Privacy Policy - AMREST COMPANION

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how AMREST COMPANION ("we," "our," or "the Company") collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this internal web application and any associated Chrome browser extension.

This application is an internal company tool designed exclusively for authorized employees and contractors of AMREST. All data collected, processed, and stored through this platform is company property and is used solely for legitimate business purposes.

Data Collection and Ownership

All data entered, uploaded, or processed through this application, including but not limited to:

Estimate data and calculations
Job information and project details
Customer and insurance carrier information
Task assignments and work records
Documents, images, and files uploaded to the system
User activity and usage logs

is the exclusive property of AMREST and is used solely by the Company for business operations, quality control, reporting, and process improvement.

Chrome Extension Data

If you use the AMREST COMPANION Chrome extension, please be aware that:

All data captured, processed, or transmitted by the extension is company data
The extension only operates within the scope of company-authorized websites and workflows
Data collected through the extension is transmitted securely to company servers
No personal browsing data outside of work-related activities is collected
All extension data is owned by and used exclusively by AMREST

The Chrome extension is designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. It does not monitor personal activities or collect data unrelated to your work duties.

Data Security and Confidentiality

We take the security of company data seriously. Our security measures include:

Secure, authenticated access to all system features
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Regular database backups
Role-based access controls and permissions
Session management and automatic timeout
Audit logging of user activities

All data stored within this system is confidential company information and must be treated in accordance with company policies regarding data handling and confidentiality.

User Information

As an internal application, we collect and store user account information including:

Username and login credentials (passwords are securely hashed)
Email address (for notifications and system communications)
Role and permission settings
Activity logs related to job duties

This information is used exclusively for authentication, authorization, and internal communication purposes.

Data Sharing

Company data processed through this application is not shared with third parties except as required for:

Legitimate business operations (e.g., insurance claims processing)
Compliance with legal requirements
Integration with authorized company systems and services

All data sharing is conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Data Retention

Company data is retained in accordance with AMREST's data retention policies and applicable legal requirements. Historical records may be maintained for reporting, compliance, and business continuity purposes.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Users will be notified of significant changes through the application.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact your supervisor or the system administrator.