Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Privacy Policy page of Dunkin’ Buddy LLC website aka Dunkingbuddy.com (the “Website”). Dunkin’ Buddy LLC ( “we”, “us” the “Company”) appreciates the importance of your trust and is committed to advising you of how we collect, protect, share and use your information as part of our technology platforms, including, without limitation, our Website, web pages, sponsored social media platforms, mobile sites and mobile apps (collectively the “Sites”).  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, protect, share, store and use personal information provided by you on or through one or more of our Sites.  By accessing and using any of our Sites, you explicitly accept, without limitation or qualification, the collection, storage, use, sharing and transfer of the personal information provided by you in the manner described in this Privacy Policy.  Wemay change how we collect, protect, share, use or store your information on the Sites and/or under this Privacy Policy, at any time without prior notice to you, and any changes will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Privacy Policy on this Website. Your use of one or more of the Sites subsequent to any such modification or revision shall be deemed consent to such modification or changes.  We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. This Policy  affects your rights and liabilities under the law.  If you disagree with the way we collect and process your Personal Information,  do not use this Website or any of our Company Sites.

 

  1. More on Scope of Privacy Policy.

 

This Privacy Policy applies to this website and all other Sites of the Company and all other means and methods through which the Company collects and/or receives your personal information .  It regulates the processing of information relating to you and grants both of us various rights with respect to your personal data.  It describes what type of information we collect, how we use that information, and to whom we can provide that information.  It also informs you of how to notify us to stop using your information.  We are located in the United States of America.  You may be located in a country that has laws which are more restrictive about the collection and use of your personal information.  However, by using any of our Sites, you are hereby acknowledging and expressly consenting to and agreeing  : (i) that the information we collect is transferred and processed in the United States of America; (ii) that the Sites are subject to the laws of the United States; and (iii) that the collection, processing, maintenance, use and transfer of such information in and to the United States and other applicable territories in which the privacy laws may not be as comprehensive as or equivalent to those in the country where you reside and/or are a citizen and that by accessing the Site and submitting your information through one or more of the Sites you hereby expressly WAIVING and RELEASING any claims that may arise those laws. .

 

  1. Information We Collect.

 

We collect various  types of information about you when you visit, access and/or use our Sites and/or certain third party sites or social media to access one or more of our Sites; Examples include personal information, demographic information, behavioral information, and indirect information.  Some information you provide directly and some information we collect automatically and/or are provided by third parties.  We most often collect a combination  of these types of information through a variety of these sources.  

 

Personal Information.  Personal information is information that can be used to identify you or any other individual to whom the information may relate.    Such information may include your name, home address, telephone number(s), and email address, and certain demographic information (such as zip code, age) when combined other unique information about you which you provide to us during the registration process, or though the course of communicating with us about the products and services provided on our website and payment information (such as your credit card number(s) or bank account(s)) when you make a purchase. The types of Personal Information we collect will vary depending on your use of the features of the Sites. If you register at one or more of the Sites, enter a promotion, opt-in to receive emails or other offers or communications, we collect and store the information provided. You may also be able to register and log in to one of our Sites using a social media account, including your Facebook account. When you use a social media account to log into a Site, you may also be able to use certain social features on the Site. For Facebook log in, Facebook will ask your permission to share certain information from your Facebook account with the Site. This may include your first name, last name, gender, profile picture, list of friends, a link to your Facebook profile, likes, and other data that is part of your or your friends’ Facebook profile(s). This information is collected by Facebook and is provided to us under the terms of Facebook’s privacy policy. You can control the information that we receive from Facebook using the privacy settings in your Facebook account.

Demographic Information. Demographic Information is information that may or may not be unique to you in the sense that it refers to selected population characteristics.  Such information may include, but is not limited to, zip code, telephone number(s) (including mobile phone number(s) and carriers), birth date, gender, salary range, education and marital status, occupation, industry of employment, personal and online interests.

 

Behavioral Information.  Behavioral Information is information pertaining to how you access and use our Sites. The Company and its third-party service providers may  use a variety of technologies that passively or automatically collect this Behavioral Information including the areas of our Sites that you visit, what services you access, and information about your computer hardware and software, including your IP address, device type, operating systems, application version, the pages you visit, your use of features or applications on the Sites, your geographic location, browser preference, , domain names, times that you access the internet, and other websites you have visited. This statistical data helps us understand what is interesting and relevant to users of the Sites so we can best tailor our content.

