PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy was last updated: November 19, 2018. This Privacy Policy applies to products and services provided by BPP MFNY Employer LLC d/b/a Beam Living® ("Beam Living", "we", "us", or "our") in the U.S., including the following websites (the “Sites”):

www.beamliving.com

www.stuytown.com

www.stuytownlottery.com

www.kipsbaycourt.com

www.parkertowers.com

www.live8spruce.com

https://pcvstoll.saas.mrisoftware.com/oll/

Beam Living recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of information relating to identified or identifiable individuals ("Personal Information"). This Privacy Policy describes what Personal Information we collect from and about those ("you" or "your") who use or inquire about our products and services, including the Sites; how we gather, maintain, use and share that Personal Information; and how you can correct, change and limit our use of it. In some instances, and in particular, if you are asked to submit registration details through the Sites, you may be requested to agree to additional terms regarding our use of your Personal Information, and those additional terms will apply in that context. Any additional terms will be provided for your review in such cases.

This Privacy Policy constitutes an integral part of our Sites’ Terms of Use and is subject to the provisions thereof. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy before you share Personal Information with us or use our Sites.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES BEAM LIVING COLLECT?

We collect Personal Information from our Sites in order to provide you with information on the Beam Living products and services you have expressed an interest in, to provide you with information on other Beam Living products and services provided by us, our affiliates or our promotion partners, which we believe will be of interest to you, and to better understand how we can help our residents, prospective residents and employees.

The type of Personal Information we collect will depend upon what we will need in order to provide you with the particular product or service you are interested in. In the case of prospective residents and applicants for employment, the information requested on our tour scheduling and contact forms includes some or all of the following Personal Information: name, email address, and telephone number.

Those interested in becoming residents at our properties may be asked to include some of the following further information: the kind of service you are requesting, the apartment size you are looking for, where you want to live, your rent budget, the number of individuals in your household and their ages, and whether or not you have pets.

If you apply for employment at Beam Living, we will request Personal Information, including your name, email address, postal address, phone numbers, age, and relationships with employees at the company. We also may obtain Personal Information regarding job applicants through credit checks, background checks and employment verification that we may perform, subject to applicable law. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before undertaking these checks. We will only use this information for purposes of evaluating your job application and, if you are hired, for purposes of human resources administration. When you apply for a job with us, we will invite you to self-identify by ethnicity or race. This information is only collected for meeting government reporting requirements and is disclosed only in aggregate form. The provision of this information by candidates is voluntary. Once a candidate accepts a position, the candidate may be asked to provide further Personal Information.

Our residential communities have their own separate websites, and we use separate websites for the processing of rental applications and agreements and to assist our residents with other tasks which are required or helpful to them, such as paying rent online. You will move away from this Site when engaging in those activities and those sites will have their own privacy policies. Therefore, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of those other websites before using them.

USAGE TRACKING: USE OF IP ADDRESSES

An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer or mobile device whenever you are using the Internet. Web servers, the main computers that serve up web pages, automatically identify your computer or mobile device by its IP address. As permitted under applicable law, Beam Living collects IP addresses for the purposes of system administration, gathering and analyzing aggregated information, creating a better experience for users and auditing the use of our Sites.

We do not normally link IP addresses to anything personally identifiable, which means that your session will be logged, but you remain anonymous to us. We will seek to link your IP address when we feel it is necessary to protect our Sites and other users from harm and to prevent fraud, misuse of our Sites, or criminal misconduct. Please see the section on "Cookie Policy."

COOKIE POLICY

At Beam Living, we understand the value of personal data and the importance of protecting it. We want to be transparent about the data we collect and how we process, store, and share it, both online and offline. This Beam Living Cookie Policy provides information about how and when we use cookies and other technologies for these purposes, and how you can disable them if you choose.

Please read this information carefully. For further information, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Please be aware that declining or denying cookies may prevent you from being able to use our Sites to their highest capability.

WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are small text files containing information that is sent to us from your computer or mobile device. They are unique to your account or browser.

- - - Session-based cookies last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
    - Persistent cookies last until you or your browser delete them or until they expire.
    - Flash cookies are used to remember the Sites’ settings and to personalize the look and feel of the Sites. These are small files on your computer that are placed on your device via the Adobe Flash plug-in that may be built into your device or downloaded by you to your device.

For more information about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.

HOW DOES BEAM LIVING USE COOKIES?

Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device, delivering a personalized experience consistent with your choices and browser settings. This can help make your interactions with us faster and more secure.

Cookies also support relevant information and functionality to enable us to keep the Site and information up to date, relevant, and error free, and to provide information about how the Site is used.

These are the different types of cookies that we may use on our Sites:

CATEGORIES OF USE	DESCRIPTION
Authentication	If you are logged into our services, cookies help us direct you to the right information and personalize your experience.
Functionality	These cookies are required for the operation of our Sites. For example, we may use these to enable you to log into secure areas of our Sites, process orders, or tell us what your language preferences are. These cookies enable you to move around the Sites and use their features.
Performance and Analytics	These cookies help us to analyze activities on our Sites, and on other sites where we post content, to improve and optimize the way our Sites work. For example, we may use these types of cookies to ensure that visitors can easily find the information they are looking for on our Sites by counting the number of visitors and how they move around our Sites when they are using them.These cookies also help us measure the performance of our advertising campaigns to help us optimize our Sites’ content for those who engage with our advertising.
Personalization	These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our Sites. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
Marketing and Advertising	Cookies and other technologies record your online activities, including your visits to our Sites, the pages you have visited, and the links and advertisements you have clicked. This is helpful to us because: It allows us to make the content more relevant to you. It allows us and our service providers to deliver advertisements or other communications to you that are designed to be more relevant to you. We and our service providers and partners may also append other data to information collected by these cookies, including information obtained from third parties, and share this information with third parties for the purpose of delivering relevant advertisements to you.If you register on one of our Sites, or otherwise provide us with your Personal Information, we may associate that information with other information we collect from or about you or that you provide, information regarding your use of our Sites, or information we receive from or about you from third parties. We will use this combined data for marketing and analytics purposes.
Security	We use cookies to enable and support security features that help us to detect security threats and malicious activity.
Feedback and Surveys	We send cookies to your computer or mobile device when you use the Sites, respond to online surveys or polls, or request information.

OTHER TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

In addition to cookies, we may also use the following technologies to collect information.

TECHNOLOGY	USE
Web beacons and browser web storage	A web beacon is an electronic file that signals when a webpage, advertisement, video, other content, an email, or a newsletter has been viewed. We may use web beacons in conjunction with cookies to collect data that helps us better understand how visitors move from page to page within websites. Browser web storage enables websites to store data in a browser on a device. When used in "local storage" mode, it enables data to be stored across sessions (for example, so that the data is retrievable even after the browser has been closed and reopened).
Embedded URLs	We may use a tracking technique that employs embedded URLs to allow use of the Sites without cookies. Embedded URLs allow limited information to follow you as you navigate the Sites but are not associated with Personal Information and are not used beyond the session.
Embedded Pixels and Similar Technologies.	We and our service providers may use embedded pixel technologies for the purposes of identifying unique user visits (as opposed to aggregate hits) and for advertising purposes. In addition, embedded pixels or other technologies may be used in emails and our online display advertising to provide information on when the email or ad was opened to track marketing campaign responsiveness; information collected using these technologies may be associated with the recipient's email address.The pixel technology used in the Sites enables the synchronization of internal unique identifiers between us and our third-party partners to facilitate interest-based advertising.
Widgets, Buttons, and Tools	Our Sites may include widgets, which are interactive mini-programs that run on our Sites to provide specific services from another company (e.g., links to bookmarked sites), along with buttons or other tools that link to other companies’ services (e.g., a “Like” button or third-party map).The widget, button, or tool may collect and automatically send Personal Information, such as your email address, or other information (such as your browser information or IP address) to a third party. Cookies may also be set or used by the widgets, buttons, or tools to enable them to function properly or for other purposes, which may include advertising. Information collected or used by a widget, button, or tool, including cookie settings and preferences, is governed by the privacy policy of the company that created it.

USE OF THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some of the web beacons and cookies we use on the Sites are from third parties that help us advertise, serve content, communicate with you, and measure the impact of our Sites. Such third parties can be divided into the following categories:

Advertising

To display ads on sites across the internet. These vendors may use third-party cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to the Sites. These also help us to establish whether our content and advertising drove you to our Sites and which pages you then viewed.

- - - Google Ads (DoubleClick). For information on how to opt-out of DoubleClick tracking technologies, click here.
    - Facebook pixel. For more information, click here.
    - AI Media. For more information, click here.

Analytics

To enable us to: (a) perform analyses of information on location, interests, etc., to learn about our visitors and (b) measure the performance of our Sites and Site content.

Google Analytics Evaluates your use of our website and compiles reports on user activity. For information on how to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking technologies, click here.

Attribution

To properly attribute Site visitors to the referring website or campaign that they came to our Site from.

- - - IgnitionOne. For more information, click here.

Communication

To enable visitors to communicate with Beam Living.

- - - CafeX. For more information on CafeX security, click here.

The above table lists our current service providers but is subject to change. Any revisions will be included in this policy’s next revision.

Social media and sharing tools

Some third-party cookies enable visitors to the Sites to use social media features, like sharing and sending or recommending pages to others. Such third parties include YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Using these elements of the Sites allows these service providers to set cookies on your device and track your behaviors within their platforms. Social media and sharing tool providers may also detect your presence on the Sites if you are logged into their services.

Please note that the cookies set and tracking carried out by these third-party providers are not under our control. For further information, please view the privacy policies of these third parties.

WHAT ABOUT DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS?

Beam Living does not collect Do Not Track signals and our Sites do not function differently based on any Do Not Track preferences that may be received.

For more information on Do Not Track, see All About Do Not Track.

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE SHARE OR DISCLOSE?

As a general rule, Beam Living will not disclose Personal Information except when we have your permission or under special circumstances, such as when we believe, in good faith, that the law requires our disclosure. We may also disclose Personal Information for business operations as described below.

We do not commercialize or share your Personal Information with third parties, unless:

- - - Such information is shared and/or commercialized following receipt of a specific request and/or permission from users;
    - Such information is shared with affiliated companies and/or potential investors (in any form of business transaction, including purchase or merger) pursuant to an agreement which contains reasonable confidentiality arrangements;
    - Such information is shared with contractors who work with us pursuant to an agreement which contains reasonably confidentiality arrangements;
    - Such information is shared in order to comply with or in accordance with any applicable law and/or court orders and/or in order to prevent suspected illegal acts, frauds, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as otherwise required by law. This includes responding to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements;
    - Such information is shared in order to help Beam Living defend against claims and/or establish or exercise any legal right that Beam Living may have;
    - Such information is shared in order to help Beam Living prevent violations of the Beam Living Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy or to otherwise protect the rights, property, or safety of Beam Living employees, residents and other persons, including exchanging information with third parties for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Beam Living may be liable to you for any transfer of your Personal Information by Beam Living in violation of applicable laws.

BUSINESS TRANSITIONS

In the event that Beam Living goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling all or part of its assets, users' Personal Information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred. By using our Sites and providing your Personal Information, you consent to this transfer, provided use of the Personal Information will remain in accordance with the Privacy Policy in place at the time of the transfer.

THIRD-PARTY SITE LINKS

You should be aware that when you are on one of our Sites, you could be directed to other third party sites that are beyond our control. There are links to other sites from Beam Living, which take you outside our service. For example, if you "click" on a banner, an advertisement or a search result, the "click" may take you off the Beam Living Site. These other sites may include sites of other advertisers, sponsors and partners that may use their logo with ours as part of a co-branding agreement. These other sites may send their own cookies to visitors to collect data or solicit information. Beam Living does not control these sites and therefore is not responsible for their content. The inclusion of hyperlinks to any other sites by Beam Living does not imply any endorsement of the material on such sites, nor any association with their operators.

Beam Living policies do not extend to anything that is inherent in the operation of the Internet, which is beyond our control. Remember that whenever you give out information online, that information may be collected and used by people you do not know.

SECURING INFORMATION

Beam Living takes reasonable technical and organizational measures in accordance with applicable laws to safeguard users' Personal Information. While Beam Living strives to protect your Personal information and therein your privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any Personal Information you disclose online and you therefore disclose such Personal Information at your own risk.

We limit access to Personal Information to employees whom we believe reasonably need to receive such information to provide our services or in order to do their jobs, and we take reasonable precautions to protect the security of users' Personal Information. We also work very hard to ensure that our employees are aware of the sensitivity of the data submitted to us and that they handle it with care, being careful not to allow any improper access by third parties. However, as in many computer systems, internet applications and software programs, unauthorized use, failure of hardware or software, etc. may be injurious to the confidentiality of users' Personal Information.

Because the security of all Personal Information associated with our users is of utmost concern to us, we periodically review and improve our security and this Privacy Policy as necessary when new technology becomes available.

