This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) from CaringConnections Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CaringConnections”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), discloses information regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that you submit to CaringConnections or that CaringConnections collects about you while using CaringConnections’ services or software (the “Service and Software”) through any of CaringConnections’ related websites and/or mobile applications (collectively, the “Site”). Through the Site, we connect certain individuals seeking to obtain certain services (“Seniors”) to independent contractors seeking to provide such services (“Companions”).
User Consent
By using CaringConnections’ Service and Software (including CaringConnections’ website or mobile application), you hereby warrant and represent that you have read, understand, and agree to all terms and conditions stated and in CaringConnections’ Terms of Use: https://www.CaringConnections.us/terms-of-use, which is incorporated herein by reference. This Privacy Policy may change from time to time with or without notice, so please check CaringConnections’ website regularly to see any updates to this Privacy Policy. If, at any time, you no longer agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please cease any further use of the Service and Software. Continued use of the Service and Software indicates your reading, understanding, and acceptance of any revised terms in this Privacy Policy.
Children and Individuals Under the Age of 18
The Service and Software are not meant for individuals under the age of 18, and the Service and Software may use mechanisms to prevent the registration and use of the Service and Software by such underage individuals. In the event that CaringConnections discovers it has collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, CaringConnections will delete that personal information as soon as possible.
Information CaringConnections Collects
CaringConnections collects the personal information that you submit when registering and using the Service and Software, including, but not limited to, items such as your name, delivery address, e-mail address, account name and password, phone number, credit card or other payment information, and other information that you enter into CaringConnections’ systems.
CaringConnections may collect anonymous information through cookies, navigational data such as Uniform Resource Locators (URL), and other technologies for tracking users. A cookie is a small piece of data containing a unique identification number that is sent to your browser from a Web server and is stored on your computer or other device’s hard drive. The unique ID number identifies your browser to CaringConnections whenever you visit. Cookies do not enable anyone to access personally identifiable information that you have not already given us. Cookies and other data allow CaringConnections to track your usage of the Service and Software, including the date and time of visits and the items viewed or searched.
CaringConnections may collect information about the computer you are using, such as what internet browser you use, the kind of computer you use, and other information about how you use the Site.
If you use a mobile device to access the Service and Software, CaringConnections may also collect additional information from your mobile device, such as unique device identification numbers or geo-location information.
You can set your browser to refuse to accept cookies, but some features of the Service and Software, such as account logins, may not work properly or you may not be able to use the Service and Software at all. Similarly, you may set your mobile device to refuse to provide certain information, but certain features of the Service and Software may not work without such information.
From time to time, CaringConnections may also collect information from users in other ways, such as voluntary surveys or interviews to collect feedback and suggestions for improving the Service and Software or e-mails, phone calls, or other communications sent to CaringConnections. CaringConnections may also supplement the information that you provide with information that is received from third parties.
Uses of Collected Information
CaringConnections uses the personal information collected from you to fulfill your service requests made through the Service and Software. This involves actions such as providing your service request, delivery address, and phone number to independent contractors involved in fulfilling your transactions, providing your credit card or other payment information to third-party payment processors, and using information from independent contractors to perform background checks or other types of screening, which may involve the assistance of third parties. CaringConnections attempts to keep such personal information secure by using security methods customary for such types of transactions.
CaringConnections also uses information collected from you to customize your use of the Service and the Software as well as to improve the Service and the Software by performing quality reviews and similar activities. For example, such information may be used: to process your orders and service requests; to track your preferences and present you with promotions that may be of interest; to track overall traffic and usage to expand and optimize the Service and the Software; to store and allow you to track your previous orders; to implement any referral or rewards program for new customers, independent contractors, or business partners; or to diagnose and fix bugs or service problems in the Service or Software. In using your information in such ways, your information may be transmitted to servers located inside or outside the United States, among employees and contractors working for CaringConnections, or to third parties as described in this Privacy Policy.
CaringConnections may also use the personal information collected from you to (a) create De-identified information such as aggregate statistics relating to the use of the Service; (b) notify you when Site updates are available; (c) market and promote our Site and Services offered to you through the Site; (d) fulfill any other purpose for which you provide us personal information; and (e) for any other purpose for which you give us authorization.
