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Privacy Policy

Effective as of January 31, 2023

CheckMark, Inc. takes privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all personal and company information obtained from our website visitors and customers. Information about our customers is an important part of our business, and we are NOT in the business of selling it to others.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy you can contact CheckMark, Inc. at

323 W Drake Rd,
Ste. 100, Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-225-0522
sales@checkmark.com

Why does CheckMark, Inc. need to collect personal and company information?

CheckMark, Inc. uses 'cookies' in our customer’s shopping experience to collect certain personal and company information in order to meet the needs of its customers. The cookie itself does not contain personal information although it will enable us to relate your use of this site to information that you have specifically and knowingly provided.

We collect this information strictly for the purpose of delivering the highest level of customer service and technical support. By collecting certain personal information, CheckMark, Inc. is able to monitor and improve the services it offers to its existing and potential customers. We will use this information for the following purposes; compliance and regulatory requirements, account information, technical support, services, and correspondence. On occasion, we may notify our customers about special offers and promotions.

All personal, company, and credit card information is received and processed through a secure encryption service to protect you.

Why does CheckMark, Inc. need to collect information of CheckMark users and their employees?

CheckMark, Inc. collects necessary information from its users that are required to perform the essential business tasks (i.e. payroll or accounting or tax filing) on their online software application. We ensure that all information, both personal and related to the company, is kept confidential and protected.

How do we collect information?

(1) Any time a user accesses our website or download any of our products or sign up for our online software applications, we maintain a non-personal data file of all visitors including location and web-pages visited and time spent on each page and products downloaded and reviewed.

(2) Any time a customer places an order or sign up for a paid subscription of any product we maintain their name and address and contact information and product purchased.

(3) We do not store credit card numbers, CVV numbers or expiration dates.

(4) Any time a customer contacts our company by any means we update the customer account to include any questions or suggestion or requests.

(5) We will not sell, rent or lease your information to other companies.

We release account and other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law; and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of Checkmark.com, our users, or others.

We reveal only the last four digits of your credit card numbers when confirming an order. We transmit the entire credit card number to the appropriate credit card company during order processing.

It is important for you to protect against unauthorized access to your password and to your computer. Be sure to sign off and close your browser window when finished using a shared computer.

Third Party Services

We work in conjunction with other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include fulfilling orders, delivering orders, processing credit card payments, and providing customer service. They have access to necessary information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.

Advertising

In order to provide a more personalized and relevant experience for our customers, we may use data collected from your interactions with our website and services for remarketing purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, data collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and others. We may use this data to better understand your interests and preferences, and to show you relevant ads and content on third-party platforms such as Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, and others.

We may also use data collected for marketing purposes for email marketing campaigns through platforms such as MailChimp and others. We respect your privacy and give you the option to opt-out of these activities at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our marketing emails. We take the security and privacy of your data very seriously and have implemented measures to protect it.

Children's Privacy

CheckMark, Inc. does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Payment Data Collection

We may ask for personal information, such as credit card or bank account information, when processing payments for our services on the website and software application. This information is used solely for the purpose of completing transactions and is securely stored in compliance with industry standards on third-party payment processors. We do not share or sell this information to any third parties, and it is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose of processing payments.

Customers have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their payment information at any time by contacting us

How do we use this information?

CheckMark, Inc. will use information collected to service our customers and deliver our products and services in an efficient way including but not limited to compiling feedback and customers suggestions, to inform customers of new releases, updates, subscription, service packs, downloads and on occasion special offers. We also use this information to upgrade our products and services to better meet our customers' needs and compile non-personal information about our customers.

You can request in writing to have your name removed from our mailing list by sending an email to sales@checkmark.com.

By accessing this website and services, you consent to CheckMark, Inc. privacy policy as published.

How does CheckMark ensure the security and privacy of customer data?

At CheckMark, we are fully committed to ensuring the security and privacy of our customers' data. We employ multiple layers of protection, including robust encryption measures, to safeguard sensitive information and maintain the highest standards of data security.

To ensure secure data transmission, we utilize 256-bit encryption at the browser level. This industry-standard encryption ensures that data exchanged between our systems and our customers' browsers remains encrypted and protected during transmission.

Furthermore, we go beyond browser-level encryption to ensure the security of customer data at rest. Sensitive fields in our databases, such as personally identifiable information and financial data, are encrypted using advanced encryption algorithms. This additional layer of encryption ensures that even if unauthorized access to the database were to occur, the data would remain secure and inaccessible.

We adhere to stringent access control measures to limit data access to authorized personnel only. We enforce strong user authentication protocols and employ role-based access controls to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to customer data. Our employees are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and undergo regular training to ensure the protection and privacy of customer information.

Additionally, we conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address any vulnerabilities in our systems. We stay abreast of the latest security practices and updates, promptly applying necessary patches and updates to maintain a secure environment.

Amendments to Policy

CheckMark, Inc. reserves the right to change this policy at any time for any reason and will publish the updated policy as soon as it becomes effective.