Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 10, 2024

Please note that by accepting our privacy policy and using this website (the “Site”) and/or the services provided by Kariscom, LLC, doing business as Political Sign Manager (“Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) including (but not limited to) web platform, and/or mobile app, you (a “user” or “member”) are consenting to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information (defined below) in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site/Applications or Company’s services. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Modifications to Our Privacy Policy
Kariscom LLC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion. Should there be any changes, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website and app, specifically on the welcome or home page, ensuring you are always informed about the data we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we share it. Changes will become effective immediately upon their posting. By continuing to use our services after such changes are made, you agree and consent to the revised policy.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your Personal Information is protected. This Privacy Policy serves as a testament to our commitment and explains how we handle your information. Your privacy is not just a requirement for us; it’s part of our mission to maintain your trust and ensure the integrity of our service.

Our Statement of Privacy Practice
We do not sell or disclose personal data collected by us from you to third parties except as required by law or for technical purposes. We use your personal data to provide services to you, service your requests, process payments for the services, communicate with you regarding the services, generally maintain your account with us, and enhance and customize your overall experience on the platform.

Purpose
At Kariscom LLC, trading as Political Sign Manager, we understand the significance of the trust you place in us when sharing your personal information. We are committed to handling your data with the utmost responsibility and care. Personal Information, as defined in this Privacy Policy, refers to any data about you that can be used to identify you, either directly or indirectly. This document outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your Personal Information across our website, mobile application, and related services. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy thoroughly to understand our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Collection of Personal Data
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Data” encompasses any information that pertains to an identifiable individual. This can include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and other details that allow us to identify you either directly or indirectly. Our definition of Personal Data aligns with the terminology used in applicable data privacy laws, regulations, and guidelines, including terms such as “personally identifiable information” or “personal information.” Please note, this policy does not extend to data from which your identity cannot be discerned, such as information that has been anonymized, de-identified, or aggregated. Our practices are designed to ensure the privacy and security of your identifiable information, excluding any data where the identity has been anonymized or is otherwise not applicable under this Privacy Policy.

Data We Collect About You
At Kariscom LLC, operating under the Political Sign Manager brand, we prioritize your privacy and are transparent about the personal data we collect and use to offer you a tailored and efficient experience. Here’s an overview of the types of data we collect:

  • Contact Information: Purpose: For creating your account, facilitating communication, and, when necessary, processing payments. Types of Data: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Account Credentials: Purpose: To ensure secure access to our services. Types of Data: Usernames, passwords, and other information critical for account security and access control.

Cookies and User Preferences
To enhance your experience and improve our services, Kariscom LLC, operating under the Political Sign Manager brand, employs various cookies and similar tracking technologies. Understanding and managing these technologies are crucial for both optimizing your user experience and ensuring your privacy preferences are respected.

What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by our website or app. They play a vital role in improving site functionality, understanding user preferences, and providing a personalized experience. Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that allow seamless navigation during your visit, expiring once you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period, remembering your preferences and settings for future visits.
  • Security Cookies: Deployed to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials, and safeguard user data from unauthorized access.
  • Analytics Cookies: Utilized to gather insights on how you interact with our site or app, tracking aspects such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on them, aiding us in understanding usage patterns.
  • Performance Cookies: Aimed at enhancing website functionality by collecting information on user engagement and identifying issues like error messages from web pages.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by services and providers apart from our domain, these cookies support features like cross-site tracking, retargeting, and ad-serving based on your browsing history.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable our website or app to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide more personalized features.

Managing Your Preferences
Your privacy and control over your online experience are paramount to us. Here’s how you can manage your cookie preferences:

  • Pop-Up Notification: Upon your first visit, you’ll encounter a pop-up form detailing our use of cookies, where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customize your preferences.
  • Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain site features.
  • Preference Persistence: Your cookie preferences are saved and applied to subsequent visits, ensuring a consistent experience according to your choices.

