Smith & Associates Privacy Policy

Smith & Associates and its worldwide corporate affiliates (“Smith”, “we” or “our”) recognize your need for privacy protection on the internet and have implemented this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our commitment to fair information practices and the protection of privacy.

Types of Information Collected

In general, you can visit www.smithweb.com (“Site”) without telling us who you are or revealing any information about yourself.  However, certain information such as IP address, domain service, type of computer and type of web browser are automatically collected.  No personal information is obtained; rather just the patterns of usage of our various users may be tracked and monitored.  We also use “cookies” to customize content specific to your interests to personalize your website experience, such as recognizing you by name when you return.  We do not use cookies to track or collect personal identification information from you.

In order for you to access certain premium services offered on the Site, you may be required to provide personal information about you.  For example, we request personal information when you register to receive additional information regarding our products and services, send us a question, participate in surveys, sweepstakes or other promotional activities, subscribe to newsletters, promotional materials, apply for a job, or contact us.  Unless otherwise stated, we may use this information to: (i) respond to requests or questions, (ii) conduct marketing and promotional activities, (iii) analyze and improve products and services, technology or communications to you, (iv) perform services, to enforce conditions of sale, Site terms and/or separate contracts, (v) prevent fraud or abuse, and (vi) protect the integrity of the Site.  If you choose not to give information we request, you can still visit most of the Site, but you may be unable to access certain options, offers and services.

Confidentiality and Security of Personal Information

Except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy, we will keep all personal information private and will not share it with third parties, unless such disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order or legal process or to protect our rights or property.  All personal information is stored on secured services to protect against unauthorized use and access.

Third Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to other websites.  We are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of such websites.  We may also make chat rooms, forums, message boards, and news group available to you.  Please understand that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information.  We have no control over its use and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.

Disclaimer

THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WE EXCLUDE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Except as otherwise required by law, neither Smith nor its directors, employees, content providers, affiliates or other representatives will be liable for damages of any kind (including, without limitation, lost profits, direct, indirect, compensatory, consequential, exemplary, special, incidental or punitive damages) arising out of your use of or your inability to use the Site or the contents  of the Site whether or not Smith has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

We use reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy, correctness and reliability of the contents on the Site, but make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, correctness or reliability.

Updates and Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, change, update or modify this Privacy Policy.  Such change/modification/amendment will be effective upon posting on the Site.  If you have any questions about our privacy policy and practices, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to us at the following address:

Smith & Associates
Attention:  Legal Department – Privacy
5306 Hollister
Houston, Texas 77040
USA

Effective May, 2010