Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1st, 2019

EyeTemp is designed to make life easier and less stressful. This policy describes what information we collect from you and how we use it to accomplish that mission.

We take your privacy as seriously as you do, and because of that we take great care to collect only the information necessary to provide you with the best possible  EyeTemp experience. 

As you review our policy, keep in mind that it applies to EyeTemp Inc.’s (“ EyeTemp”, “We”, “Us”) website, mobile app, help center, and all other associated services that we provide (“Services”).

1. Information EyeTemp Collects

In this Privacy Policy, the term “Personal Information” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; an identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to a name, an identification number, or, in certain circumstances, Location Information, an IP address or the unique identifier allocated to each  EyeTemp  device. Specifically, we collect the following information from you, which may include Personal Information.

A. Placing an order

i. Contact Information

When you place an order on our website, you’ll need to provide an email address, a first and last name, and a shipping address.  In some cases, we may also require your phone number.

ii. Payment Information

In order to complete your order on our website, you’ll need to provide payment information, such as your credit card or PayPal account. This information is needed in order to process your order and is not stored on our servers.

B. Registering for the mobile app

You’ll need to use a valid email address and create a password to create an account for Services on the EyeTemp app. You can choose whether or not you’d like to provide your first and last name.

We do not identify you personally to other users or make your account information available to any third parties in any way that could identify you without your prior consent.

C. Connecting with Social Networks

When you create a  EyeTemp  account, you may choose to connect and interact with a third-party social networking service (“Social Network”). If you decide to interact with a Social Network when using our Services, we are permitted to collect Personal Information that you have already made public on your Social Network account. You can manage this information in the privacy settings of each Social Network.

D. Information from Your Use of the Services

i.  EyeTemp  ID, Name, and Photograph

When you activate an EyeTemp using the EyeTemp app, that EyeTemp’s unique identifier (or  EyeTemp  ID) will be associated with your account. If you choose to name your  EyeTemp or add a photo of it, this information will also be associated with your account.

ii. Location Information

EyeTemp is designed to notify you if items are left on. There is the option on the mobile app that you can monitor your location to notify you if you leave the range an an appliance is in use you will receieve a notifcation that it is left on.  In order to do that, it’s necessary to collect data about your location. We use the term “Location Information” to refer to the combined location data of your phone or device, and your EyeTemps.

While the app is running on your device, it periodically transmits your Location Information. This allows us to notify you, if an appliance is left on. The monitoring is done on the mobile app since the EyeTemp stays put on the physical device.

Location Information is archived in a way that cannot be associated with you using a process called pseudonymization, where data will be untraceable to a specific  EyeTemp user.   EyeTemp keeps this archival data so we can answer general questions unrelated to any person, such as “How many EyeTemps Stoves were left on in 2018?

We use your Location Information to provide the Services and may use your Location Information to promote the Services or provide you with offers. However, your Location Information is never shared with other users unless you choose to share it through our Services.

iii. Mobile Application Usage Information

We track how, and how often you use our Services. We also collect certain information that your mobile device sends when you use them for Services. This includes information such as your device’s model, operating system type and version, and the dates and times of your requests. We use this information to provide you with optimal services and support, and to collect anonymous statistics that help us understand our user base.

E. Information Collected Through  EyeTemp Support Services

We provide support services  on our website, email request submissions, telephone calls and direct email. We collect any Personal Information you may choose to provide to our customer care team in the process. This includes, but is not limited to: your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We may use and process your Personal Information, including Location Information, to handle your support request and provide you with the best support possible.

F. Human Resources Data

EyeTemp collects Personal Information from current, prospective, and former Employees, their contact points in case of a medical emergency, and beneficiaries under any insurance policy (“Human Resources Data”). The Human Resources Data we collect may include title, name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, passport number, driver’s license number, Social Security number or other government-issued identification number, financial information related to credit checks, bank details for payroll, information that may be recorded on a CV or application form, language abilities, contact information of third parties in case of an emergency and beneficiaries under any insurance policy. We may also collect Sensitive Human Resources Data such as details of health and disability, including mental health, medical leave, and maternity leave; information about national origin or immigration status; and optional demographic information such as race, which helps us achieve our diversity goals.

