BidShift, Inc., (“BidShift”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its users. BidShift’s goal is to provide you with a personalized Internet experience that delivers the information, resources and services that are most relevant and helpful to you. In order to achieve this goal, BidShift sometimes collects information during your visits to understand what differentiates you from other users of BidShift.com. BidShift operates under the following set of strict privacy principles:
- The only information BidShift obtains about individual users to its Web site is that supplied voluntarily by users.
- In cases when BidShift may need personal information to provide users with customized content or to inform them about new features or services, users are explicitly asked for that information.
- Personally identifiable information provided by users (name, e-mail or home address, etc.) will not be disclosed to anyone unless users indicate that BidShift may do so.
- Only statistical information about BidShift.com users as a group (usage habits, demographics) may be shared with any affiliate, subsidiary, sponsor, advertiser or partner of BidShift, unless an appropriate confidentiality agreement is in place. Personally identifiable information will not be shared at any time without the user’s permission. BidShift employs strict security measures to safeguard online transactions. All personal information is stored in a secured database.
The following discloses BidShift’s information gathering and dissemination practices for BidShift.com. Additional terms and conditions, if any, regarding the collection and use of your information may also be provided to you before you sign up for a particular service (Cost saving calculator, etc). Here you will learn what personally identifiable information of yours is collected, how and when BidShift might use your information, how BidShift protects your information, who has access to your information, and how you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
Your privacy is important to us. By adhering to guidelines set by the Council of Better Business Bureau’s BBBOnLine® Privacy Program we have made a commitment to meet the programs’ strict requirements regarding how we treat your information and have it verified by BBBOnLine. Further information about this program is available at http://www.bbbonline.org.
What Information is CollectedBidShift collects certain information from its users in three ways: (a) from BidShift Web server logs, (b) with cookies and (c) directly from the user.
(a) IP Addresses (Server Log Information): An IP address is a number automatically assigned to your computer whenever you access the Internet. All computer identification on the Internet is conducted with IP addresses, which allow computers and servers to recognize and communicate with each other. BidShift collects IP addresses in order to conduct system administration, report aggregate information to affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, advertisers or partners, and to conduct site analysis. BidShift will also use IP addresses to identify any users who refuse to comply with BidShift’s Terms of Use Agreement, and to identify users who threaten BidShift’s service, site, user, customers or others.
(b) Cookies: BidShift places a text file called a "cookie" in the browser files of your computer. Cookies are pieces of information that a Web site transfers to an individual’s hard disk for record keeping purposes. BidShift.com uses cookies during your online session to deliver content specific to your interests. Cookies allow BidShift to avoid showing you the same ad or other message repeatedly. BidShift Web Site cookies do not contain personal information. They do enable BidShift to relate your use of the site to information that you have specifically and knowingly provided to BidShift.com.
(c) Registration (User-Supplied Information): BidShift.com site registration systems require users to give BidShift contact information such as their name and e-mail address, and demographic information such as a ZIP code, income level, organization and/or role. The user’s contact information is used to contact the user when necessary. Users may choose (opt-in) to receive future mailings; see the choice/opt-in section below. BidShift uses this data to tailor the user’s experience at BidShift.com, showing the user content that reflects their stated preferences. This information may be shared with affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, advertisers or partners on an aggregate basis, but it does not indicate the identity of individual users.
Services (User-Supplied Information)If you sign up for a particular service or event, BidShift may collect personally identifiable information such as contact information (e.g., name, address, telephone number and e-mail address), demographic information (e.g., zip code, organization and/or role), billing information (e.g., credit or debit card numbers), or sensitive information (e.g., social security number, health care information).
We use the information to verify that only authorized users are accessing the respective application; to build your electronic client record or electronic personal health record so that BidShift may provide you the specific personalized service you have applied for and agreed with; and to contact you when necessary, to communicate helpful tips and advice during your participation to this service.
External LinksIn order to provide users with greater value, BidShift may provide links to various third party Web sites. However, even if a third-party affiliation exists between BidShift and that destination site, BidShift exercises no authority over linked sites, each of which maintains independent privacy and data collection policies and procedures. BidShift assumes no responsibility or liability for these independent methods or actions and is not responsible for the independent policies or procedures of destination sites. Similarly, BidShift cannot take responsibility for the privacy initiatives or the content of such Web sites. These destination links are provided only for your convenience, and as such, you access them at your own risk. However, BidShift wishes to ensure the integrity of the BidShift Web site and its destination links, so any comments pertaining to BidShift.com or any sites accessed through BidShift links are greatly appreciated. See the Contacting this Web Site section below.
Surveys and QuestionnairesBidShift.com online surveys and questionnaires may ask users for contact and demographic information. The user’s contact information is used to contact the user when necessary. Users may opt-out of receiving future mailings. Demographic and profile data is also collected at BidShift.com. This information may be shared with affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, advertisers or partners on an aggregate basis.
How to Contact this SiteIf you have any specific question or concerns about our privacy policy or use of data, please contact us directly.