Leadedly values the privacy of our users and has formulated this Privacy Policy to showcase our dedication to safeguarding your personal information. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to outline how we collect and utilize information from individuals like yourself who use leadedly.com (including all websites and URLs controlled or operated by Leadedly.com that are linked to this policy, unless stated otherwise), or who provide us with information through different channels. This policy covers the information we gather, its potential uses, sharing practices, and your options regarding such uses and disclosures.
We recommend that you carefully review this Privacy Policy whenever you visit our website, utilize our services, or engage in transactions with us. By using our website, you agree to adhere to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any inquiries regarding our privacy practices, please consult the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
In general. We may gather personal information that enables us to identify you, such as your name and email address, as well as other non-identifying information. When you provide personal information via our website, it may be transmitted to servers situated in the United States and other countries worldwide.
-Information you provide. We have the capability to collect and retain any personal information that you input on our website or provide to us through alternative means. This encompasses identifiable information like your name, address, email address, phone number, credit card details, and other personally identifiable information.
-Information from other sources. We may occasionally acquire personal and non-personal information about you from other IAC businesses, business partners, contractors, and third-party sources. This information may encompass updated address and delivery details, purchase history, and additional demographic information.
Utilization of Cookies and Other Technologies for Information Collection: We employ diverse technologies to gather information from your computer and track your activities on our website.
-Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we automatically gather information from your browser. This information encompasses your IP address, browser type and language, access times, the contents of any cookies that your browser previously accepted from us (see "Cookies" below), and the website address that referred you to our site.
-Cookies. When you visit our website, we may assign one or more cookies to your computer to enhance your access to our site and personalize your online experience. By utilizing cookies, we can automatically gather information about your online activities on our site, including the web pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you perform. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can typically adjust your browser settings to decline them. It's important to note that if you choose to decline cookies, you may experience limitations such as being unable to sign in or utilize certain interactive features provided on our website.
-Other technologies. We may employ conventional Internet technologies, such as web beacons and similar tools, to monitor your usage of our site. Additionally, we may incorporate web beacons into promotional emails or newsletters to determine if the messages have been opened and engaged with. The information obtained through these means enables us to personalize the services we provide to our website visitors, deliver targeted advertisements, and assess the overall effectiveness of our online advertising, content, programming, and other activities.
-Information collected by third-parties. We may permit third parties, including authorized service providers, IAC companies, advertising companies, and ad networks, to present advertisements on our site. These entities may utilize tracking technologies like cookies to gather information about users who view or engage with their advertisements. Please note that our website does not disclose any personal information to these third parties. The collected information enables them to deliver targeted advertisements and assess their effectiveness. You have the option to control your receipt of interest-based advertising by submitting opt-outs. Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) and Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Information: Some advertisers and service providers engaged in advertising-related services for us and third parties may participate in the DAA's Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising. For detailed information on exercising choices related to Interest-based Advertising, including the use of Cross-device Data for ad serving, please visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/. If you wish to explore opt-out options specifically for mobile apps (including the use of precise location for third-party ads), please refer to http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices, which outlines the DAA's program for mobile apps. Additionally, certain companies may also be affiliated with the NAI. To learn more about the NAI and access opt-out alternatives for their members, visit http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. It is important to note that opting out of specific types of Interest-based Advertising does not guarantee that you will no longer receive targeted content or ads. Opting out simply indicates that selected members should refrain from delivering certain forms of Interest-based Advertising to you. However, you may still receive targeted content and/or ads from other ad networks. Furthermore, if your browsers are configured to reject cookies on the opt-out webpages, if you clear your cookies, switch to a different device or web browser, or use a non-browser-based method of access (e.g., mobile app), the effectiveness of your NAI/DAA browser-based opt-out may be compromised or no longer applicable.
In general. The information we collect about you may be utilized in the following ways:
-facilitate the delivery of the products and services you have specifically requested.
-administer your account and offer customer support to ensure your satisfaction.
-conduct research and analysis concerning your utilization of our products, services, or content, as well as products, services, or content provided by other entities.
-communicate with you via email, postal mail, telephone, and/or mobile devices, or distribute newsletters containing information about products or services that may be of interest to you from our company.
-maintain communication regarding partially completed service requests.
-customize and present content and advertisements that align with your interests on our website and other platforms.
-validate your eligibility and distribute prizes related to contests and sweepstakes.
-conduct background screenings, which may involve the involvement of third parties, on Service Professionals.
-uphold compliance with our terms and conditions.
-publicly showcase comments, ratings, reviews, and other content provided by you.
-oversee and operate our business.
-fulfill additional functions as communicated to you during the data collection process
Payment and Financial Information. Concerning our contractors (referred to as "Service Professionals"), we may employ financial information or payment methods to complete payment processing for any purchases conducted on our website. Additionally, we may utilize this information to enroll you in applicable discount, rebate, or other programs you choose to participate in, pre-qualify you for credit card and other offers that may pique your interest, pre-qualify Service Professionals for participation in our contractor network, safeguard against or identify potential fraudulent transactions, and fulfill other necessary aspects of managing our business. Regarding consumers, credit card information may be utilized to process payments for any transactions conducted on our website.
