Privacy Policy
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Terms and Conditions
We utilize your personal data to enhance the functionality and quality of the website. By accessing the website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Terms of Use
Welcome to the website of Preferred Companies, LLC. Preferred Companies, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Site Manager” or “we” or "Company") extends an invitation to visitors to explore this website (the “Website”) and its associated pages to acquire information regarding our services. The content presented herein, including both images and text, is protected by copyright. We permit viewers a limited license to download or print pages from this Website for personal use only, prohibiting any commercial exploitation. We kindly request that you review these Terms of Use thoroughly. Accessing this Website is contingent upon your agreement to adhere to these terms.
Children Under the Age of 16
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. Persons below this age are prohibited from providing any personal information to or on the website. We do not intentionally collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age. If you are under this age, please refrain from using or providing any information on this website, creating an account, making purchases, or utilizing any interactive or public comment features available on the website, including any personal details such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, or any username you may use. In the event that we discover we have collected or received personal information from a child under 16 without verifying parental consent, we will delete such information. If you suspect that we may have any information pertaining to a child under 16, please contact us at info@preferredcosc.com.
Residents of California under the age of 16 may have additional rights regarding the collection and sale of their personal information. For further details, please refer to the section titled “Your State Privacy Rights” provided below.
This policy applies to information collected through the following means:
- On this website;
- In electronic communications between you and the website;
- When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services that include links to this policy;
- Through your voluntary provision of information to Preferred Companies, LLC, such as via our “Contact” feature on the website;
- When you engage with us offline.
This policy does not apply to information collected by any third party, including through any application or content that may link to or from the website.
We strongly encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will utilize it. Should you disagree with our policies and practices, we advise you to refrain from utilizing our services. By accessing our services, you signify your acceptance of this privacy policy. Please note that this policy is subject to change (refer to the section titled “Changes to Our Privacy Policy” below). Your continued use of the services following any modifications will be considered as your acceptance of those changes; therefore, we recommend periodically reviewing the policy for updates.
Furthermore, neither this site nor any part of it may be altered, reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, or otherwise utilized for any commercial purpose, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Preferred Companies, LLC.
Representations and Warranties
Preferred Companies, LLC will undertake all reasonable efforts to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the information contained within this site; however, the company shall accept no liability for any errors or omissions present in the materials, whether supplied by the company itself or by third parties.
We are unable to guarantee continuous or secure access to our services, and the functionality of the site may be impacted by numerous factors beyond our control. Furthermore, we cannot assure that all information available on the site will consistently be accurate or timely.
The site and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, devoid of any warranty of any nature. Consequently, we explicitly exclude, and you voluntarily waive, all express, implied, or statutory warranties, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, suitability for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of proprietary rights, to the fullest extent permitted by law. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim any and all warranties concerning the security, availability, reliability, timeliness, accuracy, and performance of the content found on the site, including any warranties regarding the uninterrupted or virus-free operation of the site. You acknowledge and agree that any material obtained through your use of the site is undertaken at your own discretion and risk, and you shall be solely responsible for any damages to your computer system or losses in data resulting from the download of such material.
You understand and agree that, under no circumstances shall we be held liable for any damages resulting from your use, misuse, or reliance on the site or its content. This limitation of liability shall apply to prevent recovery of direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages, even if we have been advised of the potential for such damages or the foreseeability of such damages. This limitation shall apply whether the damages arise from the use or misuse of the site or related content, or from its interruption, suspension, or termination. To the fullest extent allowed by law, we shall not be liable for any financial loss, including, but not limited to, lost money, profits, revenue, data, usage, goodwill, reputation, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the site.
To the maximum extent allowed by law, we shall not be liable for any damages stemming from the actions or content of any third party or user of the site, including content that may be defamatory, offensive, or illegal. These limitations shall apply to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, regardless of whether any remedy specified herein is found to have failed its fundamental purpose.
Certain jurisdictions may not permit the disclaimer of warranties or the exclusion of liability for damages, thus these disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations may not apply fully to you or may be subject to limitations in their applicability.
