This Privacy Policy explains how Upper Echelon Inc. (“Upper Echelon,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at theupperechelon.io (the “Site”), request a quote, become a client, or communicate with us, including by text message (SMS). By using the Site or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly
- Identifying details such as your name, mailing address, email address, and mobile or phone number;
- Information you submit when you request an insurance quote, apply for coverage, schedule an appointment, or become a client — which may include your date of birth, household information, and details relevant to the insurance products you are interested in;
- The content of messages and communications you send to us, including by web form, email, phone, or text message.
Information collected automatically
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and pages viewed;
- Usage information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
2How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries, quote requests, and applications;
- Prepare and present insurance quotes and coverage options and administer any policy or service you request;
- Schedule, confirm, and remind you of appointments and consultations;
- Send you service-related and account-related messages, including by SMS where you have opted in;
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site and our services;
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests, and to detect, prevent, and address fraud or misuse.
3SMS / Text Messaging Program
Upper Echelon Inc. offers an optional SMS (text message) program. We only send text messages to individuals who have knowingly and expressly opted in to receive them — for example, by checking the SMS consent box on our web form, submitting a quote or contact request that includes SMS consent, or otherwise providing your prior express written consent.
What messages you may receive
If you opt in, you may receive text messages from Upper Echelon Inc. related to your request and relationship with us, such as quote follow-ups, appointment confirmations and reminders, policy and account updates, customer-care responses, and other information related to the services you requested.
Message frequency
Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us.
Cost
Message and data rates may apply. Such charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Upper Echelon Inc. does not charge for the messages themselves.
How to opt out
You can opt out of the SMS program at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After you send STOP, we will send one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed, and you will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again. You may also contact us at (855) 535-0016 or support@theupperechelon.io to be removed.
How to get help
For help at any time, reply HELP to any text message, or contact us at (855) 535-0016 or support@theupperechelon.io. Supported carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Consent is not a condition of purchase
Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any product or service from Upper Echelon Inc.
Mobile information and third parties
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are never shared with any third parties, and are excluded from every category of information sharing described in Section 4 of this Policy. We may share mobile information only with vendors and service providers that help us operate our messaging program (such as our messaging platform), and only to the extent necessary to send the messages you have requested — never for their own marketing purposes.
5Cookies & Analytics
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and improve performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to provide our services, and to comply with our legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, and recordkeeping obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.
7Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of certain uses. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. You may opt out of text messages at any time as described in Section 3.
9Children’s Privacy
The Site and our services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and post the updated Policy on this page. Your continued use of the Site or our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
11Contact Us
Upper Echelon Inc.
7140 East Kierland Boulevard
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Phone: (855) 535-0016
Email: support@theupperechelon.io