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PURPOSE OF POLICY.
MatchedBenefits, its parent, subsidiary, affiliated companies, and
each of their respective officers, directors, members, owners,
employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, "Us," "We,"
"Our," or "Company") is committed to respecting the privacy rights
of its customers, visitors, and other users of the Company Website
(the "Site") pursuant to the terms contained herein. We created
this Privacy Policy (this "Policy") to give you notice of how your
private information will be used as a result of submitting it to
Our Company. This Policy is only applicable to the Site, and not to
any other websites that you may be able to access from the Site,
each of which may have data collection and use practices and
policies that differ materially from this Policy.
By
accessing, using, or submitting information to the Site, you agree
to this Policy and Our Terms of Service.
NOTICE
CONCERNING CHILDREN. You must be at least 18 years old to use
the Site. We are a general audience Site, and do not direct any of
Our content specifically at children under 18 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 18, We will promptly delete any
personal information in that user's account. Consistent with the
federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 ("COPPA"),
We will never knowingly collect personal information from anyone
under the age of 13 without requesting parental consent. If you are
aware that your minor child under the age of 13 has provided Us
with personal information, please contact Us.
INFORMATION
COLLECTION PRACTICES
WHAT PERSONAL
INFORMATION DOES THE COMPANY COLLECT? We collect, use, and are
responsible for certain personal information about you, that
identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being
associated with you, or that which could reasonably be linked,
directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. We
collect, and have collected personal information about Our visitors
within the preceding 12 months in the following categories and for
the noted purposes:
Categories of Personal Information | Collected? | Categories of Sources from which Collected | Business or Commercial Purpose for which Each Category Will be Used |
Identifiers such as a real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, internet protocol address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
Any categories of personal information described in subdivision (e) of Sec. 1798.80M | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
Commercial information, including records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies | No | N/A | N/A |
Biometric information | No | N/A | N/A |
Geolocation information | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information | No | N/A | N/A |
Professional or employment-related information | No | N/A | N/A |
Education information, defined as information that is not publicly available personally identifiable information as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99) | No | N/A | N/A |
Inferences drawn from any of the information identified in this subdivision to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes. | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction (counting ad impressions, verifying positioning and quality of ad impressions, etc.); Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
Terms & Conditions
Welcome to
MatchedBenefits.net, your go-to resource for connecting with
essential government benefits programs. Our website is dedicated to
providing subscribers with the information they need to navigate
the complex world of government assistance and ensure they receive
the benefits they deserve.
Stay Informed and
Empowered:
At MatchedBenefits.net, we believe in
keeping our subscribers informed and empowered. We understand that
accessing government benefits can be a daunting process, which is
why we strive to deliver the latest news, updates, and insights
regarding various benefits programs. Our team works diligently to
gather and curate relevant information, ensuring that subscribers
are well-informed about program changes, eligibility criteria, and
application procedures.
Connecting You with the
Right Resources:
We understand that finding the right
government website to apply for benefits can be challenging. That's
why MatchedBenefits.net acts as a valuable bridge, connecting
subscribers with the relevant government sites where they can
submit applications and begin their journey towards approval. We
provide direct links and clear guidance, saving subscribers
valuable time and effort in navigating the bureaucratic maze.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
MatchedBenefits
welcomes the undersigned customer (“You”). MatchedBenefits provides
its service to You subject to the following Terms of Service
(“TOS”), which may be updated from time to time at
MatchedBenefits’s discretion with notice provided to you via
e-mail. By logging into our system, you agree to the Terms of
Service.
2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS &
SERVICE
MatchedBenefits is a company that
embraces consumer education and helps our users learn about
available benefits and guides them on an easy path to qualify for
and receive them. We encourage you to follow through with our
service as our customers have had a positive (and sometimes
surprising!) experience when identifying and qualifying for
available benefits. MatchedBenefits makes this process simple.
MatchedBenefits provides the service to connect to its users 24/7
and keep them updated on their account and with consumer
information which is designed to educate our subscribers with
available information (“The Service”).You agree that the Service
may include certain communications from MatchedBenefits to You via
email, such as service announcements and administrative messages,
and that these communications are considered part of the membership
of MatchedBenefits. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, any new
features that amplify or enhance the current Service, shall be
subject to the TOS. You understand and agree that the Service is
provided “AS-IS”. You are responsible for obtaining access to the
Service and that access may involve other fees (such as Internet
service provider or airtime charges). You are responsible for those
fees. You must provide and are responsible for all equipment
necessary to access the Service.
3.