We acquire, hold, use and Process Human Resources Data for a variety of business purposes including: workflow management, including assigning, managing and administering projects; human Resources administration and communication; payroll and the provision of benefits; compensation, including bonuses and long-term incentive administration, stock plan administration, compensation analysis, including monitoring overtime and compliance with labor laws, and company recognition programs; job grading activities; performance and employee development management; organizational development and succession planning; benefits and personnel administration; absence management; helpdesk and IT support services; regulatory compliance; internal and/or external or governmental compliance investigations; internal or external audits; litigation evaluation, prosecution, and defense; diversity and inclusion initiatives; restructuring and relocation; emergency contacts and services; employee safety; compliance with statutory requirements; processing of employee expenses and travel charges; and acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.

G. Information from Other Sources

We may receive information about you from other sources, including through third-party services and organizations to supplement information provided by you. For example, if you access our Services through a third-party application, such as an App Store or Social Network, we may collect information about you from that third-party application that you have made public via your privacy settings. Information we collect through App Stores or Social Network accounts may include your name, your Social Network user identification number, your Social Network user name, location, sex, birth date, email, profile picture, and your contacts on the Social Network. This supplemental information allows us to verify information that you have provided to  EyeTemp  and to enhance our ability to provide you with information about our business, products, and Services.

2. Cookies and Other Web Technologies

A. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer’s hard drive or onto your mobile device’s memory — if your browser is set to accept cookies. Like many other online services, cookies and other tools like them help us collect and understand how you use our services.

Although most internet browsers automatically accept cookies, you can change your settings or use third-party tools to prompt you before accepting cookies from the websites you choose to visit, or to refuse cookies altogether. You can even delete them through your browser. Most browsers also have settings to prevent them from accepting new cookies, to notify you when you receive a new cookie, or to delete or disable cookies altogether. Some parts of our Services may not work for you if you disable cookies.

B. How We Use Cookies

We use cookie technology in various ways to help make it easier for you to use our Services. For example, we use cookies to remember you when you return to our website, identify you when you sign-in, authenticate your access, keep track of your in-app specified preferences or choices, tailor content to you or geographic region, display a personalized browsing history, and/or to provide specific technical support.

We may also use cookies to gauge site usage, conduct research and diagnostics to improve the content we provide you, our products and services, and to help us analyze general web traffic.

The cookies we use expire after they have fulfilled their purpose. Some cookies expire when you close your browser (i.e., session cookies) or after a set period of time (i.e., persistent cookies). The expiration time of cookies that are placed by third parties (explained below) is determined by the third-party, not us.

C. Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as web bugs, pixel tags or clear GIFs) are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that may be included on our Services for several purposes, including to deliver or communicate with cookies, to track and measure the performance of our Services, to monitor how many visitors view our Services, and to monitor the effectiveness of our advertising. Unlike cookies, which are stored on the user’s hard drive, web beacons are typically embedded invisibly on web pages (or in an e-mail).

D. Do Not Track

While our website and the EyeTemp app at this time do not recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, such as “do not track” instructions, you can generally express your privacy preferences regarding the use of most cookies and similar technologies through your web browser, as indicated above.

3. Collection of Your Personal Information by Third-Party Services

Sometimes  EyeTemp uses third-party service providers. These third-party service providers may place cookies on your computer’s hard drive or your mobile device’s memory or use web beacons to collect or receive information from the Services and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide analytics and to target ads. The information practices of these outside services are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We cannot access, nor do we have any control over, the cookies or other web technologies they may use.