You can “opt out” of receiving direct marketing or market research information by emailing us at privacy@getCC.us
Disclosure of Collected Information
CaringConnections may share aggregated information that includes non-identifying information and log data with third parties for industry analysis, demographic profiling and to deliver targeted advertising about other products and services.
CaringConnections may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate or improve the Service and Software, to provide the Service and Software on its behalf, to process payment, provide customer support, provide geo-location and other information to Companions to host its job application form, to perform website-related services (e.g., without limitation, maintenance services, database management, web analytics, and improvement of the Service and Software’s features), or to assist CaringConnections in analyzing how the Service and Software are used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on CaringConnections’ behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose other than the purpose for which we disclose it to them.
CaringConnections may also provide personal information to CaringConnections’ business partners or other trusted entities for the purpose of providing you with information on goods or services CaringConnections believes will be of interest to you. If you choose to purchase any of these goods or services, your personal information such as delivery address or payment information may be used to complete such transactions. You can, at any time, opt out of receiving such communications through a mechanism indicated in such communications.
CaringConnections cooperates with government and law enforcement officials and private parties to enforce and comply with the law. CaringConnections will disclose any information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as CaringConnections , in its sole discretion, believes necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (including but not limited to subpoenas), to protect the property and rights of CaringConnections, a user of the Service and Software, or a third party, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or to prevent or stop activity CaringConnections considers to be, or to have the potential to be, illegal, unethical, or legally actionable. In addition, CaringConnections may disclose information about you to counter or prevent any malicious access or use of the Service and Software or to prevent harm or loss to any user of the Service and Software.
CaringConnections may provide personal information to a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution or other sale or transfer of some or all CaringConnections’ assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information maintained by the Site is among the assets transferred.
Links and Third-Party Websites
CaringConnections’ website or Software may contain links to other websites owned and operated by third parties. CaringConnections is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other websites. CaringConnections expressly disclaims any liability that may arise from your use or provision of any of your information whatsoever to third-party websites.
Retention and Update Policy
To preserve the integrity of its databases, CaringConnections may retain collected information for an indefinite length of time. If required by law, as is the case to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), CaringConnections will delete information from its database when it receives an appropriate request. If you wish to make such a request, which requires that CaringConnections verify your identity, or if you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact CaringConnections using the contact information in the section “State of Texas Privacy Rights” in this Privacy Policy. You agree not to hold CaringConnections liable for responding in good faith to any request that appears to come from a legitimate source for that type of request.
If you wish to update any of your personal information or your privacy or marketing settings, you may use the mechanisms provided on CaringConnections’ website or the Software. By using any portion of the Service and Software, you hereby represent and warrant that you understand and agree that all content and information submitted by you to CaringConnections by any means becomes the property of CaringConnections (or if such property rights are not transferrable to CaringConnections by applicable law, you agree to grant CaringConnections an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, transferrable license to use such information in any manner) and may be used in the sole discretion of CaringConnections in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use.
Security
CaringConnections uses security measures to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under its control. For example, we use encryption protocols for sensitive information such as credit card or payment information. Such measures may change from time to time, depending on industry standards and perceived security risks. However, despite such security measures, CaringConnections cannot guarantee the security of your information and disclaims liability for loss, misuse, and alteration of your information under its control to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law. By using the Service and Software, you agree to assume any security risk related to personal information. You should report any security violations to us by sending an email to privacy@getCC.us.
How to Exercise Your Choices Regarding Your Privacy and Personal Information
We offer choices to you regarding the collection, use and sharing of their personal information. You have a right at any time to opt out of Services. To end all Services and be removed, contact Caring Connections support at hello@caringconnections.us or +1 (877) 652-0052. To discontinue electronic communications and cease text messages, you can reply “STOP” at any time after receiving a text message. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Participants may also contact CaringConnections directly by contacting hello@caringconnections.us.
SMS Text-based Services are completely voluntary, and you may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
Questions and How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, complaints, or suggestions regarding or Privacy Policy or otherwise need to contact us, please email us at hello@CaringConnections.us or call us at +1 (877) 652-0052.