Equity Privacy Policy

This policy describes how Equity, LLC and its affiliates collects, uses, and shares personal information. You can jump to particular topics by going to the headings below:

Types Of Information We Collect

The following provides examples of the type of information that we collect from you and how we use that information.

  
    Context
    Types of Data
    Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
  

    Account Information
    We collect your name and contact information when you have an account. We also collect information relating to the actions that you perform while logged into your account.
    We have a legitimate interest in providing account relating functionalities to our users. Accounts are used to save your preferences and transaction history.
  

    Customer Information
    We collect the name, and contact information, of our customers and their employees with whom we may interact.
    We have a legitimate interest in contacting our customers and communicating with them concerning normal business administration such as projects, services, and billing.
  

    Cookies and first party tracking
    We use cookies, pixel tags, and clear GIFs. “Cookies” are small pieces of information that a website sends to a computer’s hard drive while a web site is viewed.
    We have a legitimate interest in making our website operate efficiently.
  

    Cookies and Third Party Tracking
    We participate in behavior-based advertising, this means that a third party uses technology (e.g., a cookie) to collect information about your use of our website so that they can provide advertising about products and services tailored to your interests on our website, or on other websites.
    We have a legitimate interest in engaging in behavior-based advertising.
  

    Demographic Information
    We collect personal information, such as your age or location.
    We have a legitimate interest in understanding our users and providing tailored services.
  

    Distance Information
    When you use one of our services we collect your location from the GPS, Wi-Fi, and/or cellular technology in your device to determine your location and your distance from our Sales Team members.
    We have a legitimate interest in understanding our users and providing tailored services. In some contexts our use is also based upon your consent to provide us with geo location information.
  

    Email Interconnectivity
    If you receive email from us, we use certain tools to capture data related to when you open our message, click on any links or banners it contains and make purchases.
    We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our communications to you.
  

    Employment
    If you apply for a job posting, or become an employee, we collect information necessary to process your application or to retain you as an employee. This may include, among other things, your Social Security Number. Providing this information is required for employment.
    We use information about current employees to perform our contract of employment, or the anticipation of a contract of employment with you. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about our employees. We also have a legitimate interest in using your information to have efficient staffing and work force operations.
  

    Feedback/Support
    If you provide us feedback or contact us for support we will collect your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content that you send to us, in order to reply.
    We have a legitimate interest in receiving, and acting upon, your feedback or issues.
  

    Mailing List
    When you sign up for one of our mailing lists we collect your email address or postal address.
    We have a legitimate interest in sharing information about our products or services.
  

    Mobile Devices
    We collect information from your mobile device such as unique identifying information broadcast from your device when visiting our website.
    We have a legitimate interest in identifying unique visitors, and in understanding how users interact with us on their mobile devices.
  

    Surveys
    When you participate in a survey we collect information that you provide through the survey. If the survey is provided by a third party service provider, the third party’s privacy policy applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.
    We have a legitimate interest in understanding your opinions, and collecting information relevant to our organization.
  

    Sweepstakes or contests
    When you participate in a sweepstakes or contest we collect information about you which includes contact information to notify you if you are selected.
    We have a legitimate interest in operating the sweepstakes. In some contexts we are also required by law to collect information about those that enter into our sweepstakes, and we have a legitimate interest in complying with those laws.
  

    Website interactions
    We use technology to monitor how you interact with our website. This may include which links you click on, or information that you type into our online forms.
    We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our website to better improve it, and to understand your preferences and interests in order to select offerings that you might find most useful.
  

    Product interactions
    We use technology to monitor how you interact with our product. This may include text inputs and responses to and from the chat interface, response metadata, and information to authenticate with connected applications. third party
    We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our product to better improve it, to understand your preferences, and provide product functionality.
  

    Web logs
    We collect information, including your browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned to a computer when the Internet is used), domain name, click-activity, referring website, and/or a date/time stamp for visitors.
    We have a legitimate interest in monitoring our networks and the visitors to our websites. Among other things, it helps us understand which of our services is the most popular.
  

