Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Thorn Capstead collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website or use our services. This is a general template and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication to ensure compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
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1. Introduction
Thorn Capstead ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or use our AI-driven risk analysis and Smart Stop-Loss tools ("Services"). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website and use our Services, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our Services.
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Scope
Applies to all data collected through our website, applications, and related services.
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Applicability
Covers visitors, registered users, and business inquirers alike.
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Updates
This policy may be revised periodically; changes will be posted on this page.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:
Contact Details
Name, email address, phone number, and company name provided when you contact us or register for an account.
Interaction Data
Information about how you access and use our website and Services, including pages visited and features used.
Device Information
IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and general location data.
Account Inputs
Data you voluntarily submit for the purpose of risk analysis, such as portfolio or transaction information relevant to our Services.
3. How We Collect Information
Information is gathered through several channels described below.
Direct Interactions
Information you provide when filling out forms, creating an account, subscribing to communications, or contacting our support team.
Automated Technologies
As you navigate our website, we may automatically collect technical data using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.
Third-Party Sources
We may receive information from analytics providers, advertising networks, or other partners where permitted by applicable law.
Service Usage
Data generated as you use our Smart Stop-Loss and analysis tools, including inputs and resulting outputs.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us for the following purposes:
- 1To provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
- 2To personalize your experience and deliver relevant risk-analysis outputs.
- 3To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support matters.
- 4To improve our website, products, and services through analysis of usage patterns.
- 5To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
- 6To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- 7To send marketing communications where you have consented to receive them.
- 8For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time information is collected.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Services and to store certain information.
Necessary Cookies
Required for the operation of our website, such as session management and security features.
Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Preference Cookies
Enable the website to remember choices you make, such as language or region, to provide enhanced features.
Targeting Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance, subject to your consent where required.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
With vendors, consultants, and other third parties who need access to such information to perform work on our behalf, such as hosting or analytics providers.
Business Transfers
In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
Legal Requirements
To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request.
With Your Consent
For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information, or with your explicit consent.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria used to determine retention periods include the length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you, whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject, and whether retention is advisable considering our legal position (such as regarding applicable statutes of limitation, litigation, or regulatory investigations).
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately using the details on our Contact page.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. Where such transfers occur, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with applicable law.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
Access
The right to request copies of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction
The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Erasure
The right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
Objection
The right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. Applicable rights and procedures vary by jurisdiction and should be reviewed against local law (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, or other regional frameworks) prior to publication.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Thorn Capstead. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove that information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact page and we will respond as soon as reasonably possible.