Online Privacy Policy Agreement

Element Standard, Inc (“Element Standard”) values its users 'privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information that we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Element Standard of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

Because we reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time, we advise you to frequently visit (https://www.elementstandard.com/privacy-policy). If at any point in time Element Standard decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

This Policy applies to Element Standard, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of Element Standard’s website, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Element Standard does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
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• What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
• Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
• How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
• What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
• The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services.

In addition, Element Standard may have the occasion to collect non-personal demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected

Element Standard may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from Element Standard.

Element Standard may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current, potential, or future services that may be offered.

Disclosure of Information

Element Standard may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

• As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
• In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
• In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;
• As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
• To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
• As necessary to enforce the Terms of Services on our website;
• As necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Element Standard

Non-Marketing Purposes

Element Standard greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Element Standard’s products and services, or changes to this Policy). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children under the age of 13

Element Standard’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to solutionsdesk@elementstandard.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Element Standard will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Links to Other Websites

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Element Standard does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware of that when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Policy applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, IP address, and other similar identifiers.
• Commercial Information: Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies.
• Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our website or advertisements.
• Geolocation Data: Physical location or movements.

How We Use Personal Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
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• To provide, support, personalize, and develop our website and services.
• To process your requests, purchases, transactions, and payments.
• To communicate with you, including sending service-related updates and promotional messages.
• To improve our website, services, and advertising.
• To detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, and prosecute those responsible.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Sharing Personal Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

• Service Providers: Companies that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
• Third Parties: For business purposes, such as to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
• Affiliates: Within our corporate family.

Your Rights and Choices

The CCPA provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. This section describes your CCPA rights and explains how to exercise those rights.

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose certain information about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we collected and retained, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to direct us to not sell your personal information at any time (the "right to opt-out").
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

Exercising Your CCPA Rights

How to Exercise Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at solutionsdesk@elementstandard.com.

Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information.

Response Timing and Format

We will confirm receipt of your request within 10 business days and aim to respond within 45 days of its receipt. If we require more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

Changes to Our CCPA Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this CCPA Privacy Policy at our discretion and at any time. When we make changes, we will post the updated notice on our website and update the notice's effective date.

Notice to European Union Users

Element Standard’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

GDPR Disclosure

Introduction Our website complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
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Types of Data Collected We collect the following personal data:
• Name
• Email address
• IP address
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Purpose of Data Collection We collect data to:
• Provide our services
• Improve user experience
• Marketing purposes

Legal Basis for Processing We process personal data based on:
• User consent
• Contract performance
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests
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Data Retention Period We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
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Data Subject Rights You have the right to:
• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Delete your data
• Withdraw consent

Data Sharing We may share your data with third-party service providers to help us operate our business.

Data Transfers Outside the EU If we transfer your data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Security Measures We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access.

Automated Decision-Making We do not use automated decision-making processes.

How to Exercise Rights To exercise your rights, please contact us at solutionsdesk@elementstandard.com.

Security

Element Standard takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within this Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following proper notification or the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions, shall mean that you agree to and accept such changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy as it relates to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing address:

Email: solutionsdesk@elementstandard.com