Terms & Conditions

EXEMPLAR DESIGN PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for visiting an online service (e.g., website or mobile app) that posts a link to this Privacy Policy (“Service”) owned or operated by Exemplar Design, Inc  (collectively, “XD”). This Privacy Policy will provide you with information as to how XD collects, uses, and shares information about you, including the choices XD offers with respect to that information, and applies to your use of any Service, regardless of how you access or use it.  It does not apply to XD’s data collection activities offline or otherwise outside of the Service (unless otherwise stated below or at the time of collection).  For certain Services, there may be additional notices about information practices and choices. Please read those additional privacy disclosures to understand how they apply to you.

By visiting or otherwise using the Service, you agree to the Service’s Terms of Use [Link] and consent to XD’s data collection, use, and disclosure practices, and other activities as described in this Privacy Policy, and any additional privacy statements that may be posted on an applicable part of the Service (including any Children’s Privacy Policy).  If you do not agree and consent, please discontinue use of the Service, and uninstall Service downloads and applications.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information about You that You Provide.

XD, and/or its Service Providers (defined below), may collect information you provide directly to XD and/or its Service Providers via the Service.  For example, XD collects information when you use or register for the Service, subscribe to notifications, post on the Service, participate in promotional activities, or communicate or transact through the Service.  In addition, when you interact with Third-Party Services (defined below), you may be able to provide information to those third parties.

Information XD, its Service Providers and/or Third-Party Services may collect may include: (1) personally identifiable information, which is information that identifies you personally, such as your first and last name, e-mail address, phone number, address, and full payment account number (“Personal Information”); and (2) demographic information, such as your gender, age, zip code, interests, and recent and upcoming purchases (“Demographic Information”).  Except to the extent required by applicable law, Demographic Information is “non-Personal Information” (i.e., data that is not Personal Information under this Privacy Policy). In addition, Personal Information, including, without limitation, XD-Collected PI (defined below), once “De-identified” (i.e., the removal or modification of the personally identifiable elements, or the extraction non-personally identifiable elements [including through anonymization, pseudonymization, and/or hashing) is also non-Personal Information and may be used and shared without obligation to you, except as prohibited by applicable law.  To the extent any non-Personal Information is combined by or on behalf of XD with Personal Information XD itself collects directly from you on the Service (“XD-Collected PI”), XD will treat the combined data as XD-Collected PI under this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected Automatically.

XD, its Service Providers, and/or Third-Party Services may also automatically collect certain information about you when you access or use the Service (“Usage Information”).  Usage Information may include IP address, device identifier, browser type, operating system, information about your use of the Service, and data regarding network connected hardware (e.g., computer or mobile device).  Except to the extent required by applicable law, or to the extent Usage Information is combined by or on behalf of XD with XD-Collected PI, XD does not consider Usage Information (including, without limitation, unique device identifiers) to be Personal Information or XD-Collected PI.

The methods that may be used on the Service to collect Usage Information include:

  • Log Information: Log information is data about your use of the Service, such as IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and related data, and may be stored in log files.
  • Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies:  Cookies, web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels”), embedded scripts, location-identifying technologies, fingerprinting, device recognition technologies, in-app tracking methods and other tracking technologies now and hereafter developed (“Tracking Technologies”) may be used to collect information about interactions with the Service or e-mails, including information about your browsing and purchasing behavior.
  • Cookies
  • A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user’s device, which may be session ID cookies or tracking cookies. Session cookies make it easier for you to navigate the Service and expire when you close your browser. Tracking cookies remain longer and help in understanding how you use the Service, and enhance your user experience. Cookies may remain on your hard drive for an extended period of time. If you use your browser’s method of blocking or removing cookies, some but not all types of cookies may be deleted and/or blocked and as a result some features and functionalities of the Service may not work.  A Flash cookie (or locally shared object) is a data file which may be placed on a device via the Adobe Flash plug-in that may be built-in to or downloaded by you to your device. HTML5 cookies can be programmed through HTML5 local storage. Flash cookies and HTML5 cookies are locally stored on your device other than in the browser and browser settings won’t control them. To identify certain types of local shared objects on your device and adjust your settings, please visit: www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager.html.  The Service may associate some or all of these types of cookies with your devices.