A. Web Analysis Services

We may use third-party web analysis services which use cookies or other web technologies to collect usage information, matched to an IP address, to help us analyze how our users use our website and some portions of the EyeTemp  app.  We collect this information in order to improve overall experience of our Services for our users.

We utilize Google Analytics, a service provided by Google, Inc. to gather information about how users and visitors engage with our Site and Services. For more information about Google Analytics, please visit 

B. How We Disclose Your Personal Information

Like other companies, we may disclose your information to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe is necessary to (i) comply with a law, regulation, or legal request; (ii) protect the safety of any person; (iii) address potential violations of our Privacy Policy or terms of service; (iv) investigate fraud, security, or technical issues; or (v) protect  EyeTemp’s rights or property, our employees, users and the public.

In addition, if we are acquired by a third-party as a result of a transaction such as a merger, acquisition or asset sale or if our assets are acquired by a third-party, in the event we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, some or all of our assets – including any information collected from or about you – may be disclosed or transferred to a third-party acquirer in connection with the transaction.

4. We Are Not Responsible for Content on Third Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to websites and services that are owned or operated by third parties (each, a “Third-party Service”). Any information that you provide on or to a Third-party Service, or that is collected by a Third-party Service, is provided directly to the owner or operator of the Third-party Service and is subject to the owner’s or operator’s privacy policy. We’re not responsible for the content, privacy or security practices and policies of any Third-party Service. To protect your information we recommend that you carefully review the privacy policies of all Third-party Services that you access.

5. We May Use and Disclose Your Personal Information to Provide, Improve, and Promote Our Services

A. How We Use Your Personal Information (PI)

We may use your Personal Information and Location Information to provide you with a better service, improve the quality of our products and Services, and promote our Services. We use and process your Personal Information and Location Information to create anonymous, statistical and aggregated data reports where individual users are not identified.  The specific purposes for our acquisition, hold, use, and processing of your Personal Information include:

i. To Provide Products, Services, or Information Requested

EyeTemp may use information about you to fulfill requests for products, Services, or information, including information about potential or future Services, including to: generally manage individual information and accounts; respond to questions, comments, and other requests; provide access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of  EyeTemp’s Services; and contact you to answer requests for customer support or technical support.

ii. Administrative Purposes

EyeTemp may use Personal Information about you for its administrative purposes, including to: measure interest in  EyeTemp ‘sServices; develop new products and Services; ensure internal quality control; verify individual identity; communicate about individual accounts and activities on EyeTemp’s Services and systems, and, in  EyeTemp’s discretion, changes to any  EyeTemp  policy; send email to the email address you provide to us to verify your Account and for informational and operational purposes, such as Account management, customer service, or system maintenance; process payment for products or services purchased; process applications and transactions; prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities; and enforce our Terms.

iii. Marketing  EyeTemp  Products and Services

EyeTemp may use Personal Information to provide you with materials about offers, products, and Services that may be of interest, including new content or Services.  EyeTemp  may provide you with these materials by phone, postal mail, facsimile, or email, as permitted by applicable law. Such uses include: to tailor content, advertisements, and offers; to notify you about offers, products, and services that may be of interest to you; to provide Services to you and our sponsors; for other purposes disclosed at the time that individuals provide Personal Information; or otherwise with your consent.

You may contact us at any time to opt out of the use of your Personal Information for marketing purposes, as described in Section 9 below.

iv. Research and Development

EyeTemp may use Personal Information to create non-identifiable information that we may use alone or in the aggregate with information obtained from other sources, in order to help us to optimally deliver our existing products and Services or develop new products and Services. From time to time,  EyeTemp  may perform research (online and offline) via surveys. We may engage third-party service providers to conduct such surveys on our behalf. All survey responses are voluntary, and the information collected will be used for research and reporting purposes to help us better serve individuals by learning more about their needs and the quality of the products and services we provide. The survey responses may be utilized to determine the effectiveness of our Services, various types of communications, advertising campaigns, and/or promotional activities. If an individual participates in a survey, the information given will be used along with that of other study participants. We may share anonymous individual and aggregate data for research and analysis purposes.

