Privacy Policy

At CSSI: The Support Group, Inc. d/b/a Buchanan Technologies (“Buchanan”), we believe it is important to protect and respect the privacy of our customers and visitors to our website, www.buchanan.com (the “Site”). We are committed to ensuring your privacy as a customer and guest as set forth below, and we know you care about how your personal information is collected, used, and shared.

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and practices in the areas of: Notice, Disclosure of Collected Information, Security, and Enforcement. We urge you to read this Privacy Policy so that you will understand both our commitment to you and your privacy, and how you can participate in that commitment.

1. NOTICE

General. In general, you can browse the Site without telling us who you are or revealing any personal information about yourself. We will ask you when we need information that personally identifies you or allows us to contact you (“Personal Information”). Generally, this information is requested when you contact us for information or you become a client. We use your Personal Information for the following primary purposes:

i) To make our Site easier for you to use by not having to enter information more than once.
ii) To help you quickly find information on the Site.
iii) To alert you to updated information and any services from our company, affiliates, and business partners.

Collected Information. Buchanan may collect information from you in several different ways including the following:

i) Log Files. As is true of most websites, our Site gathers certain information automatically and stores it in log files. This information includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), referring/exit pages, operating systems, date/time stamps, and movements around the Site. We do not link this automatically-collected data to personally identifiable information.
ii) Correspondence. If you send us a personal correspondence, such as an email or a letter, we may collect such information into a file specific to you.

Site Usage. Buchanan may monitor your activities, preferences, and transactional data (such as your IP address) relating to your use of the Site and/or services and log this information. This information may be used to diagnose Site technical problems or problems with your account.

Cookies. Cookies are data files that are written onto your computer by a website, and stay there unless they expire or are removed by you. Cookies enable a website to recognize your computer when you revisit the website, and recall your website preferences to enhance your experience in using the website. We use cookies to collect information about your visits to other websites, but do not knowingly allow any third party to create cookies or otherwise collect any information from our Site. Consult your browser Help menu to learn more about how you can configure your browser software to notify you when your computer receives a new cookie. Note that you may be able to configure your browser to disable the creation of cookies entirely. This Privacy Policy covers the use of cookies by this Site only and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers or third parties.

Customer Service. Based upon the personally identifiable information you provide us, we may communicate with you to respond to your inquiries and to provide the services you request.

2. DISCLOSURE OF COLLECTED INFORMATION

Information from the Site. Buchanan will not disclose to non-affiliated third parties without your prior approval, your e-mail address, phone number, or other personal information, that we collect via the Site. Buchanan, however, will cooperate with official law enforcement inquiries, such as fraud investigations and subpoenas, and will disclose your information when necessary to comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and subpoenas.

Disclaimer. We cannot ensure that all of your private communications and other personal information will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. By way of example (without limiting the foregoing), we may be forced to disclose personal information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmission or private communications, or users may abuse or misuse your personal information that they collect from the Site.

3. SECURITY

Buchanan is committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected as much as reasonably possible when it is submitted to us.

Buchanan complies with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information transferred from the European Union and the United Kingdom to the United States in reliance on Privacy Shield. Buchanan has certified to the Department of Commerce that it adheres to the Privacy Shield Principles with respect to such information. If there is any conflict between the terms in the privacy policy and the Privacy Shield Principles, the Privacy Shield Principles shall govern. The learn more about the Privacy Shield program, and to view our certification, please visit https://www.privacyshield.gov/.

4. ENFORCEMENT

If for some reason you believe Buchanan has not adhered to the principles of this Privacy Policy, please notify us by e-mail at [email protected], and we will do our best to determine and correct the problem promptly.

Limitations of Warranties and Remedies. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, BUCHANAN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, TERMS OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT. BUCHANAN NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND USE OF ITS GOODS OR SERVICES. IN NO EVENT WILL BUCHANAN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, EVEN IF BUCHANAN HAS, OR SHOULD HAVE HAD, ANY KNOWLEDGE, ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Buchanan and its affiliates, officers, and employees (the “Buchanan Parties”) against any and all third party claims, suits, costs, losses, liabilities, and expenses of any kind (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that the Buchanan Parties may incur arising out of or resulting from your use of the Site or any of the products and services of Buchanan.

Choice of Law and Venue. THIS PRIVACY POLICY WILL BE CONSTRUED AND GOVERNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS WITHOUT APPLICATION OF CHOICE-OF-LAW PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. BY ENTERING INTO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, ALL PARTIES IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT THEMSELVES TO THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE AND JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ANY DISPUTE RELATING TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR ITS ENFORCEMENT. THE PARTIES ALSO HEREBY WAIVE ANY CHALLENGE TO VENUE AND PERSONAL JURISDICTION THEY MAY HAVE TO A LAWSUIT FILED IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT IN DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, RELATING TO A DISPUTE BETWEEN THE PARTIES REGARDING THIS PRIVACY POLICY OR ITS ENFORCEMENT.

Severability.If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired and a valid, legal, and enforceable provision of similar intent and economic impact will be substituted therefore.

Additional Provisions Regarding Liability. You and Buchanan agree that the foregoing limitations will not be read so as to limit any liability to an extent that would not be permitted under applicable law and specifically will not limit any liability for gross negligence, intentional tortious, or damages for strict liability that may not be limited by law.

Notices. Any notices or communication sent by you to Buchanan pursuant to this Privacy Policy will be in writing and sent to the address specified herein or such other address as Buchanan may specify.

All notices shall be sent to: Buchanan Technologies Attn: Website Department 125 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 1200 Grapevine, Texas 75062

5. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

Buchanan Technologies (“Buchanan”) offers a “100% Satisfaction Guarantee” on all of its services. Any client that is not satisfied with the service received must notify Buchanan in writing within 30 days from receipt of invoice for such services. With the next 30 days, Buchanan will investigate, and re-perform the services to the client’s satisfaction and/or partially or fully credit the amount of the invoice paid.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Links. The Site may contain links to other sites. However, please be aware that Buchanan is not responsible for and cannot control the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Site, and to read the privacy policies of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by this Site and not of any third party websites.

Notification of Privacy Policy Changes. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time, and you may visit this page to learn of our revised Privacy Policy. All such changes shall be binding on you 14 calendar days after they are initially posted on the Site unless you are a new user, in which case they are binding on you immediately.

Choice/Opt-Out. Any customer may opt out of receiving e-mail communications from Buchanan at any time by contacting us via e-mail at [email protected].

Business Transition. In the event we go through a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition by another company, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personally identifiable information will likely be among the assets transferred.

Contact Us. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].