  • Web Beacons (“Tracking Pixels”)
  • Web beacons are small graphic images, also known as “Internet tags” or “clear gifs,” embedded in web pages and e-mail messages. Web beacons may be used, without limitation, to count the number of visitors to the Service, to monitor how users navigate the Service, and to count content views.


  • Embedded Scripts
  • An embedded script is programming code designed to collect information about your interactions with the Service. It is temporarily downloaded onto your computer from XD’s web server, or from a third party with which XD works, and is active only while you are connected to the Service, and deleted or deactivated thereafter.

  • Location-identifying Technologies
  • GPS (global positioning systems) software, geo-filtering and other location-aware technologies locate you (sometimes precisely), or make assumptions about your location, for purposes such as verifying your location and delivering or restricting content, including third party ads, based on your location.  If you have enabled GPS or use other location-based features on the Service, your device location may be tracked by us and third parties.


  • Fingerprinting  
  • Collection and analysis of information from your device, such as, without limitation, your operating system, plug-ins, system fonts, and other data, for purposes of identification and/or tracking.

  • Device Recognition Technologies
  • Technologies, including application of statistical probability to data sets, as well as linking a common unique identifier to different device use (e.g., Facebook ID), which attempt to recognize or make assumptions about users and devices (e.g., that a user of multiple devices is the same user or household) (“Cross-device Data”).

  • In-App Tracking Methods
  • There are a variety of Tracking Technologies that may be included in mobile applications, and these are not browser-based like cookies and cannot be controlled by browser settings.  Some use device identifier, or other identifiers such as “Ad IDs” to associate app user activity to a particular app and to track user activity across apps and/or devices.


    Some information about your use of the Service and certain third-party services may be collected using Tracking Technologies across time and services, and used by XD and third parties for purposes such as to associate different devices you use, and deliver relevant ads and/or other content to you on the Service and certain third-party services.  

    XD is giving you notice of the Tracking Technologies and your choices regarding them so that your consent to encountering them is meaningfully informed.  

      • Information XD Collects from Other Sources. XD may also obtain information about you from other sources, including Service Providers and Third-Party Services, and combine that with XD-Collected PI.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, except to the extent such data combined by or on behalf of XD with XD-Collected PI, this Privacy Policy is not intended to limit XD’s activities regarding such third-party-sourced, or non-Service-sourced, information (including Personal Information), and such data will only be treated as XD-collected PI to the extend it is combined with XD-collected PI. XD is not responsible or liable for the accuracy of the information provided by third parties or for third party policies or practices.
    1. HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE OBTAIN.

    XD may use information about you, including XD-Collected PI and other Personal Information, for any purposes not inconsistent with XD’s statements under this Privacy Policy, or otherwise made by us in writing at the point of collection, and not prohibited by applicable law, including, without limitation, the following:

    • Allow you to participate in the features we offer on the Service;
    • Facilitate, manage, personalize, and improve your online experience;
    • Process your registration, manage your account and/or upload your User Generated Content (“UGC”);
    • Transact with you, provide services or information you request, respond to your comments, questions and requests, serve you content and/or advertising, and send you notices;
    • marketing and other purposes;
    • Improve the Service and for any other internal business purposes;
    • Tailor our content, advertisements, and offers;
    • Fulfill other purposes disclosed at the time you provide Personal Information or otherwise where we are legally permitted or are required to do so;
    • Determine your location and manage digital content rights (e.g., territory restrictions); and
    • Prevent and address fraud, breach of policies or terms, and threats or harm.
    1. DATA SECURITY AND MONITORING.

    XD takes reasonable measures to protect XD-Collected PI (excluding public UGC) from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Nevertheless, transmission via the Internet and online digital storage are not completely secure and XD does not guarantee the security of your information collected through the Service.


