INTRODUCTION
AGREEMENT AND PARTIES. Underground Service Alert of Northern California and Nevada ("USA North," "us," or "we") respects the privacy of the visitors to the USA North website (collectively "website" or "site"). This privacy policy ("privacy policy" or "policy") is an agreement between USA North and you, as the user of the USA North website ("you"). This agreement tells you when this policy is effective, what information we collect from you, how we might use it, how you can review or change the personal information you provided to us, and how we may change this policy. We encourage users to read this policy prior to accessing the features of the site.
AGREEMENT TO TERMS OF PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE
AGREEMENT TO TERMS. All activities in which you may engage on this website are voluntary. You are not required to provide any personal information to us unless you choose to access features on this site which require the information. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy or other terms of use on this website, then you should immediately exit this website and discontinue using the site. If you do not agree with the terms of our privacy policy, please do not provide us with any personal information and leave this website. By using the USA North website, you signify that you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AND CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY EFFECTIVE DATES.
This privacy policy is effective as of June 7, 2019, and will remain in effect except with respect to any of its provisions that are changed in the future, in which case the changes will become effective on the date they are posted on the website or we otherwise notify you of the changes. We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. Changes, modifications, additions, or deletions will be effective immediately upon their posting to this site. You should check this policy periodically as its terms may change from time to time. Your continued use of the site after we post any such modifications will constitute your acknowledgement of the modified policy and your agreement to abide and be bound by the modified policy. We will also revise the "last updated" date found at the beginning of this privacy policy when we post changes to it.
POLICY APPLICABLE TO ONLINE ACTIVITIES ONLY DISCLAIMERS.
The privacy policy does not extend to anything that is inherent in the operation of the Internet, and therefore beyond USA North's control, and is not to be applied in any manner contrary to applicable law or governmental regulation. This online privacy policy only applies to information collected through this site. This privacy policy does not apply to any information we may collect from you in any place other than this website.
PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. We will primarily use the personal information we receive from you to provide services to you, including, but not limited to, the following:
A. To administer and fulfil the purpose of the USA North program
B. To send surveys to you about our service to better understand your interests and needs, so we can improve our services. If you no longer wish to receive any e-mails from us you may opt out (see Section 12)
C. To send alerts to you about our service, updates, changes, and outages. If you no longer wish to receive any SMS messages from us you may opt out (see Section 12 and 13)
GENERAL INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED. There may be other instances in which we collect information from you that is more general in nature ("general information"). Such information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which enables us to identify your computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network, which includes the World Wide Web. Your computer has an IP address, which is required in order for you to communicate with others via the Internet. Such general information, including cookies, as mentioned below, may be collected from you whenever you access the site, whether or not you provide us with any personal information.
7.1. Click Stream Data
When you visit our website we may also collect "click stream data" (server address, domain name). This information can be combined with information you have provided to us by registering, for example, which will enable us to analyze and better customize your visits. We may use click stream data for traffic analysis of our website to determine which features of our site are most or least effective or useful to you.
7.2. Cookies
We may also use cookies to gather information about your visits to our website and enhance your experience. More information on how we use cookies is available in the section "Use of Cookies."
7.3. How We Respond to "Do Not Track" Disclosures
We are strongly committed to not sharing nonpublic information with third parties. Under this Privacy Policy, we may share your information only under particular situations, as described in this Policy. Because we protect all users in this manner, we do not change our behavior in response to a web browser's "do not track" signal.
PROTECTION OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION RISK OF INTERCEPTION.
Please keep in mind that whenever you give out personal information online there is a risk that third parties may intercept and use that information. While USA North strives to protect your personal information and privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. By using this site, you expressly acknowledge and agree that we do not guarantee the security of any data provided to or received by us through this site and that any personal information, general information, or other data or information received from you through the site is provided to us at your own risk, which you expressly assume.
NO USE OF THIS SITE BY PERSONS UNDER 18 PERMITTED
9.1. Registration Declined
USA North intends only persons who are 18 years or older to use this website. Personal registration information submitted by and pertaining to a person under the age of 18 will not be accepted. Any general information provided by and pertaining to a person under the age of 18 and gathered (for example, through the use of cookies) during his or her visit may be used as indicated in this policy (see Section 7). USA North is committed to protecting the privacy of children and has no intention of collecting personal data from children under the age of 18. We encourage parents and guardians of children under 18 to regularly check and monitor their children's use of e-mail and other activities online.
9.2. Notice Concerning Children
PLEASE NOTE: We are a general audience site, and do not direct any of our content specifically at children under 13 years of age. We understand and are committed to respecting the sensitive nature of children's privacy online. If we learn or have reason to suspect that a site user is under age 13, we will promptly delete any personal information in that user's account.
