Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information collected by https://assuredtransport.com ("Website", "we", "us", or "our") from users ("you" or "your") who access or use our Website. Assured Transport is dedicated to ensuring the privacy and protection of your personal information. This Policy is designed to inform you about our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information specific to the logistics and transportation services we provide.

ACCEPTANCE OF POLICY AND RELATED TERMS

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you must not access or use the Website.

AMENDMENTS TO PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Changes to the Policy will be posted on the Website and will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes to this Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The assuredtransport.com is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing privacy and data protection, including, but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the United States Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. When you visit the Assured Transport Website or use our logistics and transportation services, we may collect various types of information from you, including personal information that can be used to identify you. This includes information necessary for providing dynamic cargo management, strategic carrier partnerships, and supply chain solutions.

1.2 We collect personal information to provide and improve our logistics and transportation services, communicate with you regarding shipments and services, ensure compliance with legal obligations, and optimize the use of our equipment such as dry vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds.


ARTICLE 2: TYPES OF INFORMATION GATHERED

2.1. Assured Transport collects personal information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Website, and from third parties such as social media platforms, advertising networks, and analytics providers. This personal information is essential for Assured Transport to provide tailored logistics and transportation services, including dynamic cargo management and strategic carrier partnerships.

2.2 Categories of Information Collected:

  1. Identifiers - Information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, username, and password are collected by Assured Transport to manage your account and communications.
  2. Financial Information - Assured Transport collects credit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses to process payments for our logistics services.
  3. Technical Information - Assured Transport gathers technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and device types to enhance website functionality and user experience.
  4. Usage Information - Browsing history, search queries, and interactions with the Assured Transport Website are collected to improve our service offerings and user experience.
  5. Geolocation Data - Physical location and movement data are collected by Assured Transport to optimize transportation routes and logistics efficiency.
  6. Demographic Information - Details such as age, gender, and preferences may be collected to better understand our customer base and tailor our services accordingly.
  7. Inferences - Assured Transport may draw inferences from the above information to create profiles about you, helping us to customize our services and communication.

2.3 The information collected by Assured Transport is used to:

  1. Provide, maintain, and improve our logistics and transportation services.
  2. Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing updates on shipments and services.
  3. Personalize and enhance your experience on the Assured Transport Website.
  4. Analyze and monitor the use of the Website and our services to improve performance.
  5. Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, and fraud.
  6. Comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
  7. By accessing and using the Assured Transport Website, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, storage, and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. Assured Transport is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your data in line with applicable laws.

ARTICLE 3: CONSENT TO COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND USE OF INFORMATION

3.1. By using the Assured Transport Website, you consent to the collection, storage, and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. When you provide Assured Transport with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery, or return a purchase, you imply consent for Assured Transport to collect and use it for that specific purpose only.

3.2 If Assured Transport requests your personal information for secondary purposes, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent or provide you with an opportunity to opt-out.

3.3 If you wish to withdraw your consent for the collection, storage, and use of your personal information, please contact Assured Transport using the contact information provided in Section 8 of this Privacy Policy. Please note that withdrawing your consent may affect your ability to use certain features of the Assured Transport Website or to receive certain services or products offered by Assured Transport.

ARTICLE 4: HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

4.1. We may share your personal information with third parties to help us operate, maintain, and improve the Website, process transactions, provide customer support, and for other business purposes, provided that these third parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and to use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

4.2. We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety or the rights, property, or safety of others.

4.3. In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, we may transfer your personal information to the acquiring or merging entity, provided that the acquiring or merging entity agrees to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

ARTICLE 5: PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION

5.1. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information.

5.2. We offer the use of a secure server. All supplied sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our payment gateway providers' database, only to be accessible by those authorized with special access rights to such systems, who are required to keep the information confidential.

5.3. After a transaction, your private information (credit cards, social security numbers, financials, etc.) will not be stored on our servers.

ARTICLE 6: RIGHTS

6.1. You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we have on you. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided in Section 8 of this Privacy Policy.

6.2. You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us. To exercise this right, you can follow the unsubscribe instructions provided in any marketing communication you receive from us or contact us using the information provided in Section 8 of this Privacy Policy.

ARTICLE 7: CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION

7.1. Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a user under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.


ARTICLE 8: EDITING AND DELETING INFORMATION

8.1. If you would like to review, modify, or delete any personal information we have collected from you, you may contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete any transactions that you began prior to requesting a change or deletion.

8.2. You can also manage your communication preferences, such as opting-out from receiving marketing emails, by following the instructions provided in each email or by contacting us directly.

ARTICLE 9: THIRD PARTIES

9.1. Our Website may contain links to other websites or services operated by third parties. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of each website and service you visit.

9.2. Additionally, we may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business, provide services on our behalf, or perform Website-related services (e.g., payment processing, email distribution, analytics, and marketing services). These third-party service providers may have access to your personal information to perform their functions but are obligated not to use your personal information for any other purposes.


ARTICLE 10: USE OF TRACKING PIXELS AND COOKIES

10.1. We use various tracking technologies, including tracking pixels and cookies, on our Website to collect information about your browsing activities, measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, and analyze user behavior. Tracking pixels are small, transparent images embedded on web pages that help us and our advertising partners, such as Facebook, Hotjar, Google Analytics, TikTok, and others, to track user activity related to our ads.

10.2. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites that you visit. They are used to store information about your preferences, help you navigate websites efficiently, and enable certain features of the Website. We may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until you delete them) to provide a more personalized and seamless experience on our Website.

10.3. By using our Website, you acknowledge and consent to our use of tracking pixels and cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of the Website or receive personalized content.

10.4. For more information about the specific tracking technologies we use and your choices regarding them, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which is available on our Website.

ARTICLE 11: CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

11.1. If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information over the past 12 months. You also have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

If you have any comments or concerns, please contact us at legal@assuredtrans.com.

Last Updated: 21 June 2024