Privacy
Statement
Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. is strongly committed to your right to
privacy. The Privacy Statement follows the guidelines set by
the Online Privacy Alliance and is in accordance with international
data protection legislation. By submitting identifying data,
a visitor to our Web site is agreeing to Diversified Funding
Services, Inc.'s use of such data as described in this privacy
statement. Should you have questions however, feel free to direct
these to our privacy office at privacy@divfunding.com.
Our
Privacy Mission
Generally,
Diversified Funding Services, Inc. only collects identifiable
information that is specifically and voluntarily provided by
a visitor to our site. A visitor to our site may choose to provide
this information to register for certain areas of the site or
make on online application. When a visitor provides this type
of identifiable information to us, we use it solely for the
purposes for which it was provided. Our policy is not to share
personally identifiable information with third parties, unless
required by law, or unless explicitly requested by a visitor.
We recognize that your information is valuable and we take all
reasonable measures to protect your information while it is
in our care. We use small text files called cookies to improve
the overall site experience, however, these are not used to
track individual visitors to our site. The use of cookies is
now standard operating procedure for most Web sites, however
if you are uncomfortable with the use of cookies, most browsers
now permit users to opt-out of receiving them. Our full privacy
policy is listed below. The policy clearly states our commitment
to creating a safe and enjoyable online experience for visitors
to our site.
Privacy
Statement
By submitting
data on Diversified Funding Services, Inc.'s Web site, the visitor
is providing explicit consent to transborder transmission of
data collected on the Web site for the fulfillment of their
voluntary requests.
Data
Collection
We collect
only personally identifiable information that is specifically
and voluntarily provided by visitors to Diversified Funding
Services, Inc.'s Web site. Diversified Funding Services, Inc.
receives limited identifiable information, such as name, Title,
company address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers,
from Web site visitors. Typically, identifying information is
collected to inquire for further information or to provide requested
services.
Demographic information, including gender and occupation, is
not actively sought, but may be submitted when a visitor responds
to an online application. It is Diversified Funding Services,
Inc.'s policy to limit the information collected to only the
minimum information required to complete a visitor's request.
In any instance where non-mandatory information is sought, the
Web site visitor will be notified of this at the point of collection.
Visitors
are also able to send email through the site. Their messages
will contain the user's screen name and email address, as well
as any additional information the user may wish to include in
the message.
Information
attained by the site is used only for the intended purpose stated
at the time that the information is collected. This data is
not shared with other entities in the Firm for secondary or
unrelated purposes, or shared with a third party, unless otherwise
disclosed at the point of collection. If there is an instance
where such information may be shared, the visitor will be asked
for permission beforehand.
Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. makes every practical effort to avoid
excessive or irrelevant collection of data. If a visitor believes
the site has collected excessive information, we encourage the
visitor to contact us at privacy@divfunding.com to raise any
concerns.
Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. will not use personal data collected
from our Web sites to facilitate unsolicited marketing activities.
Cookies
and Log Files
Cookies are
not used by our web site.
If you are
concerned about cookies, most browsers permit individuals to
decline cookies. In most cases, a visitor may refuse a cookie
and still fully navigate our Web sites.
In order
to properly manage our Web site we may anonymously log information
on our operational systems, and identify categories of visitors
by items such as domains and browser types. These statistics
are reported in the aggregate to our webmasters. This is to
ensure that our Web site presents the best web experience for
visitors and is an effective information resource.
Third
Parties
It is Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. policy to only disclose information to
third parties under the following circumstances:
as required by law through subpoena, search warrant or other
legal process
when explicitly requested by a visitor
when required to deliver publications or reference materials
requested by a visitor
when required to facilitate conferences or events hosted by
a third party.
Diversified Funding Services, Inc. Web site does not collect
or compile personally identifying information for dissemination
or sale to outside parties for consumer marketing purposes,
or host mailings on behalf of third parties.
Access
Each visitor
has the right of access to personal data they have submitted
through the Web sites to Diversified Funding Services, Inc.
When personally
identifiable information is retained, Diversified Funding Services,
Inc. assumes responsibility for keeping an accurate record of
the information once a visitor has submitted and verified the
data. Diversified Funding Services, Inc. does not assume responsibility
for verifying the ongoing accuracy of the content of personal
information. When practically possible, if Diversified Funding
Services, Inc. is informed that any personal data collected
through our Web site is no longer accurate, Diversified Funding
Services, Inc. will make appropriate corrections based on the
updated information provided by the authenticated visitor.
SECURITY PRECAUTIONS
Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. makes every effort to maintain the security
of its network and the data we collect. We use state-of-the-art
technology, including encryption, to ensure the highest security
standards. Any data that is stored on Diversified Funding Services,
Inc.'s servers is treated as proprietary and confidential and
is not available to the public. Diversified Funding Services,
Inc. has a strict internal security policy with respect to the
confidentiality of customer and other data, limiting access
only to those employees who have a need to know such information
for the purpose of effectively delivering Diversified Funding
Services, Inc. products and services. Please keep in mind, however,
that the Internet is not a 100% secure medium. Therefore, although
we use industry standards to protect information, the possibility
of somebody defeating our security measures does exist.
MISCELLANEOUS
Children's
Privacy
Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. is very sensitive to the issue of children's
privacy and makes every effort to protect the privacy of children
surfing the web. Diversified Funding Services, Inc.'s web sites,
products, and services are neither developed for, nor directed
at, children. If you believe your child has provided Diversified
Funding Services, Inc. with personally-identifiable data and
you would like to have the data removed, please contact mlittle@divfunding.com.
A Special
Note About the European Union
European
Union web surfers understand and consent to the processing of
personal information in the United States.
Changes
To Our Privacy Policy
The issue
of privacy is an evolving one. Diversified Funding Services,
Inc. is committed to the constant monitoring and examination
of its privacy practices, and may, from time to time, institute
changes to its privacy policy. In the event that any material
changes are made to the company's privacy practices, we will
promptly make changes to this privacy policy that discloses
the changes. Diversified Funding Services, Inc. reserves the
right to change, modify, or update this statement at any time
without notice.
Contacting
Us
For more
information, or if you have questions or concerns regarding
Diversified Funding Services, Inc.'s privacy practices, please
send us an e-mail at privacy@divfunding.com, or you can send
correspondence to the following address:
Privacy
Diversified Funding Services, Inc.
PO Box 873
Jonesboro GA 30237-0873