We’re committed to using cookies responsibly, balancing service enhancement with respect for your privacy preferences. For more detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Purpose Of Data Usage
Our foremost goal in collecting your data is to refine and enhance your interaction with our services. Understanding how you engage with our platform—identifying the features you use or ignore, analyzing the time you spend, and recognizing the frequency of your usage—enables us to continually improve the functionality and user experience of our website and app. Here’s how we utilize the data we collect:

  • Service Optimization: To ensure our services are running smoothly, we monitor and diagnose server issues, analyze usage trends, and safeguard against unauthorized or illegal activities.
  • Personalization: We aim to tailor your experience, making it as relevant and enjoyable as possible. This includes customizing the content and functionality based on your interactions and preferences.

Detailed Use of Collected Data
Beyond our primary goal, your Personal Data supports us in various ways:

  • Device and Technical Information: We collect details like IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and mobile device specifications. This data aids in ensuring compatibility, enhancing security, troubleshooting, and refining the user interface and overall experience.
  • Location Data: With your permission, we gather latitude and longitude coordinates from mobile devices using Google API services. This information is vital for offering location-based services and adhering to regional regulations.
  • Communication Data: We maintain records of your communications with our service team and between users through our platform. This includes customer support interactions, feedback, and responses to surveys, as well as messages and notifications sent between users, which help us to understand and improve your service experience.
  • Preferences and Settings: By learning about your settings and preferences within our app, we can offer a more personalized and streamlined experience, adjusting our service to meet your needs better.
  • Log Data: Server-generated data, such as error logs, are crucial for diagnosing and resolving technical issues, ensuring the ongoing security and reliability of our platform.
  • Content Data: We value the content you create and share within our service, from calendar events to file uploads and contact information. This user-generated content is key to providing a rich, interactive experience on our platform.

Our commitment to using your data responsibly is unwavering. We strive to enhance your experience with Political Sign Manager while ensuring your privacy and data protection at every step.

Sharing of Personal Information
Operating under the name Political Sign Manager, we value the trust you place in us by sharing your personal information. Our commitment to safeguarding your privacy means we handle your data with the utmost care and responsibility. Below is an outline of how and with whom your information may be shared:

Service Providers

  • Purpose: To enhance the quality and breadth of our services, we collaborate with third-party service providers, including payment processors, email service platforms, customer support vendors, and marketing agencies.
  • Data Access: These partners may have limited and controlled access to your information, solely for the purpose of performing tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.

Subsidiaries, Business Partners, and Affiliates

  • Internal Sharing: Your information may be shared within our family of companies for internal administrative purposes, service improvement, and product development.
  • External Partnerships: We occasionally share information with business partners who may offer products or services that could be beneficial to you. Such sharing is conducted with your interests in mind and is governed by this privacy policy.

Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Business Transitions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business assets. We commit to maintaining the confidentiality of your information throughout this process.

Legal Compliance and Law Enforcement

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law, in response to legal processes, law enforcement requests, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public.
  • Prevention of Harm: This includes sharing information to prevent, investigate, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, or as otherwise required by law.

Consent

  • Voluntary Sharing: With your consent, we may share your information for purposes not explicitly described in this policy.

Aggregate and De-Identified Data

  • Improvement and Analysis: We share aggregated or anonymized information with third parties for service improvement, analysis, or marketing purposes, ensuring individual users cannot be identified.

We are dedicated to maintaining transparency in our data practices. Should you have any questions regarding how your information is shared, please feel free to contact us. We aim to use your personal information to provide a seamless, secure, and personalized experience while respecting your privacy and choices.

Data Security
The security of your personal data is a priority. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or destruction. Here is how we ensure the safety and integrity of your data:

Encryption and Secure Storage

  • Encryption: All data transmitted to or from our services is encrypted using industry-standard encryption technology. This ensures that your personal information is protected during transmission.
  • Secure Storage: We employ robust security measures for storing your personal data securely. Our data storage solutions are designed to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the confidentiality of your information.

Comprehensive Security Measures

  • Risk Assessment: Our security practices are informed by a thorough risk assessment process. This includes evaluating the potential risks to your personal data and implementing measures to mitigate these risks effectively.
  • State-of-the-Art Technology: We utilize the latest security technologies and practices to protect your data. This includes firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and rigorous access controls.
  • Cost and Nature of Processing: In determining the appropriate level of security, we consider the costs of implementation and the nature, scope, context, and purposes of our data processing activities. Our goal is to ensure that our security measures are both effective and efficient.
  • Minimization of Data Processing: We adhere to the principle of data minimization, ensuring that only the personal data necessary for each specific processing purpose is collected and processed.

