the umbrella of Greenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group. This Privacy Policy applies to information we receive through the operation of our websites (including https://yourcontractorsedge.com/), social media pages, blogs, promotional alerts, mobile apps (if any), and email communications (collectively, the “services”).
In this policy, you’ll learn about the information we collect from you, how we receive information from third parties, and how we use and share that information. Contractor’s Edge and Greenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group (hereafter, collectively, the “Owners,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy.
“Personal Information” is information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable individual. Depending on how you interact with us, the Owners may collect Personal Information, including:
We may need to collect certain Personal Information to provide you with our services. If you do not provide the requested information, we may be unable to deliver some features or services.
If you provide Personal Information about another person to us or our service providers (for example, a colleague’s contact information), you represent that you have the authority to do so and to permit us to use that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
The Personal Information gathered by the Owners generally falls into two categories:
We may also receive information about you from third parties (see “Other Information We Obtain” below) and combine it with information we collect directly to improve accuracy and tailor our communications with you.
If you connect your social media account to our services, you may share certain Personal Information from that account with us, such as your name, email address, profile photo, list of contacts, and other information you make accessible by connecting your account.
We and our service providers use Personal Information for a variety of legitimate business purposes, including:
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time (see “Your Choices” below).
We may also invite you to participate in sweepstakes, contests, or other promotions. Participation is always voluntary and may be subject to additional terms.
We may disclose your Personal Information to third parties under the following circumstances:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we may use information such as IP addresses, device identifiers, or other data we collect to help identify users in cooperation with law enforcement, rights holders, and service providers. Such disclosures may occur without notice to you where permitted by law.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties with whom you independently choose to share information.
“Other Information” is any information that does not reveal your specific identity or does not directly relate to an identifiable individual. The services may collect Other Information such as:
If we are required by law to treat Other Information as Personal Information, we will use and disclose it as described for Personal Information in this Privacy Policy. If we combine Other Information with Personal Information, we will treat the combined information as Personal Information for as long as it remains combined.
The Owners and our service providers may use various technologies to automatically collect information when you use our services, open our emails, or interact with our content on social media. This may include:
Technologies used may include:
We use these technologies to:
Some of this information may be associated with your account or contact information, and therefore treated as Personal Information. You can manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser and device settings (see “Your Choices” below).
We may receive information about you from other sources, such as:
The information may include demographics (e.g., age range, household size), segment data, or purchase and interest preferences. We use this information to:
From time to time, we may allow other businesses to make products or services available through our services or in partnership with Contractor’s Edge. When you engage with these businesses—for example, by registering, requesting information, or making a purchase—your information may be shared with them so they can fulfill your request.
Their use of your information will be governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Where applicable, we will provide materials or links to help you access their privacy policies.
We maintain reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of Personal Information.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we make no warranties, express, implied, or otherwise, as to the ultimate effectiveness of our safeguards. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for any unauthorized access to, disclosure, alteration, interception, theft, or loss of any data or Personal Information.
By using the services, you acknowledge and accept these risks.
Our services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe that a child under 13 may have provided information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove that information.
Our services may contain links or references to websites, apps, or services operated and controlled by third parties (“Third-Party Websites”). These Third-Party Websites may:
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of Third-Party Websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any information.
Our services may offer features such as chat rooms, forums, message boards, comment sections, and/or news groups. Please remember:
For example, if you do not want people to know your email address, do not include it in any public post.
We generally use an opt-out standard for marketing communications such as email or postal mail. This means we may contact you for marketing purposes, but will stop upon your request.
You may choose to:
You may do so by:
Even if you opt out of marketing and promotional communications, we may still contact you about transactional or administrative matters, such as responses to inquiries or important service updates.
When you subscribe to alerts, text us, or send emails to us, you are communicating with us electronically and consent to receive communications from us electronically. We may communicate with you by email, by text, by posting notices on our sites, or through other electronic means.
You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies by:
Please consult your browser’s “Help” menu for specific instructions. If you disable cookies, some features of our sites or services may not function properly.
If you do not want LSOs stored on your computer, you can adjust your Flash Player settings to block LSO storage using the tools in the website storage settings panel. Note that restricting LSOs may reduce or impair the functionality of some Flash-based applications, including those used in connection with our services.
We may work with ad networks that use your browsing history across participating websites and apps to serve interest-based advertisements.
To manage interest-based advertising preferences:
These tools rely on cookies to remember your preferences. If you delete cookies, switch browsers or devices, you may need to set your preferences again. We are not responsible for the effectiveness of, or compliance with, any third party’s opt-out programs.
We may use “Matched Ads” with services such as Google or Facebook, where we upload certain data (such as email addresses) to help serve relevant ads to users or similar audiences. To opt out of such advertising, please follow the instructions provided by the applicable third-party platform.
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics to better understand how users interact with our sites and services.
These tools may collect information such as:
We use this information to:
Google Analytics collects your IP address on the date you visit the site but does not collect your name or other directly identifying information as part of this tool. We do not combine information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies or using Google’s opt-out tools. You may also opt out of Adobe Analytics using its opt-out mechanisms.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and related laws.
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of Personal Information (as defined in the CCPA):
We do not generally sell information as the term “sell” is traditionally understood. We may disclose the above categories for “business purposes” or “commercial purposes” as described earlier in this policy.
You may have the right to request:
You may also request that we delete Personal Information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the methods outlined in “Your Choices” and clearly specify the right you are exercising and the scope of your request. We will acknowledge receipt within the time period required by law and may request additional information to verify your identity. If we are unable to verify your identity, we may deny your request as permitted by law.
To the extent the Owners “sell” your Personal Information as that term is defined under the CCPA, you have the right to opt out of such sale at any time by contacting us. See “Your Choices” for how to reach us.
You may designate an authorized agent to submit CCPA requests on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and also verify your identity directly, as permitted by law.
You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment from us for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
We may offer financial incentives, such as discounts or rewards, in exchange for certain Personal Information. Participation in such programs is optional and will be subject to the applicable terms provided at the time of enrollment.
California residents may request:
To make a “California Shine the Light” request, please contact us at the address or email provided in “Your Choices” and specify that you are making this type of request. We may require additional information to verify your identity and are only required to respond to one such request per calendar year.
If you are a California resident under 18 and registered to use our products or services, you may request removal of content or information you have publicly posted. To make a “California Under 18 Content Removal Request,” contact us and specify what content you want removed. We will make good-faith efforts to remove it from prospective public view, but we cannot guarantee complete removal in all cases (for example, if it has been copied or reposted by others).
Under Nevada law (NRS 603A.340), Nevada consumers may submit a request directing a business not to sell certain kinds of Personal Information that the business has collected or will collect about the consumer.
If you are a Nevada resident and wish to submit such a request, please contact us using the information in “Your Choices.” A “sale” under Nevada law generally means the exchange of Personal Information for monetary consideration to a third party, for the third party to license or sell the information to others.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the services after any changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