 

Indirect Information. Indirect Information is information which is provided to us by a third party or web technology information that we automatically or passively collect from you when you visit our website, and this too would include Behavorioal Information.  Indirect Information is collected through  use of  cookies, Web beacons, device identifiers, pixels, mobile apps,  JavaScript and such other technologies as may be available or developed from time to time, We may also receive Indirect Information about you from third parties that feature our products or promotional offers if you opt-in to receive information from us. You may also choose to participate in a third party application or social media site through which you allow us to collect (or the third party to share) information about you, including Usage Information and Personal Information.  Indirect Information, including Personal Information, may also be acquired about you from outside records from third parties, such as marketing related or demographic information to enhance our ability to tailor our content, products and services that we believe may be of interest to you. We may supplement the information we collect about you through the Sites with such information from third parties in order to enhance our ability to serve you, to tailor our content to you and/or to offer you opportunities to purchase products or services that we believe may be of interest to you. If we combine such data with information we collect through the Sites, such information is subject to this Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice unless we have disclosed otherwise.

 

No Information Collected from Children. Our Sites are not directed to children under the age of 13.   We will never knowingly  collect, use or disclose any Personal Information from children under the age of 13.  If we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected Personal Information about a child under the age of 13, we will make reasonable efforts to  immediately delete that information from our Sites.  Because we do not collect or retain such information, we have no such information to use or to disclose to third parties.

 

No sensitive health information is collected.  We do not collect information about past, present or potential future medical conditions or Treatments.  

 

Credit Card Information and Bank Account Information.  We may, in certain instances, collect credit card number(s), bank account information and related information, when you place an order on our website.  When the credit card or bank account information is submitted to us, such information is encrypted with SSL encryption software.  We will use the credit card information or bank account information for purposes of processing and completing the transaction you requested.  Such information will be disclosed to third parties as necessary to complete the requested purchase transaction.  

 

  1. Use of Technologies to Collect Information. Cookies, Web Beacons, Mobile Apps, Device Identifiers and JavaScript.

Cookies.  “Cookies” are a feature in your device browser software.  If enabled, cookies store small amounts of data on your device about actions you take on the pages of our Sites.  Cookies assist us facilitating site navigation and to personalize your experience, including tailoring advertisements by tracking which of our features you visit most often, and what content you viewed on past visits.  We may use cookies to keep track of the number of return visits, accumulate and aggregate statistical information generally pertaining to our website, and deliver specific content to you based on your past viewing history.  Cookies may also be used to associate you with social networking sites like Facebok and Twitter and, if you so choose, enable interaction between your activities on the Sites and your activities on such social networking sites.  We, or our vendors, may also place cookies or similar files on your device for security purposes. 

 

Disabling Cookies.  If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can disable cookies, although our website may not function properly for you if you do so.  Your browser preferences can be modified to accept or reject all cookies, or request a notification when a cookie is set.  You may read more about cookies and how to reject or disable them at http://cookiecentral.com.  In order to use all of the features and functionality of our Sites, you need to accept cookies.

 

Web Beacons.  We use electronic images known as Web beacons (sometimes called single-pixel gifs, clear gifs, pixel tax or action tags) which allow us to collect information about your visit to our website, measure and improve the effectiveness of advertisements and track delivery of advertising.  Web beacons collect only a limited set of information including a cookie number, time and date of page view, as well as a description of the page on which the Web beacon resides.  We may also use Web beacons in email messages sent to you.

 Disabling Web Beacons  Because Web beacons are the same as any other content request, you cannot opt out or refuse them.  However, they can be rendered ineffective by either opting out of cookies or changing the cookie setup in your browser.

JavaScript.  We may also use JavaScript.  JavaScript is a computer language that enhances the functionality of websites, particularly with respect to pictures.  We use it to analyze and improve our website’s functions.

 

Disabling JavaScript.  You may deactivate JavaScript through your browser settings or activate it the same way.  If you disable JavaScript, you will not be able to use some of the functions of our website.

