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Privacy Policy

Updated: March 1, 2022

About

Berkman LLC provides Services, including Lexchart, designed to create organizational charts (“Berkman,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). This Privacy Policy will help you understand how we collect, use and share your personal information and assist you in exercising the privacy rights available to you.

Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy will have the meaning set forth in our Terms of Service.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information processed by us in our business, including on our websites (e.g., lexchart.com, app.lexchart.com and any other websites that we own or operate), and our related online and offline offerings (collectively, the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy does not apply to any third-party websites, services or applications, even if they are accessible through our Services.

By using our Services, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, do not use the Services. If you access and use the Services on behalf of a company (such as your employer) or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that company or other legal entity to this Privacy Policy. In that case, “you” and “your” will refer to that company or other legal entity.

Personal information we collect

What personal information we collect depends on how you interact with our Services.

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information. When you create an Account, we will collect the personal information you provide to us, such as your name and email address.

Payment Information. When you make purchases through the Services, we may use a third-party application, such as Stripe to process your payments. These third-party applications may collect certain financial information from you to process a payment on behalf of Berkman, including your name, email address, mailing address, payment card information, and other billing information. Berkman does not store or receive your payment information, but it may store and receive information associated with your payment information (e.g., your billing details).

Your Communications with Us. We collect personal information from you such as email address, phone number, or mailing address when you request information about our Services, register for our newsletter, or otherwise communicate with us.

Candidate Data. We may post job openings and opportunities on the Services. If you reply to one of these postings, we will collect and process the information you provide to us to assess your suitability, aptitude, skills, and qualifications for employment.

Use of the Services. We collect information you provide to the Services for the purpose of providing the Services to you, which may include personal information.

Customer Service, Training and Quality Assurance. If you call or otherwise interact with Berkman’s sales, customer service or support personnel, we may collect the information you provide to our representatives. In addition, we may record telephone calls or video conferences between you and our representatives for training or quality assurance purposes.

Sweepstakes, Contests, Surveys and Events. In connection with sweepstakes, contests, surveys, conferences, and other events, you may provide information to us, or we may receive information about you.

Information Collected Automatically

Automatic Data Collection. We may collect certain information automatically when you use the Services. This information may include your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, MAC address, cookie identifiers, mobile advertising and other unique identifiers, details about your browser, operating system or device, location information (inferred based off of your IP address), Internet service provider, pages that you visit before, during and after using the Services, information about the links you click, and information about how you interact with and use the Services.

We may use a visitor’s IP address to fight spam, malware and identity theft. With your permission, we may also collect information about your operating system’s installed fonts in connection with providing the Services to you. Combined with other system information, this information could be used to give your computer a unique fingerprint/signature and enable us to track your usage of our Services after you log out.

Cookies, Pixel Tags/Web Beacons, and Analytics Information. We may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies (“Technologies”) to collect information automatically through the Services. Technologies are small data files placed on your device that allow us and our partners to record certain pieces of information when you visit or interact with our Services.

Cookies. Cookies are small text files placed in device browsers to store their preferences. Most browsers allow you to block and delete cookies. However, if you do that, the Services may not work properly.

Pixel Tags/Web Beacons. A pixel tag (also known as a web beacon) is a piece of code embedded in the Services that collects information about engagement on the Services. The use of a pixel tag allows us to record, for example, that a user has visited a particular web page or clicked on a particular advertisement. We may also include web beacons in e-mails to understand whether messages have been opened, acted on, or forwarded.

Analytics. We may also use Google Analytics and other service providers to collect and process analytics information on our Services. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/. You can opt out of Google Analytics’ collection and processing of data generated by your use of our website by going to http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Information from Other Sources

Berkman Customers. If you use our Services on behalf of an organization (e.g., your employer), that organization may provide us with information about you so that we can provision your account.

Third Party Services and Organizations. We may obtain information about you from other sources, including from third party services and organizations. For example, if you access our Services through a third-party service, we may collect information about you from that third-party service that you have made available via your privacy settings. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information for a variety of business purposes, including:

To Provide the Services or Information Requested, such as:

  • Managing your information and account;
  • Responding to questions, comments, and other requests;
  • Processing payment card and/or other financial information to facilitate your use of the Services;
  • Providing access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of our Services; and
  • Answering requests for customer or technical support.

Administrative Purposes, such as:

  • Pursuing legitimate interests, such as direct marketing, research and development (including marketing research), network and information security, and fraud prevention;
  • Measuring interest and engagement in our Services;
  • Developing new products and services or improving the Services;
  • Ensuring internal quality control and safety;
  • Protecting against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent or illegal activity, and prosecuting those responsible for that activity;
  • Recruiting and hiring, including considering your candidacy for employment;
  • Communicating with you about your account, activities on our Services and Privacy Policy changes;
  • Enforcing our agreements; and
  • Complying with our legal obligations.

Shared Content. Our Services may offer various tools and functionalities that allow you to share content.

Marketing Our Products and Services. We may use personal information to tailor and provide you with content. We may provide you with these materials as permitted by applicable law.

