Privacy Policy
Updated 10/24/2007 3:33 PM
The owner of DesignMyRoom.com (the "Website"), Swatchbox Technologies, Inc. (“Swatchbox” or the “Company”), is serious about protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy sets forth how the information is obtained, as well as how the information we learn about you on the Website is treated. Please note that your use of the Website will constitute your acknowledgement and agreement with the terms and conditions included herein.
Information Collected
Swatchbox collects two types of information from you when you use the Website: personal information (for example, name and email address) and non-personal, aggregate information (for example, your IP address).
Personally-Identifiable Information-What We Collect
The only personally-identifying information we collect and store about you is the information that you choose to provide to us, which, among other things, may include, your name, email address and zip code.
Non Personally-Identifiable Information: What We Collect
Our servers may also automatically collect information about your computer when you visit the website that referred you, and your internet protocol (“IP”) address. Your IP address is usually associated with the place from which you enter the Internet, like your Internet Service Provider or your company.
Electronic Mail
Swatchbox also gathers personally-identifiable information when you send us an email. We will use this information to respond to your email. We may also use the information to send you notifications about our service.
Sweepstakes and Contests
From time to time, we may request information from you in connection with sweepstakes and contests we offer on the Website. Participation in these sweepstakes or contests is completely voluntary; you have a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address) and demographic information (such as zip code and age level). Contact information will be used to notify winners and award prizes.
Cookies
We want you to be aware that certain tools exist to help us service and recognize you. For your convenience, to help us personalize your experience or better serve your needs, we may receive and store certain types of information when you visit the Website. You may be familiar with the term “cookies,” which are unique alphanumeric identifiers that store your personal information. These cookies are placed on your computer when your web browser accesses the Website. We use this information to personalize your experience on the Website, as well as to educate us on things such as how you navigate to and around the Website, product browsing, content accessing, and purchasing data. If you choose, there are utilities available for purchase from independent software providers to install on your computer as well as tools/preferences you can choose through most web browsers to make website visits anonymous. Of course, cookies let you have a more satisfying website experience, so we recommend that you leave them turned on.
Within Swatchbox
We share information we collect from all points of contact within the Swatchbox-owned and licensed websites. The information you give us and information about your transaction may be combined with other personally identifiable information available from our records and other sources. We use this information to provide customer service and to offer you products, services, offers and benefits that may be of interest to you.
Partners
We may share your information with carefully selected business partners. These companies and organizations may use the information we provide to them to assist us in serving your needs. These disclosures may be made to help us enforce or apply existing terms and conditions and/or other agreements or to protect the rights, property or safety of our websites, our users or others.
Governmental Agencies or Other Companies
We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when (1) permitted or required by law, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions, or (3) investigating fraud that has already taken place. In all cases, this information is not provided to these entities for marketing purposes.
Right to Transfer
Should the Company choose to sell or transfer business assets, it is possible that the information we possess may be transferred as part of that transaction. The Company may decide to retain a copy of the information post sale or transfer.
Links
The Website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. Swatchbox encourages users to read the privacy statements of each and every website that they visit. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected when you visit the Website.
Our Commitment to Data Security
There is no such thing as complete security on the Internet or otherwise. The Company uses industry standard security techniques on our websites to help protect against the loss, misuse or modification of information we’ve collected from you. When you access your personal information or transmit personally identifiable data to us, that information is stored on servers that we have protected from unauthorized access or intrusion. While we strive to protect your information, the Company cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us. You acknowledge and assume this risk when communicating with the Company, its partners and affiliates.
Notification of Changes
If Swatchbox decides to change this Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on the Website's homepage so you will always be aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. We will use information in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was collected.
Your California Privacy Rights
Pursuant to California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civ: 1798.80-1798.84), California residents who provide personal information in obtaining products or services for personal, family or household use are entitled to either (1) a list detailing the categories of information shared and the entities to which such information was provided, or (2) be notified of a mechanism by which a consumer may opt-out of having their information shared with third parties. We have elected the second option.
To opt-out of having your information shared with third parties, send your request, including your full name, email address and postal address to:
Swatchbox Technologies
21 Brigham Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Opt-Out
To "opt-out" or terminate communications sent by Swatchbox to you, you may simply contact Swatchbox using our contact form. Your termination request will likely take effect within 72 hours.
