Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which USAFact, Inc. collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the orders.usafact.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by USAFact, Inc.
Our postal address is: 1508 Dessau Ridge Ln, STE 203 Austin TX 78754. We can be reached via email or you can reach us by telephone at 1-866-794-5926
We at USAFact, Inc. respect the privacy of our website visitors, newsletter subscribers, customers, contacts, those who answer our surveys, and those who fill out our questionnaires.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, social security number.
Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously.
We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identifiable information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Personal Information Disclosure – United States or Overseas
Personal information submitted to USAFact, Inc. for a background screening investigation may, at times, be transferred outside of the United States in order to perform the background investigation. All personal information will be transmitted and stored in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Non-personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How We Use Collected Information
USAFact, Inc. collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
• To improve customer service Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
• To personalize user experience We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• To improve our Site We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
• To process transactions We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
• To send periodic emails The email address Users provide for order processing, will only be used to send them information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.
Security Standards:
We use industry-standard encryption technologies when transferring and receiving consumer data exchanged with our site. This means that all information that you submit is secure. Credit card information transmission is secure and protected by a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Encryption stored in a secure facility in compliance with all industry standards. We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse or alteration of information that we have collected from you at our site.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
USAFact, Inc. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do revise the updated date at the bottom of this page, we will not send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
USAFact, Inc. Data Privacy Framework Privacy Policy
Introduction
USAFact, Inc. (the “Company”) combines the latest Internet technologies with an experienced, professional staff to deliver a proven resource to hundreds of clients across a variety of industries. Processing large numbers of reports daily, the Company offers a variety of background screening packages for businesses of any size. Protecting consumer privacy is important to USAFact, Inc. The Company and its affiliate subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) comply with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (Swiss-U.S. DPF) as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce. USAFact, Inc. has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (EU-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from the European Union in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF. USAFact, Inc. has certified to the U.S. Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles (Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles) with regard to the processing of personal data received from Switzerland in reliance on the Swiss-U.S. DPF. If there is any conflict between the terms in this privacy policy and the EU-U.S. DPF Principles and/or the Swiss-U.S. DPF Principles, the Principles shall govern. To learn more about the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) program, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/, and to view our Company’s certification, please visit https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search. This privacy policy outlines our general policy and practices for implementing the Principles, including the type of information we gather, how we use it and the notice and choice affected individuals have regarding our use of and their ability to correct that information. This privacy policy applies to all personal information received by the Company whether in electronic, paper or verbal format.
Definitions
“Personal Information” or “Information” means information that (1) is transferred from the EU to the United States; (2) is recorded in any form; (3) is about, or pertains to a specific individual; and (4) can be linked to that individual.
“Sensitive Personal Information” means personal information that reveals race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership or that concerns an individual’s health.
Principles Notice
Company shall inform an individual of the purpose for which it collects and uses the Personal Information (background screening) and the types of non-agent third parties to which the Company discloses or may disclose that Information. Company shall provide the individual with the choice and means for limiting the use and disclosure of their Personal Information. Notice will be provided in clear and conspicuous language when individuals are first asked to provide Personal Information to the Company, or as soon as practicable thereafter, and in any event before the Company uses or discloses the Information for a purpose other than for which it was originally collected.
Choice
For Sensitive Personal Information, the Company will give individuals the opportunity to affirmatively or explicitly consent to the disclosure of the information for a purpose other than the purpose for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by the individual. Company shall treat Sensitive Personal Information received from an individual the same as the individual would treat and identify it as Sensitive Personal Information.
Onward Transfers
Company shall ensure that any third party for which Personal Information may be disclosed subscribes to the Principles or are subject to law providing the same level of privacy protection as is required by the Principles and agree in writing to provide an adequate level of privacy protection. Data will be transferred only for limited and specified purposes. Company will take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure that data transfers are consistent with the organization’s obligations under the Principles and, upon notice, shall take reasonable and appropriate steps and remediate unauthorized processing. USAFact, Inc. acknowledges potential liability in the case of onward transfer.
Data Security
Company shall take reasonable steps to protect the Information from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. Company has put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the Information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration or destruction.
All data will be secured with both physical and software-based security, including encryption of files; and all transmissions of data via the Internet will be secured with at least 128-bit TLS or SSL encryption.
Data Integrity
Company shall only process Personal Information in a way that is compatible with and relevant for the purpose for which it was collected or authorized by the individual. To the extent necessary for those purposes, Company shall take reasonable steps to ensure that Personal Information is accurate, complete, current and reliable for its intended use.
Access
Company shall allow an individual access to their Personal Information and allow the individual to correct, amend or delete inaccurate information, except where the burden or expense of providing access would be disproportionate to the risks to the privacy of the individual in the case in question or where the rights of persons other than the individual would be violated.
The company may be required to disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
Enforcement
Company uses a self-assessment approach to assure compliance with this privacy policy and periodically verifies that the policy is accurate, comprehensive for the information intended to be covered, prominently displayed, completely implemented and accessible and in conformity with the Principles. We encourage interested persons to raise any concerns using the contact information provided and we will investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of Personal Information in accordance with the Principles. In compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF and the Swiss-U.S. DPF, USAFact commits to cooperate and comply respectively with the advice of the panel established by the EU data protection authorities (DPAs) and the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) with regard to unresolved complaints concerning our handling of human resources data received in reliance on the EU-U.S. DPF and the Swiss-U.S. DPF in the context of the employment relationship.
If a complaint or dispute cannot be resolved through our internal process, we agree to dispute resolution using JAMS as Alternative Dispute Resolution Provider under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles. The dispute resolution process can be initiated through JAMS directly on their website at https://www.jamsadr.com/DPF-Dispute-Resolution.
The dispute resolution provider for HR data is the EU DPAs. Please contact your local DPA to file a complaint.
Under certain conditions, binding arbitration may be invoked. Company is subject to the investigatory and enforcement powers of the FTC.
Amendments
This privacy policy may be amended from time to time consistent with the requirements of the DPF Program. We will post any revised policy on this website.
Information Subject to Other Policies
The Company is committed to following the Principles for all Personal Information within the scope of the Data Privacy Framework. However, certain information is subject to policies of the Company that may differ in some respects from the general policies set forth in this privacy policy.