Privacy Policy for Surplus Institute
Last Updated: 11/25/2023
This Privacy Policy describes how Surplus Institute ("we", "us", or "our"), the operators of Surplus Institute, collect, use, and share information about you through our online interfaces (e.g., websites and mobile applications) owned and controlled by us. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide to Us:
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you register for an account, subscribe to our service, or communicate with us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information We Collect Automatically:
When you access or use our Service, we may automatically collect information about you, including:
Log Information:We log information about your use of the Service, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our Service.Device Information:We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our Service, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies:We use various technologies to collect information, including cookies and web beacons. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our services and your experience, see which areas and features of our services are popular, and count visits.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services, such as to:
Process transactions and send you related information, including confirmations and invoices,Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages,Respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer service,Communicate about products, services, offers, promotions, rewards, and events offered by Surplus Institute and others, and provide news and information we think will be of interest to you,Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services,Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of Surplus Institute and others.
3. Sharing of Information
With Vendors, Consultants, and Other Service Providers:We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to your information to carry out work on our behalf.In Response to Legal Process:To comply with the law, a judicial proceeding, court order, or other legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena.With Your Consent or at Your Direction:We may also share information about you with other parties when you give us consent or direct us to do so.
All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
4. Your Choices
Account Information:You may review, correct, or modify your account information at any time by logging into your online account.Cookies:Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.Communications Preferences:You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from Surplus Institute by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: