Privacy Policy
 

Vazari & Associates LLC ("Vazari") knows that you care how information about you is used and shared. This notice describes Vazari's Privacy Policy for our website SmallClaimsOnline.com including all online services and functions. Moreover, This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Vazari collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from each User (i.e., "You") of this website SmallClaimsOnline.com (the "Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Vazari.

1. NOTICE AND SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

This Privacy Policy describes how Vazari handles the User's personal information for Vazari services on SmallClaimsOnline.com. With the exceptions of the provisions contained in the User Agreement and this Privacy Policy, Vazari does not collect personal information about the User without the User's knowledge. Notice that the Affiliate websites may be governed by separate privacy policies. By accepting this Privacy Policy and/or the ‘SmallClaimsOnline.com TERMS OF SERVICE AND CONDITIONS OF USE: USER AGREEMENT' (a copy can be found at SmallClaimsOnline.com/[TOS]), the User expressly consents to Vazari collecting, storing, using and disclosing of the User's personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective upon acceptance for new Users and is otherwise effective on November 2, 2013.

2. USER REGISTRATION.

You must register on this Site in order to use certain of the Site's online services and functions, such as our blogs. If you just want to browse the Site, registration is optional. During registration, you will be required to provide contact information, consisting of an email address, phone number, username and password. You can select any username you want, except that your username cannot be an impersonation, the same or confusingly similar to a famous trademark, or be a term that is offensive in any way. You may, but are not obligated to, use your own name. If you do use your own name, you consent to it being passed to others by use of the functions of the Site. Vazari reserves the right to reject or remove any username that does not meet applicable standards.

3. OUR PURPOSE FOR COLLECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION.

3.1 The primary purpose Vazari collects personal information is to provide the User with a safe, smooth, efficient, and customized experience.
3.2 The User agrees that Vazari may use the personal information to:
(a) Provide the services and customer support the User requests;
(b) Resolve disputes, and troubleshoot problems;
(c) Prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities, and enforce our User Agreement;
(d) Customize, measure and improve Vazari services, content and advertising;
(e) Notify the User about Vazari services and those of our corporate family, targeted marketing, service updates, and promotional offers based on the User's preferences;
(f) Compare information for accuracy, and verify it with third parties; and
(g) Provide the information required by third party service and sales providers, who are prohibited from using that information for any other purpose, to deliver their goods and services.

4. 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, place an order for services, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, first name, last name and email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. 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 related activities.

5. NON-PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION.

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

6. WEB BROWSER COOKIES.

6.1 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.
6.2 A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer for record-keeping purposes. Vazari use cookies on the Site.
6.3 Vazari uses both "session ID cookies" and "persistent cookies." Vazari uses session cookies to make it easier for you to navigate the Site. A session ID cookie expires when you close your browser. If you check "remember me on this computer" when logging in to the Site, Vazari also sets a persistent cookie to store your username passwords, so you do not have to enter it more than once. The persistent cookie also enables Vazari to track and target the interests of users to enhance the experience on the Site. The persistent cookie is removed when you uncheck the "remember my email address" check box.
6.4 Your web browser allows you to control and limit cookies on your computer. If you reject cookies, you may still use the Site, but your ability to use some areas or functions of the Site may be limited.
6.5 Some of Vazari's business partners (such as advertisers) use cookies on the Site. Vazari has no access to or control over these cookies. This privacy policy covers the use of cookies by Vazari only and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

7. HOW WE USE COLLECTED INFORMATION.

Vazari collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
(a) To Personalize the 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.
(b) To Improve Our Site – We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
(c) To Improve Customer Service – Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
(d) To Process Transactions – We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
(e) Administration – To administer a content, promotion, survey or other Site features. To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
(f) To Send Periodic Emails – The email address Users provide for order processing, will only be used to send them information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.

