Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Introduction
At ASED (American Society of Exterior Designers), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy.
Information we collect
We collect different types of information when you use our website:
- Personal information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
- Account information: Username, password, and account preferences
- Browsing information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent
- Project information: Details about projects you request or are interested in
- Communication information: Messages you send us through contact forms
How we use your information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Service provision
We process your information to provide you with requested services, including connecting you with professionals and processing project requests.
Communication
We use your contact information to communicate with you about your account, projects, and important service updates.
Service improvement
We analyze information to improve our website, services, and user experience.
Sharing information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With professionals and partners to connect you with relevant services
- With service providers who help us operate our website
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. You may also object to processing or request data portability.
To exercise these rights, you can contact us through our contact form or by sending an email to our privacy team.
Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless the law requires or permits a longer retention period.
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete it from our systems.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the 'last updated' date.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, you can contact us through our contact form or by sending an email to our privacy team.