 

IP Addresses and Unique Device Identifiers.  Your Internet Protocol ("IP") is a unique Internet "address" which is assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider ("ISP").  We automatically collect your IP address and other unique identifier information from your computer, mobile devices, technologies or other devices you use to access the Sites.  We may use this information for administering the Sites, help diagnose problems with our servers, research and/or analyze users' demographics, interests, and behavior, to better understand and serve you.  This information may include the URL that you just came from (whether this URL is on the website or not), which URL you next go to (whether this URL is on the website or not) and your computer browser information.  While the IP address does not identify an individual by name, it may, with the cooperation of the ISP, be used to locate and identify you.  Your IP address can reveal what geographic area you are connecting from, or which ISP you are using.  Finally, other websites you visit have IP addresses, and we may collect the IP addresses of those websites.

 

Mobile Apps.  Some of our mobile apps may include opt-in geo-location services that provide location-based services, such as store locators, local weather, promotional offers and other personalized content. Some of our mobile apps include opt-in "push notifications." Most mobile devices allow you to turn off location services or push notifications. If you consent to location services, we will collect information about the Wi-fi routers closest to you and the cell IDs of the towers closest to you to provide the requested location-based service, not to identify you.

 

  1. How We Use Information Collected.

 

Providing Services and Products.  We use the information we gather on our website to provide you with the services and or products you have requested.  This may include passing your information on to a third party to provide such services or products.  Although our contractual arrangement limits how this party can use your information, we do not control the privacy practices of third parties.  If you have any questions or wish to remove your information from the third party databases, you will need to contact that party directly.  

 

Improving Our Website.  We use the information we gather to respond to any inquires you make, operate and improve the functionality of our website, and deliver the products and services advertised on our website.  Our services include the display of personalized products, content, and advertising, relating to your experience and interests.

Other Business Purposes.  We may also use the information we collect about you fro a variety of other business purposes, including: 

  • providing you with access to certain areas and features of the Sites;
  • verifying your identity
  • communicating with you about your account and activities on the Sites
  • sending notice, should we elect, of changes to any Company policy;
  • tailoring content, advertisements, and offers we provide you;
  • improving the Sites
  • for internal business purposes;
  • allowing you to log in with a social media account and share activities on your social media pages, such as Facebook
  • processing applications and transactions
  1. Disclosure of Information to Others.

We disclose your information to third parties throughout the world, including combined personal, demographic, behavioral or indirect information, in the following ways:

 

Product and Service Delivery.  We share your information with third parties who help us in the delivery of the products and services you have requested. Your Personal Information may also be used by us or shared with our subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsors, partners, advertisers or other third parties to provide you with product information and promotional and other offers to help maintain and operate the Sites or for other reasons related to the operation of our business, including but not limited to the fulfillment of purchases and promotional offers. You may have the opportunity to opt-in to receive information and/or marketing offers from someone else, or to otherwise consent to the sharing of your information with a other third parties, including social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. If you agree to have your Personal Information shared with any other third party, your Personal Information to be disclosed to the third party will be subject to the privacy policy and business practices of that third party.

Social Networking.  If you connect your Facebook account or any other social networking account to your account with the Company, we will make available and/or share your Social Network user name and your profile pictures to other users. Users may be able to view your profile and shopping activity on the Sites and your activities may be automatically shared to both your friends on the social network and with your social network friends on the Sites. Information shared to Facebook will be connected with the Facebook account you log in with. Facebook’s use of such information and any information it collects from your use of or on its service is governed by Facebook’s privacy policy and our use of information is governed by this Privacy Policy. You understand and agree that you need to consult both privacy policies (the Company’s and the particular social network you are using) to amend or delete personal information which has been provided to the social network. If you do not wish for such use of data to take place, you should not agree to share your shopping activity to your social network and/or if possible adjust your settings to deactivate such sharing. You understand information no longer shared on social network may continue to be publicly available to other uses of the Sites.

 

Website Functionality.  We share your information with companies and individuals we employ to perform technical functions on our behalf.  Examples include third parties who host our website, analyze our data, provide marketing assistance, process credit card payments, and provide customer service.  

 

Third Party Products and Services.  We share your information with third parties who will provide you with their opportunities, products or services.  This includes your personal and non-personal information, and includes your interests and preferences, so they may determine whether you might be interested in their products or services.

 

Anonymous information.  We share aggregated anonymous information about you, combined with other persons using our website with third parties, so that they can understand the kinds of visitors that come to our website, and how those visitors use our website.  This includes demographic information and behavioral information.