v. Direct Marketing

Individuals who provide us with Personal Information, or whose Personal Information we obtain from third parties, may receive periodic emails, newsletters, mailings, or phone calls from us with information on EyeTemp’s or our business partners’ products and services or upcoming special offers/events we believe may be of interest. We offer the option to decline these communications at no cost to the individual by following the instructions further below.

vi. Services via Mobile Devices

From time to time,  EyeTemp may provide Services that are specifically designed to be compatible and used on mobile devices.  EyeTemp  will collect certain information that your mobile device sends when you use such Services, like a device identifier, user settings, Location Information, mobile carrier, and the operating system of your device. Mobile versions of  EyeTemp’s Services may require that users log in with an Account. In such cases, information about use of mobile versions of the Services may be associated with accounts. In addition,  EyeTemp  may enable individuals to download an application, widget, or other tool that can be used on mobile or other computing devices. Some of these tools may store information on mobile or other devices. These tools may transmit Personal Information to  EyeTemp  to enable individuals to access accounts and to enable  EyeTemp  to track use of these tools. Some of these tools may enable users to email reports and other information from the tool.  EyeTemp  may use personal or non-identifiable information transmitted to  EyeTemp  to enhance these tools, to develop new tools, for quality improvement and as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy or in other notices  EyeTemp  provides.

vii. Anonymous and Aggregated Information Use

EyeTemp may use Personal Information and other information about you to create anonymized and aggregated information, such as de-identified demographic information, de-identified Location Information, information about the computer or device from which you access  EyeTemp  Services, or other analyses we create. Anonymized and aggregated information is used for a variety of functions, including the measurement of visitors’ interest in and use of various portions or features of the Services. Anonymized or aggregated information is not Personal Information, and  EyeTemp  may use such information in a number of ways, including research, internal analysis, analytics, and any other legally permissible purposes. We may share this information within EyeTemp  and with third parties for our or their purposes in an anonymized or aggregated form that is designed to prevent anyone from identifying you.

viii. Sharing Content with Friends or Colleagues

EyeTemp’s Services may offer various tools and functionalities. For example,  EyeTemp  allows you to provide information about your friends through our referral services, such as “Refer a Friend.” Our referral services may allow you to forward or share certain content with a friend or colleague, such as an email inviting your friend to use our Services. Email addresses that you may provide for a friend or colleague will be used to send your friend or colleague the content or link you request, but will not be collected or otherwise used by  EyeTemp  or any other third parties for any other purpose.

ix. Other Uses

EyeTemp may use Personal Information for which we have a legitimate interest, such as direct marketing, individual or market research, anti-fraud protection, or any other purpose disclosed to you at the time you provide Personal Information or with your consent.

B. How We Disclose Your Personal Information to Third Party Service Providers

EyeTemp uses third-party service providers and software solutions, including web hosting and other cloud based services, to provide you with the best possible experience. We may share your Personal Information (including your Location Information and your  EyeTemp devices’ Location Information) with our third-party service providers or affiliates (e.g. cloud-based and hosting services, technical service providers, consultants, mail carriers, communication agencies and customer support providers) in order to provide, improve, and promote the Services on our behalf.

For example, we may disclose Personal Information to our service providers in order to enable them to communicate with you on our behalf. We may also disclose Personal Information to platform providers, such as Facebook, in order to permit such providers to serve ads and promote the Services on our behalf on such platforms.  To the extent possible, your Personal Information will be stored in hashed or obfuscated form.

The Services may also enable you to share your Personal Information with our third-party partners (“Partners”) in connection with the products and services offered by such Partners, with your permission. Any information shared with a Partner will be subject to the Partner’s then-applicable privacy policy. We’re not responsible for the content, privacy or security practices and policies of any Partner. To protect your information we recommend that you carefully review the privacy policies of all Partners before sharing any Personal Information.

