Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a listing of frequently asked questions. Please review the list for the answer to your question. If you have a question that isn't addressed below, please contact us.
HOARD Visitor FAQ's
- Are there any compliance issues with the cards I send through HOARD?
- How do I get my clients into my HOARD database?
- Will my clients and prospects receive the same cards next year?
- Is my data safe?
- Is my data shared or sold to anyone else?
- What are the costs associated with the HOARD system?
- If I sign up, how long is my commitment period?
- What are the start up costs?
HOARD Visitor FAQ's
Are there any compliance issues with the cards I send through HOARD?
All of the suggested messages in the HOARD binder have been NASD compliance approved by the law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP.
How do I get my clients into my HOARD database?
You can either import your clients into your database from an excel file or you can enter them manually. HOARD has easy to follow instructions and technical staff on hand to assist you with any questions.
Will my clients and prospects receive the same cards next year?
HOARD will provide new images and new messages each year so that the number of choices you have will continue to grow.
Is my data safe?
We encrypt all transactions of login and account profiles using 128 bit secure socket layer transactions. We use Thawte SSL 123 encryption and SSH encrypted protocol with a Debian firewall utilizing Shorewall with limited ports.
In addition, we use very secure platforms…the Debian Linux Operating system and Apache/SSL for the webserver. Updates including, the Carnigie Mellon Computer Emergency Response Team and the Debian Security Advisory, are done daily against known exploits and a team of seasoned IT experts aggressively look for any unauthorized attempts to breach security. I guess in plain language, we take security very seriously and invest a ton of money to keep it current with the latest security technology. Keeping our information tight and protected is always first and foremost on our minds.
Is my data shared or sold to anyone else?
Absolutely not. HOARD takes the privacy of our users very seriously. Your mailing list will exist on the Hoard system. This list and any future lists will not be sold or shared with anyone. If your company terminates their relationship with Hoard Client Systems, Hoard will return your mailing list to you as a .csv, or comparable, file.
What are the costs associated with the HOARD system?
