Privacy Policy for DPF
Skopenow, Inc. (“Skopenow”) has the following Privacy Policy with respect to information gathered on Web pages hosted by Skopenow. The terms "Skopenow", "we" and "us" refer to Skopenow, Inc.
Skopenow Inc.
Commitment to Data Protection
Skopenow, Inc. complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Skopenow, Inc. has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (EU-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from the European Union and the United Kingdom in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the EU-U.S. DPF Principles, the Principles shall govern. To learn more about the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/.
In compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, Skopenow, Inc. commits to refer unresolved complaints concerning our handling of personal data received in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF to the JAMS, an alternative dispute resolution provider based in the United States. If you do not receive timely acknowledgment of your DPF Principles-related complaint from us, or if we have not addressed your DPF Principles-related complaint to your satisfaction, please visit https://www.jamsadr.com/DPF-Dispute-Resolution for more information or to file a complaint.
Information Collection and Use
Skopenow collects personal information such as names, contact details, and payment information, which is necessary for providing our services. This information is used solely for the purposes for which it was provided, such as service administration, order processing, and user support.
Skopenow Inc. Disclosures:
Skopenow Inc. complies with all requirements that it must disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements, and will disclose such information in response to any such lawful request.
Skopenow Inc. complies with all requirements that it Inform individuals that it is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and hereby so informs all individuals that it is subject to said investigatory and enforcement powers, as follows: The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over Skopenow Inc.’s compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF.
Skopenow Inc complies with all requirements that notice be given to all individuals that, under certain conditions, an individual may invoke binding arbitration. Skopenow Inc. is obligated to arbitrate claims and follow the terms as set forth in Annex I of the DPF Principles, provided that an individual has invoked binding arbitration by delivering notice to the organization at issue and following the procedures and subject to conditions set forth in Annex I. The Pre-Arbitration Requirements of Annex I of the DPF Principles explain in detail when an individual can invoke binding arbitration, including for complaints regarding DPF compliance not resolved by any of the other DPF mechanisms. For additional information, please refer to Annex I which can be found at https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/framework-article/ANNEX-I-introduction
Skopenow Inc. complies with all requirements that it Inform individuals about its liability in cases of onward transfers to third parties. When Skopenow Inc. transfers personal information to a third party acting as a controller, Skopenow Inc. will, among other things, comply with the DPF Notice and Choice Principles, including the Recourse, Enforcement and Liability Principle that requires that in the context of an onward transfer, Skopenow Inc. has responsibility for the processing of personal information it receives under the DPF Principles and subsequently transfers to a third party acting as an agent on its behalf. Skopenow Inc. remains liable under the DPF Principles if its agent processes such personal information in a manner inconsistent with the DPF Principles, unless Skopenow Inc. proves that it is not responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen. If it comes to our attention that such information has been collected, it will be promptly deleted from our systems.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Except as outlined in this policy and our services agreement, we do not share personal information with third parties unless necessary to provide our services or as required by law.
User Rights
Users have rights over their personal information, including the right to access, correct, and request the deletion of their data. Users can manage their information through their Skopenow account or contact us directly to exercise these rights.
Data Security
We implement stringent security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or alteration of user data. This includes encryption of data in transit and secure data storage practices.
International Data Transfers
We comply with frameworks for the transfer of data between the EU, the UK, and the US, ensuring all personal information is handled with a high standard of privacy and security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. We will notify users of significant changes and encourage users to review the policy periodically.
The Information We Collect
This notice applies to all information collected on the Skopenow website or submitted to Skopenow at any time through any Service Pages.
Personally Identifiable Information-When visiting Skopenow’s website you may choose to supply Skopenow with information that identifies you personally. For End-Users, this information may include your name and contact information, gender, birth date, occupation and industry, shipping and billing information, credit card numbers and other payment information, behavior patterns, purchase history, and other information. For Clients, this information may include the Client's name and contact information, the Client's Web site information (name, URL, visitors per day, page views per month, description, categorization), payment information (check payee, SSN/Tax ID, bank information), and user comments. We also collect prospect information from our End-Users, which may include name and contact information of individual(s) you think would be interested in our services.
Aggregate Information: We collect non-identifying and aggregate information to better design our Web site and services, and share the aggregate data with advertisers and other third parties. Each of Skopenow's Clients has access to information specific only to that Client's data.
