Privacy Policy

updated 10 JUNE 2017

This "Privacy Policy" is designed to help you understand how North Coast Design Studio Inc. and its affiliated brand, BEAM ("we" or "us") collects and processes the information that you share when you use this "site".

What We Collect

  • Personal identification information - We may collect personal identification information from you in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when you visit our site, place an order, fill out a form and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. You may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and/or credit card information. You may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from you only if you voluntarily submit such information to us. You can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent you from engaging in certain Site related activities, including the primary function of placing a retail order.

  • Non-personal identification information - We may collect non-personal identification information about you whenever you interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about your means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers used, and other similar information.

  • Web browser cookies - Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance your experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and uses your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service. Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.

  • To personalize your experience. We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

  • To improve our Site. We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.

  • To process transactions. We may use the information you provide about yourself when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

  • To design and administer a content promotion, survey or other Site feature.

  • To send you information you've agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to you.

  • To send periodic emails. The email address you provide for order processing, will only be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order. It may also be used to respond to your inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If you decide to opt-in to our mailing list, you will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or you may contact us via our Site.

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

Whenever you submit payment information on our site, it's communicated directly between you and our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not have visibility, access, or records of your payment information. Stripe, is a secure certified, PCI Service Provider Level 1, payment processing company. They do not retain, share, store, or use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes beyond the financial transaction required to fill your order.

Your Access To and Control over Information

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the contact us form on this website, or by writing to our general inquiry email address, connect@beamdecor.com:

  • See what data we have about you, if any.

  • Change/correct any data we have about you.

  • Have us delete any data we have about you.

  • Express any concern you have about our use of your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We, at our sole discretion, may update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage you to frequently check this page for any changes, to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications. 

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. 

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us via the contact us form on this website, or by writing to our general inquiry email address, connect@beamdecor.com, or sending a letter to our corporate office, at the following address:

Mark James Bernardo. BEAM, 24 William St., New Bedford, MA 02740