TIW collects both personal information
(such as name, telephone number, and e-mail address, etc.) and non-personal
information (such as the number of visitors that log on to our Website,
the pages they access, etc.). Included in personal information is sensitive
information (such as personal health information).
How does TIW use
my personal information?
TIW uses your personal information
in the following ways:
Consumers. Personal information
submitted through one of our quote forms will be used to (a) provide you
with insurance quotes via email or telephone; (b) respond to your comments
or requests for information; and (d) contact you about your quotes or other
insurance needs.
Prospective Business Partners.
Personal information submitted through this online application will be
used by TIW ONLY to qualify prospective business affiliates.
With whom will
my personal information be shared? TIW will not share of your information
with any one person or entity.
After I request
quotes at TIW, who will contact me?
When you submit your information
at the end of the quote forms, you will be contacted by TIW Agents with
information regarding your quotes, coverage, or insurance needs.
You will have the option to receive this information via email or telephone.
What about information
for promotions? TIW will not offer contests or
sweepstakes. If you want to receive bulletins about insurance rate increases,
special discounts or other relevant information, you may consent to participate
in treceiving these notifications
Does TIW store my information? Yes. We will securely store the
quote information you proivde and will retain the information for as long
as needed 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. Bank account information or Social Security
numbers will NOT be stored.
Does TIW send
e-mails, and can I opt out?
We will only send
emails to your regardig the quote request and annoucements about specific
insurance.
How does TIW
protect my information as it passes over the Internet?
With SSL, when you enter a request
for quotes or provide personal information on one of our website properties,
your information is encrypted as it travels between your computer and our
computer servers. To support this technology, you need an SSL-capable browser.
We recommend using a strong encryption, 128-bit browser. Netscape Navigator
4.06 or higher and Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher are 128-bit
browsers. You can tell when you are visiting a secure area in our site
by looking at the symbol on the bottom of your browser screen. If you are
using Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, you will see either a lock
or a key. When the symbol appears unbroken or the padlock is in the locked
position, your session connection is taking place via a secure server.
All personal information submitted
to TIW (including personal health and credit card information) is encrypted.
However, you should note that no method of transmission over the Internet,
or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot
guarantee its absolute security.
With
whom will my personal information be shared? We enjoy having you as our exclusive
customer, therefore, TIW will not share your information with anyone.