If you have any questions about our marketing practices or if you would like to opt out of the use of your personal information for marketing purposes, you may contact us as set forth below.

Consent. We may use personal information for other purposes that are clearly disclosed to you at the time you provide personal information or with your consent.

De-identified and Aggregated Information Use. We may use personal information and other data about you to create de-identified and/or aggregated information, such as de-identified demographic information, de-identified location information, information about the device from which you access our Services. De-identified and/or aggregated information is not personal information, and we may use and disclose such information in a number of ways, including research, industry analysis, analytics, and any other legally permissible purposes.

How We Use Automatic Collection Technologies. We may use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies to automatically collect information through the Services. Our uses of these Technologies fall into the following general categories:

  • Operationally Necessary. This includes Technologies that allow you access to our Services, applications, and tools that are required to identify irregular site behavior, prevent fraudulent activity and improve security or that allow you to make use of our functionality;
  • Performance Related. We may use Technologies to assess the performance of our Services, including as part of our analytic practices to help us understand how our visitors use the Services;
  • Functionality Related. We may use Technologies that allow us to offer you enhanced functionality when accessing or using our Services. This may include identifying you when you sign into our Services or keeping track of your specified preferences, interests, or past items viewed;
  • Advertising or Targeting Related. We may use first party or third-party Technologies to deliver content, including ads relevant to your interests, on our Services or on third party sites.

Please note that this Privacy Policy covers only our use of Technologies and does not govern the use of Technologies by any third parties.

Cross-Device Tracking. Your browsing activity may be tracked across different websites and different devices or apps. For example, we may attempt to match your browsing activity on your mobile device with your browsing activity on your laptop. To do this our technology partners may share data, such as your browsing patterns, geolocation and device identifiers, and we may match the information of the browser and devices that appear to be used by the same person.

Disclosing your information to third parties

We may share any personal information we collect with the following categories of third parties:

Other Users of Berkman’s Services. When you use the Services, we will share certain information with other users.

For Collaboration. You can create content, which may contain information about you, and grant permission to others to see, share, edit, copy and download that content based on settings you or your administrator (if applicable) select. Some of the collaboration features of the Services display some or all of your profile information to other Service users when you share or interact with specific content. We are not responsible for privacy practices of the other users who may view and use the posted information.

Managed Accounts and Administrators. If you register or access the Services using an email address with a domain that is owned by your employer or organization, or associate that email address with your existing account and such organization wishes to establish a Berkman services account, certain information about you including your name, contact information, content, and account use may become accessible to that organization’s administrator and other Lexchart users, as permitted by your administrator, to provide you additional products and services. For example, your organization may request that we provide extra security controls around your account to protect information about your organization or your organization may request that we link your Berkman account with your organization’s account to enhance collaboration and functionality among tools you use. If you are the administrator of a team, organization or other account holder within the Services, we may share your contact information with current or past Service users, for the purpose of facilitating Service-related requests. Please note that your information may also be subject to your organization’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of our customers.

Service Providers. We may share any personal information we collect about you with our third-party service providers. The categories of service providers to whom we entrust personal information include service providers for: (i) the provision of the Services; (ii) the provision of information, products, and other services you have requested; (iii) marketing and advertising; (iv) payment and transaction processing; (v) customer service activities; and (vi) the provision of IT and related services.

Your Organization. If you access the Services on behalf of an organization, we may share your information with that organization at its request.

Affiliates. We may share personal information with our affiliated entities.

Advertising Partners. Through our Services, we may allow third-party advertising partners to set Technologies and other tracking tools to collect information regarding your activities and your device (e.g., your IP address, cookie identifiers, page(s) visited, location, time of day). These advertising partners may use this information (and similar information collected from other websites) for purposes of delivering targeted advertisements to you when you visit third-party services within their networks. This practice is commonly referred to as “interest-based advertising” or “personalized advertising.” If you prefer not to share your personal information with third-party advertising partners, you may follow the instructions below.

Disclosures to Protect Us or Others. We may access, preserve, and disclose any information we have associated with you if we believe doing so is required or appropriate to: (i) comply with law enforcement or national security requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; (ii) protect your, our or others’ rights, property, or safety; (iii) to enforce Berkman’s policies and contracts; (iv) to collect amounts owed to us; (v) when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent financial loss or in connection with an investigation or prosecution of suspected or actual illegal activity; or (vi) if we, in good faith, believe that disclosure is otherwise necessary or advisable.

Disclosure in the Event of Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfer. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, purchase or sale of assets, or transition of service to another provider, then your information may be sold or transferred as part of such a transaction, as permitted by law and/or contract.

International data transfers

All information processed by us may be transferred, processed, and stored anywhere in the world, including but not limited to, the United States or other countries, which may have data protection laws that are different from the laws where you live. We endeavor to safeguard your information consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Your choices

General. You may have the right to opt out of certain uses of your personal information.

Email. If you receive an unwanted marketing email from us, you can use the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of the email to opt out of receiving future marketing emails. Note that you will continue to receive transaction-related emails regarding products or Services you have requested. We may also send you certain non-promotional communications regarding us and our Services, and you will not be able to opt out of those communications (e.g., communications regarding the Services or updates to our Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy).

