Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 19, 2024
Caru Group values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Caru Group of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Caru Group decides to make use of any personal identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
This Policy applies to Caru Group, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of carugroup.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collections procedures expressed in this Policy. Please note that this Policy does not govern the collections and use of information by companies that Caru Group does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
• What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website
• Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection
• How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared
• What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data
• The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information
Information We Collect
It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user provide you with any products or services. In addition, Caru Group may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race, and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products
• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria; the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any imitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or. Recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.
Use of Information Collected
Caru Group may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from Caru Group. Caru Group may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offers.
Disclosure of Information
Caru Group may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:
• As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered
• In other ways described in the Policy or to which you have otherwise consented
• In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined
• As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant
• To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential
• As necessary to enforce the Terms of Services
• As necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of Caru Group
Non-Marketing Purposes
Caru Group greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purpose (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Caru Group products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspaper, or other public means to post a notice.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To Discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to Caru Group. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Caru Group will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Caru Group does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement supplies only and solely to the information collected by our website.
Security
Caru Group takes to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Whenever we collect sensitive information, that information is encrypted and is transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.
While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and the servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, authorization access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further us of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@carugroup.com or at 855 858 CARU