No advice or information, whether communicated verbally or in writing, received by you from us or through the site, shall establish any warranty not explicitly stated in these Terms and Conditions. By using the site, you hereby waive any and all claims against the Site Manager, its affiliates, and their respective directors, managers, officers, members, shareholders, agents, employees, and licensors arising from your use of the site and its content.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Site Manager, along with its affiliates, and their respective directors, managers, officers, shareholders, members, agents, employees, and licensors (collectively referred to as the “Indemnified Parties”) from any claims, suits, demands, liabilities, losses, settlements, judgments, damages, costs, and expenses (which shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) made by any third party arising from or related to (i) your use or misuse of the Site, (ii) your connection to the Site, (iii) your violation of these Terms and Conditions, (iv) your infringement of any applicable law or the rights of a third party, or (v) any content that you submit, post, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Site. The Indemnified Parties shall have the right to participate in the defense of any such Claim without relinquishing or diminishing any of your obligations outlined in this Section. Furthermore, you shall indemnify the Indemnified Parties for any expenses incurred in the enforcement of this Section.
Remedies
We reserve the right, without prejudice to any other remedies available to us, to initiate appropriate legal actions in response to any illegal or unauthorized use of the Site.
Statute of Limitations
No claim may be filed against the Site Manager more than one (1) year following the earliest of the following occurrences: (i) your final use of the Site, (ii) the date on which the claim arises, or (iii) the termination of these Terms and Conditions. The aforementioned time frame shall not serve to extend any applicable statute of limitations pertaining to such a claim.
Use of the Site
Users are permitted to utilize the Site solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with the specified Terms and Conditions. Any engagement with the Site or its content is undertaken at the user's own risk, and we disclaim any liability arising from such use.
All content presented on the Site—including text, graphics, layout, images, icons, logos, buttons, illustrations, videos, audio, and software—is protected by copyright. As a user, we extend to you a limited, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, non-exclusive, revocable, and personal license to access and use the Site strictly as permitted by these Terms and Conditions. Aside from this limited license, we do not confer any additional rights or licenses concerning the Site, all of which are expressly reserved for us and our licensors.
While utilizing the Site, and unless specifically authorized by the Site Manager or mandated by applicable law, you agree to refrain from engaging in the following activities:
1. Violating any laws, third-party rights, or the established Terms and Conditions.
2. Transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, inflammatory, or profane material, or any content that could constitute or promote conduct recognized as a criminal offense, could result in civil liability, or otherwise contravene any legal provision.
3. Manipulating or interfering, or attempting to manipulate or interfere, with the Site, its proper functionality, the content available on the Site, or any activities conducted therein.
4. Circumventing, manipulating, or otherwise attempting to breach any security features or authentication measures implemented to restrict access to the Site or its components.
5. Uploading or distributing any viruses, Trojan horses, time bombs, or other malicious code or technologies that may compromise, disrupt, or damage the Site, its operations, or the interests and property of its users.
6. Employing any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access or monitor the Site for any purpose.
7. Utilizing or accessing the Site in a manner that may negatively affect its performance or functionality, or the operation of any other computer systems or networks utilized by us.
8. Undertaking any action that imposes, or may impose, an unreasonable or disproportionately large burden on our infrastructure, at our sole discretion.
9. Using the Site to disseminate altered, misleading, or false source-identifying information.
10. Infringing upon any of our or any third party's copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.
Individuals are responsible for securing access to the Site, which may incur third-party fees, such as internet service provider charges or airtime expenses. Users are accountable for these fees, and they must provide and maintain all necessary equipment required for access to the Site.
Third-Party Content Providers
Certain portions of the content and information available on this Site have been derived from third-party sources. We do not assume responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, or suitability for any specific purpose of the third-party content presented on this Site. Furthermore, the inclusion of any third party or third-party content on this Site does not imply an endorsement by Preferred Companies, LLC or its affiliates of the third party or the associated third-party content.
Types of Data Collected
During your use of the Website, we may request that you provide certain personally identifiable information that can be utilized to contact or identify you. This information may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Telephone number
- Address, including State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, and City
- Usage Data
- Location Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically during your interaction with the Website. This Usage Data may encompass information such as the IP address of your device, the type and version of your browser, the specific pages of our site that you visit, the date and time of your visit, the duration of your engagement with those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic information.
