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Werner G. Smith, Inc.

Effective Date: 2025.09.30

This Privacy Policy describes how Werner G. Smith, Inc. collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, https://wernergsmith.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Site, and from third-party sources.

A. Information You Provide to Us

This may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when you create an account, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us).
  • Account Information: Username, password, and other registration details.
  • Transaction Information: Details about purchases you make through the Site (though we typically use a third-party payment processor).
  • Communications: Content of messages, emails, or calls you send to us.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies)

Like many websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and hold certain information.

  • Log Data: Information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
  • Cookies: Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. For more details, see the “Our Use of Cookies” section below.

2. Our Use of Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie TypePurposeHow to Control
Essential/Strictly NecessaryRequired for the operation of our Site (e.g., to enable core functions like security, network management, and accessibility). Cannot be disabled.N/A
Performance/AnalyticsHelp us analyze how visitors use the Site, measure traffic, and track engagement to improve performance. (e.g., Google Analytics)Can be controlled via your browser settings or, where applicable, our cookie consent tool.
FunctionalityRemember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.Can be controlled via your browser settings or, where applicable, our cookie consent tool.
Advertising/TargetingUsed by us and third parties to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.Can be controlled via your browser settings, third-party opt-out tools, or, where applicable, our cookie consent tool.

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Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Most modern web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

[Crucial Step: If you are subject to laws like the GDPR or ePrivacy Directive, you must implement a Cookie Banner or Consent Tool that allows users to opt-in to non-essential cookies before they are placed on their device.]

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our Site and services.
  • To manage your account and provide customer support.
  • To process your transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices.
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our Site and its features.
  • To understand and analyze how you use our Site.
  • To communicate with you, including sending you updates, security alerts, and marketing and promotional material (where consent is obtained).

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf.
  • For Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
  • With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

5. Security of Your Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Werner G. Smith Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025.09.30

This Privacy Policy describes how Werner G. Smith, Inc. collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our website, https://wernergsmith.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Site, and from third-party sources.

A. Information You Provide to Us

This may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when you create an account, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us).
  • Account Information: Username, password, and other registration details.
  • Transaction Information: Details about purchases you make through the Site (though we typically use a third-party payment processor).
  • Communications: Content of messages, emails, or calls you send to us.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies)

Like many websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Site and hold certain information.

  • Log Data: Information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
  • Cookies: Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. They are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. For more details, see the “Our Use of Cookies” section below.

2. Our Use of Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie TypePurposeHow to Control
Essential/Strictly NecessaryRequired for the operation of our Site (e.g., to enable core functions like security, network management, and accessibility). Cannot be disabled.N/A
Performance/AnalyticsHelp us analyze how visitors use the Site, measure traffic, and track engagement to improve performance. (e.g., Google Analytics)Can be controlled via your browser settings or, where applicable, our cookie consent tool.
FunctionalityRemember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.Can be controlled via your browser settings or, where applicable, our cookie consent tool.
Advertising/TargetingUsed by us and third parties to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.Can be controlled via your browser settings, third-party opt-out tools, or, where applicable, our cookie consent tool.

Export to Sheets

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Most modern web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

[Crucial Step: If you are subject to laws like the GDPR or ePrivacy Directive, you must implement a Cookie Banner or Consent Tool that allows users to opt-in to non-essential cookies before they are placed on their device.]

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our Site and services.
  • To manage your account and provide customer support.
  • To process your transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices.
  • To improve, personalize, and expand our Site and its features.
  • To understand and analyze how you use our Site.
  • To communicate with you, including sending you updates, security alerts, and marketing and promotional material (where consent is obtained).

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf.
  • For Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
  • With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

5. Security of Your Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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