Ongoing Commitment

  • Continuous Improvement: Our commitment to data security is ongoing. We regularly review and update our security practices to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Compliance with Laws: All our data security measures are in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that your personal data is protected according to legal standards.

We understand the importance of your personal data and are dedicated to maintaining its security through comprehensive and adaptive security measures. Our commitment to data security is integral to our promise of providing you with a safe, secure, and reliable service.

Measures To Protect Against Unauthorized Access, Disclosure, Or Alteration
We have established rigorous security protocols to safeguard your account and personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Here’s an overview of the measures we’ve put in place:

Enhanced Account Security

  • Multifactor Authentication (MFA): To fortify account security, we employ multifactor authentication methods, including email and SMS verification, ensuring that access to your account requires more than just your password.
  • Automatic Session Termination: For added protection, our system is designed to log you out automatically after ten minutes of inactivity. This feature helps prevent unauthorized access should you forget to log out from a device.

User Responsibility
While we take stringent measures to protect your data, the security of your account also depends on your actions. We urge you to be vigilant in safeguarding your account by adhering to the following practices:

  • Confidentiality of Account Credentials: It’s crucial that you do not share your username, password, or any other security-related account information with anyone. Keeping this information confidential is a key step in preventing unauthorized access to your account.

Limitation of Liability
Despite our best efforts to ensure the security of your data, no system can be completely infallible. Factors beyond our control, such as errors in transmission or unauthorized third-party access due to sophisticated attacks, may still pose risks. Therefore:

  • Assumption of Risk: While we strive to protect your personal data against potential threats, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We are not liable for any breach of data security caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
  • Collaborative Security: We consider data security a shared responsibility. By working together and adhering to best practices for data protection, we can enhance the overall security of your personal information.

We are committed to continuously improving our security measures and protocols to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Your understanding and cooperation play a vital role in maintaining the security and integrity of your personal information.

Transparency and Consent
Your Responsibility and Acknowledgment
When you share information with us at Kariscom LLC, operating as Political Sign Manager, we trust it’s done freely and willingly. It’s important to note that we rely on the accuracy and authenticity of your information. We don’t bear liability for any issues that may arise from the authenticity, genuineness, misrepresentation, fraud, or negligence related to the information you disclose.

Accuracy of Your Information
You play a crucial role in ensuring that the personal and account information you provide is complete, accurate, and consistently updated. This is essential for us to offer you the best possible service and to ensure our interactions are based on reliable data.

Consequences of Inaccurate Information
Should any information you provide prove to be untrue, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete—or if it becomes so over time—we reserve the right, at our discretion, to suspend or terminate your account. This action may also extend to denying you access to our services, either temporarily or permanently. Such measures are necessary to maintain the integrity and security of our platform and the services we offer.

Your Role in Data Accuracy
We encourage you to review and update your account information regularly to avoid potential issues. Keeping your information accurate and current is a shared responsibility that benefits all parties involved.

Legal and Equitable Rights
In cases where misinformation affects our platform or services, we reserve the right to take any legal or equitable actions necessary. This is to protect the interests of our community and to uphold the trust users place in us.

By engaging with our platform and services, you acknowledge these terms regarding transparency and consent. Our goal is to create a secure, reliable, and transparent environment for all our users, and your cooperation is vital in achieving this.

Your Right to Erasure
Recognizing your privacy rights, we offer you the ‘right to be forgotten.’ This right allows you to request the deletion of your personal information from our records, assuming no legal or service-related need for us to retain it. To exercise this right, please contact us directly at info@politicalsignmanager.com with your request.

Please be aware that the right to erasure is subject to certain limitations. For instance, we may need to retain specific personal information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or fulfill our contractual duties to provide services to you. In such cases, we’re required to maintain your information despite your request for its deletion.

We are committed to handling your requests with the utmost respect for your privacy rights while balancing our regulatory and service obligations.

Categories of Personal Data Collected
In the section titled “Categories of Personal Data We Collect,” we outline the specific types of personal information that you provide to us during your interaction with our services. This information forms the basis of our ability to offer you a personalized and efficient experience.