We aim to provide you with clarity regarding the circumstances and parties with whom we may share personal or other information that we have gathered about you or your activities on our website or while utilizing our services.
-Personal information. Your personal information is not shared with others unless stated otherwise below, or unless we notify you and provide an opportunity to opt out of such sharing. We may share personal information with the following entities:
-Authorized service providers: We may disclose your personal information to authorized service providers who perform specific services on our behalf. These services may include order fulfillment, credit card processing, package delivery, customer service and marketing support, business and sales analysis, website functionality support, and assistance with contests, sweepstakes, surveys, and other website features. Additionally, these providers may conduct background checks on Service Professionals. In the case of overdue Service Professional accounts, we may also share information with collection and/or credit agencies. While these service providers may access the necessary personal information to carry out their functions, they are strictly prohibited from sharing or utilizing such information for any other purposes.
-Marketing affiliates: If you are referred to us through a marketing affiliate, we may disclose your email address and any other provided information to the respective marketing affiliate.
-Business partners: When you make purchases, reservations, or participate in promotions available on our website or through our services, we may collaborate with partner businesses to offer you those products, services, promotions, contests, and/or sweepstakes. In such cases, we may share personal information with these partner businesses. By choosing to engage in an offer or program provided by a specific merchant, you grant us authorization to disclose your email address and other relevant information to that specific merchant.
-Service professionals: We conduct a matching process by comparing your information and service requests against our list of Service Professionals. By submitting a service request through our website, you grant us consent to share your personal information and request with the Service Professionals we identify as suitable matches for your needs. This enables them to contact you using the provided email address or other contact details. Furthermore, we have approved contractual partners who either fulfill service requests themselves or engage their own Service Professionals to supplement our network. In order to facilitate the provision of requested services, we may share your information with these partners. If you are utilizing our services through a membership with one of our partners, Leadedly may also share your service request activity information with that specific partner.
-Direct mail partners: Occasionally, we may share our postal mailing list with carefully chosen providers of goods and services that could be relevant and interesting to you.
-Other situations: In response to a subpoena or similar investigative demand, a court order, or a request for cooperation from a law enforcement or government agency;when it is necessary to establish or exercise our legal rights;to defend against legal claims;in such cases, we reserve the right to assert or waive any legal objection or right available to us.
-We may disclose information in the following circumstances to investigate, prevent, or take action related to illegal activity, suspected fraud, or other wrongdoing;to protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, our employees, or others;to comply with applicable laws or cooperate with law enforcement;to enforce our website terms and conditions, as well as other agreements or policies. In connection with a significant corporate transaction, such as the sale of our business, divestiture, merger, consolidation, asset sale, or, in the unlikely event of bankruptcy. In the event of a substantial corporate transaction, such as the sale, divestiture, merger, consolidation, or asset sale of our business, or in the unlikely occurrence of bankruptcy, we may disclose information as necessary.
Third parties to whom we disclose personal information may have their own privacy policies that outline how they use and disclose such information. Once we have shared your personal information with these third parties as described in this Privacy Policy, their respective policies will govern its use, handling, and disclosure. To learn more about their privacy practices, we recommend visiting the websites of these third parties. Please note that these entities or their servers may be located within or outside the United States.
Aggregated and non-personal information. We may share aggregated and non-personal information we collect under any of the above circumstances. We may also share it with third parties and our IAC sister companies to develop and deliver targeted advertising on our websites and on websites of third parties. We may combine non-personal information we collect with additional non-personal information collected from other sources. Sharing of aggregated information. We may share aggregated information with third parties, such as advisors, advertisers, and investors, to conduct general business analysis. This may include sharing data on the number of website visitors and the most popular features or services accessed. Please note that this information does not include any personal information and is used to enhance website content and services based on user interests. It also helps in targeting relevant content and advertising to provide a better user experience.
By using the Website, you agree to the following representations: You confirm that neither you nor your Related Parties, including predecessors in interest, majority or controlling shareholders, members, partners, and/or your company, have filed for bankruptcy, had a civil judgment entered against you or them, or been convicted of any felony criminal offense(s) within the past two years, including the current year. However, if you wish to request an exception to enroll as a contractor on the Website, you may submit a written statement, and we will consider granting such exception at our discretion.
In the event that any of the Related Parties file(s) for bankruptcy or become(s) involved in bankruptcy proceedings, have a civil legal judgment entered against them, or are convicted of a felony while using the Website, you are required to inform us within a period of seven (7) days from the date of such incident.
