This Privacy Policy will help you understand how www.smiresandassociates.com (“Smires and Associates”, “us”, “our” or “we”)
processes any and all data and information collected in relation to your use of our website. We are
committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. By using this website, you consent to this
Privacy Policy.
Information Collected
We collect information from visitors to www.smiresandassociates.com through data capture forms and contact forms. We
collect your details when you email us with an enquiry. We process the personal information you have
given for the purposes of providing:
- The information you have requested
- Appropriate and useful communications
- Assistance to help improve our services and your experiences
In addition to the above, we may collect information automatically about your visit to our website
through the use of Cookies or Log Files, as described below.
Cookies and Web Beacons
A cookie is a small data file which may include an anonymous unique identifier that is sent to your
browser from a website’s computers and may either be used only during your session (a “session”
cookie) or may be stored on your computer’s hard drive (a “persistent” cookie). Cookies can contain
data about user movement during the visit to the website. If your browser software is set to allow
cookies, a website can send its own cookie to you.
Cookies are a mechanism for maintaining continuity during a user’s visit to a website. They allow
data to be maintained for users’ benefit as they navigate a site. This is referred to as a “session”
or “management” cookie. These cookies go away when you terminate your visit to the website as they
are maintained only in your browser’s active memory during your session. Cookies may also be stored
on your computer so that you can be recognized by a website on subsequent visits. They are read by
the website that sent them whenever you re-visit the website. They are often used on websites that
require you to login so that you can avoid having to enter all of your login information every
visit. They may store information on your unique identifier and the areas of the website you have
visited before. These cookies are stored on your computer’s hard drive after you have left your
website visit and consequently are often referred to as “persistent” cookies.
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a
cookie is sent. To learn more about how to manage cookies in your web browser, please visit
http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/
Log Files
Smires and Associates follows a standard procedure of using log files. Log file information is automatically
reported by your browser each time you make a request to visit a webpage. The information collected
by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider
(ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages and the number of clicks. These are not linked to
any information that is personally identifiable. If used, the purpose of the information is for
analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website and gathering
demographic information.
Children’s Information
In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA”), Smires and Associates does not
knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you
think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to
contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our
records.
You can learn more about COPPA at http://www.coppa.org/coppa.htm.
Links to Other Websites
Smires and Associates is not responsible for the practices employed by any external websites or services
linked to or from www.smiresandassociates.com, including the information or content contained within them. Our
Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. Your browsing and
interaction on any third-party website or service, including those that have a link on our website,
are subject to that third party’s own rules and policies. In addition, you agree that Smires and Associates
is not responsible and does not have control over any third-parties that you visit.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to www.smiresandassociates.com
with regards to the information that is shared and/or collected. This policy is not applicable to
any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
General Disclaimer
While every effort is made to keep information provided over the internet accurate and up-to-date,
Smires and Associates does not certify the authenticity or accuracy of such information. No warranties,
express or implied, are provided for the content , records and/or mapping data herein, or for their
use or interpretation by the User.
Smires and Associates and its’ agents assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy
contained in this data, including any action taken from reliance on any information contained herein
and shall have no liability for any damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including, but not limited
to attorney’s fees, arising from the use or misuse of the information provided herein. The User’s
use thereof shall constitute an agreement by the User to release Smires and Associates and its’ agents from
such liability.