We will not share your Personal Information with any third parties other than in the circumstances discussed above without your consent.

C. How We Use De-Identified Information

We may share with third parties, including advertisers and service providers, anonymized, aggregated data we collect about you and other users, such as de-identified demographic information, de-identified Location Information, and information about the computer or device from which you access the Services, or the results of hashing your email address.

D. Data Retention

EyeTemp retains the Personal Information we receive as described in this Privacy Policy for as long as you use our Services or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and comply with applicable laws.

6. We May Use and Disclose Your Information for Our Protection and the Protection of Others

A. How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use and process your Personal Information including Location Information to prevent fraud, misappropriation, infringements, identity theft, and other illegal activities and misuse of our Services.

B. How We Disclose Your Personal Information

Like other companies, we may disclose your information to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe is necessary to (i) comply with a law, regulation, or legal request; (ii) protect the safety of any person; (iii) address potential violations of our Privacy Policy or terms of service; (iv) investigate fraud, security, or technical issues; or (v) protect EyeTemp’s rights or property, our employees, users and the public.

In addition, if we are acquired by a third-party as a result of a transaction such as a merger, acquisition or asset sale or if our assets are acquired by a third-party, in the event we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, some or all of our assets – including any information collected from or about you – may be disclosed or transferred to a third-party acquirer in connection with the transaction.

7. You May Access, Modify, and Rectify Your Information

You can access and modify your contact information, such as your name, email address or phone number, within the Services, or by contacting us at 

8. Your Account May Deleted Upon Your Request

If you want us to delete your Personal Information, Location Information and your Account, please contact us at [email protected] with your request. We’ll take steps to delete your information as soon as we can, but some information may remain in archived/backup copies for our records or as otherwise required by law.
Please note, however, that if you delete your Personal Information, Location Information and Account, the Location Information associated with any active  EyeTemp(s) may still be collected anonymously from other  EyeTemp  users who are running the app within Bluetooth range of your device. However, since your Personal Information will be deleted, any new Location Information that is collected will no longer be associated with your Personal Information. You may dispose of your EyeTemps at a local e-waste facility or contact customer care at [email protected] for more information.

 

9. Communications and Opt-Out (Right to Object to Processing)

A. Communications

We may periodically send you promotional newsletters and emails. You have the opportunity to opt-out of these by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails you receive. Certain communications, like billing information and Service updates are necessary for you to receive, so you will not be able to opt out of those communications.

B. Opt-Out

i. General

You have the right to object to and opt out of certain uses and disclosures of your Personal Information. Where you have consented to EyeTemp’s Processing of your Personal Information or Sensitive Personal Information, you may withdraw that consent at any time and opt out of further Processing by contacting i[email protected]. Even if you opt out, we may still collect and use non-Personal Information regarding your activities on our Sites and/or information from the advertisements on third-party websites for non-interest based advertising purposes, such as to determine the effectiveness of the advertisements.

ii. Email and Telephone Communications

If you receive an unwanted email from us, you can use the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of the email to opt out of receiving future emails. We will process your request within a reasonable time after receipt. Note that you will continue to receive transaction-related emails regarding products or services you have requested. We may also send you certain non-promotional communications regarding  EyeTemp  and our Services and you will not be able to opt out of those communications (e.g., communications regarding updates to our Terms or this Privacy Policy).

We maintain telephone “do-not-call” and “do-not-mail” lists as mandated by law. We process requests to be placed on do-not-mail, do-not-phone and do-not-contact lists within 60 days after receipt, or such shorter time as may be required by law.

iii. Mobile devices

EyeTemp may occasionally send you push notifications through our mobile applications with notices that may be of interest to you. You may at any time opt out from receiving these types of communications by changing the settings on your mobile device.  EyeTemp may also collect location-based information if you use our mobile applications. You may opt out of this collection by changing the settings on your mobile device.

