Privacy Notice - ShedsForLessDirect.com
We want you to buy your new storage sheds and outdoor products with confidence. Information about our customers is an important part of our business, and we are not in the business of selling it to others. The only parties that have access to any of your personal information is our manufacturers who get your address to ship your order to you and Authorize.net who acts as a gateway to secure the transaction to your credit card bank. Our company does not have access to your credit card information. Your credit card information is encrypted with 256-bit encryption while being sent to your banking institute to protect you.
* We work to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software provided by Norton, Symantec Inc., which encrypts information being sent over the internet. We use a 128 bit SSL as well as a high grade 256 bit SSL for those customers using a browser that will support this. Most internet explorer browsers are still using 128 bit.
* We only transmit the credit card number to the appropriate credit card company during order processing. Our company does not store or have access to this information. We will only see the last four digits of the card number and the cardholders name.
* It is important for you to protect against unauthorized access to your password and to your computer. Be sure to sign off when finished using a shared computer.
* ShedsForLessDirect adheres to the strict standards of the Better Business Bureau and is an A+ rated Accredited BBB business.
Privacy
ShedsForLessDirect.com is hosted by InMotion hosting on a secure, dedicated private server. InMotion hosts the store pages, ordering system, and the order data. InMotion automatically collects order information but may only use this information in the aggregate. It releases this information encrypted to our merchant gateway Authorize.net. Authorize.net passes this to your banking institution for approval and is the only company with access to your transaction information. ShedsForLessDirect.com does not have access to your personal credit card information.
We will never sell or trade any customer personal information to any third party for any reason. Email addresses are shared with 3rd party companies only for order processing, product review request and store review request to ensure you can review our performance. We will not share this information with any third party except to the extent necessary to fill an order with our suppliers and give our customers the ability to rate our products and company performance. We may provide aggregate statistics about our sales, traffic patterns, and related site information to certain reputable vendors but these statistics will not include any identifying personal information. We may disclose personal information only in the event that we are required by law. Accordingly, you authorize us to disclose any and all information about you to law enforcement or other governmental officials as we deem necessary or appropriate with any investigation of fraud, intellectual property, piracy, or other unlawful activity that is illegal and that may expose us to legal liability.
Our order form collects customer contact information such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and credit card financial information needed to process and bill your order. We take numerous precautions to protect customer information that is submitted to us is protected both online and offline.
The contact information is necessary to send information about orders to our customers, to fulfill and notify you of delivery, and to get in touch with you if necessary for customer service or questions. We may also use customer information and the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet to improve the content of our site, to improve your shopping experience, and for marketing purposes.
We also collect contact information about gift recipients to ensure correct gift delivery details. We may send special offers about new items or features to our valued customers from time to time. The recipient may always opt out of receiving future special mailings.
Customers may join our mailing list by choosing to register in their account section or during the checkout process. Any changes to this privacy policy will be communicated to those enrolled into our mailing list program. You can log into your account to opt out or contact us to unsubscribe at any time and we will remove your name and e-mail address from future mailings. You can access all your personally identifiable information that we collect online in your account and make any corrections.
ShedsForLessDirect.com does not use any type of cookies to track customer movement on our site. However, our host InMotion hosting uses cookies to facilitate the checkout process. This is necessary for any online transactions. You may still make purchases on our website if you have set your browser to disable the cookies but functionality may be limited.
Security
We understand and share your concern about security and privacy. It is reassuring to know that it is statistically safer to use your credit card on the internet than to use it in a store or restaurant! The information that you provide when placing an order with us (examples: your name, address, and credit card information) is secure. It cannot be read or tampered with during transmission of your order.
ShedsForLessDirect.com is hosted by InMotion hosting on secure, dedicated private server and our orders are processed using their shopping cart. Our checkout process uses industry standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt and scramble all personal information including your name, address, and credit card information so that it may not be read by others as it travels over the internet. Secure Socket Layer encryption is employed during checkout when the URL in browsers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox, changes from "http" to "https". The "s" indicates that you are on a secured page. Your browser may also show a pop-up window to inform you.
For your added security, we authorize your credit card only after we obtain confirmation that your card is a valid number and has not been reported lost or stolen. We also verify that the Billing address you enter at checkout matches the address on the credit card used. It is not uncommon for a request for credit card authorization to fail at times for address mismatches. Please use the Shipping address box during checkout to ship to an address other than your Billing address.
Email is not encrypted so please do not transmit your credit card number via e-mail; we do not take orders via email.
Under the Fair Credit Billing Act of the USA the maximum amount that your bank can require you pay for any fraudulent charge on your credit card is up to $50.00. Notify your credit card company immediately if you ever suspect a fraudulent charge has been made on your credit card.
SMS Privacy Policy
This SMS Consent Private Policy outlines the terms and conditions under which ShedsForLessDirect.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) may communicate with you via SMS (Short Message Service) for conversational purposes. By providing your consent to receive SMS messages from ShedsForLessDirect.com, you agree to the terms outlined herein.
Privacy Policy for SMS Messages
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our SMS messaging service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other relevant regulations.
Opt-In Consent for SMS Communication
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive SMS messages from ShedsForLessDirect.com, you are expressly consenting to receive SMS messages for conversational purposes. These SMS messages may include, but are not limited to information about an order you made with us.
Opt-In Consent
A mobile user might opt-in by:
1. Entering a phone number online,
2. Sending a Mobile Originating (MO) message requesting information
3. Filling out a paper form that includes their phone number.
By submitting your consent and phone number, you are authorizing ShedsForLessDirect.com to send you SMS messages and SMS notifications. Message/data rates apply.
Opt-Out Option
You have the right to opt out of receiving SMS messages from ShedsForLessDirect.com at any time. To Opt out, simply reply to any SMS message received from us with the word “STOP“. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us, except for confirmation of your opt-out request.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us when you engage in SMS messaging with us.
This may include:
• Your phone number
• Messages exchanged during the conversation.
We use the information collected to:
• Provide and personalize our SMS messaging service.
• Respond to your inquiries and requests.
• Communicate with you about offerings provided by ShedsForLessDirect.com, questions or concerns.
Data Security
SMS consent and phone numbers will never be shared with third parties or affiliates under any circumstances. SMS consent is not shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Disclosure of Information
We do not disclose your personal information to third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent. However, it may be necessary to share your information with service providers who assist us in delivering our messaging service or in complying with legal requirements. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. Any information collected for the purpose of SMS communication will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will not share your mobile phone number or any other personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Retention of Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website or through other communication channels. Your continued use of our service after the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
RingCentral Phone System
Customer privacy is important to us, and ensuring your communications are secure and private is our top priority at ShedsForLessDirect.com. With third party auditing and certification, our phone service provider RingCentral provides solutions that are ISO compliant.
Data and Message Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply to SMS messages sent and received. You are solely responsible for any fees or charges incurred from your mobile carrier related to SMS communication with ShedsForLessDirect.com. Please verify with your MNO – Mobile Network Operator like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc for data and messaging standard rates.
Frequency of Messages
We strive to keep SMS communications to a reasonable frequency and relevance. You may expect to receive SMS messages from us only when necessary for appointment reminders, scheduling adjustments, or important updates related to your order. We do not engage in unsolicited marketing messages via SMS without your explicit consent.
By using our SMS messaging service, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
If you have other questions or concerns about personal data and how it is governed by our Privacy Policies please contact our helpful customer service team by using the contact us form or dialing 1-877-307-4337.