Avessafety.com Privacy Policy – Your Safety and Privacy are Important to Us

At Avessafety.com (“we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to protecting both your safety and your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website, avessafety.com, and any services offered on it (the “Service”), which may include resources, information, products, or services related to safety.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and to be clear and understandable. Please read it carefully to understand how we handle your information.

What Information We Collect and How We Use It for Safety

We collect both personal and non-personal information when you access or use the Service. We use this information to enhance your experience on Avessafety.com and to better serve your safety-related needs.

How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our Safety Service: Deliver a reliable and effective safety-focused website.
• Ensure Website Functionality: Make sure Avessafety.com works well on your computer and device.
• Optimize Content Presentation: Show you safety information and resources in the most effective manner.
• Enable Interactive Safety Features: Allow you to use interactive features on our site, if we offer them (e.g., safety assessments, forums).
• Offer Customer Support for Safety Inquiries: Assist you if you need help or have questions related to safety or our services.
• Respond to your Safety-Related Requests: Fulfill your requests for safety products, services, or information.
• Analyze Service Usage to Enhance Safety Resources: Study how our Service is used to improve our safety offerings and content.
• Monitor Service Performance for Reliability: Track how people use our Service to ensure it’s stable and reliable.
• Address Technical Issues to Maintain Safety Access: Fix technical problems and keep Avessafety.com functioning smoothly and safely accessible.

This information can include details like your computer’s IP address, browser type, pages you visit related to safety topics, date and time of your visit, and device information.

Contacting Us for Safety Inquiries

When you contact us for safety-related questions or support, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email, phone number, and the details of your safety inquiry in your message. We use this to respond to your safety-related requests and provide appropriate assistance.

Understanding Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is data that does not directly identify you as an individual. This also includes combined or anonymized data from which your personal details have been removed, often used to analyze general trends in website usage related to safety topics.

Cookies and Tracking Data for Website Improvement

We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information to understand how users interact with Avessafety.com and improve its safety-related content and features. We treat information collected through cookies as non-personal information.

• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your navigation around our site, count visitors interested in safety topics, and track trends in safety information access. Our cookies generally do not contain personal information.
• Tracking Technologies: We also use beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and analyze data to improve our Service and ensure it effectively delivers safety information and resources.

Your Cookie Choices for Avessafety.com

You can manage your cookie settings when you first visit Avessafety.com.

• Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and securely, ensuring access to safety information. They typically do not collect personal information.
• Other Cookies: These include cookies for website functions, performance related to safety content, analytics on safety information consumption, advertising for relevant safety products (if applicable), and more. You have the option to enable or disable these. Manage your cookie preferences in our cookie settings.

If you prefer not to have us use cookies to track your activity related to safety information consumption, you can:

• Leave Avessafety.com.
• Use privacy mode in your browser (like Incognito in Chrome, Private Browsing in Firefox, etc.) while browsing Avessafety.com.

Server Logs and Website Activity

Our servers may record non-personal details about your use of Avessafety.com, such as:

• Your safety-related searches, pages you view concerning safety topics, and the date and time of your activity on the website.
• Technical information from your device, like browser type, IP address, device type, general location, and referring websites that brought you to Avessafety.com.

Trusted Partners and Sponsored Safety Companies

We may share non-personal information with partners who assist us in areas such as:

• Auditing and analyzing how our Service is used to deliver safety information effectively.
• Ensuring the technical functionality of Avessafety.com and related safety resources.
• Further developing Avessafety.com and our other safety-related products and services.

Google Analytics for Website Analysis

We use Google Analytics to better understand website traffic patterns related to safety information seeking. Google uses the collected data to track how you use our Service, and this data is shared with other Google services. Google may use this data to personalize ads within their own advertising network, potentially including ads for safety products and services.

We use Google Analytics to learn about our audience interested in safety and how they use our Service across different devices and platforms to access safety information.

Important: We do not upload information to Google Analytics that could personally identify you (such as names, social security numbers, email addresses, or device IDs that cannot be reset), ensuring your anonymity in website usage analysis.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing a browser add-on provided by Google.

For more details on Google’s privacy practices, please refer to the Google Privacy & Terms page.

Behavioral Remarketing for Relevant Safety Information and Products

We may use remarketing services to show you advertisements after you have visited Avessafety.com, potentially for safety products or relevant safety information. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your device and understand how you use our Service, particularly in relation to safety content. This helps us show you advertisements that are likely to be more relevant to your safety interests.