Cookies and Interest-Based Advertising. You may stop or restrict the placement of Technologies on your device or remove them by adjusting your preferences as your browser or device permits.

The online advertising industry also provides websites from which you may opt out of receiving targeted ads from data partners and other advertising partners that participate in self-regulatory programs. You can access these websites and learn more about targeted advertising and consumer choice and privacy, at www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp, http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/, https://youradchoices.ca/choices/, and www.aboutads.info/choices/.

Please note you must separately opt out in each browser and on each device.

“Do Not Track”. Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. Please note that we do not respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.

Your rights

In accordance with applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access Personal Information about you, including: (i) confirming whether we are processing your personal information; (ii) obtaining access to or a copy of your personal information; and (iii) receiving an electronic copy of personal information that you have provided to us, or asking us to send that information to another company (the “right of data portability”);
  • Request Correction of your personal information where it is inaccurate or incomplete. In some cases, we may provide self-service tools that enable you to update your personal information;
  • Request Deletion of your personal information;
  • Request Restriction of or Object to our processing of your personal information; and
  • Withdraw your Consent to our processing of your personal information.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us as set forth below.

We will process your requests in accordance with applicable laws. To protect your privacy, we will take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Please note that if you use our Services on behalf of an organization (e.g., your employer), that organization may be responsible for fulfilling the individual rights requests referenced above.

Data retention

We store the personal information we receive as described in this Privacy Policy for as long as you use our Services or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and/or comply with applicable laws.

Security of your information

We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you provide to us. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, we do not accept liability for unauthorized disclosure.

By using the Services or providing personal information to us, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Services. If we learn of a security system’s breach, we may attempt to notify you electronically by posting a notice on the Services, by mail or by sending an email to you.

Third-party websites and applications

The Services may contain links to other websites/applications and other websites/applications may reference or link to our Services. These third-party services are not controlled by us. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of each website and application with which they interact. We do not endorse, screen or approve, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. Visiting these other websites or applications is at your own risk.

Supplemental notice to California residents

This Supplemental California Privacy Notice only applies to our processing of personal information that is subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). The CCPA provides California residents with the right to know what categories of personal information Berkman has collected about them and whether Berkman disclosed that personal information for a business purpose (e.g., to a service provider) in the preceding 12 months. California residents can find this information above, in the respective sections of this Privacy Policy, and below:

Berkman collects the following Categories of Personal Information:

  • Identifiers: A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, or other similar identifiers.
  • Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)): A name, address, telephone number or employment. Personal Information does not include publicly available information that is lawfully made available to the general public from federal, state, or local government records. Note: Some personal information included in this category may overlap with other categories.
  • Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law: Age (40 years or older), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status.
  • Commercial information: Records of products or services purchased or obtained from Berkman.
  • Internet or other electronic network activity: Information on a consumer's interaction with websites, applications, or advertisements related to the Services.
  • Geolocation data: Physical location.
  • Sensory data: Audio, electronic, visual, or similar information.
  • Inferences drawn from other personal information to create a profile about a consumer: Profile reflecting a consumer's preferences or characteristics as they relate to the Services.

Berkman Discloses to the following Categories of Third Parties for a Business Purpose:

  • Advertising networks
  • Internet service providers
  • Data analytics providers
  • Operating systems and platforms
  • Social networks
  • Service providers

Sales of Personal Information under the CCPA

As defined by the CCPA, Berkman does not sell personal information of California residents, nor do we have actual knowledge of any sale of personal information of minors under 16 years of age.

Additional Privacy Rights for California Residents

Non-Discrimination. California residents have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment by us for the exercise of their rights conferred by the CCPA.

Authorized Agent. Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information. You may also make a verifiable consumer request on behalf of your minor child. To designate an authorized agent, please contact us as set forth below.

Verification. To protect your privacy, we will take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. When you make a request, we will ask you to provide sufficient information that allows us to reasonably verify you are the person about whom we collected personal information or an authorized representative, which may include asking you to log in to your account or verify your email address.

If you are a California resident and would like to exercise any of your rights under the CCPA, please contact us as set forth below. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Supplemental notice for Nevada residents

If you are a resident of Nevada, you have the right to opt out of the sale of certain Personal Information to third parties who intend to license or sell that Personal Information. You can exercise your right by contacting us as described below with the subject line “Nevada Do Not Sell Request” and providing us with your name and the email address associated with your account. As defined by Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A, we do not currently sell Personal Information of Nevada residents.

Children's information

The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you learn that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, you may contact us as set forth below. If we learn that we have collected a child’s personal information in violation of applicable law, we will promptly take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account.

Supervisory authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable law.

Changes to our privacy policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. If there are any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you as required by applicable law. You understand and agree that you will be deemed to have accepted the updated Privacy Policy if you continue to use the Services after the new Privacy Policy takes effect.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to submit a request to exercise your rights as detailed in this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Berkman LLC 109 East 17th Street, Suite 4137 Cheyenne WY 82001

Email: team@contact.lexchart.com

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