You represent that you are not aware of any past or present investigation of you, or action(s) or sanction(s) against you by any governmental or regulatory authority relating to services provided to your customers, that no professional industry organizations have denied or revoked your membership, that all of your licenses and insurance policies related to Construction Services are current, and that no such licensing authority has either revoked or suspended any of your licenses that are related to Construction Services. You agree to notify us of any changes to your status as represented in this paragraph, and you authorize us to verify that all of these representations are true and accurate.
You are obligated to adhere to all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations in relation to your provision of Construction Services.
You agree not to use unethical or deceptive business practices, illegal acts, actions of wrongdoing or dishonesty including, but not limited to, charging any Consumer(s) for the fees you pay to us; charging Consumers a greater fee than your other customers for the same Construction Services. You agree that you will not disclose a Consumer's personal information to any third party unless that third party is your employee or subcontractor, your use of the Consumer's personal information is related only to the Construction Services requested by the Consumer, and you have obtained the Consumer's prior consent to disclose such personal information. You agree that only you or your representatives acting directly on your behalf will contact and provide Construction Services for any Consumers whose name was given to you as a Lead, and to notify any such representatives of these Terms and Conditions and obtain their Agreement to comply with its terms and conditions. You shall be responsible and directly liable for any representatives acting on your behalf and for any and all of their violations of these Terms and Conditions and their acts or omissions.
You acknowledge that sharing, distributing, transferring, or selling any leads or the information contained in them, which were sold to you by us, without explicit authorization, is a violation of these Terms and Conditions. Such actions may be considered fraudulent and a violation of personal privacy rights. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and currency of your contact information in your profile. We are not responsible for any difficulties or inability of consumers to contact you due to inaccurate or outdated information provided by you.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that the company is not a party to any contract or agreement related to any construction services you provide to consumers. You expressly agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the company, its officers, directors, shareholders, suppliers, partners, employees, agents, and each of their successors and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from all claims, liens, damages, and liabilities of any kind, including but not limited to intellectual property infringement, personal injury, property damage, deceptive business practices, fraud, and violation of federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This includes attorneys' fees and court costs related to your construction services subject to these terms and conditions, including any extra work, regardless of cause or fault. The company shall not be liable to you for any consequential, indirect, incidental, punitive, or special damages, lost revenue, lost profits, or loss of goodwill. The total aggregate liability of the company shall not exceed the fees actually paid to us by you during the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, regardless of the basis or form of claim.
OUR SERVICE AND THE LEADS ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" AND EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
5.12. We may amend the terms of these Terms and Conditions from time to time, and we will notify you of any amendments by making the revised version available on the Website and by sending you, via electronic mail, a copy of the amended Terms and Conditions not less than seven (7) days before the effective date of such amendment. You understand and agree that your continued access to and use of the Website and our Service after the effective date of any amendment indicates your acceptance of the amended Terms and Conditions. Unless otherwise provided herein, any and all notifications required to be provided under these Terms and Conditions shall be solely delivered via email. You may provide notice to us at: contact@leadedly.com
We reserve the right to terminate your use of this Website and suspend your rights under this Agreement at our sole discretion. Notice of termination will be provided to you, and such termination will be effective upon sending of that notice. Additionally, we may, without prior notice to you, immediately terminate your use of this Website and take legal action or initiate proceedings against you to seek appropriate damages or remedies, including but not limited to lost revenue, repairs, legal fees, expenses, costs, injunctions, or equitable relief. We may take such action if we determine that you have misused or attempted to misuse the Company's system or database, our Service, Consumers' personal information, or if you have engaged in illegal or harmful activities, or breached or violated these Terms and Conditions.
You have the option to terminate your use of this Website at any time by providing written notice to the Company. The termination will become effective upon receipt of the notice during business hours or at the start of the next business day if received after business hours. Please note that if you choose to terminate this Agreement, you will not be eligible for any refunds, credits, or reimbursement for amounts previously paid to the Company.
In the event that your use of this Website comes to an end or the agreement expires, these Terms and Conditions will remain in effect regarding any Leads that were provided to you during the agreement period. Any relationships you establish from those Leads will continue to be subject to these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to any potential claims that may arise and your responsibility to indemnify the Company.
You agree to be liable for any and all reasonable attorneys' fees and costs that the Company incurs as a result of taking any legal action to enforce these Terms and Conditions, which shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Illinois. You hereby consent and agree that Cook County, Illinois is the exclusive forum for litigation of any claim by your arising hereunder, and you submit to exclusive jurisdiction in the State of Illinois and waive any right to bring a cause of action in any forum outside of Cook County, Illinois. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or in conflict with any Federal or state or local law or regulation, that law or regulation shall supersede and control and any provision herein found to be illegal, invalid or in conflict shall not be enforceable.
This agreement serves as a non-exclusive contract for the provision of our Service to you. You acknowledge that we may also enter into agreements with other contractors who offer similar Construction Services.
Your association with the Company will be that of an independent contractor. Neither party shall portray themselves as an agent, employee, partner, or joint venturer of the other. Furthermore, neither party shall claim to have the authority to act on behalf of the other.