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RailingAssociation.com Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 17, 2024

RailingAssociation.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website (https://railingassociation.com) and related services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information, including the data provided by paying customers for service fulfillment.

By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. General Website Visitors

We may collect the following information automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website

b. Information You Provide

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and payment details (you typically enter this to a third party payment company)
  • Media files (e.g., images, logos, or videos) submitted for use in online profiles or marketing campaigns

c. Additional Information for Paying Customers

For customers subscribing to our services, we may collect:

  • Login credentials for platforms such as Google Business Profile (GMB), Facebook, Instagram, or other directories
  • Website server or content management system (CMS) access credentials
  • Information related to your online presence, including existing profiles, directories, and content

2. How We Use Your Information

General Use

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage our services, including profile management, content creation, and online advertising.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

For Paying Customers

If you are a paying customer, your information is used to:

  • Manage your online presence, including creating, posting, editing, and removing content on your behalf.
  • Perform advertising, content optimization, and promotional activities as outlined in your Service Agreement.
  • Analyze and improve the performance of your marketing campaigns.

Marketing Communications

If you opt-in, we may send promotional emails about our services. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information under the following circumstances:

a. Authorized Third Parties

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers to:

  • Process payments (e.g., billing processors)
  • Manage advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, social media platforms)
  • Perform analytics and reporting

These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to perform the requested services.

b. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or regulatory request.

c. With Your Consent

We will share your information with third parties if you explicitly authorize us to do so.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information about your interaction with our website. Cookies help us:

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior.
  • Remember user preferences for an improved experience.
  • Track the effectiveness of our SEO and marketing efforts.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, certain features of the website may not function properly without cookies.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure storage, and restricted access protocols.

Specific Measures for Paying Customers

  • Login credentials for your GMB, social media, and website accounts are stored securely and encrypted.
  • Only authorized personnel have access to your sensitive data.
  • Regular audits are conducted to identify and mitigate security risks.

Important: While we take every precaution to safeguard your data, no system is completely secure. By providing access credentials, you acknowledge the inherent risks of digital systems.

6. Customer Rights and Responsibilities

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, such as marketing.
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at Contact Us Here For More Assistance

Your Responsibilities (Paying Customers)

  • Ownership of Accounts: You retain full ownership of your GMB, social media, and website accounts.
  • Revocation of Access: You may revoke access at any time, but doing so may limit our ability to perform services.
  • Credential Changes: If you change account credentials, it is your responsibility to notify us promptly to avoid service interruptions.

7. External Links Disclaimer

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes affecting how we handle customer data will be communicated via email or through our website. The updated policy will include the revised effective date.

Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: