Privacy Policy

Introduction

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

Visitor comments

At Design Criteria, Inc., we welcome and value your feedback through visitor comments on our website. To maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all users, we utilize an automated spam detection service. This service may check comments submitted by visitors for spammy or inappropriate content before they are published on our site.

As part of this process, the automated spam detection service analyzes several aspects of each comment, including 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.

Please be assured that the information collected through this spam detection service is used solely for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of our website and ensuring a spam-free environment for our visitors. This data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and is not used for any other purposes.

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 voluntarily provide to us. We collect this information to effectively respond to your inquiries, provide you with the requested services, and improve our overall customer experience.

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

Analytics

Design Criteria, Inc. uses analytics services to gather non-personally identifiable information about visitors to our website. These services help us analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use. This information is used to improve the content and functionality of our website and to understand how visitors interact with our site. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Who we share your data with

At Design Criteria, Inc., we prioritize the protection and confidentiality of your personal information. In order to fulfill your requests for products or services, we may need to share your personal data with trusted third parties. These parties include:

• Service Providers: We may engage with shipping companies, payment processors, or subcontractors who assist us in delivering products or services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and are restricted from using it for any other purpose.
• Collaborating Companies: On occasion, we may work with other companies or consultants to complete specific projects or provide specialized services. In such cases, we will inform you that your data may be shared with these collaborators as necessary to fulfill your request. Rest assured, these collaborators are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your personal information for the purposes outlined by Design Criteria, Inc.

We believe in transparency and will notify you whenever your data is shared with third parties beyond those mentioned above, except as 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 dedicated to transparency in how our website operates and the services we utilize. Our website is hosted by GoDaddy, a trusted provider renowned for its reliability and robust security measures. GoDaddy’s infrastructure supports crucial functions such as data storage, server maintenance, and backup services, ensuring our website operates smoothly.

In terms of security, GoDaddy employs industry-standard measures to safeguard against unauthorized access to our website and user data. At Design Criteria, Inc., we prioritize the security and privacy of your information. We continuously monitor and update our website’s technical setup to adhere to these high standards, ensuring a secure environment for all users.

Data breach procedures

Safeguarding your information is a top priority. We have established comprehensive procedures to promptly address and mitigate any potential data breaches. These procedures include continuous monitoring of our systems 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 relevant authorities.

Our website is hosted by GoDaddy, a leading provider known for its robust security measures. GoDaddy maintains its own data breach procedures, which typically include immediate investigation and containment of breaches, notification to affected customers and authorities as necessary, and cooperation with law enforcement and regulatory agencies as required by law.