Context	Types of Data	Primary Purpose for Collection and Use of Data
Account Information	We collect your name and contact information when you have an account. We also collect information relating to the actions that you perform while logged into your account.	We have a legitimate interest in providing account relating functionalities to our users. Accounts are used to save your preferences and transaction history.
Customer Information	We collect the name, and contact information, of our customers and their employees with whom we may interact.	We have a legitimate interest in contacting our customers and communicating with them concerning normal business administration such as projects, services, and billing.
Cookies and first party tracking	We use cookies, pixel tags, and clear GIFs. “Cookies” are small pieces of information that a website sends to a computer’s hard drive while a web site is viewed.	We have a legitimate interest in making our website operate efficiently.
Cookies and Third Party Tracking	We participate in behavior-based advertising, this means that a third party uses technology (e.g., a cookie) to collect information about your use of our website so that they can provide advertising about products and services tailored to your interests on our website, or on other websites.	We have a legitimate interest in engaging in behavior-based advertising.
Demographic Information	We collect personal information, such as your age or location.	We have a legitimate interest in understanding our users and providing tailored services.
Distance Information	When you use one of our services we collect your location from the GPS, Wi-Fi, and/or cellular technology in your device to determine your location and your distance from our Sales Team members.	We have a legitimate interest in understanding our users and providing tailored services. In some contexts our use is also based upon your consent to provide us with geo location information.
Email Interconnectivity	If you receive email from us, we use certain tools to capture data related to when you open our message, click on any links or banners it contains and make purchases.	We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our communications to you.
Employment	If you apply for a job posting, or become an employee, we collect information necessary to process your application or to retain you as an employee. This may include, among other things, your Social Security Number. Providing this information is required for employment.	We use information about current employees to perform our contract of employment, or the anticipation of a contract of employment with you. In some contexts, we are also required by law to collect information about our employees. We also have a legitimate interest in using your information to have efficient staffing and work force operations.
Feedback/Support	If you provide us feedback or contact us for support we will collect your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content that you send to us, in order to reply.	We have a legitimate interest in receiving, and acting upon, your feedback or issues.
Mailing List	When you sign up for one of our mailing lists we collect your email address or postal address.	We have a legitimate interest in sharing information about our products or services.
Mobile Devices	We collect information from your mobile device such as unique identifying information broadcast from your device when visiting our website.	We have a legitimate interest in identifying unique visitors, and in understanding how users interact with us on their mobile devices.
Surveys	When you participate in a survey we collect information that you provide through the survey. If the survey is provided by a third party service provider, the third party’s privacy policy applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.	We have a legitimate interest in understanding your opinions, and collecting information relevant to our organization.
Sweepstakes or contests	When you participate in a sweepstakes or contest we collect information about you which includes contact information to notify you if you are selected.	We have a legitimate interest in operating the sweepstakes. In some contexts we are also required by law to collect information about those that enter into our sweepstakes, and we have a legitimate interest in complying with those laws.
Website interactions	We use technology to monitor how you interact with our website. This may include which links you click on, or information that you type into our online forms.	We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our website to better improve it, and to understand your preferences and interests in order to select offerings that you might find most useful.
Product interactions	We use technology to monitor how you interact with our product. This may include text inputs and responses to and from the chat interface, response metadata, and information to authenticate with connected applications. third party	We have a legitimate interest in understanding how you interact with our product to better improve it, to understand your preferences, and provide product functionality.
Web logs	We collect information, including your browser type, operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address (a number that is automatically assigned to a computer when the Internet is used), domain name, click-activity, referring website, and/or a date/time stamp for visitors.	We have a legitimate interest in monitoring our networks and the visitors to our websites. Among other things, it helps us understand which of our services is the most popular.

In addition to the information that we collect from you directly, we may also receive information about you from other sources, including third parties, business partners, our affiliates, or publicly available sources. For example, if you submit a job application, or become an employee, we may conduct a background check.

Use And Processing Of Information

In addition to the purposes and uses described above, we use information in the following ways:

To identify you when you visit our website.
To provide products and services.
To improve our services and product offerings.
To conduct analytics.
To respond to inquiries related to support, employment opportunities, or other requests.
To send marketing and promotional materials, including information relating to our products, services, sales, or promotions.
For internal administrative purposes, as well as to manage our relationships.
Although the sections above describe our primary purpose in collecting your information, in many situations we have more than one purpose. For example, we may collect your information to perform our contract with you, but we also collect your information as we have a legitimate interest in maintaining your information after your transaction is complete so that we can quickly and easily respond to any questions about your order. As a result, our collection and processing of your information is based in different contexts upon your consent, our need to perform a contract, our obligations under law, and/or our legitimate interest in conducting our business.

