Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 29 August 2022
Thank you for visiting our website! At Tessera Data, Inc. (“Tessera,” “us,” “we,” or “our”) we know that you care about what happens to your information. That’s why we created this Privacy Policy (“Policy”): so that you can learn how and why we collect, use, and share information about you.
1. When this Policy Does and Doesn’t Apply
1.1 What this Policy Covers
This Policy applies to https://tesseradata.com/ (the “Site”), regardless of how you access it. Through the Site, Tessera may provide information services as a service provider to other businesses, as more fully described elsewhere on the Site (“Services”).
These Services may involve certain personal information, along with other types of information we receive from other sources. By “personal information,” we mean any information that identifies you, such as your first and last name, business address, email address, and telephone number.
1.2 Whom this Policy Covers
The information we collect depends on the type of relationship you have with Tessera. We intend to collect personal information from only visitors with the following relationships with us:
- “Current Business Customers” are representatives of businesses that are receiving Tessera’s Services under a contract with us on or after the “Last Updated” date.
- “Prospective Business Customers” are representatives of businesses that, on or after the “Last Updated” date, might want to engage us for our Services.
- “Business Visitors” are representatives of businesses who choose to visit our Site but aren’t necessarily Current Business Customers or Prospective Business Customers.
If you aren’t a Current Business Customer, Prospective Business Customer, or Business Visitor, do not submit any of your personal information to us through the Site.
1.3 Whom and What this Policy Doesn’t Cover
This Policy doesn’t apply to the following:
- California Consumers. We don’t intend to collect or otherwise process personal information about California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). When we say “process,” we mean collecting, using, sharing, or performing similar actions on information. If you reside in California, do not submit any of your personal information through the Site unless you’re acting as a corporate representative of one of our Current Business Customers, Prospective Business Customers, or Business Visitors. For more information about California privacy rights, see the “California Notice.”
- Tessera as a Service Provider or Processor. This Policy doesn’t apply when Tessera is acting as a “service provider” or a “processor” that processes personal information only in accordance with a Current Business Customer’s instructions.
- Links to Other Websites. Although we might provide links to unaffiliated websites, this Policy doesn’t apply to your use of those sites. If you follow links to such sites, you should review their privacy policies since they might be different from this Policy. Tessera isn’t responsible for unaffiliated sites’ privacy or data security practices or policies.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the below types of information when you use our Site or Services.
2.1 Information We Collect from Current Business Customers
2.1.1 Login Information
To get started with Tessera’s Services, Current Business Customers will work with one of our account representatives to set up an account. As part of that process, Business Customers must create unique usernames and passwords, which they have to enter each time they use our Services through this Site. Tessera collects these login credentials.
2.1.2 Service Information
To receive certain Services, our Current Business Customers might provide us with other people’s personal information, such as first and last name, driver’s license number, date of birth, and social security number (“Service Information”). We process Service Information only to fulfill our obligations under service provider agreements or similar contracts with our Current Business Customers.
In receiving our Services under those agreements, our Current Business Customers are responsible for ensuring they’re legally allowed to give us Service Information.
2.2 Information Collected from Those Interested in Tessera’s Services
Our Site contains forms and other features Current Business Customers, Prospective Business Customers, and Business Visitors can use to request more information about our Services or news involving Tessera and its industry. They can request this information on the following places on the Site:
- Contact Us Page: Forms for Current Business Customers, Prospective Business Customers, and Business Visitors to request more information about our Services.
- Newsletter: Business Visitors can sign up for our email newsletter.
- Frequently Asked Questions: We provide a page to answer common questions for Current Business Customers, Prospective Business Customers, and Business Visitors.
2.3 Information We Collect from Information Sources
As part of our Services to Current Business Customers, we may collect information from these sources (“Outside Information”):
- Publicly Available Information. Information made lawfully available from governmental agencies, such as court systems, department of corrections, sheriff’s offices, and similar entities.
- Departments of Motor Vehicles. We may collect motor vehicle records from state departments of motor vehicles or governmental agencies.
- Data Vendors. Records from private data vendors.
2.4 Information We Collect through Technology on the Site
To enhance our ability to serve you, we collect certain information through technology whenever you visit our Site (“Log Information”). Log Information includes:
- Internet Protocol Addresses: We collect the IP address from which you access the Internet.
- Browser Information: We collect the type and version of the browser you’re using.
- Cookies, Pixel Tags, and Similar Technologies: We use these technologies to collect information about how you use our website.
3. How We Use the Information We Collect
We use information for the below purposes:
- Administering Your Account. To create, manage, or improve our Current Business Customers’ accounts.
- Communicating with You. To respond to questions or provide informational materials you requested.
- Providing Our Services. To deliver our Services to Current Business Customers.
- Improving Our Site and Services. To analyze information we receive to enhance the relevance of our Services.
- Maintaining Security. To maintain the Site’s security and prevent fraud.
- Advertising and Marketing. For communicating marketing-related information.
- Complying with Law. To comply with applicable legal requirements.
4. How We Share Your Information
We won’t sell or lease personal information. We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
- Current Business Customers. To provide our Services.
- Legal Issues. To comply with subpoenas and legal requirements.
- Vendors. With vendors that provide us services.
- Emergencies. To address threats to a person or property.
- Co-Branding and Joint Marketing. With companies we have agreements with.
- Affiliates. Within Tessera’s family of companies.
- Business Transactions. As part of a business transaction.
- With Your Consent. When we’ve received your consent.
5. Opting Out of Certain Emails and Status Alerts
We provide options for opting out of:
- Transactional Emails. No opt-out allowed.
- Marketing Emails. You may opt out within any Marketing Email.
- Status Alerts. You can opt out by following the directions in the alert you receive.
6. How We Use Web Analytics Services
We use web analytics services such as Google Analytics and Google Ads to analyze site usage and compile reports.
7. Do Not Track Signals
The Site doesn’t respond to Do Not Track signals from your browser.
8. California Notice
8.1 CCPA Exemptions
The CCPA generally doesn’t apply to the information we collect.
8.2 Tessera as a Service Provider
We process personal information as a “service provider” under service agreements.
8.3 Rights under the CCPA
If you’re a California resident, you may ask about rights regarding your personal information.
9. Protecting Your Information
We use measures to protect your information but can’t guarantee complete security.
10. Children
We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. Changes to the Privacy Policy
Tessera may change this Policy at any time and will post changes accordingly.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy, please contact us at:
Tessera Data, Inc.
1 Montgomery Street
Suite 2400
San Francisco, CA 94104