iv. Human Resources Data

With regard to Personal Information that  EyeTemp  receives in connection with the employment relationship,  EyeTemp  will use such Personal Information only for employment-related purposes as more fully described above. If  EyeTemp  intends to use this Personal Information for any other purpose,  EyeTemp  will notify the individual and provide an opportunity to opt out of such uses.

v. “Do Not Track”

Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. DNT is a way for users to inform websites and services that they do not want certain information about their webpage visits collected over time and across websites or online services. Please note that we do not respond to or honor DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.

vi. Analytics

You can also choose not to be included in Google Analytics at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-analytics-opt-out/fllaojicojecljbmefodhfapmkghcbnh?hl=en. This opt-out must be performed on each device and browser that you wish to have opted-out.

10. Personal Information Posted to Our Blog and Community Forum Are Public

If you choose to submit your  EyeTemp  success story or comment on our blog (“Feedback”), you should know that any Personal Information you submit there can be read, collected, or used by other users of those blogs, and could be used to send you unsolicited messages.

We are not responsible for the Personal Information you choose to provide in your Feedback or for any content or communications you receive as a result of sharing such information.

To request removal of your Personal Information from our blog or EyeTemp  success story, please contact us at [email protected].

11. International Transfer

You agree that all Personal Information collected via or by  EyeTemp may be transferred, Processed, and stored anywhere in the world, including but not limited to, the United States, the European Union, in the cloud, on our servers, on the servers of our affiliates or the servers of our service providers. Your Personal Information may be accessible to law enforcement or other authorities pursuant to a lawful request. By providing information to  EyeTemp  , you explicitly consent to the storage of your Personal Information in these locations.

We implement various systems, applications and procedures to secure your Personal Information, in order to reduce the risks of theft, damage, loss of information, or unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or use of information. Please be aware, however, that these measures cannot absolutely guarantee the security of your Personal Information. Therefore, although we take great efforts to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee and you cannot reasonably expect that our databases will be immune from any wrongdoings, malfunctions, unlawful interceptions or access, or other kinds of abuse and misuse.

 

12. We Take Security Seriously

We implement various systems, applications and procedures to secure your Personal Information, in order to reduce the risks of theft, damage, loss of information, or unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or use of information. Please be aware, however, that these measures cannot absolutely guarantee the security of your Personal Information. Therefore, although we take great efforts to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee and you cannot reasonably expect that our databases will be immune from any wrongdoings, malfunctions, unlawful interceptions or access, or other kinds of abuse and misuse.

 

13. You Are Responsible for Maintaining the Accuracy and Confidentiality of Your Email Address and Password

You are responsible for keeping the secrecy of your password at all times. We recommend using a strong password that you do not share with other services.

If you believe the security of your account has been compromised, please change your password immediately via the  EyeTemp website or through your  EyeTemp  app. You can also contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

You are responsible for ensuring the email address associated with your account is accurate. We use that email to contact you about service updates, changes to our policies, and account activities such as requests for your information or locate attempts on your device.  EyeTemp  is not responsible for personal data transmitted to a third party as a result of a user providing an incorrect email address.

14. We Post Updates on Our Website Whenever This Policy Changes

We have the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time. If there are any changes to this Privacy Policy, they will be posted on the website, in the  EyeTemp  app and sent to the most recent email address you have provided to us (if applicable). Any changes will be effective twenty days after their initial posting, or after the email was sent (or whichever date is later). We will make any immediate changes in order to comply with legal requirements.

If you object to any of the changes to this Privacy Policy, you must cease using our Services and may request us to erase your Personal Information. Any information that is collected via our Services is covered by the Privacy Policy in effect at the time such information is collected.

15. Our Policy Toward Children

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information of a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our files as soon as possible.

16. Contact Us if You Have Any Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our privacy practices, this Privacy Policy, or how to lodge a complaint with the appropriate authority, please contact us at [email protected] or by postal mail:

 

United States: EyeTemp, Inc., PO Box 332, St. James, NY 11780