Sharing Of Information

In addition to the specific situations discussed elsewhere in this policy, we disclose information in the following situations:

Affiliates and Acquisitions. We may share information with our corporate affiliates (e.g., parent company, sister companies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under common control). If another company acquires, or plans to acquire, our company, business, or our assets, we will also share information with that company, including at the negotiation stage.
Other Disclosures with Your Consent. We may ask if you would like us to share your information with other unaffiliated third parties who are not described elsewhere in this policy.
Other Disclosures without Your Consent. We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, warrants, or court orders, or in connection with any legal process, or to comply with relevant laws. We may also share your information in order to establish or exercise our rights, to defend against a legal claim, to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding possible illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, or a violation of our policies, or to comply with your request for the shipment of products to or the provision of services by a third party intermediary.
Public. Some of our websites may provide the opportunity to post comments, or reviews, in a public forum. If you decide to submit information on these pages, that information may be publicly available.
Partner Promotion. We may offer contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions with third party partners. If you decide to enter a contest, sweepstakes, or promotion that is sponsored by a third party partner the information that you provide will be shared with us and with them. Their use of your information is not governed by this privacy policy.
Service Providers. We may share your information with service providers. Among other things service providers may help us to administer our website, conduct surveys, provide technical support, process payments, and assist in the fulfillment of orders.

Your Choices

You can make the following choices regarding your personal information:

Promotional Emails. You may choose to provide us with your email address for the purpose of allowing us to send free newsletters, surveys, offers, and other promotional materials to you, as well as targeted offers from third parties. You can stop receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in e-mails that you receive. If you decide not to receive promotional emails, we may still send you service related communications.
Promotional Mailings. If at any time you do not want to receive offers and/or circulars from us you can remove yourself from our mailing lists by emailing us (our contact information is below) with "NO SNAIL MAIL" in the subject line along with your name, address, and zip code. Please note that our mailings are prepared in advance of their being sent. Although we will remove your name from our mailing list after receiving your request, you may still receive mailings from us that had been initiated prior to your name being removed.
Promotional Text Messages. If you receive a text message from us that contains promotional information you can opt-out of receiving future text messages by replying “STOP.”
Access To Your Personal Information. You may request access to your personal information by contacting us at the address described below. If required by law, upon request, we will grant you reasonable access to the personal information that we have about you.
Changes To Your Personal Information. We rely on you to update and correct your personal information. Note that we may keep historical information in our backup files as permitted by law. If our website or product does not permit you to update or correct certain information contact us at the address described below.
Deletion Of Your Personal Information. Typically we retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You may, however, request information about how long we keep a specific type of information, or request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at the address described below. In addition, we may keep your personal information as needed to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and/or enforce any of our agreements.
Revocation Of Consent. If you revoke your consent for the processing of personal information then we may no longer be able to provide you services. In some cases, we may limit or deny your request to revoke consent if the law permits or requires us to do so, or if we are unable to adequately verify your identity. You may revoke consent to processing (where such processing is based upon consent) by contacting us at the address described below.
Online Tracking. We do not currently recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, which may include "Do Not Track" instructions.
California Residents. California residents may be entitled to ask us for a notice describing what categories of personal information (if any) we share with third parties or affiliates for direct marketing. If you are a California resident and would like a copy of such notice, please submit a written request to us using the information in the “Contact Information” section below.

How We Protect Personal Information

No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure. While we use reasonable efforts to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information. In the event that we are required by law to inform you of a breach to your personal information we may notify you electronically, in writing, or by telephone, if permitted to do so by law.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your accounts and devices, and you are responsible for any access to or use of your account by someone else that has obtained access, whether or not such access or use has been authorized by you. You should notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

Miscellaneous

The following additional information relates to our privacy practices:

• Transmission Of Information To Other Countries. As a company that operates in multiple countries we transmit information across borders. As a result your information may be processed in a foreign country where privacy laws may be less stringent than the laws in your country. Nonetheless, where possible we take steps to treat personal information using the same privacy principles that apply pursuant to the law of the country in which we first received your information. By submitting your personal information to us you agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in a country other than your country of residence including, but not necessarily limited to, the United States. If you would like more information concerning our attempts to apply the privacy principles applicable in one jurisdiction to data when it goes to another jurisdiction you can contact us using the contact information below.

• Third Party Applications/Websites. We have no control over the privacy practices of websites or applications that we do not own.

• Changes To This Privacy Policy. We may change our privacy policy and practices over time. To the extent that our policy changes in a material way, the policy that was in place at the time that you submitted personal information to us will generally govern that information unless we receive your consent to the new privacy policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints concerning our privacy practices please contact us at the appropriate address below. We will attempt to respond to your requests and to provide you with additional privacy-related information.

Email Address
contact@equity.com

Mailing Address
Equity
300 Hunter Ave. Suite 305
St. Louis, MO 63124

Phone Number
+1 (314) 502 - 9412

If you are not satisfied with our response, and are in the European Union, you may have a right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Last Revised: 2019-01-18