MatchedBenefits PRIVACY POLICY
In order to set
up Your account, You must provide MatchedBenefits certain
information. MatchedBenefits will never release Your information to
anyone for any reason without prior approval by You, unless
required to do so by law. As part of its service, MatchedBenefits
collects the name, email address and phone numbers of prospective
members that access information via text message (SMS). The phone
numbers collected will never be shared.
4.
MEMBER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD AND SECURITY
You will
receive a welcome email and / or SMS message upon completing the
Service’s registration process. You agree to (a) immediately notify
MatchedBenefits of any unauthorized use of your account or any
other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from Your
account at the end of each session. MatchedBenefits is not liable
for any loss or damage arising from Your failure to comply with
this.
5. MEMBER CONDUCT
You acknowledge, consent and agree that MatchedBenefits may access,
preserve, and disclose your account information and Content if
required to do so by law or in a good faith belief that such access
preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply
with legal process; (b) enforce the TOS; (c) respond to your
requests for customer service; (e) protect the rights, property, or
personal safety of MatchedBenefits, its users and the public; or
(f) subject to a legally issued subpoena or court order.
You understand that the technical processing and transmission of
the Service may involve (a) transmissions over various networks;
and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of
connecting networks or devices.
You understand that the
Service and software embodied within the Service may include
security components that permit digital materials to be protected
and use of these materials is subject to usage rules set by
MatchedBenefits. You may not attempt to override or circumvent any
of the usage rules embedded into the Service. Any unauthorized
reproduction, publication, further distribution or public
exhibition of the materials provided on the Service, in whole or in
part, is strictly prohibited.
6. INDEMNITY
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold MatchedBenefits, and
its, officers, agents and employees, harmless from any claim,
complaint, demand or lawsuit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees,
made by any party due to or arising in any way out of Your
subscription with MatchedBenefits or Your use of MatchedBenefits
services.
7. NO RESALE OF SERVICE
MatchedBenefits service is non-transferable. You may not to
reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell or exploit for any
commercial purposes, any portion of the Service, use of the
Service, or access to the Service.
8.
MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE
MatchedBenefits
reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or
discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part
thereof) with or without notice.
9.
TERMINATION
You agree that MatchedBenefits may,
under certain circumstances and without prior notice, immediately
terminate Your MatchedBenefits account and access to the Service.
Cause for such termination shall include, but not be limited to,
(a) breaches or violations of the TOS or other incorporated
agreements or guidelines, (b) requests by law enforcement or other
government agencies, (c) a request by You (self-initiated account
deletions), (d) discontinuance or material modification to the
Service (or any part thereof), (e) unexpected technical or security
issues or problems and/or (f) You have engaged in fraudulent or
illegal activities. Termination of Your MatchedBenefits account
includes (a) deletion of your password and all related information
associated with or inside Your account (or any part thereof), and
(c) barring further use of the Service. Further, You agree that all
terminations for cause shall be made at MatchedBenefits sole
discretion and that MatchedBenefits shall not be liable to You for
any termination of your account or access to the Service.
10. MatchedBenefits PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
You acknowledge and agree that the Service and any necessary
software used in connection with the Service (“Software”) contain
proprietary and confidential information that is protected by
applicable intellectual property and other laws. Except as
expressly authorized by MatchedBenefits, You agree not to modify,
rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works
based on the Service or the Software, in whole or in part.
11. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
YOU
EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:
YOUR USE OF THE
SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS”
AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. MatchedBenefits EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
MatchedBenefits MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT (i) SERVICE WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (iii) THE RESULTS
THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE
OR RELIABLE, AND (iv) ANY ERRORS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY
YOU FROM MatchedBenefits OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE SHALL
CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE TOS.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YOU
EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT MatchedBenefits SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF
MatchedBenefits HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE
SERVICE; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND
SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES
PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED
INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (iii) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING
TO THE SERVICE.
13. EXCLUSIONS AND
LIMITATIONS
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF
LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY,
SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OF SECTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
14. NOTICE
MatchedBenefits
may provide You with notices, including those regarding changes to
the TOS, by either email, regular mail, SMS, or postings on the
Service.
15. TRADEMARK INFORMATION
MatchedBenefits logo any trademarks and service marks and other
MatchedBenefits logos and product and service names are trademarks
of MatchedBenefits (“MatchedBenefits Marks”). MatchedBenefits does
not give you permission to use MatchedBenefits marks on advertising
brochures, sign riders and other marketing campaigns.
