Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Use of this website assigns you the status of user, which implies your full and unreserved acceptance of all provisions included in this Privacy Policy and Disclaimer. Therefore, if you do not agree with any of the terms hereby established, you should not use/access this website.
TERMS OF USE OF THE WEBSITE exploringdwelling.com
1.1 Visitors to this website are considered as users of the website and can find information related to the activity, products and services we provide.
1.2. All information and materials included on this website have been obtained from sources that are considered to be reliable. However, despite precautions and reasonable measures being taken to ensure the reliability of said information, we cannot guarantee that it is accurate, complete and/or updated. Therefore, we waive all responsibility for the omission of information or the publishing of inaccurate information on this website.
1.3. The information included and/or provided on this website must be considered by users as general information, and therefore should not be considered as a determining element for any decision making performed by users of the website, and we consequently waive any responsibility for any occurrence arising from a lack of verification of such information. More specifically, it must be understood that said information, which complies with the current EU regulations, is not aimed at users acting under the jurisdiction of other States which demand compliance with different requirements for the provision, dissemination or advertisement of services related to the activities and/or services featured on this website.
1.4. As service providers operating in an information society, we reserve the right to update, modify or delete the information contained on this website and to limit or deny access to said information without prior notice. More specifically, we reserve the right to cancel, limit or deny access to the website in the event of technical issues caused by events or circumstances beyond our control which, in our judgment, decrease or negate the standard security levels adopted for the correct functioning of this website.
1.5. At any point we, as providers, are entitled to establish legal technical procedures for the purpose of obtaining anonymous information about our visitors, which would mean, in all cases, that said information could not by any means be associated to a specific and identifiable user. This type of procedure stores data like the domain name of the provider responsible for giving the user access to the network, the date and time of access of our website, the internet address from which the link came or the link that directs to our website, the number of daily visitors to each section, and other data that are similar in nature. The purpose of the data and information collected is statistical, in a way that enables us to gain further knowledge of the activity of visitors to the website, for the purpose of improving the website and/or increasing its online presence. For further information regarding the purposes for which we use this information, please refer to the Cookies Policy section of this website.
1.6. Users are able to deactivate the procedures for information collection mentioned in the previous point at any time by editing the configuration settings of their browser. Said deactivation will not affect or interfere with the browsing of this website by its users. For further information on how to uninstall cookies, please refer to the Cookies Policy section of this website.
1.7. Users expressly and unequivocally authorise us to obtain and process any information generated by the use of this website with the sole purpose of providing a more customised and efficient browsing experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1. As providers, we waive all responsibility related to information displayed on this website that originates from sources unrelated to us and to any content that was not created by us.
2.2. The sole and exclusive purpose of the links that appear on this website is to inform users of the existence of other sources of information on the same topic that are available online, which can be used to expand upon the information provided on this website. Therefore, under no circumstances will we be held responsible for any consequences arising from accessing said links.
2.3. Under no circumstances will we be held responsible for any loss, damage or harm of any nature that may arise from access and/or use of this website, including that which is caused to computer systems or by viruses or the illicit actions of hackers. Likewise, we will not be responsible for any damages that users may suffer as a consequence of the misuse of this website or, in any event, for glitches, interruptions, outages or faults related to telecommunications.
2.4. As providers, we waive all responsibility for any potential discrepancies that may occur between printed versions of documents and the electronic versions published on websites or obtained via electronic means from this website.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY
3.1. As providers, we guarantee the protection of the data of our customers and users. This website does not automatically recognise data related to the identity of the visitors to its pages. In the event that users request information on services or products or wish to report a claim or an incident via the forms hosted on this website, it will be necessary to collect the relevant personal details that are required to inform users about said request.
3.2. As service providers operating in an information society who are responsible for personal data files, we inform the users of this website that all personal data will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purposes for which they were requested, in compliance with any applicable regulations.
3.3. As an entity responsible for personal data files, we assume responsibility for the implementation of technical and operational security measures for the protection of the confidentiality and integrity of information, as per the provisions of applicable legislation.
3.4. Users will be held responsible for the accuracy of all data provided, and we therefore reserve the right to exclude from our services any users who provide false data, without prejudice to any other actions that may apply in accordance with the Law.
3.5. Our website is not intended for the use of persons under the age of 18. We shall not deliberately request data from or direct commercial actions towards persons under 18 years of age via the internet.
3.6. All registered users may exercise their rights to access, modify, oppose and cancel any personal data, with regards to personal data provided through this website, as per the provisions of the Law, by sending a written communication with a copy of a current ID enclosed to the company, as the entity responsible for the file in which personal data is compiled, to the address provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
INDUSTRIAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4.1. All elements included within this website (text, images, brands, logos, audio files, software files, colour combinations, etc.), as well as the structure of its contents, are protected by the Industrial and Intellectual Property regulations, and therefore cannot be subject to exploitation, reproduction, distribution, modification, public dissemination, transfer or transformation or any other means of dissemination that has not been expressly authorised by Bill Hutchins, as the provider and holder of the intellectual rights. Therefore, access to this website does not grant users any kind of right or ownership over the intellectual and/or industrial property of the contents of this website.
4.2. As the holders of the intellectual rights of this website, we reserve the right to take any relevant legal actions against users who violate or infringe any intellectual and/or industrial property rights.
WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?
When you purchase something from our website, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.
When you browse our website, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.
Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our services, new events and other updates.
CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card or place an order we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.
If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either as you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.
How do I withdraw my consent?
If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, by contacting us at bill@exploringdwelling.com.
DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.
STRIPE
We collect credit card payments through Stripe Inc. They provide us with the online payment gateway that allows us to sell our services to you.
Your data is encrypted and processed through Stripe’s payment gateway. It is never stored in our database. It is encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction data is stored only as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction. After that is complete, your purchase transaction information is deleted.
All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our website.
To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.
AGE OF CONSENT
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact Bill Hutchins at bill@exploringdwelling.com.
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