Privacy Policy
Southern Beams Builds, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us”) is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the latest U.S. privacy laws governing website privacy policies.
Information We Collect:
When you interact with our website, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in surveys, fill out forms, or utilize any other features or services available on our website (“Site”), we only collect information and personal data you voluntarily provide. This information is necessary to understand your needs and enhance our services. The types of information we may collect include:
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Name
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Contact information such as email address and phone number.
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Demographic details including product preferences and interests.
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Other information pertinent to customer surveys and offers.
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If you become a registered user or submit an inquiry through our Site, we may collect transactional information such as areas visited, transaction types, and content interactions.
We may also gather IP addresses and website usage data through the utilization of “cookies” when you browse our website. Please refer to the Section titled “Cookies” below for in-depth information about cookies and how we use them on this Site.
Use of Information:
We use the personal data you provide for the specific purposes stated at the time of collection or as outlined below. These purposes include, but are not limited to:
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Providing support or requested services.
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Responding to your inquiries and requests for information
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Notifying you about new product releases
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Personalizing website content and improving user experience
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Conducting market research with anonymized or pseudonymized data
We do not use your personal data for unrelated activities without your consent. We do not sell, trade, share, or rent your personal data to unrelated third parties.
We also utilize your personal data, including information obtained through Site navigation and electronic protocols, such as cookies (including third-party cookies), to enhance various aspects of our Site. This includes selecting content, improving website quality, evaluating page response rates, conducting usability testing, and facilitating your Site usage experience. Specifically, we aim to optimize navigation, enhance security measures, and maintain order information between sessions. By leveraging this data, we strive to provide a seamless and tailored browsing experience while prioritizing user privacy and data protection.
Sharing of Information:
We may engage third parties to collect personal data on our behalf for specific services or information requested. However, we do not sell, trade, share, or rent your personal data to unrelated third parties. Your personal data may be disclosed in response to valid legal requests.
Cookies – What They Are & How We Use Them
Introduction
This Site utilizes cookies to enhance your browsing experience. This section outlines the use of cookies on our Site in compliance with California privacy law. If you require further information or have questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at info@southernbeams.com.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Safari) on your computer or mobile device. They enable websites to store user preferences, providing a personalized browsing experience. Cookies essentially serve as a ‘memory’ for the website, allowing it to recognize returning visitors and tailor responses accordingly.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website may utilize the following types of cookies:
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Site Performance Cookies: These cookies retain user preferences for tools on our website, eliminating the need to reconfigure settings with each visit. Examples include volume settings for our video player and content display preferences.
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Anonymous Analytics Cookies: Generated by third-party software, these cookies track website visits anonymously, providing insights into user behavior and site performance. They help us understand metrics such as the number of unique visitors and frequency of visits.
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Geotargeting Cookies: These cookies identify users' geographic locations based on browser-supplied information, enabling us to customize content and advertising to suit regional preferences.
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Registration Cookies: Upon user registration, these cookies indicate whether a user is signed in and authorized to access specific services. They also associate user comments with their respective accounts.
Disabling Cookies
While modern browsers offer options to disable or restrict cookie acceptance, doing so may impact certain website functionalities. For instance, without cookies, users may not be able to sign in or post comments. Below are instructions for managing cookie settings on popular browsers:
Internet Explorer: Cookie Settings
Safari (Web and iOS): Cookie Settings
Additionally, users concerned about third-party advertising cookies can opt out through platforms like Your Online Choices https://www.youronlinechoices.com. For more information, consult the Network Advertising Initiative.
Useful Links
For further information about cookies and online privacy, consider visiting the following resources:
Network Advertising Initiative
For further inquiries regarding cookies, please contact us at info@southernbeams.com.
Data Security:
We employ industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal data, both electronically and in hard copy. These measures include ongoing review and updates to our security protocols. While we maintain the security of our Site, users are encouraged to practice responsible and secure browsing habits.
Data Storage and Transfer:
Your personal data may be stored and processed in various locations, including the United States and other countries where we or our affiliates operate. We ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding data processing and transfer.
Your Rights:
You have the right to access, correct, and control your personal data. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your data. You can also manage your marketing preferences and opt-out of certain data collection practices.
Third Party Analytics Vendors & Opting Out:
We may use third party analytics vendors to evaluate and provide us with information about the use of our Services and viewing of our content. Some of the information you see on our Sites may be customized based on automated predictions about your interests, which predictions are generated from your visits over time and across different websites, using tools such as Google Analytics. This information allows us to create content of greater interest to you and can also be used to serve ads based on your past visits to our Site.
You can opt out of sharing personal information with our business partners and third-party analytics vendors, such as Google Analytics at any time. Additionally, you can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
You can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies, including use by Google, by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information about how targeted Network Advertising works, please visit: http://www.youradchoices.com or http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising.
You can also opt out of receiving our emails at any time by contacting us at info@southernbeams.com or by sending us a post card to “OPT OUT”, Southern Beams Builds, Inc., 390 Swift Ave., #12, S. San Francisco, CA 94080.
Updating Personal Data:
We strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date personal data. You can update your information at any time by contacting us.
Children's Privacy:
Our Site is intended for users over the age of 18 and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.
Third-Party Websites:
When you visit third-party websites linked from our Site, you are subject to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies before providing any personal data.
Policy Updates:
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. Minor changes will be reflected by continued access to our Site, while significant updates will be prominently announced.
Questions & Opt-out Requests:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or would like to update or opt-out of any portion of this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@southernbeams.com.
Last updated: March 1, 2024