ServingSchools Privacy Policy

Introduction

Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon (“DWM” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform users of the www.servingschools.com website (the “Site”) about what user information we gather through the Site, how we gather and use information provided to, or collected by, us through the Site, and under what circumstances we will disclose such information. DWM will take reasonable steps to protect user privacy consistent with the guidelines set forth in this Privacy Policy and the laws of the United States.

By accessing the Site, creating an account on the Site, and/or posting jobs to the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. 

If you do not agree to be subject to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site. 

Personally Identifiable Information We Collect

We collect certain personally identifiable information when you sign up for the Site.  The types of personally identifiable information that we collect include, without limitation, your: (a) name; (b) e-mail address; and (c) any and all other information requested on the applicable registration form(s). 

Use of Personally Identifiable Information

As a candidate you agree that, by submitting your personal information on the Site, you may be contacted by employers who may post positions on the Site or use the Site to search for employees.  As an employer you agree that, by submitting your personal information on the Site, you may be contacted by candidates who post information on the site or use the Site to search for jobs.  We will share your personal information with third parties only in the ways that are described in this Privacy Policy.  

We may employ other companies and individuals to perform certain functions on our behalf.  Examples include updating, maintaining, and hosting the Site.  The agents performing these limited functions on our behalf shall have access to our users’ personal information as needed to perform their functions for us, but we do not permit them to use your personal information for other purposes.

We will also use your personal information for customer service, to provide you with information that you may request. We may also use your personal information for internal business purposes, such as analyzing and managing our business.  

We also reserve the right to release current or past user information in the event that we believe that the user is (i) in violation of the Site’s Terms of Use, this Privacy Policy, or any other of our operating rules, policies, and other supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be published by us from time to time; (ii) to commit unlawful acts; (iii) if such information is subpoenaed or requested pursuant to a judicial or regulatory proceeding or inquiry; (iv) when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others; and/or (vi) when we deem it necessary or appropriate including, without limitation, sharing your e-mail address with other third parties for suppression purposes in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, as amended from time to time, and Federal Trade Commission implementing regulations.


Non-Personally Identifiable Information We Collect

We or one of our third-party service providers may collect certain non-personally identifiable information about you when you visit the Site.  This non-personally identifiable information includes, without limitation, the type of browser that you use, your IP address, the type of operating system that you use (e.g., Windows or Mac OS) and the domain name of your Internet service provider.  We use the non-personally identifiable information that we collect to improve the design and content of the Site and to enable us to personalize your experience on the Site. We also may use this information in the aggregate to analyze Site usage, as well as to offer you products and services.  We also reserve the right to use aggregate or group data about our visitors for any and all lawful purposes.  Aggregate or group data is data that describes the demographics, usage and/or characteristics of Site visitors as a group.  

Cookies

When you access our Site, a small file called a “Cookie” is placed on your hard drive. Cookies generally hold information, including data strings that contain a unique user ID. Each time you visit the Site Cookies will be used to authenticate your identity, collect data generated in connection with your activity on the Site, and to personalize your user experience on the Site, including by remembering and presenting you with your order information (i.e. history and purchases). Most browsers are initially set up to accept Cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, some Site features and services may not be available to you if Cookies are disabled.

Please note that we can only access Cookies that we set on your computer, not the Cookies sent to you by other companies. 

We partner with a third party ad network to display advertising the Site. Our ad network partner may use cookies and web beacons to collect non-personally identifiable information about your activities on the Site and/or other websites to provide you targeted advertising based upon your interests. If you wish to not have this information used for the purpose of serving you targeted ads, you may opt-out by clicking here: http://preferences-mgr.truste.com/. Please note that this does not opt you out of being served advertising, as you will continue to receive generic ads.

Third Party Links

The Site may contain links to other third-party owned and/or operated websites and, where you request information from these third-parties, the Site may transfer you directly to their respective websites.  We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.  In some cases, you may be required to provide certain information to register or complete a transaction at such website.  These third-party websites have separate privacy and data collection practices and we have no responsibility or liability relating to them.  We do not endorse, nor are we responsible for the accuracy of, the privacy policies and/or terms and conditions of such websites.  We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of any website you visit.  These third party entities are independent third parties and are not affiliated with us.

Access to Personally Identifiable Information

If your personally identifiable information changes, or if you no longer desire our service, you may correct, update, or delete it by contacting us by telephone, email, or postal mail at the contact information listed below. 

Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.  Please contact us if you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information to provide you services.  We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Social Media Features and Widgets

Our web site includes social media features, such as the Facebook Like button and widgets, such as the ShareThis button or interactive mini-programs that run on our site. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our web site. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.

Minors

We do not knowingly collect information from minors under eighteen (18) years of age. No information should be submitted to, or posted at, the Site by individuals under eighteen (18) years of age.

Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We follow generally accepted standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. Please contact us if you have any questions about security on the Site.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may modify or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes in the way in which information is collected, used or transferred, we will notify you of these changes on the Site. If you object to any of the changes, you can have us delete your information by contacting us using the contact information provided belowThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . As this Privacy Policy is subject to modification, we recommend you review it each time you visit the Site.  All changes to this Privacy Policy will take effect immediately upon their posting on the Site.  Your continued use of the Site and/or acceptance of our e-mail communications following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of any and all changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or would like more information on our privacy practices, please contact us at mnorris@dwmlaw.com or by U.S. mail at:

Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon

Attn: Maggie Norris  
84 Marginal Way, Suite 600
Portland, Maine 04101 

(207) 772-1941

We will review your communication promptly and respond to you upon completion of our review.

CONTINUED USE OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

Policy Effective Date / Date Policy Last Modified

The effective date of this Privacy Policy is June 1st, 2024.