Collection of Personal Information from Children under Thirteen: Skopenow does not allow children known to be under the age of thirteen (13) to register for our services. We may momentarily capture personally identifiable information for purposes of determining whether a user is over the age of thirteen (13) and thus qualifies to use our services. Where the user is under the age of thirteen (13), such information is automatically deleted.
The Way We Use Information
We use the information you provide about yourself or others to complete the transaction for which the information is intended. Such transactions may include: administering a service; completing an order; shipping a product; replying to support requests; or contacting you if you have granted us permission to do so.
Except as provided in this Privacy Policy and the SKOPENOW, Inc. SERVICES AGREEMENT, we do not share this information with outside parties without your permission except to the extent that is necessary to administer the services we offer our Clients and End-Users or to comply in responding to subpoenas, court orders or other legal proceedings.
From time to time, we also use the information you provide about yourself or others to inform you of additions or improvements to the Skopenow services as well as conduct member surveys in order to improve our services. These communications will only be sent to the administrative account.
We may also use personally identifiable End-User information to provide targeted content and commerce opportunities to End-Users based on their demographic and behavioral information.
Finally, we never use or share the personally identifiable information provided to us online in ways or for reasons unrelated to the ones described above without also providing an opportunity to opt-out or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.
Our Commitment to Data Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures reasonably designed to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to secure personal identification. In addition, personnel who have access to our database are trained to maintain and secure all information.
How You Can Access or Update Your Information
Customers can access their personally identifiable information by logging in to their password-protected (SSL encrypted) Skopenow portal at www.skopenow.com and selecting "Edit My Profile." Clients can also correct factual errors in their personally identifiable information by sending us a written request that credibly documents and explains the error.
If you have submitted information on our site but do not currently have an account with us, you can access and correct the information that we collect and maintain by contacting us and requesting such information or correction.
To protect your privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections to your information.
Redact My Information
Your personal privacy is our highest priority. If you are an active or retired, federal or state, judge, prosecutor or law enforcement member or a family member residing with one, or a person otherwise a “covered person” under “Daniel’s Law” and wish to prohibit the disclosure of your home address or unpublished home telephone number by us, please complete our redaction notification form found at: https://www.skopenow.com/personal-information-redaction-request or email us directly at privacy@skopenow.com. Please provide the exact phone number and address that you are seeking to have redacted.
We are happy to accommodate your request to redact this information by removing our user's ability to search for your protected data. Skopenow is not a database and we cannot delete your information; however, we can redact the specific phone numbers and addresses that you provide.
After you have submitted your request, we may need to reach out to you directly via email to verify your request and assure that it will be processed safely and accurately. Please check your email for correspondence over the next few days. If you have further questions, please email privacy@skopenow.com
How to Contact Us
Should you have other questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us online.
Disclaimers: Skopenow does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of information contained on a searched website; does not endorse the organizations sponsoring searched websites or the views they express or the products/services they offer; and cannot and does not authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in searched websites. Any content, information and any materials provided by Skopenow is on an “as is” basis. Skopenow makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy, completeness or timeliness, or as to the results to be obtained by recipients, and shall not in any way be liable to any recipient for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions herein. Without limiting the foregoing, Skopenow shall have no liability whatsoever to a recipient of any message or media, whether in contract, in tort (including negligence), under a warranty, under statute or otherwise, in respect of any loss or damage suffered by such recipient as a result of or in connection with any actions, opinions, recommendations, forecasts, judgments, or any other conclusions, or any course of action determined, by it or any third party, whether or not based on the content, information or materials provided or produced by Skopenow.
Important:
Data received through third parties may have been entered poorly, processed incorrectly and generally not free from defect. This data should not be relied upon as definitively accurate. Any data supplied in this report must be independently verified. THIS IS NOT A CONSUMER REPORT and does not constitute a "CONSUMER REPORT" under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). This report may not be used to determine the eligibility for credit, insurance, employment or any other purpose regulated under the FCRA. This system may be used only in accordance with your Service Agreement, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("GLB"), the Driver's Privacy Protection Act ("DPPA") and all other applicable laws. Recipient agrees to have knowledge of all applicable laws pertaining to the usage of data. Recipient accepts all responsibility civilly and criminally for any use of this data.