Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy refers to www.wisebatten.com (“wisebatten.com”, “we”, “our”). Your privacy is important to us. It is Wise Batten, Inc.’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you across our website and other sites we own and operate.

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their “Personally Identifiable Information” (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context.

Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.

What personal information do we collect?

When you contact us or fill out a form on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or other details to help you with your experience. We collect:

• information you provide to us directly;
• information about how you use our website and other online services;
• information about the computers and devices you use to access our services;
• information about your online activities and your interests;
• information about how you respond to our communications; and
• information about you from publicly or commercially available sources.

We also collect certain technical information automatically when you use our services, which may include your IP address, operating system, device type, browser type, the content and pages you view, the pages viewed immediately before and after your visit, the name and location of your Internet Service Provider, and the amount of time spent on our pages.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you fill out a form, contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or otherwise enter information on our site. Our website may link to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide you with the services you request.
• To personalize your experience and deliver the type of content and property information in which you are most interested.
• To improve our website in order to better serve you.
• To communicate with you about Wise Batten, Inc., our listings, and our services.

We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide a service to you. We collect it by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. We also let you know why we are collecting it and how it will be used. We only retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide you with your requested service, and we protect it within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, and unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

We do not share any personally identifying information publicly or with third parties, except when required to by law.

With whom do we share this information?

• with service providers that process information on our behalf to provide you with services;
• in association with a transfer of a business or related assets;
• when there is a legal obligation to disclose your information; or
• to protect our legal rights, the public, or others.

We do not sell, rent, barter, or otherwise give away user lists, names, email addresses, or mailing addresses so that advertisers or other third parties may send you solicitations.

How do we protect your information?

Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security vulnerabilities in order to make your visit as safe as possible. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of people who have special access rights and are required to keep the information confidential. Information you submit through our forms is stored securely and is available to be deleted upon your request.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device through your web browser (if you allow) that enable the site’s systems to recognize your browser and remember certain information. We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions so that we can offer better site experiences in the future. We may also use trusted third-party services that track this information on our behalf.

You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. Since each browser is a little different, look at your browser’s Help menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. For more information on Do Not Track, please visit www.allaboutdnt.com.

Third-party links and advertising

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. If you would like to opt out of Google advertising tracking, you may set your preferences using the Google Ad Settings page, the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out page, or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Email communications

We collect your email address in order to send information, respond to inquiries, and send updates related to your requests. In accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to: not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses; honor opt-out and unsubscribe requests promptly; and include the physical address of our business in our communications. If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from future emails, you can email us at info@wisebatten.com, or follow the instructions at the bottom of each email, and we will promptly remove you from all correspondence.

Children’s privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. Should a data breach occur, we will notify affected users via email and an in-site notification within 7 business days.

Contact us

If you have any questions or comments about our privacy practices, you may reach us at:

Wise Batten, Inc.
760 3rd Street, Estill, SC 29918
Phone: 803-625-4256
Email: info@wisebatten.com