This Privacy Policy explains how Schmidt Brokerage INC, doing business as Schmidt Transport (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information gathered from individuals who visit or interact with our website and related services (collectively, the “Service”). It further describes the choices and rights available to you regarding your information.

By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the practices it describes.

1. Definitions
Capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy have the meanings set out below, applicable in both singular and plural form:
•    Account – a registered profile enabling an individual to access all or part of the Service.
•    Affiliate – any entity that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, with “control” meaning ownership of, or voting authority over, fifty percent (50%) or more of that entity’s equity or governing interests.
•    Company – refers to Schmidt Brokerage INC, doing business as Schmidt Transport.
•    Cookies – small data files placed on a user’s computer, mobile device, or other device by a website, used to record aspects of that user’s browsing activity, among other functions.
•    Country – means the United States.
•    Device – any hardware capable of accessing the Service, including a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
•    Personal Data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
•    Service – refers to the Website described below.
•    Service Provider – any third-party individual or organization engaged by the Company to process data on its behalf, including parties that support, operate, or analyze the use of the Service.
•    Usage Data – information collected automatically through use of the Service or from the underlying Service infrastructure (for example, the length of a page visit).
•    Website – refers to Schmidt Transport, available at https://schmidttransport.com/.
•    You – the individual, company, or other legal entity accessing or using the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Provide
In connection with your use of the Service, we may request certain identifying information from you, including but not limited to:
•    Email address
•    Usage Data (described below)
2.2 Usage Data
Usage Data is gathered automatically as you interact with the Service. It may include your device’s IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and comparable diagnostic information.
Where you access the Service from a mobile device, we may also automatically collect information such as the type and model of device, a unique mobile device identifier, your mobile IP address, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile browser used, and related diagnostic data.
We may additionally capture information transmitted by your browser whenever you visit the Service, whether from a computer or a mobile device.

 

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We employ Cookies and comparable tracking mechanisms — including beacons, tags, and scripts — to monitor activity on the Service, retain certain data, and improve our offerings. These may include:
•    Browser Cookies. A Cookie is a small file stored on your Device. Your browser can be configured to reject Cookies or alert you when one is issued; however, declining Cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service. Absent a contrary browser setting, the Service may deploy Cookies.
•    Web Beacons. Portions of the Service and our email communications may contain small electronic files (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or single-pixel gifs) that allow the Company to, among other things, track visits to particular pages, monitor email open rates, and compile related statistics, such as verifying the technical integrity of our systems.
Cookies may be either “Persistent” (remaining on your device after your session ends) or “Session” based (deleted once you close your browser). We use both categories for the purposes described below.

Cookie Category    Type    Purpose
Strictly Necessary Cookies, Session based, Administered by us; required to deliver core features of the Website, authenticate users, and help prevent fraudulent account activity. The Service cannot function as intended without these Cookies.

Cookie Consent / Notice Cookies,Persistent,  Administered by us; record whether a visitor has acknowledged the Website’s use of Cookies.
Functionality Cookies,Persistent, Administered by us; remember choices you make on the Website, such as login credentials or language preference, to provide a more tailored experience and reduce repeated data entry.

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3. How We Use Your Information
The Company may process Personal Data for purposes that include:
•    Operating, maintaining, and monitoring the Service.
•    Administering your Account and the functionality made available to registered users.
•    Performing contracts, including fulfilling orders or agreements entered into through the Service.
•    Communicating with you by email, telephone, SMS, push notification, or similar means regarding updates, security notices, or service-related information.
•    Providing information about offers, promotions, or services comparable to those you have previously obtained or inquired about, unless you have opted out.
•    Responding to and managing inquiries or requests you submit to us.
•    Evaluating or carrying out a merger, sale, restructuring, or transfer of Company assets, in which your Personal Data may be among the transferred assets.
•    Other legitimate business purposes, such as analytics, trend identification, and assessing or improving our marketing, offerings, and user experience.

4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share Personal Data under the following circumstances:
•    Service Providers – with vendors who help operate, analyze, or support the Service on our behalf.
•    Corporate Transactions – in connection with a prospective or completed merger, financing, acquisition, or sale of Company assets.
•    Affiliates – with entities under common ownership or control with the Company, who will be bound to honor this Privacy Policy.
•    Business Partners – to offer products, services, or promotions in which you may be interested.
•    Other Users – where you voluntarily post or share information in public or semi-public areas of the Service, that information may be visible to, and further distributed by, other users.
•    With Consent – for any additional purpose to which you have separately agreed.

We may also disclose Personal Data where we believe in good faith that doing so is necessary to: comply with legal process or a governmental request; enforce our agreements; investigate or prevent wrongdoing connected with the Service; protect the safety of users or the public; or defend against legal liability. Where legally compelled, such as pursuant to a subpoena or court order, we may likewise disclose your information to law enforcement or other authorities.

5. Retention of Your Information
We retain Personal Data only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes identified in this Privacy Policy, including as needed to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage Data is typically retained for shorter periods, except where retained longer to support the security or functioning of the Service or where a legal obligation requires extended retention.

6. International Transfer of Information
Your information may be processed at facilities operated by the Company or its service providers, which may be located outside your own state, province, or country, where data protection standards may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By submitting your information, you agree to this transfer. We take commercially reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfer occurs only where adequate safeguards for your data are in place.

7. Your Rights and Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the Personal Data we hold about you. Certain Service features may allow you to manage or remove information directly through your Account settings. Where no such self-service option exists, you may contact us using the details in Section 12 to make your request. Note that we may need to retain certain data notwithstanding a deletion request where retention is required by law or necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

8. Data Security
We take the protection of your Personal Data seriously and apply commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect it. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot warrant absolute security of your information.

9. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to, and is not intended for use by, individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so that we may take appropriate steps to remove such information. Where applicable law requires parental consent prior to processing a minor’s information, we will seek to obtain such consent before collecting or using that data.

10. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to websites operated by third parties. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy practices, or policies of any such third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site before providing your information.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page, updating the “Last Updated” date, and, where appropriate, notifying you directly by email or through a prominent notice on the Service prior to the change taking effect. Continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications
Mobile opt-in information and SMS consent data are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text-message originator opt-in data and related consent are excluded from all categories of information sharing described in this Privacy Policy and will not be disclosed to any third party.

SMS Disclosure
By contacting our main business line, you consent to receive SMS text communications from Schmidt Transport. Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of further messages, or reply HELP for assistance. You may also reach us directly at (209) 445-3737.

SMS Disclaimer
By submitting a telephone number through our forms, you consent to receive SMS text messages from Schmidt Transport. Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, or HELP for assistance. See our Privacy Policy at https://schmidttransport.com/privacy-policy/ for further detail.

13. Contact Us
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
•    Email: info@schmidttransport.com