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Privacy
Policy
Version 2.2 - Last Updated: August 26, 2004
Our Commitment
to Online Privacy
Affinity Insurance Services understands the concerns Internet users have about
the privacy and security of information collected on our website. We respect your
privacy and are committed to protecting it. This policy describes how we accomplish
that.
The following privacy
policy applies only to users of the EZ Insurance Solutions website, www.ezinssolutions.com.
Our website contains links to other websites. When you click on one of these
links you will leave ezinssolutions.com and be taken to another website. We
are not responsible for the content or practices of other websites. We encourage
you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Our Online Privacy
Policy
- Changes to
this Privacy Policy:
Because our business is continuously evolving, this privacy policy may change.
Whenever there are changes, the updated privacy policy will be posted on this
page and will be effective at the time it is posted. Please check back regularly
for updates to this privacy policy.
- Information
Gathered by Us:
We gather information about visitors to our website to improve the information
and services offered. There are two types of information we collect through
our website: Visitor Information and Personal Information. How we collect
this information is illustrated below.
- Visitor Information:
We routinely gather information about website activity. This information,
"Visitor Information," is collected on an aggregate basis. Visitor
Information may include information such as how many people visit our website,
the pages people visit, the features they use, and how long they stay on our
website. Visitor Information is generally gathered through the use of cookies.
- Cookies:
"Cookies" are small files your browser places on your computer's
hard drive as you use a website. We use session ID cookies. A session ID cookie
terminates once a user closes his or her browser. Our website uses cookies
to make your online experience more convenient. We do not collect any Personal
Information from cookies. Also, no other information we collect from cookies
can be linked back to your Personal Information.
Most browsers
automatically accept cookies, but if you prefer, you can set your browser
to refuse cookies. Even without a cookie, you can still use most of the features
on our website. However, we cannot guarantee that all applications on the
site will function properly. If you choose to not accept cookies, the option
exists to submit an application via mail or fax.
- Personal
Information:
We collect Personal Information when you complete an application, quote request,
online form, or survey. We retain Personal Information for only as long as
necessary for the fulfillment of the stated purpose(s), or as required by
laws and regulations. We also collect e-mail addresses of those who communicate
with us via e-mail. We do not sell or share e-mail addresses to any third
party.
- Use of Personal
Information:
We do not sell, trade, or give away your Personal Information to anyone.
We may
use your Personal Information to contact you when necessary to process your
quote, application or information request.
We may
contact you about additional products and services offered by us. You can
opt out of receiving these additional communications from us by following
the opt-out procedures below.
We will
only disclose your Personal Information to third parties when one of the following
limited situations arise:
Insurance Companies
and Licensed Agents - If you submit a quote or application, we will disclose
your Personal Information to your chosen insurance company to process your
application. Please be assured that insurance company is only allowed to use
your Personal Information to process your requested quote or application and
is contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality. Be sure to
read all notices and authorizations connected with an application before completion.
Service Providers
- We may disclose your Personal Information to other companies that help us
process or service your insurance application. Be assured that we will only
disclose the portion of your Personal Information that is necessary to process
or service your insurance application. These third parties are not allowed
to use Personal Information except for the purpose of providing these services.
The companies we hire to process or service your insurance application or
correspond with you are not allowed to use your Personal Information for their
own purposes and are contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality.
Legal Obligations
- We may disclose or report your Personal Information when we believe, in
good faith, that the disclosure is required or permitted under law, for example,
to cooperate with regulators or law enforcement authorities or to resolve
consumer disputes.
Any third party disputes related to this privacy policy will be resolved according
to Affinity policies and contractual agreements with Insurance Companies,
Licensed Agents and Service Providers.
EZ Insurance Solutions complies with all applicable laws and regulations in
the collection and handling of your Personal Information, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Act of 1999, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act
of 1996, and certain other laws.
Access - To gain access to the personal information you provided to us, you
must contact a customer service representative.
- Security:
When you submit an online application on ezinssolutions.com please be advised
that we use the latest 128-bit encryption technology. Our servers use Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL), the advanced encryption that safeguards Personal Information
and privacy. Unfortunately, data transmitted over the Internet cannot be guaranteed
100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your Personal Information,
we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to
us, and you do so at your own risk. This is especially true for information
you transmit to us via e-mail. We have no way of protecting that information
until it reaches us. Once we receive your transmission, we make our best effort
to ensure its security on our servers.
Internally, we
restrict access to Personal Information to employees who need access to the
information in order to process your application, quote or service request.
These employees are limited in number, and are committed to our privacy and
security policies. Authentication is used to prevent access to Personal Information
stored electronically. Physical security is maintained over Personal Information
stored in hardcopy form. Special security safeguards are applied to sensitive
information.
We will review
our security arrangements from time to time, as we deem appropriate. Should
you feel that there has been a breach to the security of this site, please
contact us immediately at the e-mail address or the telephone number listed
below.
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Opting
Out:
If you do not wish to receive communications from EZ Insurance Solutions
or third parties selected by EZ Insurance Solutions please inform
us by regular mail, phone or e-mail at: |
| Mailing
Address: |
EZ Insurance
Solutions Program Administrator:
Affinity Insurance Services
159 East County Line Road
Hatboro, PA 19040 |
| E-mail: |
Info@ezinssolutions.com |
| Telephone: |
1-866-225-8464 |
| Fax: |
1-800-853-5227 |
Please note that even if you opt-out of receiving these types of communications,
we may still contact you regarding your account. These communications will
not be promotional in nature. Be aware it may take some time for your information
to be removed from our mailing lists and the opt-out to take effect.
- Website User's
Responsibilities:
Website users that submit Personal Information on the website are responsible
for providing accurate and complete Personal Information, and for contacting
us if correction of such information is required. Customers should check the
website periodically for updates to this policy.
- Questions
or Concerns about Our Privacy Policy:
All privacy concerns will receive immediate attention. If you have any questions
or concerns about our organization, our privacy policy or our privacy practices
on this site, please contact us via mail, phone or e-mail at:
| Mailing
Address: |
EZ Insurance
Solutions Program Administrator:
Affinity Insurance Services
159 East County Line Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
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| E-mail: |
Info@ezinssolutions.com |
| Telephone: |
1-866-225-8464 |
| Fax: |
1-800-853-5227
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Affinity Insurance
Services Disclaimer:
Principal Office:
Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. - 159 E. County Line Road, Hatboro, PA 19040.
In California (Insurance License
# 0795465), Minnesota and Oklahoma: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc.
In Massachusetts:
AIS Affinity Insurance Agency of New England, Inc. - 99 High Street, Boston,
MA 02110.
In New Hampshire
and New York: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency.
In Louisiana (License
# 192615) : Affinity Insurance Services, Inc.
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