Privacy Policy

Scope

This privacy policy applies only to information we collect at and through our web sites located at www.softekpr.com, www.merchants.softekpr.com, via Softek’s PaySmart Virtual SUT application and other solutions or whenever any other communication is made with Softek Inc. (hereafter referred to as Softek). For the purposes of this Policy, “personally identifying information” is defined as all data, such as name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address that can be used to locate or identify individuals. At Softek, it is a priority to protect the privacy of personally identifying information. Visitors or users of Softek’s solutions and websites are subject to important limitations. Please review the Conditions of Use, which govern your visit to this site on the World Wide Web.

Terms of Use

Please note that your use of this site is also subject to Softek’s Terms of Use. Your use of Softek’s PaySmart Virtual SUT application is subject to the “Terms and Conditions” presented to you, and to which you agreed, at the time you obtained the application and service.

Information Collected Via Softek’s Web Sites

When browsing Softek’s website, users browse anonymously, unless a product or process is requested, email is sent, or a request for information is submitted. Softek does not collect or store any personal information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, or e-mail addresses, unless the users knowingly and willingly provide it. When an online order for products or processes is placed or made, Softek collects only the basic information, such as name, organization or company affiliation, mailing address, title, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, which is information that is necessary to fulfill the transaction requested. Users may request information, make a suggestion, or ask Softek a question. When doing so, users must provide certain information, such as name, title, organization or company, type of organization, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address, so that the request may be processed. Softek may use the personal information provided to contact users about their registration, to provide announcements about products, processes and future events, to conduct customer surveys, to respond to inquiries and suggestions, or to contact users for other reasons related to offering and improving the services provided. Softek may use and share all of this information, subject to applicable law, with its subsidiaries and affiliates, and with other reputable companies that wish to offer products and services in which Softek’s customers may be interested. Softek does not allow other people, companies or entities to collect personal information through its website.
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Information We Collect Via the PaySmart Virtual SUT Application

If you are a user of Softek’s Paysmart Virtual SUT application, the Fiscal Terminal account information used for login will be provided by Softek. The Account information consists on: Terminal ID, Merchant ID and Password. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and all around great service. Therefore, before permitting you to use our Service and in order to register your Merchant account with Softek, we may require additional information from you so we can use to verify your identity, such as your name, the name of your business, your phone number, address, and Merchant’s Registration Certificate. Once the account is setup, we will collect the total sales amount as well as the Municipal and State Sales and Use (“IVU”) taxes, in order to comply with the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (“Hacienda”).

How Softek uses the Personal Information Collected

Softek’s primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide you with a safe, smooth, and efficient experience. Softek may use your personal information to:

  • provide the services and customer support you request;
  • process total sales amount transactions, Municipal and State Sales and Use (“IVU”) Taxes and send data to the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (“Hacienda”);
  • resolve disputes, collect fees, and troubleshoot problems;
  • resolve disputes, collect charges, and solve problems;
  • send you updates about new products and services that we are offering to customers;
  • perform other duties as required by law.

Choice

Softek offers users choices as to how it will use the personally identifying information that is submitted through its website, applications and solutions. The choices made by the users include both Softek’s primary use, which is to allow the requested transaction, and Softek’s supplementary uses (such as disclosing information to non-affiliated third parties). Users may advise Softek of their preferences by e-mail. Softek will allow the requested user instructions only with respect to information on file. If further user information is submitted, Users must advise further instructions with respect to the new information. Users must be aware that Softek may be unable to delete user historical information and the information of former customers from our records.

Access

Upon request, Softek will give users access to their personal information that is submitted through its website, applications or solutions. Softek may allow users to review the personal information submitted, and to correct inaccurate information.

Minors

Only adults may use the Softek website, applications and solutions or participate in transactions with Softek. Softek does not knowingly use its website, applications and solutions to solicit data from or market to anyone under the age of 18 years.

Cookies

Softek’s Web server may write a “cookie,” a small computer file, to the user’s hard drive. Softek may use cookies to enhance user’s on-line experience, to facilitate the use of the web site, and to collect statistics about user visits to the site. The cookies used by this site do not contain personally identifying information, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, or credit card information.

Security

The security of customer information is very important to Softek; therefore, a great number of steps are taken to safeguard it. After receiving your personally identifying information, Softek maintains reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, loss, or destruction. Softek limits access to those employees who assist in providing the services ordered. Softek also requires that third parties to which personally identifying information is disclosed adhere to Softek’s policies and establish information security procedures of their own. When users request a product or process, the information is transmitted through a secure Internet connection.

How Softek Protects Social Security Numbers

Softek may collect Social Security numbers (“SSNs”) in the course of business. Softek strives to protect the confidentiality and security of SSNs in its possession, custody, or control by limiting access to SSNs and maintaining reasonable safeguards to protect against their loss, misuse, or unlawful disclosure.

Linked Internet Sites

Softek may establish relationships with reputable business partners by creating a link between its sites. Although these sites are carefully approved, Softek is not responsible for the content, maintenance, or privacy policies of those sites. Once a user clicks over to a third-party site, Softek encourages users to check that site’s privacy policy.

Softek Privacy Concerns

Softek’s privacy and security policies demonstrate its responsibility to the users from and about whom information is received, and to its customers, who rely on Softek to safeguard the information they report. If there are any questions or concerns about Softek’s privacy and security policies, please feel free to contact Softek.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Softek is always improving. As the service and solutions evolve Softek may occasionally update this privacy policy. If Softek decides to change its privacy policy, those changes shall posted directly on the privacy policy at its homepage and other places it deems appropriate so that the users are aware of what information is collected, how its used, and under what circumstances, if any, it is disclosed. Softek reserves the right to modify
this privacy policy at any time, therefore, it is the user’s responsibility to review it frequently. The revisions will apply to information collected after the date it is posted on Softek’s home page.

Governing Law

Use of the Website and the interpretations of this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and/or, as applicable, the federal laws of the United States of America. Through the use of Softek’s website, all users consent to the application of such laws.

How to contact Softek

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this privacy policy or otherwise need to reach us, contact us at info@softekpr.com or 787-
754-0400.