Privacy PolicyIntroduction Your privacy is important to us. Since we want you to feel comfortable using our site, please familiarize yourself with the following privacy policy. We understand the sensitivity of job searches, portfolio placements, and comments that provide a secure environment for people to make them; we'll make every effort to insure that the information you submit remains private. Your use of the TexasDesign Web site means that you agree to the terms of our policy as it is outlined below. Your use will be subject to the version that's in place when you use the site. If you do not agree to the following terms, please do not use this site.We reserve the right to make additions to this policy at our discretion. Capturing Personal Information The following discloses the information gathering practices of TexasDesign.com and our treatment of personally identifiable information that's collected or submitted when you're on our site and using our services. It does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to people that we do not employ. Any personal information we capture will only be used to better tailor our products and services to our visitors' needs and we will not sell, trade, rent or give your personal information to other companies or organizations. In general, we gather information about all of our users collectively, such as what areas users visit most frequently and what services are accessed most. We only use such data anonymously and in the aggregate. Except as described in this Privacy Policy, we do not disclose information about individual visits or personal information that you may provide except when we believe it is required by law or to protect TexasDesign.com, our users or others. While we reserve the right to provide aggregate data to third parties for statistical analysis, the data will not be linked to any particular individuals. Any information we present to advertisers will not contain specific information about any individual. Although sponsors/advertisers will not have access to our cookies, we will allow sponsors/advertisers on our pages to set and access their cookies on your computer (the use of which are subject to their privacy policies). We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Web site. In addition, the nature of our site requires that users give us access to their resumes and contact information and other personally identifiable information. While using this site is completely optional, once you register and sign-in, you are not anonymous to us. We automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser including your IP address, cookie information and the page you requested. In general, we will use this information for three general purposes: to customize advertising and content; to fulfill your requests for products and services; and to contact you about any site changes or promotions and competitions. TexasDesign.com will not share your information with anyone unless we have asked for and received your consent to do so. However, the information you provide will also be used by the companies that use our site to find qualified job applicants and may also be used by us to contact you. In addition, we do at times employ other companies to perform functions on our behalf, including the processing of credit card payments and analyzing site data. These companies will have access to whatever personal information is necessary to perform their functions, but they may not share that information with any third party. If you elect to open an account, TexasDesign.com may ask that you provide personal information, such as your first and last name, mailing address (including zip code), e-mail address, employer, job title, phone and fax numbers and other personal identifying information. When ordering products or services, you may also be asked to provide a credit card number. When you submit personal information, you do so with the understanding and agreement that it may be transferred across national boundaries and may be stored and processed in other countries. Cookies When you visit TexasDesign.com, you can surf the site anonymously and access information without revealing your identity. To enhance your experience, we use a feature on your Internet browser called a cookie. A cookie is small amount of data that is transferred to your browser by a Web server and can only be read by the server that gave it to you. It cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses. It functions as your identification card and records user names, passwords and preferences and tracks click streams. But, it does not identify you personally and you remain anonymous unless you have otherwise provided TexasDesign.com with personal information. Cookies allow us to deliver faster service, consistent, updated results, and a more personalized experience. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether or not to accept it. However, not accepting a cookie may hinder performance and negatively impact your site experience. (For some Web pages that require an authorization, cookies are not optional. Users choosing not to accept cookies will probably not be able to access those pages.) Public Forums Please note that any information you post to a public forum is available to all people accessing that section. Any information that you divulge in a public arena is considered public information. Resumes Since we are a creative resource site, we give people the option of putting their resumes in our database. There are two ways of doing this: 1.You can store your resume in our database, but not allow it to be searchable by potential employers or recruiters. Not allowing your resume to be searchable means that you can use it to apply for a job online, but employers and recruiters will not have access to search it through our resume database. 2.If you allow your resume to be searchable, then all employers and recruiters who access our resume database will have access to your resume. We are not responsible for the retention, use, or privacy of resumes in these instances, or for the use or privacy of resumes by any of such parties while resumes are in the database. Updating/Changes to Personal Information TexasDesign.com provides visitors with the ability to edit and correct their account Information and privacy preferences. With respect to registration information, to access and correct your personal information and privacy preferences you must write, call, fax or e-mail our office: TexasDesign.com Although no specific form is required to notify us of changes to your address or privacy preferences, please include your name, address, and e-mail address when contacting us. Any personal information submitted through this site that is not registration information is accessible online. To access and/or correct this information, you may also write us at the above address. In your correspondence, please indicate with as much detail as possible the location on this site where your personal information is located. Opting Out/Discontinuation Our site gives users the ability to remove their information from our database and the opportunity to opt-out of or discontinue receiving communication from us. To request deletion of your account, send an e-mail to contact@texasdesign.com Some information may remain in our archived records after your account has been deleted. Security The personal information that you provide in connection with registering yourself on TexasDesign.com is classified as registration information and is protected in several ways. Access by you to this information is available through a unique user name and password. The password is encrypted and we recommend that you not divulge it to anyone. In addition, your registration information resides on a secure server that only selected TexasDesign.com personnel have access to. When you use your charge card online, your personal details and credit card information are scrambled using SSL encryption technology before being sent over the Internet. Although we cannot guarantee encryption or the privacy of your personal details and credit card information, SSL makes it very difficult for your information to be stolen or intercepted while being transferred. User Responsibility It is the responsibility of posting individuals to use our facilities in a manner that is legal, respects the privacy of others, and does not infringe the copyrights of others. It is also the responsibility of subscribers and members not to republish postings by other people without their consent. If you believe a posting individual is not acting responsibly, please let us know. We consider personal attacks as inappropriate behavior. Repeat offenders will be un subscribedand prevented from posting. Contact Us If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, the practices of our site, your dealings with us or just want to give us feedback or suggestions, please contact us at: TexasDesign.com If you believe that we have not complied with our Privacy Policy, with respect to your personal information, please write to us at the above address. In your letter, describe in as much detail as possible the ways in which you believe that we have not complied with our policy and we will investigate your complaint. Please remember that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of Web sites that are not part of the TexasDesign.com. Policy Changes We want our visitors to always know what information we are gathering, how it might be used and whether we will disclose it to anyone. If, at any time, you have questions or concerns about our commitment to your privacy, please e-mail privacy@texasdesign.com or call 469-361-6963. As we introduce new products and features in the future, we will post clarifications to our Privacy Policy here. If we make any substantial changes in the way we use your personal information we will notify you by posting a prominent announcement on our site. Thank You! Thank you for using TexasDesign.com. We'll keep working hard to earn your loyalty. |