8 SUMMARY STATISTIC.

8.1 Additionally, to create a summary statistic used to help improve the Site, Vazari collects and stores certain information automatically, and set forth as follows:
(a) User's interaction with the services, content and advertising of the Site and Affiliate website(s);
(b) The User's computer and connection information, Internet Protocol (IP) address and standard web log information;
(c) The date and time the User accessed the Site;
(d) The User's statistics on page views, traffic to and from the sites; and
(e) The Internet address of the websites from which the User linked directly to the Site.
8.2 Moreover, the personal information and communications and activities by the User on the Site typically are viewed only by the User and the Addressee of the communications, with the following exceptions. System operators, in performance of there duties, may review or monitor the User's personal information, activities, electronic mail and other communications. In addition, Vazari reserves the right to copy and distribute to third parties any information associated with the User's activities or communications on the Site. Therefore, the User does not have and should not expect a right to privacy in any activity by the User or any communication, sent or received by the User, on this system.

9. 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, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

10. THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

10.1 Only with the exception of the government agency required to fulfill your requested service, we do not release any of your personal information to third parties.
10.2 Moreover, We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. 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.

11. EMAIL FROM VARARI FOR NEWSLETTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Vazari may use your username and email address to provide you with email newsletters and announcements. If you do not wish to receive these kinds of communications, you can opt out by unchecking the email newsletters and announcements boxes during registration. Vazari also offers you the option to unsubscribe from newsletters and announcements by return email or by changing your profile on the Customer Profile page on the Site.

12. PRODUCT INFORMATION AND OFFERS.

The email address information that you provide on the Site may be used to contact you about other product and service offers from Vazari. Vazari may also use that information to let you know of additional products and services from other companies that you might be interested in. If you do not wish to receive these kinds of communications, you can opt out by unchecking the appropriate email offer announcements boxes during registration. In addition, you can choose not to receive such information by opting-out on the Customer Profile page on the Site.

13. SIGNIFICANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BY EMAIL.

Vazari may also use your registered name and email address to provide you with significant announcements about Site functions or services that you are registered to use, about this Site, about any user account you may create, about fulfillment of a specific transaction you have requested, or about other significant developments that may affect your use of the Site. You cannot opt-out of this kind of email.

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.

14.1 SmallClaimsOnline.com may request additional information from you on product order forms or other online transaction forms. Such forms may require you to provide contact information (such as name and mailing or shipping address) and payment information (such as credit card number and credit card expiration date). Information that you provide in this way may be used for billing and accounting purposes, for recording products and services that you have licensed, bought or downloaded, and to fill your orders. Vazari may use this contact information to communicate about orders, products, services, or fees or charges.
14.2 Vazari may use an outside shipping company to ship orders and uses a credit card processing company to process payments for goods and services. These companies have access to user information in order to perform their functions.
14.3 Vazari may partner with other third parties to provide specific goods or services. When you sign up for such goods or services, Vazari will share names or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these goods or services. Vazari does not authorize third party providers to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose related to these goods or services.

15. STORAGE AND ACCESS TO YOUR DOCUMENTS.

SmallClaimsOnline.com maintains electronic storage of all documents returned from the court for a period of five (5) years\; and after this five (5) period, You, the Customer, will no longer have access to or be able to request copies of such documents from us.

16. FEEDBACK TO VARARI.

Vazari has feedback functionality on the Site that allows you to submit comments, suggestions, or bugs found. Vazari may collect your name or username and email address in order to follow up with you or thank you for a suggestion.

17. ANONYMOUS DATA.

17.1 Vazari may track the Site to analyze trends, administer the Site, track your actions and use of the Site, record transactions, and gather demographic information for aggregate use. Such analysis is not linked to personally identifiable information.
17.2 Vazari may share aggregated demographic and usage information with its partners and advertisers. This aggregated information is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person.

18. ADVERTISING.

Ads appearing on SmallClaimsOnline.com may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

19. ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIRD PARTY WEBSITES.

Users may find advertising or other content on SmallClaimsOnline.com that link to the sites and services of 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. 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.