16. GENERAL INFORMATION
Entire
Agreement. The TOS constitutes the entire agreement between You and
MatchedBenefits and governs your use of the Service, superseding
any prior agreements between You and MatchedBenefits with respect
to the Service.
Choice of Law and Forum. The TOS and the
relationship between you and MatchedBenefits shall be governed by
the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to its conflict of
law provisions. You and MatchedBenefits agree to submit to the
personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within
the State of Illinois.
Waiver and Severability of Terms.
The failure of MatchedBenefits to exercise or enforce any right or
provision of the TOS shall not constitute a waiver of such right or
provision. If any provision of the TOS is found by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless
agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’
intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions
of the TOS remain in full force and effect.
No Right of
Survivorship and Non-Transferability. You agree that your
MatchedBenefits account is non-transferable and any rights to Your
MatchedBenefits or contents within Your account terminate upon Your
death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate, Your account
may be terminated and all contents therein permanently deleted.
Statute of Limitations. You agree that regardless of any
statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action
arising out of or related to use of the Service or the TOS must be
filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose
or be forever barred.
The section titles in the TOS are
for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
17. VIOLATIONS
Please report any
violations of the TOS to Violation team at
[email protected].
We at BenefitsDepot.net understand that you value your privacy and
we strive to respect that privacy when you are using our services.
This Privacy Policy describes what information we gather from you,
how we use that information and what we do to protect it. By using
the BenefitsDepot.net website (https://www.benefitsdepot.net), you
are expressly consenting to the information handling practices
described in this policy.
Emails and SMS
Messages
Our BenefitsDepot services feature the
distribution of content to your cellular phone, and by registering
for an BenefitsDepot account, you agree to receive SMS messages to
your phone, including messages regarding Services you request.
Technical Information
The
BenefitsDepot.net website collects and retains technical
information regarding visits to the BenefitsDepot.net website such
as the IP address assigned to the computer visiting the site, the
type of browser used by a visitor and the operating system running
the user's connections to the service. This data is used to analyze
the ways in which our site is used, and how we can improve the user
experience.
How We Use Your Information
BenefitsDepot.net uses your personal information in to provide
you with our services, for administrative functions, to contact you
and for internal research and reporting purposes.
Information
Relating to Children
BenefitsDepot and the
BenefitsDepot.net services are intended for users age 18 and up. By
registering for a BenefitsDepot.net account, you represent that you
are 18 years of age or older. If you are younger than 18, you agree
that you received parental permission both to complete the
registration process and to receive content to your cell phone. We
will not knowingly collect personal information of children under
18 years of age, and if we learn that we have inadvertently
collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do
not rent or share your personal information without permission or
as described in this policy, including under the following
circumstances.
- when we believe in good faith that it is
necessary to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal
process, or to exercise our legal rights or defend against legal
claims;
- when we believe in good faith it is necessary in
order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal
activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats
to the physical safety of any person, violations of our terms and
conditions, or as otherwise required by law.
Finally, we
may transfer information, including any personally identifiable
information, in the event BenefitsDepot.net is acquired by or
merged with another company.
Protecting your
information
BenefitsDepot.net takes reasonable
measures to safeguard your personal information during transmission
and when stored on our network. However, due to the open
communication nature of the Internet, communications between you
and the website, and the website and you, may not be secure,
depending on the network you are using to communicate with us.
If BenefitsDepot.net learns of a security breach through which
sensitive personal information may have been compromised, we may
notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate
protective steps. By using the BenefitsDepot.net website
(http://www.benefitsdepot.net) or providing personal information to
us through any means, you agree that we can communicate with you
electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative
issues relating to your use of this site.
If you have any
questions about security on our website, you can contact us at
{site_contact}.
Changes to this Privacy
Policy
As we update and expand our Services, we
reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any
changes to the policy will be posted at
http://www.benefitsdepot.net/page-sms-privacy.php. If we make
material changes to this policy, we will notify you here, by email,
or by means of a notice on our homepage. By continuing to use the
BenefitsDepot.net (http://www.benefitsdepot.net) website after
changes to this policy, you agree to those changes.
Contact Information
If you have any
questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, please
contact us by email at [email protected].
Welcome to BenefitsDepot.net, your go-to resource for connecting
with essential government benefits programs. Our website is
dedicated to providing subscribers with the information they need
to navigate the complex world of government assistance and ensure
they receive the benefits they deserve.