If users have any questions about security, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Information" section.

EMAIL CONSENT AND OPT-OUT

Your provision of Personal Information through any of our registration forms on our Sites constitutes your affirmative consent that we may contact you by email to provide you with information and notices relating to the property where you reside, on various similar services available to you at or through that property and on various other properties that may be available and of interest to you in the future.

You may choose to opt out of receiving future commercial email messages from us as a result of your use of our Sites. Each mass commercial email sent by us contains a link with instructions on how to opt out from receiving additional email messages of that type. Please note that if you are a resident of a Beam Living community and you use this Site and your community website, you will need to opt-out of your community website separately. You will also need to opt-out separately from any third-party websites you have registered with.

YOUR RIGHTS.

Residents of the European Union have certain rights, as provided by applicable law, which include the rights to:

(i) request confirmation of whether we store, use or share any of your Personal Information;

(ii) obtain access to or a copy of your Personal Information;

(iii) receive an electronic copy of Personal Information that you have provided to us, or ask us to send that information to another company (the “right of data portability”);

(iv) restrict our uses of your Personal Information or object to those uses;

(v) seek correction of inaccurate, untrue or incomplete Personal Information; or

(vi) request erasure of Personal Information held about you by us, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by law.

Where we are relying on consent to process your Personal Information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. However, withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide certain products or services to you. We will advise you if this is the case at the time you withdraw your consent.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email or physical address set out below. You will not have to pay a fee to exercise any of these rights.

In addition, if you are a resident of the European Union, you have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority if you believe that your Personal Information has been collected or used in violation of relevant privacy requirements.

RETAINING AND DELETING PERSONAL INFORMATION

We retain Personal Information that we collect no longer than is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collect the information and to comply with our legal obligations. Due to the nature of our service, some information may not be fully removed due to backups or archived copies; however, such information will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy, consistent with applicable law.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We are headquartered in the United States. Your information will likely be collected in the country where you reside and, if that is outside the United States, will be subsequently transferred or stored in the United States. In accordance with applicable law, we implement measures to ensure that any transferred Personal Information remains protected and secure. You can obtain further information about these measures by contacting us using the contact details set out below.

AUTOMATED PROCESSING

We do not currently use your Personal Information to make automated decisions about you without any human input. If we ever begin to do so, if and as applicable, and to the extent required by applicable law, we will endeavor to implement suitable safeguards, including, for example, an opportunity for you to request human intervention, express your point of view, contest any decisions made, and request that we restrict the use of your Personal Information for the purposes of these automated decisions.

SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

We do not, unless you explicitly consent, process any of your Personal Information in the following special categories: (i) Personal Information revealing your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership; (ii) genetic data; (iii) biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying you; or (iv) data concerning your health, sex life or sexual orientation. When a request for user deletion is received, we will make all reasonable efforts to purge said data from our systems.

As noted above, if you apply for a job using one of our Sites, you will have the opportunity to voluntarily self-identify by race or ethnicity. Submission of this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment. We use this information to comply certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. When reported, this data will not identify any specific individual.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not collect or maintain information at our Sites from those we know are under 13, and we do not permit children under 13 years of age to become registered users of our Sites. No part of our Sites is structured to attract anyone under 13. By using our Sites, you represent that you are not under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child under age 13 may have provided Personal Information through any of our Sites, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Information" section.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES

If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will advise you of those changes through a general description at the top of this Privacy Policy and may also post these details to other places we deem appropriate, so our users are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We may also email you.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If a user's Personal Information changes (such as zip/postal code, phone, email or postal address), or if a user no longer desires to be registered with this Site, we provide a way to correct, update or delete/deactivate users' Personal Information. This can usually by emailing privacy@beamliving.com or calling us at 833.414.2779.

You may use this email or this phone number to get in touch with us for any other reason relating to this Privacy Policy. If you send us an email, our communication should clearly be marked as data protection query and as being time sensitive.

You may also contact us by mail at Beam Living, Marketing Department, 276 First Avenue Loop, NewYork, NY 10009. If you contact us by mail, your communication should clearly be marked as a data protection query and as being time sensitive.

ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By using our Sites, or providing information to us, you acknowledge your awareness of the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept its terms or any amended terms that are made in accordance with this Privacy Policy, you are not authorized by Beam Living to use our Sites.

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