TABB INC., including its subsidiaries and affiliated entities (“We” or TABB), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy describes what personal information is collected through our websites and how that information is used, to whom it is disclosed, how it is safeguarded, and the choices you have regarding the collection and use of such information.
Unless indicated otherwise, this Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through our websites (https://www.tabb.net), our student login website (https://www.backgroundinvestigationsbytabb.com/Account/StudentLogin), and our client login website (https://www.backgroundinvestigationsbytabb.com/Account/ClientLogin), (collectively the “Website(s)”).
TABB is a consumer reporting agency. We provide clients with strategic onboarding solutions, including background investigation services, related to the employment on‑boarding process. We also conduct background investigations for students and academic institutions.
This Privacy Policy generally describes the following:
What information We collect;
How information is used;
With whom it is disclosed and shared;
How it is maintained and secured; and
Choices you have with respect to your personal information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
TABB may, from time to time, make changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of such changes by posting the modified version on our Website and indicating the date it was last modified. The date this Privacy Policy was last modified is at the top of this page. We encourage you to visit our Website periodically to view the latest version of this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy:
TABB’s services and Websites are not directed to and We do not intend to, or knowingly, collect or solicit personal information online from children under the age of 16.
Collection of Personal Information:
We may collect the following personal information about you through our Websites depending on the service being provided and/or how you interact with our Websites:
Name;
Aliases;
Email address;
IP address;
Telephone number;
Current postal address;
Past postal addresses;
Date of birth;
User ID;
Credit card information relating to payment for our services;
Employment history;
Education credentials;
Social Security Number;
Driver’s license number;
Use of Personal Information:
We collect personal information for the following purposes:
To provide background screening services to our clients.
To create student and client accounts related to our background screening services.
To respond to consumers who request copies of their reports and/or file disclosures pursuant to federal and state law.
To communicate with consumers.
To provide you and clients with newsletters, articles, product or service alerts, new product or service announcements, and other information.
To process payments for our background investigation services.
Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information:
We do not disclose, sell or rent your personal information We collect to third parties for any purposes. We will not use your personal information for our own direct marketing or other purposes. While We do not sell or rent your personal information, We disclose personal information for business purposes as described below:
To our subsidiary entities for processing of the personal information related to our background investigation services.
To our service providers to process background investigation requests.
When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process or enforceable governmental request or when necessary to protect our rights.
When necessary to investigate, take action, or prevent suspected or actual illegal activities, fraud, or potential threats to safety or personal physical safety.
If our company or our assets are acquired or purchased by another company, that company will assume responsibility for the information TABB has collected.
As otherwise described in this Privacy Policy, including any non-personally identifiable information.
Data Security:
We take steps to protect against the loss, misuse, or unauthorized alteration of the personal information We collect. TABB has implemented administrative, technical, and physical safeguards necessary to reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal information in our possession. The personal information We collect is protected using industry standard, secure socket layer (SSL) encryption. We limit access to personal information to those employees who need access in order to carry out their job responsibilities. When We dispose of personal information, We use appropriate procedures to dispose of it, such as shredding physical documents and erasure of electronic media so that information cannot be practicably read or reconstructed.
Choices:
We give you choices about the personal information We collect and how We communicate with you:
Cookies, Web Beacons, and Similar Technologies. Your browser may offer the ability to block or delete cookies from your device. Simply follow your browser’s instruction on how to block and clear cookies. Flash cookies operate differently than browser cookies and cookie management tools available in a web browser may not remove Flash cookies. To learn how you can manage your Flash cookie settings, please visit Adobe’s website. Please note, however, that disabling our cookies may result in your inability to take full advantage of all of the features of our Websites.
Cookies:
We may collect and store information using cookies, local shared objects (or Flash cookies), web beacons, Uniform Resources Locators (URL), and similar technologies to manage our Websites to collect and track information about you and your activities online at our Websites over time. This may include, but not limited to, your computer’s IP address and operating system, your browser type, the site from which you linked to our site, the time and date of your visit, how you use and interact with our Websites, and your preferences. We may also use device identifiers, web storage, and other technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Websites to deliver a customized experience. We deliver a customized experience and do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals of web browsers.
These technologies help us to recognize you and customize or personalize your use of our Websites.
How We Respond to Do Not Track Signals on Our Websites:
Some internet browsers have “Do Not Track” or “DNT” features which, when turned on, send a signal to the website that the individual visiting the website does not wish to be tracked. TABB does not track your online activities over time and across third party websites. However, other third parties may be conducting online tracking on our Websites.
To learn more about the choices you have regarding online tracking, please visit this website:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0042-online-tracking
Non-Personally Identifiable Information:
We use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about use of our Websites. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as how often users visit our Websites, what pages they visit when they do so, which browser types are used to access the Websites, and what other websites they used prior to coming to our Websites. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personal information. We use the information We get from Google Analytics to understand how our Websites are used and make improvements.
Third Party Links and Websites:
Links to third party websites or third party services are provided on our Websites for your convenience. TABB exercises no control over such other websites and web-based services and is not responsible or liable for the content thereon. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third party websites, and We recommend that you review the online privacy policy of any website you visit to determine how the operator of that website handles personal information collected through its website.
TABB may offer via our Websites third party services, such as social media login, social media sharing and social media commenting. Any information which is collected by TABB when you access a third-party service is processed under this Privacy Policy. Information collected by third party service providers themselves will be governed by their own privacy policy.
Contact Information:
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or other privacy-related matters, you may contact us at the information listed below. If you would like to access or correct the personal information We maintain about you please contact us at:
TABB INC.
Attn: Brian Bodkin, Chief Privacy Officer
5948 Easton Rd.,
Pipersville, PA 18947
Toll Free: 1-800-887-8222
Email: [email protected]
California Residents:
This notice is provided to California residents pursuant to state law.
Pursuant to California law, TABB is an investigative consumer reporting agency that furnishes end-users with investigative consumer reports. Under California law, an “investigative consumer report” is a report containing information on a consumer’s character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living. TABB compiles investigative consumer reports about individuals and provides them to businesses for background screening purposes.
Personal Information Disclosure: United States or Overseas. In connection with its preparation and processing of investigative consumer reports, TABB does not transfer personal information about consumers outside the United States and its territories.
To obtain additional information regarding TABB privacy practices or in the event of a compromise of personal information, please contact:
TABB INC.
Attn: Brian Bodkin, Chief Privacy Officer
5948 Easton Rd.,
Pipersville, PA 18947
Toll Free: 1-800-887-8222
Email: [email protected]