Privacy Policy
January 1, 2020
Apex Additive ( Apex) 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 we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure
those affiliated with Apex of our commitment and realization of our
obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any
given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest
changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time
Apex 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 Apex, and it governs any
and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of Apex-3d.com, 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 Apex 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
1.
What personally identifiable information is
collected from you through our website;
2.
Why we collect personally identifiable information
and the legal basis for such collection;
3.
How we use the collected information and with
whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. 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. This website collects various types of information, such as:
· Voluntarily provided
information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or
credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products
and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
· Information automatically
collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party
tracking technologies and server logs.
In addition, Apex may have the occasion to collect
non-personal anonymous 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.
Apex may also deem it necessary, from time to time,
to follow websites that our users may frequent to gleam what types of services
and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.
Please rest assured that this site will only collect
personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of
surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the intent of this site
to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested,
and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.
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
Apex does not now, nor will it in the future,
sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third
parties.
Apex 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 Apex-3d.com
Apex may also be in contact with you with regards
to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of
current or potential future services that may be offered.
Apex uses
various third-party social media features including but not limited to
Facebook, Instagram and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require
cookies to work properly. These services
are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Apex
Additive's control.
Disclosure of Information
Apex 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 Service;
· as necessary to maintain,
safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Apex.
Non-Marketing Purposes
Apex 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 Apex Additive products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our
website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.
Children under the age of 13
Apex'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 info@apex-3d.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from
any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe
or optout. Apex 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. Apex does not claim nor accept responsibility for any
privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites.
Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our
website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects
personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only
and solely to the information collected by our website.
Notice to European Union Users
Apex'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.
Security
Apex 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.
The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for
authentication and private
communications to build users' trust and confidence in the
internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and
communication of credit card and personal information.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms
and conditions stipulated within the 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 the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions
shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to let us know by clicking "contact us" below.