THIRD PARTIES
10.1. Disclosing Information to Third Parties
WHO MAY HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION. USA North is comprised of various participating members who opt to become members of USA North and who own or operate any underground facilities in the area served by USA North. We provide our services through member agreements with participating members. The participating members carry or transport materials including, but not limited to, water, gas, oil, fuel, and sewage, and/or conduit used for electric, telephone, or other services. USA North provides personal information to its participating members for the purpose of providing services. Our participating members may use your personal information for the purpose of carrying out the work as agreed with us.
In addition to members, USA North provides information to the California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board (Dig Safe Board) for purposes of compliance with and effectuating the purpose of California Government Code 4216 et seq.
Our sole purpose in providing personal information to the participating members is for use by the participating members in providing services related to their membership and the USA North program as contemplated by California Government Code 4216 et. seq. Any other use by participating members is neither intended nor authorized by USA North. The participating members may have adopted individual privacy policies. However, the use of your personal information by participating members is governed by the privacy policies of those participating members and is not subject to our control. Other than to participating members for the purposes set out above, and except as described in this policy, we do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information or general information to third parties without informing you in advance.
10.2. Security
RELEASE OF INFORMATION. USA North will release personal or general information without your consent for security purposes, when required by law, or to prevent imminent harm to any person or entity. We will disclose personal or general information upon receipt of a court order or subpoena, or to cooperate with a law enforcement investigation, which may include responding to requests and court orders from jurisdictions outside the United States. We fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies in identifying those who use our services for illegal activities. We reserve the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that we in good faith believe to be unlawful, as determined in our sole discretion. Release of your personal data for security purposes, as described in this agreement to any person or entity under any circumstances shall be based on a determination made solely by us, exercising our own discretion, permission for which is expressly granted by you to us in accordance with this policy.
10.4. Links to Third Parties
COOKIES. A cookie is a small string of information that the website you visit transfers to your computer for identification purposes. Cookies can be used to follow your activity on the website which can help to improve your website experience. Cookies are used for such activities as remembering your user name and password, if you use such a feature on this site. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you may opt not to receive them. You can also have your computer warn you whenever cookies are being used. For both options you must adjust your browser (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or other browser) settings. There are also software products available that can manage cookies for you. Please be aware, however, that when you choose to reject cookies, this choice may limit the functionality of the website you visit and you may lose access to some of its features.
DELETING OR MODIFYING PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHANGING YOUR INFORMATION. You may opt out, delete, or modify your personal information associated with a specific user account, by visiting our website or by contacting us by telephone at 811. We encourage you promptly to update your personal information when it changes. However, personal information submitted in association with a submitted USA North ticket will remain on the ticket and will be maintained by USA North for purposes of its own recordkeeping responsibilities and for purposes of operating its business.
SMS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read these terms and conditions carefully. By opting-in to the text messaging programs, you expressly consent to receive non-marketing and marketing text messages from USA North 811 and others texting on its behalf, including text messages made with an autodialer, at the telephone number(s) that you provide. You may opt-out of these communications at any time, and consent to receive marketing text messages is not required to purchase any goods or services.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION. USA North and its service providers may use an automatic telephone dialing system (“autodialer”) to deliver USA North text messages to you. USA North text messages are intended to provide you with updates and information including service outages, event notifications, service or system upgrades, local and state law updates, and other important 811 information.
MESSAGE FREQUENCY. The number of text messages that you receive will vary depending on how many of USA North’s text messaging programs for which you sign up to receive messages. You will receive a maximum of one hundred messages per month.
COST. Message and data rates may apply to each text message sent or received in connection with text messages, as provided in your mobile telephone service rate plan (please contact your mobile telephone carrier for pricing plans), in addition to any applicable roaming charges. USA North does not impose a separate fee for sending text messages.
SUPPORTED CARRIERS. Supported carriers may change from time to time, but currently include AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, among others.
HOW TO OPT-IN. To opt-in to receive text messages from USA North text messaging program(s), please follow the instructions provided. By opting-in, you are agreeing to the following statement: “I agree to receive marketing/autodialed text messages from USA North 811 at the mobile number I have provided. Consent is not required to purchase goods or services.”
HOW TO OPT-OUT. To stop receiving text messages from the USA North text messaging program, text STOP to the five digit short code for the text messaging program from which you no longer wish to receive message (i.e., the five digit number from which its text messages are being sent). You will then receive confirmation of your opt-out of that text messaging program.
PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS. Please go to www.usanorth811.org/services/privacypol... to view our privacy policy and terms & conditions.
HELP. To request more information, text HELP to the five-digit short code for the text messaging program about which you have questions (i.e., the five digit number from which its text messages are being sent). You may also receive help by visiting the “contact us” page of our website www.usanorth811.org.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION. If you have any questions or comments relating to our website or the privacy policy, contact us by telephone at (800) 640-5137.