 

Legal Process.  We disclose your information if legally required to do so, or at our discretion, pursuant to a request from a governmental entity, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process; (b) protect our rights or property, or our affiliated companies; (c) prevent a crime or protect national security; or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.

 

Acquisition or Merger.  As we continue to develop our business , we may sell our business or assets of our business.  If another entity acquires us or our assets or assets related to the Sites, , whether such acquisition is by way of merger, consolidation or purchase of all or a substantial portion of our assets, the personal information, behavioral information and all other information we have collected will be a transferred asset and shall be disclosed and transferred to the acquirer.  In the event we become the subject of an insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, we or our liquidator, administrator, receiver or administrative receiver may sell, license or otherwise dispose of, such information in a transaction approved by the court.

 

  1. Security.

We endeavor to maintain reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information submitted by you and collected by us against loss, unauthorized use, alteration, disclosure or destruction and when transferring information for processing.  However, no electronic data transmission or storage of information can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.  .   The servers in which we store your information are kept in a secured physical environment.  The servers have industry standard firewalls.  Access to such servers is password protected and access by our employees is limited.  Currently, we use Secure Socket Layer software ("SSL") to protect data and to secure any transactions.  SSL encrypts information including credit card number(s), and names and addresses, as they are transmitted over the Internet.  Please be advised that, although we take commercially reasonable technological precautions to protect your data, no data transmission over the Internet or technical storage can be guaranteed to be entirely secure; therefore, we cannot and do not warrant that your information will be absolutely secure.  Any transmission and maintenance of data at or through our Sites is at your own risk.  .

 

  1. Changes to Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to make  changes including material changes to the substance of this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice by posting a revised, modified, amended or replacement privacy policy on this website.  .

  1. California Resident Rights.

California law permits California residents who provide personal information in obtaining products or services for personal, family, or household use to request certain information regarding third parties to whom their information was shared once a calendar year.  If applicable, this information would include the categories of customer information and the names and addresses of those businesses with which we shared customer information for the immediately prior calendar year.  To obtain this information from us, please send an email message to info@Dunkingbuddy.com  with “Request for California Privacy Information" in the subject line and in the body of your message. We will provide the requested information to you at your e-mail address in response.  In addition, California Residents have the right to know how we respond to their web browser “do not track” signals or other mechanisms.  We do not respond to such signals or other mechanisms.

 

  1. Third Party Sites. The Sites may contain links to third party sites that are not owned or operated by the Company or one or more of our affiliates or parent company. This includes links from advertisers, sponsors and/or partners that may use our logo(s) as part of a co-branding or co-marketing agreement. We do not control, recommend or endorse and are not responsible for these sites or their content, products, services or privacy policies or practices. These other sites may send their own cookies or other tracking devices to your Device, they may independently collect data or solicit Personal Information and may or may not have their own published privacy policies. You should also independently assess the authenticity of any site which appears or claims that it is one of our Sites (including those linked to through an email or social networking page). The Sites may make available chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news groups. Remember that any information that you disclose in these areas becomes public information and is not subject to the provisions of this Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice.

 

  1. Contact US With Any Questions.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or requests you have regarding our services or this Privacy Statement.  We can be reached as follows: support@Dunkingbuddy.com.  If you wish you may direct us not to share your Personal Information with third parties, not to use your Personal Information to provide you with information or offers, or not to send you newsletters, e-mails or other communications by: (i) modifying your registered user information on the Sites; (ii) sending us an e-mail by clicking here; or (iii) following the removal instructions in the communication that you receive.

If you wish to modify, verify, correct, delete, or update any of your Personal Information collected through the Sites, you may edit your profile preferences or contact us at the above address or e-mail. In accordance with our routine record keeping, we may delete certain records that contain Personal Information you have submitted through the Sites. We are under no obligation to store such Personal Information indefinitely and disclaim any liability arising out of, or related to, the destruction of such Personal Information. In addition, you should be aware that it is not always possible to completely remove or delete all of your information from our databases without some residual data because of backups and other reasons.

We will retain your information (including geo-location data) for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services contact us here. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We do not control certain privacy settings and preferences maintained by our social media partners like Facebook and Twitter. If you wish to make changes to those settings and preferences, you may do so by visiting the settings page of the appropriate social media site.