Privacy Policy
Summary
The Byfield Agency, as a franchisee of Brightway, believe in providing peace of mind when it comes to purchasing insurance. Our commitment to being smart, accountable, and trustworthy extends beyond our services to the protection of your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect online, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].
Scope of Privacy Policy
This policy applies to information collected through our website (the-byfield-agency.com) and electronic communications between you and our website. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other channels, including third-party websites linked from our site. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Information Collection and Use
We collect traffic information on our website, such as domain names and time spent on our site, to gather statistics and improve our services. Personal information is only collected if you choose to provide it, for example, through our Instant Quote or Contact Form. This information may include your name, email, phone number, and address. We use this information to provide you with quotes and information about our services.
We also collect information automatically through cookies and other technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage. You can choose to refuse cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit your access to certain parts of our website.
| Facts | What does The Byfield Agency with your personal information? |
| Why? | Companies in the insurance industry may choose or be required to share certain information personal to you. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
| What? | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:
-identifiers, such as: your real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, driver’s license number; -biographical information, such as: age, race, educational records, marital status, sex, and military status; –information related to your insurance policy, including: your policy number, and records of personal property, products or services purchased or considered. We reserve the right to disclose all of the nonpublic personal information about consumers that we collect. When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share certain of your information with third parties, as described in this notice. |
| How? | All insurance companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below we list the reasons The Byfield Agency chooses or is required to share this information, and whether you can limit this sharing. |
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with our subsidiaries, affiliates, and third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business. Your information may also be disclosed in the event of a business transfer or to comply with legal requirements. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
| Reasons we share your personal information: |
| For our everyday business purposes, such as:
-to process, effectuate or enforce transactions you have authorized; -to coordinate with insurance carriers; -to find replacement coverage if a carrier declines to renew your policy; -to maintain your account(s); -to comply with state and federal regulations; -to verify, correct and store your policy information; and -to respond to court orders and legal investigations. |
| For our marketing purposes— to offer our products and services to you |
| To nonaffiliates as permitted by law |
| For joint marketing with other financial/insurance companies, including Nonaffiliated affinity partners |
| For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes—to assist our affiliate Zywave to perform its responsibilities as the technollogical platform. |
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us. Additionally, California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request access to and deletion of their personal information.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption and secure server hosting. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].