Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Design Criteria, Inc.! We don’t just think big—we design big. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our contact page or email us at power@designcriteria.com.

Visitor Comments

At Design Criteria, Inc., we value your feedback through visitor comments on our website. To maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all users, we use an automated spam detection service. This service checks comments for spam or inappropriate content before publication on our site.

In this process, the automated service analyzes several aspects of each comment. These include the IP addresses of commenters, the browser user agents used to submit comments, and the referrer URLs that indicate the source of the comment submission.

We want to assure you that we use the information collected solely to maintain the integrity of our website. Furthermore, we only use this data to keep our site free of spam and protect our users. We handle this information according to our Privacy Policy, and we do not use it for any other purpose.

Contact Forms

When you visit our website and use our contact forms, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, fulfill your service requests, and improve your overall experience.

By using our website and submitting your personal information through our contact forms, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Analytics

Design Criteria, Inc. uses analytics services to gather non-personally identifiable information about website visitors. These services help us track trends, monitor user behavior, and collect demographic data for aggregate use. We use this information to improve our website’s content and functionality, as well as to understand how visitors interact with our site. Importantly, this data is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Who We Share Your Data With

At Design Criteria, Inc., protecting your personal information is a top priority. To fulfill your requests for products or services, we may need to share your data with trusted third parties. These include:

• Service Providers: We work with shipping companies, payment processors, or subcontractors who assist us in delivering products or services. These service providers are required to handle your information securely. They can only use your data for the purposes outlined by us.

• Collaborating Companies: Occasionally, we collaborate with other companies or consultants for specific projects or specialized services. If we need to share your data with these collaborators, we will notify you beforehand. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your data for the purposes outlined by Design Criteria, Inc.

We believe in transparency and will inform you whenever we share your data with third parties beyond those mentioned above. However, we may do so without notice if required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

Additional Information

Technical Infrastructure and Hosting Details

At Design Criteria, Inc., we are committed to transparency in how our website operates and the services we use. Our website is hosted by GoDaddy, a trusted provider known for its reliability and robust security measures. GoDaddy’s infrastructure supports critical functions such as data storage, server maintenance, and backup services, ensuring that our website operates smoothly.

In addition, GoDaddy employs industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access to our website and user data. We at Design Criteria, Inc. are also committed to maintaining high security standards. As part of our ongoing efforts, we continuously monitor and update our technical setup to ensure a secure environment for all users.

Data Breach Procedures

We prioritize the protection of your personal information. That’s why we have established comprehensive procedures to quickly address and resolve potential data breaches. These include continuous system monitoring to detect unauthorized access or anomalies.

If a data breach affects your personal information and requires notification under applicable law, we will promptly notify you and the relevant authorities.

GoDaddy, our hosting provider, also has its own data breach procedures. These typically include immediate investigation, containment of the breach, notification to affected customers and authorities, and cooperation with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, as required by law.