20. LINKS.

SmallClaimsOnline.com may contain links to other sites. Vazari is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. Vazari encourages users to be aware when they leave the Site and to read the privacy statements of sites that collect personally identifiable information. This privacy policy applies only to information collected on SmallClaimsOnline.com

21. SECURITY TECHNOLOGY.

When a Site's registration/order form asks Users to enter financial information (such as credit card number), that information is encrypted and is protected during transmission through the Internet using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) software. You should see the lock icon on the bottom of web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer becomes locked, as opposed to unlocked or open when you are just surfing. If you have any questions about the security, you can send an email to [add email address for queries.].

22. CORRECTION/UPDATING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

If you provide personally identifiable information changes (such as an email address or zip code), Vazari will endeavor to provide a way to correct, update or remove your personal data. This can usually be done at the Customer Profile page.

23. PROTECTION OF MINORS.

Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to register on SmallClaimsOnline.com or use any functionality for which registration is required.

24. BUSINESS OR ASSET TRANSFER OR SALE.

Vazari may be sold, might sell or buy businesses or assets of businesses, or Vazari might merge with another business. In such transactions, customer information generally is one of the transferred business assets. Also, in the event that Vazari, a line of business of Vazari, or substantially all the assets of Vazari are transferred, customer information may well be one of the transferred assets. Vazari will make reasonable effort to provide notice on SmallClaimsOnline.com and to notify you via email to the most recent email address that you have provided to Vazari of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

25. LIMITED USE.

Vazari does not intend to sell, share, or rent information obtained on SmallClaimsOnline.com other than as discussed in this privacy policy.

26. NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

26.1 Release of Information for Legal Reasons – Vazari may release information concerning your use of Vazari (including, but not limited to, posted Public Content, registration information, and network records) when it believes in good faith that such release is appropriate to comply with the law (for example, pursuant to a statutory demand, subpoena, warrant or court order), to protect against fraudulent, abusive or unlawful use of the Vazari, to protect Vazari's rights or property, enforce any contract between you and Vazari, or if Vazari reasonably believes that a situation involving danger of death or injury to any person requires disclosure.
26.2 In addition, Vazari will disclose the User's personal information, communications and activities, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:
(a) Conform to the requirements of the law;
(b) Comply with legal process served on Vazari;
(c) Protect and defend the rights or property of Vazari; and
(d) Act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of Users or employees of Vazari members of the public, or the public at large.

27. PRIVACY POLICY IN REGARD TO PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.

The User Acknowledges and Agrees that by posting messages, uploading files, inputting data, or engaging in any form of communication on the Site, the User thereby grants to the public an unrestricted license to use, copy, modify, adapt or document in any form any communications, information or any underlying work in which the User may possess proprietary rights, including but not limited to copyright rights; the User thereby will be deemed to have disclaimed or waived all copyright ownership rights in such messages, files, data, or communication, even if they contain copyright notices; therefore the User shall have absolutely no recourse against Vazari for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights to which the User may claim ownership.

28. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS.

28.1 Residents of the State of California, under the California Civil Code, have the right to request from companies conducting business in California a list of all third parties to which the Company has disclosed personal information during the preceding year for direct marketing purposes and a disclosure of the shared information. Alternatively, the law provides that if the company has a privacy policy that provides you with an "opt-out" choice for use of your personal information by third parties for marketing purposes, the Company may instead provide you with information on how to exercise your disclosure choice options.
28.2 SmallClaimsOnline.com qualifies for the alternative option. Its privacy policy provides you with information on how you may opt-out from the use of your personal information by third parties for direct marketing purposes. Therefore, we are not required to maintain or disclose a list of the third parties that received your personal information during the preceding year for marketing purposes.
28.3 If you are a California resident and request information about how to exercise your third party disclosure choices, send a request to the following email address: Support@SmallClaimsOnline.com

29. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

Vazari has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post those changes on this Site (and/or send you an email) so Users can remain aware of what information Vazari collects, how Vazari uses it, and under what circumstances, if any, Vazari discloses it. 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.

30. YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.

By using SmallClaimsOnline.com, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of SmallClaimsOnline.com 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 SmallClaimsOnline.com, or your dealings with this Site, please contact us at: Support@SmallClaimsOnline.com



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