Utiliron, Inc and its subsidiaries and affiliates (referred to collectively as "Utiliron", "we", "us" or "our") prioritize the protection of your privacy. In line with our commitment to transparently handling your personal information, this Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding information collection, use, and sharing, along with your options concerning your personal data.
We encourage you to thoroughly review this Privacy Policy to understand how we handle information. You can also navigate to specific sections using the provided links below:
Scope
This Privacy Policy defines how we utilize, disclose, and safeguard the personal information collected through:
- Our website https://utiliron.com, and any affiliated platforms where this Privacy Policy is accessible (referred to collectively as the “Site”) and any services offered through the Site.
- Our business development and marketing endeavors.
- Other offline and business interactions with you.
These interactions are collectively referred to as the “Services” throughout this Privacy Policy. Here, "personal information" denotes any data that can be linked directly or indirectly to an individual, as defined by relevant data protection laws. Please note that this Privacy Policy pertains to our handling of personal information as a "controller" or "business," as per applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the personal information we receive from or collect on behalf of our customers for processing on their behalf in connection with the delivery of our products and services ("Customer Personal Information"). Our handling of Customer Personal Information is governed by our customer agreements. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy does not extend to personal information collected from and about: (i) applicants and candidates for positions at Utiliron, Inc; or (ii) Utiliron, Inc employees, contractors, and other personnel.
Collection of Personal Information
We may collect or obtain information from and about you in various ways, including:
- Directly from you.
- Automatically when you interact with the Site.
- From third parties.
Additional details regarding our collection of personal information are provided below.
Automated Information Collection
When you visit and engage with the Site, we (along with our service providers and partners) may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to automatically gather certain information from your browser and/or device. This information may include:
- Browser and device information, such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address or other unique identifier(s) assigned to your device, device location, and details about your browser, device, and operating system.
- Usage information, including your interactions with the Site (e.g., visit times and durations, visited pages, and click-stream or usage data).
- Behavioral information, which may encompass your actions on the Site (e.g., scrolling behavior, keystrokes, and interactions with web forms), as well as responses to emails from us.
Analytics
To enhance our understanding of Site usage and effectiveness, we utilize third-party analytics and tracking tools and services. For instance, we employ Google Analytics to gain insights into user interactions with the Site. For information on Google Analytics’ data practices and your control options, please visit here. If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available here.
Interest-Based Advertising
Third-party tools and services are employed to deliver interest-based advertisements across the internet. These tools may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect, store, and/or transmit information about your interactions with the Site and other websites and mobile apps. Such information is utilized to serve advertisements and assess advertising campaign performance.You may be able to adjust your device or browser settings to limit tracking or decline cookies. Please consult your device’s or browser’s settingsfor guidance on managing cookies.
Information Obtained from Other Sources
We may receive personal information from various sources, including our customers, service providers, business partners, and social media platforms. Such information may encompass contact details and internet or electronic network activity data.
The personal information obtained from these sources may be used to maintain data accuracy, personalize user experiences, conduct internal analyses, and fulfill other business purposes as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Combination of Information
We may combine personal information received from and about you, including data you provide, information automatically collected, and details obtained from third-party sources. When applicable, we will handle, disclose, and safeguard such combined information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Use Of Personal Information
We utilize the personal information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing the Services, which involves operating, improving, maintaining, and supporting them.
- Communicating with you, including for administrative purposes and sending important updates and notices about this Privacy Policy and related terms.
- Sending marketing and promotional communications, such as emails about products or services that may interest you.
- Customizing and personalizing the Services to tailor content and enhance user experiences.
- Engaging in interest-based advertising to deliver personalized advertisements across devices.
- Conducting research and analytics to analyze usage trends, improve the Services, and develop new features.
- Maintaining security and preventing fraud by monitoring and protecting our systems and networks.
- Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests and communications from authorities.
- Supporting our business operations, including administering general business functions and transactions.
We may also use your personal information as described at the time of collection or with your consent. Additionally, we may use your personal information as necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, property, and/or those of others.
