This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Blend Swap, LLC collects, uses, maintains and
discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.blendswap.com website
("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Blend
Swap, LLC.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but
not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter,
respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features
or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email
address, mailing address, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously.
We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such
information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except
that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our
Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer
and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system
and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their
hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may
choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If
they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Blend Swap, LLC collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and
resources provided on our Site.
- To improve our Site
We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we
receive from you.
- To improve customer service
Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support
needs.
- To administer a content, promotion, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails
The email address Users provide for order processing, will only be used to send them information
and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or
other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive
emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at
any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed
unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to
protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal
information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured
communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share
generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information
regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the
purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business
and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We
may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you
have given us your permission.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our
partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control
the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed
by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their
content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy
policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including
websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Advertising
Ads appearing on our site may be delivered to Users by advertising partners, who may set cookies.
These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online
advertisement to compile non personal identification information about you or others who use your
computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted
advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This privacy policy does not
cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
Google Adsense
Some of the ads may be served by Google. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to
Users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet. DART uses "non personally
identifiable information" and does NOT track personal information about you, such as your name,
email address, physical address, etc. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the
Google ad and content network privacy policy at http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html
Changes to this privacy policy
Blend Swap, LLC has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. We encourage Users to
frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the
personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review
this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy,
please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this
policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings
with this site, please contact us at:
website@blendswap.com