When accessing the Website through a mobile device, we may also automatically gather specific information, which may include, but is not limited to, the type of mobile device you utilize, the unique ID of your mobile device, the IP address associated with your mobile device, the operating system of your mobile device, the type of mobile internet browser in use, unique device identifiers, and additional diagnostic information.
Cookies
We utilize Cookies and analogous tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and to store specific information. The tracking technologies employed include beacons, tags, and scripts, which facilitate the collection and tracking of data to enhance and analyze our site. The technologies we implement may encompass:
Cookies or Browser Cookies: A cookie is a small file placed on your device. Unless you have modified your browser settings to reject cookies, our website may use these files.
Web Beacons: Certain sections of our website and our email communications may include small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs). These files allow the company to, for example, count the number of users who have accessed those pages or opened an email, as well as to gather other related website statistics.
Embedded content from other websites
This website may contain embedded content, such as videos, images, and articles. The functionality of embedded content from external websites operates identically to that of visiting the respective websites directly. These external sites may collect data regarding your activity, utilize cookies, incorporate additional third-party tracking mechanisms, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content. This tracking may include your engagement with the embedded content if you possess an account with, and are logged in to, the external website.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose aggregated information regarding our users, as well as information that does not identify any individual, without any restrictions.
We may disclose personal information that we collect or that you provide, as outlined in this privacy policy, under the following circumstances:
1. To contractors, service providers, and other third parties engaged to support our business operations, who are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of personal information and to use it solely for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
2. To a buyer or other successor in the case of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other transfer of some or all assets of Preferred Companies, LLC, whether as an ongoing entity or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceedings, wherein personal information held by Preferred Companies, LLC about users of our Services may be included among the transferred assets.
3. To sponsors or other partners involved in the design, administration, and implementation of promotions when you opt to participate in a sweepstakes, contest, or similar promotion.
4. To fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information.
5. For any additional purpose indicated by us when the information is provided.
6. With your explicit consent.
Furthermore, we may disclose your personal information under the following conditions:
1. To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responses to governmental or regulatory requests.
2. To enforce or apply our terms of use and our rights or obligations under other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.
3. If we deem such disclosure necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of Preferred Companies, LLC, our customers, or others. This may involve sharing information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and reducing credit risk.
How long we retain your data
For individuals who provide contact information on the Website, we retain the personal information submitted in the form as long as it fulfills a valid business purpose and complies with legal regulations. Users voluntarily consent to the collection of their personal information by submitting a request through the contact form.
What rights you have over your data
If you have submitted comments on our Website, you are entitled to request an exported file containing the personal data that we maintain about you, including any information you have provided. Additionally, you may request the deletion of any personal data we hold regarding you. Please note that this does not encompass any data that we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments and submissions made through the contact form may be reviewed by an automated spam detection service.
Your State Privacy Rights
Numerous federal, state, and international consumer privacy laws, such as those enacted in the European Union, California, Connecticut, and Tennessee, may grant additional rights to residents, including the rights to access, correct, delete, modify, or opt-out of the collection of their personal information.
This section specifically pertains to residents of certain jurisdictions, including but not limited to Texas, Florida, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Connecticut, Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Delaware, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Colorado, as well as any other state that may implement relevant data privacy legislation.
Individuals may contact us through our Contact Form to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or opting out of the collection of any personal information they have provided to us. We reserve the right to decline a request to modify information if we determine that such modification would contravene any legal requirements or result in the dissemination of inaccurate information.
In addition to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents benefit from the “Shine the Light” law, which allows them to inquire about the personal information that companies share with third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for the purpose of direct marketing unless such disclosure has been expressly requested. If there are any inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us via our Contact Form.
Under Nevada law, residents of Nevada may opt-out of specific “sales” of their data by website operators. At present, we do not engage in the sale of data as defined by Nevada law; therefore, no opt-out rights are triggered. Should this practice change, we will update our policy to provide information regarding opt-out procedures. In the interim, please direct any questions through our Contact Form.