Disclosure Of Personal Information
We may disclose the categories of personal information we collect to the following categories of recipients:
- Our Affiliates and Subsidiaries: Personal information may be shared with our affiliates and subsidiaries to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Our Service Providers: Third parties providing business, professional, or technical support services to us may receive personal information to carry out activities on our behalf.
- Our Analytics Providers: As described above, third-party analytics and tracking tools may access personal information to aid in analytics and measure the effectiveness of the Services and marketing campaigns.
- Our Marketing and Advertising Partners: Personal information may be shared with marketing and advertising partners to deliver interest-based advertisements and evaluate campaign performance.
- Governmental and Public Authorities: We may disclose personal information as required by law or in response to legal requests from authorities.
- Relevant Third Parties in Business Transactions: Personal information may be disclosed in connection with business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, or similar events.
- Other Parties: Personal information may be disclosed to other parties as necessary to comply with applicable law, protect our operations, investigate fraud, or safeguard our rights and those of others.
We may also disclose personal information as described at the time of collection or with your consent.
Please note that we may de-identify, anonymize, or aggregate personal information and share such information with third parties for various lawful purposes.
Your Choices
We respect your privacy and offer options to manage the use of your personal information:
Marketing and Promotional Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing and promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in any marketing email you receive. Note that you will still receive non-marketing or transactional messages from us, including account-related notifications.
Cookies: You can customize your Cookie Preferences at any time. You may also adjust your device or browser settings to limit tracking or decline cookies. Refer to your device’s or browser’s settings or the "Your Choices" section below for guidance on managing cookies.
Interest-Based Advertising: Various platforms and devices provide options to control interest-based advertising. Refer to the "Your Choices" section below for details.
Access and Correction of Personal Information: You may access, and in some cases edit or delete, the personal information you provided to us through your account settings. For requests regarding access and correction of personal information, please email us at privacy@utiliron.com.
Information Security
We implement reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical security measures to protect personal information under our control. However, no system is entirely immune to security breaches. In the event of a security incident, we have procedures in place to manage and notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities, as required by law.
Information Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Factors influencing the retention period include the nature and sensitivity of the data, the risk of unauthorized use or disclosure, and legal or reporting obligations.
If information is de-identified, we will maintain and use it in de-identified form, refraining from re-identification unless required or permitted by law.
International Transfer Of Personal Information
Utiliron, Inc operates globally and may transfer personal information outside your country of residence, including to the United States and other countries where our affiliates, subsidiaries, service providers, and business partners are located. International transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
By using the Services, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your personal information outside your country of residence, including to the United States, and understand that such information may be subject to lawful requests by U.S. courts or authorities.
If you are in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards are employed to protect your personal information when transferred to countries not recognized as providing an adequate level of protection. For details, please contact us as specified below.
Third-Party Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services governed by their respective privacy policies. We advise reviewing the privacy policy of each website or service before providing personal information to ensure understanding of data collection and usage practices.
Children’s Privacy
The Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Location Based Information
Certain online services offered by Utiliron, Inc provide location services that enable a customer's location to be determined. If you use a location-based service, we will collect location information about your longitude and latitude and may save your device's coordinates to offer certain features to you.
Location-based services can be disabled through our offerings or the privacy settings on your mobile device.
California Do Not Track Disclosure
Under California law, operators of online services are required to disclose how they respond to "Do Not Track" signals or other similar mechanisms that provide consumers the ability to exercise choice regarding the collection of personal information of a consumer over time and across third party online services, to the extent the operator engages in that collection. Like many websites, our Site is not designed to respond to "Do Not Track" signals received from browsers. This law also requires operators of online services to disclose whether third parties may collect personal information about their users' online activities over time and across different online services when the users use the operator's service. We do not knowingly permit third parties to collect personal information about an individual customer's online activities over time and across different online services when using our offerings.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in products, services, and applicable laws. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page indicates the last revision date. Material changes will be communicated as required by law.
Contact Us
For inquiries or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or to submit a privacy-related request, please email us at privacy@utiliron.com.