Stay
Informed and Empowered:
At BenefitsDepot.net, we
believe in keeping our subscribers informed and empowered. We
understand that accessing government benefits can be a daunting
process, which is why we strive to deliver the latest news,
updates, and insights regarding various benefits programs. Our team
works diligently to gather and curate relevant information,
ensuring that subscribers are well-informed about program changes,
eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
Connecting
You with the Right Resources:
We understand that
finding the right government website to apply for benefits can be
challenging. That's why BenefitsDepot.net acts as a valuable
bridge, connecting subscribers with the relevant government sites
where they can submit applications and begin their journey towards
approval. We provide direct links and clear guidance, saving
subscribers valuable time and effort in navigating the bureaucratic
maze.
BenefitsDepot.net reserves the right to change the
Terms of Use. The most current version will be accessible through here .
By signing up for the
Benefits Depot SMS service through our website, you are agreeing to
sign up for the Benefits Depot Service, these Terms of Use, and to
receive messages on your mobile phone. When you sign up for the
Benefits Depot service, you will receive recurring messages based
on account activity.
Fees
BenefitsDepot.net does not charge you to participate in the
Benefits Depot Service. However, message and data rates may apply
from your wireless carrier. Please consult your wireless carrier
for applicable text messaging fees. Under no circumstances will
BenefitsDepot.net be responsible for fees that your wireless
carrier may charge you for use of The Benefits Depot service.
Privacy
BenefitsDepot.net respects
and protects your privacy. We do not share any information
collected.
Limitations on Use
You must be at least 18 years old to register for and use the
Benefits Depot service. If you are under 18 years old, please
obtain your parents' permission before you sign up for the Benefits
Depot service.
Supported Carriers
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered
messages.
Participating carriers include T-Mobile®,
Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular®,
MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, and Cricket.
Support
Issues, Canceling or Unsubscribing
You may opt
out of the Benefits Depot service at any time by texting STOP QUIT
END CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or STOP ALL to SMS Short Code.
Alternatively, you can send an email to
[email protected] with your mobile phone number as the
subject line. For help or other support issues, you can also send
an email to [email protected]. Text HELP to SMS Short Code
from your mobile phone.
Ownership;
Trademarks; Modifications to Offers
You agree
that BenefitsDepot.net will own all legal right, title and interest
in and to the Benefits Depot services and any offers made through
the Benefits Depot services, including any intellectual property
rights. You agree that you shall not alter or modify any offers
made through the Benefits Depot service, and shall not remove,
obscure or alter any proprietary rights notices (including
copyright or trademark notices) which made be affixed to the
Benefits Depot services or offers made through the Benefits Depot
services. Except as may be expressly authorized, you agree that you
will not use any Trademark, service mark, trade name, or logo
("Trademarks") of any entity in a way that is likely to or intended
to cause confusion with respect to ownership of a Trademark, or
that is likely to or intended to be detrimental to the goodwill in
such Trademarks.
Termination
BenefitsDepot.net reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to
terminate your subscription at any time without notice or without
future obligation.
Disclaimer of Warranties
BenefitsDepot.net makes no warranties, express or implied
regarding the Benefits Depot service. The Benefits Depot service is
provided "as is" and on an "as available" basis, and
BenefitsDepot.net DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. Factors beyond the control of BenefitsDepot.net
including without limitation, the speed of the mobile carrier
networks and the internet may affect the performance of the
Benefits Depot Service. BenefitsDepot.net is not responsible for
any acts that are beyond the control of BenefitsDepot.net.
Limitation of Liability
Under no
circumstances will BenefitsDepot.net, its officers, directors,
employees, or agents be liable to you for any damages whatsoever
with respect to your use of the Benefits Depot service. Including
without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental,
consequential, exemplary or special damages even if advised of the
possibility of the same. To the extent that in a particular
circumstance any disclaimer or limitation on damages or liability
set forth herein is prohibited by applicable law, then, instead of
the provisions hereof in such particular circumstance,
BenefitsDepot.net will be entitled to the maximum disclaimers
and/or limitations on damages and liability available at law or in
equity by such applicable law in such particular circumstance, and
notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event will BenefitsDepot.net
be liable for any damages or liability arising under these terms of
use or your use of the Benefits Depot service.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold each Company party harmless
from any claim or demand, and any damages, costs, or expenses
arising in connection with such claim or demand, including
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, made by any other party due
to or arising out of your breach of this agreement or the documents
it incorporates by reference, or your violation of any law or the
right of another party.
Governing Law; Venue
This agreement and its validity, construction and performance
will be governed in all respects by the laws, and in the state and
federal courts of the state of Illinois, without regard to its
choice of law provisions. You irrevocably agree to accept the
exclusive personal jurisdiction and waive any objections to the
venue of such courts.