    To help protect you and others, XD and its Service Providers may (but make no commitment to) monitor use of the Service, and may collect and use related information including XD-Collected PI and other Personal Information for all purposes not prohibited by applicable law or inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, including, without limitation, to identify fraudulent activities and transactions; prevent abuse of, and investigate and/or seek prosecution for, any potential threats to or misuse of the Service; ensure compliance with the Terms of Use [Link] and this Privacy Policy; investigate violations of or enforce these documents; and otherwise to protect the rights and property of XD third parties, and other users.  Monitoring may result in the collection, recording, and analysis of online activity or communications through our Service. If you do not consent to these conditions, you must discontinue your use of the Service.

    1. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY.

    The Service is intended for a general audience and not directed to children less than 13 years of age.  XD does not intend to collect personal information as defined by the U.S. Children’s Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) (“Children’s Personal Information”) in a manner that is not permitted by COPPA,.  If we obtain knowledge that we have collected Children’s Personal Information in a manner not permitted by COPPA, we will remove such data to the extent required by COPPA.

    1. CHOICES:  TRACKING AND COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS.

  • Tracking Technologies Generally.  Regular cookies may generally be disabled or removed by tools available as part of most commercial browsers, and in some instances blocked in the future by selecting certain settings.  Browsers offer different functionalities and options so you may need to set them separately. Also, tools from commercial browsers may not be effective with regard to Flash cookies (also known as locally shared objects), HTML5 cookies, or other Tracking Technologies.  For information on disabling Flash cookies, go to Adobe’s website http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-third-party-local-shared.html.  Please be aware that if you disable or remove these technologies, some parts of the Service may not work and that when you revisit the Service your ability to limit browser-based Tracking Technologies is subject to your browser settings and limitations.  

      • Analytics and Advertising Tracking Technologies.  You may exercise choices regarding the use of cookies from Google Analytics by going to https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or downloading the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.  You may exercise choices regarding the use of cookies from Adobe Analytics by going to http://www.adobe.com/privacy/opt-out.html under the section labeled “Tell our customers not to measure your use of their web sites or tailor their online ads for you.”

      • Communications. You can opt out of receiving certain promotional communications (emails or text messaging) from XD at any time by (i) for promotional e-mails, following the instructions provided in emails to click on the unsubscribe link, or if available by changing your communication preferences by logging onto your account.
    1. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS.

    We may from time to time elect to share certain “personal information” (as defined by California’s “Shine The Light” law) about you with third parties for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes.  California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents who have supplied personal information, as defined in the statute, to us to, under certain circumstances, to request and obtain certain information regarding our disclosure, if any, of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.  If this applies, you may obtain the categories of personal information shared and the names and addresses of all third parties that received personal information for their direct marketing purposes during the immediately prior calendar year (e.g. requests made in 2017 will receive information about 2016 sharing activities). To make such a request, please provide sufficient information for us to determine if this applies to you, attest to the fact that you are a California resident and provide a current California address for our response.  You may make this request by contacting XD here [LINK], or in writing at: [Note: Insert Applicable Contact Information] [Discuss proper home page notice and link.] [Note: Contact information must contain both snail mail and email.]  Any such request must include “California Privacy Rights Request” in the first line of the description and include your name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code.  Please note that we are only required to respond to one request per customer each year, and we are not required to respond to requests made by means other than through this e-mail address or mail address.  [Note this last clause requires special home page notice of “Your CA Privacy Rights.”] [Note: Deep link the homepage link for your CA Privacy Rights to this section.


    1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

    We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy prospectively effective upon the posting of the revised Privacy Policy and your use of our Service indicates your consent to the privacy policy posted at the time of use.  To the extent any provision of this Privacy Policy is found by a competent tribunal to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed to the extent necessary for the remainder to be valid and enforceable.

    1. CONTACT XD.

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact XD here [Link] or at [4680 Parkway Dr Suite 300, Mason, OH 45040]. (Attention: __Adam Ross______).


    © XD 2019.  All Rights Reserved.

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