Understanding Our Use and Processing of Personal Data
In the section titled “Our Commercial or Business Purposes for Collecting Personal Information,” we detail the ways in which your personal data supports the services we provide. Our processing of personal data is grounded in legality, ensuring that we handle your information responsibly and ethically.

Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data:

  • Consent: We seek your explicit consent to process your personal data. We ensure that consent is informed and freely given, representing a cornerstone of our data collection practices.
  • Contractual Necessity: We process personal data as required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you or to take steps at your request before entering a contract. This ensures the delivery of the services you engage us for.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process specific categories of personal data under the premise of legitimate interests, either for us or third parties, including:
    • Profile or contact information
    • Professional or employment-related information
    • Device/IP data
    • Web analytics
    • Geolocation details
    • Any additional information you choose to provide voluntarily

For these purposes, we might also anonymize or de-identify personal data to prevent any direct association with an individual, aiming to improve our services or meet other legitimate goals such as:

  • Enhancing and personalizing our services to meet your needs
  • Conducting marketing activities to inform you of our latest offerings
  • Communicating with you regarding service updates or inquiries
  • Adhering to legal requirements and enforcing our terms
  • Facilitating corporate transactions, mergers, or acquisitions

Additional Grounds for Processing:
Occasionally, personal data might need to be processed to comply with legal obligations, protect individuals’ vital interests, or perform tasks in the public interest. This ensures that our operations remain compliant with applicable laws and contribute positively to societal interests.

This framework guides our approach to data processing, balancing our operational needs with your privacy rights and interests.

Details on Sharing Personal Data
Our practices regarding the sharing of your personal data with third parties are comprehensively outlined in the section titled “How We Share Your Personal Information.” This section provides transparency about with whom and under what circumstances your information may be shared.

Adherence to COPPA Regulations
In alignment with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we prioritize the privacy and safety of children’s information online. COPPA grants parents oversight of personal information collected from children under 13 years of age. This act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the United States Consumer Protection Agency, setting strict guidelines for website operators and online services regarding the protection of children’s privacy.

We consciously do not market our services to, nor do we collect personal information from, children under the age of 13 years. Furthermore, our services are designed for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By engaging with our website or application, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

Upholding Privacy Law Compliance
Our commitment to privacy extends to strict compliance with major privacy laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In line with this commitment:

  • Data Storage: We ensure that all user data is securely stored on servers located within the United States, maintaining high standards of data protection and privacy.
  • Data Sharing and Sale: We uphold a firm stance against the sale or unauthorized sharing of any user information with third parties. Our practices are designed to protect your privacy and ensure that your data is handled with care and respect.

This approach reflects our dedication to safeguarding personal information and adhering to global privacy standards.

Managing Your Consent and Opt-Out Options
Following the verification of your account and credit card authorization, we respect your right to change your mind regarding your consent to our Privacy Policy. If you decide to withdraw your consent and wish to opt out of our services, please communicate your request to us at info@politicalsignmanager.com. We are committed to processing your opt-out request promptly and efficiently, ensuring your preferences are respected.

Our Policy on Data Retention
We retain the personal information you provide for as long as your account remains active or as needed to deliver the services you have requested. Additionally, we may hold onto your data when necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined at the time of collection, such as resolving disputes, enforcing our agreements, or complying with legal obligations.

To further ensure the protection of your privacy, we may retain information in a form that does not personally identify you, such as anonymized or aggregated data. This allows us to continue improving our services while safeguarding your personal information.

Agreement to Privacy Terms
Engaging with our services signifies your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined in our Privacy Policy. Should you disagree with any part of these terms, we respectfully ask that you discontinue the use of our services. Moreover, your ongoing use of our services after the introduction of any amendments to these terms indicates your consent to and agreement to those changes.

Amendments
We retain an unconditional right to modify or amend this Privacy Policy. You can determine when this Privacy Policy was last modified by referring to the “Last Updated” written above.

Contact Details
If You have any questions or any queries in relation to the Privacy Policy and/or your choices and rights thereof, please free to contact us via email at info@politicalsignmanager.com.