Claims of Copyright Infringement
If you believe that the Website contains material that infringes upon your copyrighted work, or if your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, please inform us by providing the following information to the designated copyright agent of the Website:
1. A physical or electronic signature of the individual authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
2. A description of the copyrighted work that you assert has been infringed.
3. A description of the specific location on the Website where the material you claim infringes upon the copyrighted work is found.
4. Your contact information, which should include your address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement indicating that you have a good faith belief that the use of the alleged infringing material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
6. A declaration made by you, under penalty of perjury, affirming that the information you have provided above is accurate and that you are either the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Please submit the aforementioned information to the designated copyright agent as specified. [email protected].
Trademarks
You acknowledge that all trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, brand features, and names of products and services associated with the Site Manager and its affiliates (collectively referred to as the "Marks") are the exclusive property of the Site Manager and/or its affiliates. Absent prior written permission from the Site Manager or its affiliates, as applicable, you agree not to display or utilize the Marks in any capacity. Furthermore, any trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, brand features, and names of products and services utilized or referenced by the Site Manager shall remain the sole property of the respective third parties. Unless expressly stated otherwise, such usage or reference does not imply any sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with the aforementioned third parties.
Data Security
We have established protocols to safeguard your personal information against accidental loss, as well as unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All information provided to us is stored on secure servers protected by firewalls.
The safety and security of your information also relies significantly on your actions. In instances where we have assigned you a password for accessing particular sections of our Website, you are accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of this password. We advise against sharing your password with any individuals. Additionally, we encourage you to exercise caution when disseminating information in public areas of the Website, such as comment boards, as such information can be accessed by any user.
Regrettably, the transmission of information via the internet is not entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot assure the security of any personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of such information is conducted at your own risk. We shall not be held liable for any circumvention of privacy settings or security measures implemented on the Website.
Modifications to the Site
We reserve the right to modify the form and functionality of the Site at our discretion, with or without prior notice. Additionally, we maintain the authority to impose limitations concerning the use of the Site at any time, also with or without notice. We may place restrictions on the Site, specific components of the Site, or access to certain areas or the entirety of the Site without assuming any obligation to inform users or incurring liability. We may alter, suspend, or discontinue any components of, or the entirety of, the Site at any moment, including the availability of any products, services, features, or content provided therein. You acknowledge and accept that we shall not be held liable to you or any third party for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Site or any part thereof. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all modifications to the current Site shall remain subject to these Terms and Conditions.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
It is our policy to publish any modifications made to our privacy policy on this page. The date of the most recent revision of the privacy policy is indicated at the top of the page. It is your responsibility to visit our website and review this privacy policy periodically for any updates.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions, along with any disputes arising from or related to the Site, shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. By utilizing the Site, you hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts situated in Charleston County, South Carolina.
Client Media Consent & Release
1. Marketing and Promotional Use:
Client hereby grants Company the perpetual, non-exclusive right and license to use Client's company name, trade name, trademarks, and service marks in Company's marketing and promotional materials. These materials include, but are not limited to, website portfolios, social media posts, press releases, case studies, and sales presentations. The Company shall utilize the client's media/press kit and branding guidelines, provided that such materials are supplied by the client, to ensure consistency with the client's existing marketing and promotional materials.
2. Scope of Showcase:
The Company reserves the right to publicly disclose the general nature of the services rendered, feature screenshots of the completed work, and include hyperlinks to the Client's official website, social media platforms, or any publicly available press coverage from a third party.
3. Client Brand Protection:
The Company shall utilize the client’s media and press kit, along with the client's branding guidelines, if provided, to ensure alignment and consistency with the client’s existing marketing and promotional materials. Whether media/press kits and brand guidelines are provided by the client or not, the Company agrees to use the client’s branding in a tasteful and professional manner. Company will not alter or modify Client’s trademarks or logos without prior written permission.
4. Opt-Out and Revocation:
If Client prefers a confidential engagement, Client may revoke this marketing permission at any time by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to Company. Upon receiving this notice, Company will cease using Client's name and marks in any new promotional materials and remove them from Company's active marketing platforms.