These partners collect and utilize information about your activity on Avessafety.com to:

• Analyze website traffic and browsing behavior related to safety information and product interests.
• Show you advertisements for our safety products or services, or relevant safety information, on other websites and apps.
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns aimed at reaching individuals interested in safety.

Some partners may employ technologies that browser cookie settings cannot block. You can use these tools to opt-out of interest-based advertising:

• NAI opt-out: [invalid URL removed]
• EDAA opt-out: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
• DAA opt-out: http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN

You can also manage ad tracking preferences within your mobile device settings.

We might share information, such as hashed email addresses, with these partners to help them show you relevant safety-related ads across different devices and browsers. Please review the privacy policies of these partners for further details:

• Google Ads (AdWords): You can opt-out of Google Ads and customize the types of ads you see on Google’s Ad Settings page. Google also offers a browser add-on to opt-out of Google Analytics. Refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms page for more information.
• Facebook: You can learn more about Facebook’s interest-based advertising and how to opt-out on Facebook’s Help pages and within their Data Policy. Facebook also adheres to industry standards for online advertising self-regulation; you can opt-out through the Digital Advertising Alliance and similar organizations.

Sharing Your Personal Information – Limited and For Your Benefit

We will never sell, share, rent, or transfer your personal information for marketing purposes unrelated to Avessafety.com and its safety focus.

We may share your information in these limited situations, always with your safety and service in mind:

• To Support Website Operation and Safety Resources: We may share information with trusted companies that help us operate Avessafety.com and provide its safety-related services and resources (such as technical support for safety features, subcontractors for content creation, and consultants in the safety domain). These partners are contractually obligated to protect your information according to this policy and are focused on enhancing our safety offerings.
• For Legal Compliance and Safety: If legally required, or to enforce our agreements to maintain a safe and trustworthy platform, or without your consent as permitted by privacy laws for safety and security reasons.
• Anonymous Information Sharing for Safety Insights: We may share anonymous information (data that does not identify you personally) with business partners, potentially to contribute to broader safety research or initiatives, ensuring your individual privacy is maintained.

Data Processing for Improved Safety Services

We may share personal information with service providers who process data on our behalf to assist in the operation of the Service or our other safety-related products. We require that these parties agree to process such personal information based on our instructions, in full compliance with this Policy and with appropriate confidentiality and robust security measures, all aimed at maintaining the integrity and safety of your data.

Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Safety Information

If we intend to collect, use, or share your personal information for any purposes beyond those described in this policy, particularly if it relates to new safety initiatives, we will seek your explicit consent or provide you with a clear and effective way to opt-out of the use of your personal information for those extended purposes.

You have the right to withdraw your consent for us to collect, use, or share your personal information as described in this policy at any time. If you choose to withdraw your consent, it may impact our ability to fully provide you with certain safety resources or access to all features of Avessafety.com.

You can also choose to “opt-out” of specific uses of your personal information, such as electing not to receive safety newsletters or promotional safety information from us.

Withdrawing your consent will not retroactively affect data that we have already used or shared in accordance with this Policy prior to your withdrawal of consent.

Third-Party Websites Linked from Avessafety.com

Avessafety.com may contain links to external websites, potentially including those of safety product vendors or informational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. We strongly advise you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or utilizing their services. This Privacy Policy is exclusively applicable to information collected by Avessafety.com.

Contact Forms for Safety Inquiries

If you utilize our contact forms (e.g., “Contact Us” for safety questions or specific safety product inquiries), we collect the data you enter on the form, including your contact details, to effectively address your safety questions, respond to your queries, and handle any necessary follow-up questions. We do not share this information without your explicit permission, ensuring the privacy of your safety-related inquiries.

Comments and Reviews on Safety Products or Information

If you use the comment function on our site to provide feedback or reviews related to safety products or information, your comment, your display name, your email address, and the timestamp of your comment will be stored. Comments are reviewed by us before they are published on the site to maintain content quality and relevance, and your personal information is not shared without your permission.

Live Chat for Safety Support

We employ Intercom for our Live Chat feature to provide immediate safety support and answer your safety-related questions. Intercom uses Cookies to enable you to chat with our Safety Customer Service Representatives while using our Service. Our Services via Intercom may also store and track usage statistics, support conversations, and contact information, such as name and email, in connection with these live chat interactions to improve safety support services. Your chat data is securely stored on Intercom’s servers in the US for analytical purposes, allowing us to continuously improve our Service’s responsiveness and relevance to your safety needs. Your personal information shared via Live Chat is not shared without your explicit permission. For further details, please consult Intercom’s Privacy Policy.

