Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2023

This Privacy Policy, presented by LeadStore Inc.  (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), aims to inform you (the “User”) about the collection, utilization, and disclosure of your provided personal information on our website- http://smartersamples.com/ (“Website”). By using the Website, you agree to this Agreement and it has the same legal effect as if you signed it.

This Privacy Policy exclusively pertains to information gathered by the Company and does not extend to data acquired by third-party sites linked by the Company or information collected by third parties through cookies, or other technologies during your use of the Website.

1. How We Gather and Process Your Data

The Company’s collection of information is designed to provide you with a tailored and efficient user experience. If you choose to engage in getting free samples, sign up for notifications, or participate in other transactions through the Website, you may be required to furnish basic information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number. This information, collectively termed "Personal Account Information," is crucial for delivering the Website you request, including entering you into getting free samples.

As part of our commitment to offering a personalized experience, we may use Personal Account Information to communicate with you and send notifications about the free samples, products, the Website, newsletters, marketing, promotional materials, and other information aligned with your preferences. To manage your communication preferences, you can unsubscribe from our emails using the provided "Unsubscribe” page in the website.

In addition to Personal Account Information, we automatically record Log Data when you visit our website. This includes information such as browser type, version, language, platform type, IP address, web requests, clicks, domain names, pages visited, time spent on specific pages, and the date and time of service use. Third-party websites like Google Analytics may be employed to collect, monitor, and analyze this Log Data.

Log Data is stored through technologies like cookies, pixels, or similar mechanisms. Cookies, which are files containing a small amount of data, are sent to your browser and stored on your computer's hard drive. While you have the option to customize your browser settings to accept, reject, or notify you about cookies, it's important to note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of certain Website features.

The Company leverages Log Data for various legitimate business purposes, including diagnosing and preventing service or technology issues, delivering customized content and promotions, generating geographical or statistical data to enhance service delivery, creating new features in the Website, monitoring service usage, confirming prior visits, and performing other essential functions associated with the the Website.

2. Disclosure of Your Information

The Company may share your Personal Account Information and Log Data with third-party service providers engaged to assist in operating the Website and delivering products and the Website. It's crucial to understand that such access is granted with the understanding that these third parties will utilize the information exclusively for limited purposes and in strict adherence to our Privacy Policy.

With respect to Personal Account Information and Log Data, the Company does not typically share this information with third parties for their independent direct marketing activities. However, your information may be employed to display targeted advertisements on other web properties when you visit them. This involves providing your information to web publishers or their advertising intermediaries under service provider contracts that restrict the use and disclosure of your data.

The Company may also share Personal Account Information and Log Data with authorized third parties under specific circumstances. These circumstances include legal obligations in response to laws, subpoenas, court orders, or lawful requests by public authorities, including national security or law enforcement requirements. Additionally, disclosure may occur to enforce our Terms of Use, take precautions against liability, investigate and defend against third-party claims or allegations, assist government agencies, protect the security or integrity of the Website, or safeguard the rights, safety, or property of the Company, our Users, or others.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other transaction resulting in a change of control or sale of substantially all assets, Personal Account Information may be transferred, subject to the privacy policy of the acquiring entity.

This comprehensive disclosure ensures transparency and aligns with our commitment to safeguarding your privacy while facilitating the necessary sharing of information to maintain the functionality and security of the Website.

3. Third-Party Advertising

The Company collaborates with partners who serve advertisements on our Website. These advertisers may download cookies onto your computer or utilize other technologies like web beacons to identify your computer each time they deliver an advertisement, even when you are visiting other sites. This enables advertisers to present targeted advertisements believed to be of utmost interest to you.

It's essential to clarify that we do not have direct access to or control over the cookies placed on your computer by third-party advertisers. In specific instances, you can opt-out of receiving personalized ads from third-party advertisers and ad networks. Advertisers and ad networks adhering to the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising offer opt-out choices on their respective websites.

We utilize a third-party for monetization technologies on our Website, and their privacy and cookie policy can be reviewed through the provided link. Additionally, you retain control over your privacy settings, allowing you to tailor your preferences by utilizing the provided options.

4. Security

While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is perfect. The Company cannot guarantee absolute security, and users should not expect it in all circumstances.

5. Consent

The Company adheres to specified data collection, use, and disclosure practices. Any material changes will require your consent, providing an opt-out choice.

6. Data Accuracy, Availability, and Correction

Efforts are made to maintain accurate Personal Account Information. You can request access, verification, identification of inaccuracies, or changes to your information.

7. Other Sites

This Privacy Policy only applies to our Website, not external sites whose privacy practices we don't control.

8. Changes to this Policy

The Company may update our Privacy Policy, and users are encouraged to check for modifications. Your continued use post-modification indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Communication with You

For information-related events, we may contact you by email.

10. Residents of CA, VA, CT, CO, UT

If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, or Utah, you hold specific rights pertaining to your personal information. State law grants you the right to request information about the collection and utilization of your personal data over the past 12 months. Additionally, you have the authority to request the deletion of any personal information collected by us, with certain exceptions.

To initiate such requests, you can use the provided form, clearly indicating that you are making a State-Specific Privacy Request. It's essential to note that we are obligated to respond to two such requests per customer annually. Furthermore, you are safeguarded from discrimination for exercising your privacy rights under the law.

The categories of personal information collected from residents of these states in the past 12 months may include identifiers such as names, titles, biographical details from other business sources, social media identifiers, physical addresses, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, email addresses, or similar identifiers. Additionally, internet or other electronic network activity information may be collected. This data is used for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and it is crucial to underline that we do not sell the personal information of website visitors.

11. Non-US Users; Agreement to Data Transfer, Storage and Use

The operations of the Site and the Website are conducted in the United States. If you are located in a jurisdiction outside the United States, it's imperative to recognize that the information you provide will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By utilizing the Website or furnishing us with any information, you expressly consent to this transfer, processing, and storage of your data in the United States.

It's important to acknowledge that the privacy laws in the United States may not be as exhaustive as those in your residing or citizenship country, such as the European Union. Despite this, we commit to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the secure and compliant treatment of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Additionally, it's worth noting that the U.S. government may access the Personal Data you submit if deemed necessary for investigative purposes, such as terrorism investigations.

12. Children

We don't offer the Website to children under 18 and do not knowingly collect their information. If you are a parent or guardian of a child below the age of eighteen (18) and suspect that the child has disclosed personally identifiable information to us, we encourage you to get in touch with us.

Parents or guardians of children under the age of eighteen (18) have the option to review, request the deletion of, and prohibit the use of their child's personally identifiable information. In instances where we become aware that a child under the age of 18 has furnished us with personal information, we take prompt measures to eliminate that information and deactivate the child's account. Our commitment is to ensure the protection and privacy of children online.

13. Questions or Complaints

For inquiries or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]