Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to M.J. Sheridan of Texas (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") and governs the collection and use of personal information through the Company's website at www.mjsheridan.com and related services. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to the Company include WWW.MJSHERIDAN.COM. By using the Company website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the website.
Collection of Your Personal Information
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you elect to use certain products or services. These may include: (a) registering for an account; (b) sending us an email message; (c) submitting your credit card or other payment information when ordering and purchasing the Company's services. We will use your information for, but not limited to, communicating with you in relation to services you have requested from us. We also may gather additional personal or non-personal information in the future and will update this Policy accordingly.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, the Company and its service providers may automatically collect information about your computer hardware and software. This information can include your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain the quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding the use of the Company's website.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Company may keep track of the websites and pages our users visit within the Company's site, in order to determine which Company services are the most popular. This data may be used to deliver customized content within the Company's website to users whose behavior indicates an interest in a particular subject area. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so will not prevent you from using the website.
Use of Your Personal Information
The Company collects and uses your personal information in the following ways:
- to operate and deliver the services you have requested;
- to provide you with information or services that you request from us;
- to provide you with notices about your account;
- to carry out the Company's obligations and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including for billing and collection;
- to notify you about changes to www.mjsheridan.com;
- in any other way we may describe when you provide the information; and
- for any other purpose with your consent.
The Company may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of other services available from the Company and its affiliates, unless you opt out as described below.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
The Company does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties.
The Company may share data with trusted service providers to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for services. All such service providers are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to the Company, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information. Service providers act on the Company's behalf and under contractual restrictions; they do not own or control your information for their own purposes.
The Company may disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the requirements of the law or comply with legal process served on the Company or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of the Company; and/or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Company, or the public.
The Company does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Your Privacy Rights
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and Other State Privacy Laws
The Company conducts business exclusively in Texas, and most website visitors interact with the Company in a business-to-business capacity. Consumer privacy laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act ("TDPSA"), generally apply only to individuals acting in a personal or household context, and not to individuals acting on behalf of a business. If you are a Texas resident interacting with the Company in a personal capacity, you may have the right to confirm whether the Company processes your personal information, to access and obtain a copy of it, to correct inaccuracies, to delete it (subject to legal exceptions), and to opt out of certain categories of processing. Personal information processed in an employment context (such as the employee and contractor SMS program described below) is generally governed by your employment relationship and applicable employment laws rather than these consumer privacy laws. To exercise any rights described in this section, contact the Company using the contact information at the end of this Policy.
Right to Deletion
Subject to certain exceptions set out below, on receipt of a verifiable request from you, we will:
- delete your personal information from our records; and
- direct any service providers to delete your personal information from their records.
Please note that we may not be able to comply with requests to delete your personal information if it is necessary to:
- complete the transaction for which the personal information was collected, fulfill the terms of a written warranty or compliance requirement conducted in accordance with federal law, and provide a good or service requested by you, or reasonably anticipated within the context of our ongoing business relationship with you, or otherwise perform a contract between you and us;
- detect security incidents, protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible for that activity;
- debug to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality;
- enable solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with your expectations based on your relationship with us;
- comply with an existing legal obligation; or
- otherwise use your personal information, internally, in a lawful manner that is consistent with the context in which you provided it.
Opt-Out of Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties
In connection with any personal information, we may disclose to a third party for a business purpose, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we disclosed about you for a business purpose.
You have the right, under the TDPSA and other applicable privacy and data protection laws, to opt out of the disclosure of your personal information. If you exercise your right to opt out of the disclosure of your personal information, we will refrain from disclosing your personal information, unless you subsequently provide express authorization for the disclosure of your personal information. To opt out of the disclosure of your personal information, visit the Privacy Policy page at www.mjsheridan.com/privacy-policy and contact the Company using the contact information provided below.
Employee and Contractor SMS Notifications
M.J. Sheridan of Texas uses the RingCentral messaging platform to deliver SMS text notifications to employees and contractors. This section describes the personal information collected for this program, how it is used and protected, and the Terms and Conditions that apply to the program.
What Personal Information We Collect
For the SMS notification program, we collect only your name and phone number. All other information related to your employment remains part of your Human Resources record and is not used for SMS messaging.
How Your Personal Information Is Used
Personal information is only used within the context of Human Resources and Company advisories. This information is retained for the duration of your employment with MJ Sheridan of Texas.
Who Your Personal Information Is Shared With
Personal information, opt-in data, and SMS consent is not shared with any third parties. All information remains solely within the Human Resources Department of MJ Sheridan of Texas.
Service Provider Notice: SMS messages are delivered through RingCentral, Inc., which acts as a service provider on the Company's behalf. RingCentral transmits and processes messages solely for the purpose of delivering Company notifications and is contractually prohibited from using or disclosing your personal information for any other purpose. Your information is never sold, rented, or shared for RingCentral's own purposes.
Terms and Conditions of SMS Messaging
Employees and contractors who consent to receive SMS messages may expect to see messages including, but not limited to:
- payroll notifications;
- Human Resource documentation updates;
- training scheduling;
- company announcements;
- adverse weather conditions; and
- other important company-wide advisories.
By opting into receiving SMS messages during your Human Resources onboarding, you are agreeing to the following:
- By opting into receiving SMS messages during your Human Resources onboarding, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from MJ Sheridan of Texas.
- Message frequency may vary and may increase during certain periods of the year.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- To opt out at any time, text STOP.
- For assistance, text HELP, visit the website at https://www.mjsheridan.com, or call 281-469-5810 and ask for the Human Resources Department.
- You may visit https://www.mjsheridan.com/privacy-policy at any time to review the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Opt-out requests are honored promptly upon receipt. You may re-enroll in the SMS program at any time by contacting the Human Resources Department.
Data Security and Retention
The Company maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including for the SMS program (the duration of your employment), or as required by law.
Children Under Thirteen
The Company does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
Opt Out of and Unsubscribe from Communications
We respect your privacy and give you an opportunity to opt out of receiving non-essential announcements. You may opt out of receiving any or all non-essential communications from the Company by contacting us:
- Main Office: 281-469-5810
- Email: postmaster@mjsheridan.com
Changes to This Statement
The Company reserves the right to change this Policy from time to time, for example, when there are changes in our services, changes in our data protection practices, or changes in the law. When changes to this Policy are significant, we will inform you by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on our website, and/or by updating any privacy information. Your continued use of the website and/or services available after such modifications will constitute your: (a) acknowledgment of the modified Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy. The "Last updated" date at the top of this Policy reflects the date of the most recent revision.
Contact Information
The Company welcomes your questions or comments regarding this Policy. If you believe that the Company has not adhered to this Policy, please contact the Company at:
MJ Sheridan of Texas7935 Harms Rd.
Houston, Texas 77041
Main Office: 281-469-5810
Email: postmaster@mjsheridan.com
Website: https://www.mjsheridan.com/privacy-policy