Email Communication Regarding Safety Information

By providing your email address to us or communicating with us via email, you expressly consent to receiving email communications from us related to Avessafety.com and the safety services and information we provide to you.

We use Mailchimp for distributing newsletter emails to users who subscribe to receive safety updates and information. The data collected during newsletter registration is solely used for our newsletter distribution and will not be shared without your explicit permission.  

When you open an email newsletter sent by Mailchimp, a web beacon embedded in the email connects to Mailchimp’ servers in the US. This process allows us to track if a newsletter message has been opened and which links you click on, giving us valuable insights into the safety topics that are of most interest to our subscribers. Additionally, technical information is collected (e.g., time of retrieval, IP address, browser type, and operating system). This collected information is anonymized and cannot be linked back to a specific recipient. It is used solely for the statistical analysis of our newsletter campaigns, enabling us to tailor future newsletters to better align with your safety interests.

You have the option to unsubscribe from our safety newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided at the bottom of every email. If you unsubscribe, all data associated with your newsletter registration will be deleted. For more information, please review Mailchimp’ Legal Page.

Job Applications for Avessafety.com

The data you specify or provide when submitting a job application to [email address removed] will be treated with strict confidentiality and used exclusively within Avessafety.com for processing your job application and maintaining your application on file for potential future opportunities within our safety-focused organization. Your application data and documents (resume, cover letter, educational credentials, and certificates) will be securely stored in our applicant’s database. Throughout the application process, your data will be forwarded in encrypted form only to members of our staff who are directly involved in the selection process. Your data will never be shared with external third parties without your explicit consent.

Your job application data will be stored in our job application database for internal documentation and reporting purposes for a period of up to one year, after which time it will be securely deleted, unless you provide explicit consent for your data to be retained on file for consideration in possible future job offers at Avessafety.com.

You retain the right to withdraw your consent to the storage and use of your job application data at any point. You can do so by sending an email to [email address removed].

Data Storage Security – Protecting Your Safety Information

We implement commercially reasonable steps to ensure that your data, especially information related to safety, is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy and applicable privacy legislation. However, it is important to acknowledge that no data transmission over the Internet can be entirely guaranteed to be 100% secure. Consequently, while we strive to safeguard your information, we cannot fully guarantee or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit on or through Avessafety.com or the Service, and you undertake this transmission at your own risk.  

Information Security Measures – Our Commitment to Data Protection

We employ appropriate security measures designed to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. We utilize physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect our systems and all personal information under our control against unauthorized access and use.

We exclusively utilize third-party server hosts with certified facilities that adhere to industry-standard physical, operational, and digital security and restriction protocols. All safety and security measures are carefully selected to be reasonable and appropriate for the sensitivity level of the information collected, particularly in the context of safety-related information.

Accuracy and Control Over Your Safety-Related Personal Information

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information collected by us or on our behalf is accurate and complete, as required by the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia), and relevant to the safety context of Avessafety.com.  

You are entitled to access your personal information in our custody or control, and you may request that we:  

• Update or correct such personal information to ensure its accuracy, especially concerning safety-related details.
• Modify your preferences regarding communications and other safety-related information received from us.  
• Delete your personal information from our primary system. You can submit such a request to [email address removed], although please be aware that this may limit or prevent your ability to fully utilize the Service and its safety-related features.

If we are reasonably satisfied that your request to update or correct your information is valid and justified, we will correct your personal information on our primary system as soon as reasonably feasible. We may retain an archived copy of your records as required or authorized by law for compliance purposes.  

Retention of Personal Information – Data Lifecycle Management  

We retain personal information collected in accordance with this Policy only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the specified purposes for which it was collected, or as mandated or permitted by applicable law, ensuring responsible data management within the safety-focused context of Avessafety.com.

Changes to the Policy – Staying Informed

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time to reflect evolving practices, legal requirements, or enhancements to Avessafety.com’s safety features. We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this page. Additionally, we may provide you with direct notification of such modifications, either by sending you an e-mail message or through prominent alerts within the Service itself. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any modifications to this Policy will signify your explicit acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. As such, we advise you to review this Policy periodically for any updates or changes to stay informed of our privacy practices.

Contact Us – Your Safety and Privacy Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy or our data practices related to Avessafety.com, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at: [email address removed]. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have about our privacy practices and ensuring the safety and privacy of your information.