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1. Changes to Terms of Use

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2. Privacy

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5. Catalog, Comments, Forums and Discussion Terms of Use

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Please note that unless Seifel.com is notified of a posting that is not in keeping with these terms and conditions then we will not remove it, furthermore we do not exercise any form of editorial control or censorship of Forums other than the above stated procedure.

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Use of the website, its services, and communications are at the sole risk of subscribers and website visitors. Seifel.com does not assume responsibility for computer systems, hardware, software or program malfunctions, computer viruses or worms, or other errors, failures, omissions, interruptions, deletions, delayed computer transactions or network connections resulting from or related to the use of the website and/or electronic communications distributed by Seifel.com.

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This policy was last updated on April 23, 2010.

Seifel Consulting Firm Overview

Seifel Consulting is an economic consulting firm that advises public and private clients on the planning, funding and development of high quality infill development. Our strategic planning, economic and real estate advisory services help clients resolve complex growth issues while achieving fiscal goals and adding value to their communities.

General

Seifel.com is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information that you provide to us when visiting the Seifel.com website. This Privacy Policy describes how we treat personal information received about you when you visit or subscribe to our services.

We may make content or services explicitly linked from other Web sites including affiliated or co-branded Web sites available to you. These other Web sites are not subject to this Privacy Policy. We recommend that you review the privacy policy at each such Web site to determine how that site protects your privacy.

Information We Collect

General:

When you register, and at other times, we will collect personally identifiable information from you that may include your name, address, e-mail address, and facts about your computers, profession and similar information. We do not, however, knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen.

Surveys:

We may conduct occasional online surveys utilizing website forms or distributed via e-mail. These surveys are entirely voluntary and you may easily decline to participate.

Web Site Usage Information:

We automatically collect IP addresses and Web site usage information from you when you visit our website. This information helps us evaluate how our visitors and subscribers use and navigate our Web sites, including the number and frequency of visitors and subscribers to each Web page, and the length of their visits.

How We Use Information Collected

We may use information in the following ways:

• For the purposes for which you specifically provided the information including, for example, to enable us to process, validate and verify subscriptions.
• To send you e-mail notifications about our new or existing products and services, special offers, or to otherwise contact you.
• To enhance existing features or develop new features, products and services.
• To provide advertisers and other third parties with aggregate information about our user base and usage patterns.
• To allow us to personalize the content and advertising that you and others see based on personal characteristics or preferences.

We may combine the information that we collect from you with information that you provide to us in connection with your use of our products, services and Web sites.

We may hire other companies to perform services on our behalf including, without limitation, facilitating some operational aspects of our website, sending e-mail, and fulfilling requests. These other companies may be supplied with or have access to your personally identifiable information solely for the purpose of providing these services to us or on our behalf.

We may use third parties, called third-party ad servers or ad networks, to deliver ads to you on our behalf. These third-party ad servers may be supplied with or have access to your personally identifiable information solely for the purpose of providing these services to us or on our behalf. They also may also collect and use non-personally identifiable information about your visits in order to present advertisements that may be of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice or to opt out of having this information used by third-party ad servers to provide targeted ads, please visit http://www.networkadvertising.org/optout_nonppii.asp.

Except as specifically set forth in this Privacy Policy, we will not share your personally identifiable information outside of Seifel.com unless you "opt in" to having your personally identifiable information shared with a company that is not affiliated with us.

We may disclose and use personally identifiable information in special circumstances where it is necessary to enforce our subscriber policies or Terms of Use (for example, when necessary to protect our intellectual property rights). We may also disclose or use your personal information when we, in good faith, believe that the law requires us to do so.

Discussions

The Forum section of our website provides you with an opportunity to tell us what you think and read what other readers have to say. When you use our Forums features (e.g., by posting a message on our message boards), we may make public any information that you provide including your name, location and e-mail address.

Your Ability to Choose

We offer you the opportunity to choose whether to receive certain communications from us at the time you give us your personally identifiable information. You may also update your information preferences by clicking the "Update Profile" link in our e-mail communications, after which you will receive an e-mail message with instructions.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We employ cookie technology. A cookie is a small file that is sent to your computer by a site's server. A cookie can be a record of your visit to a site, including information such as your username, registration information, time of last visit, pages viewed, etc. A cookie created by one site's servers can be retrieved only by that site's servers. We use web beacons (invisible images often referred to as pixel tags or clear GIFs) on our site in order to recognize users and assess traffic patterns. We also include Web beacons in our e-mail messages including newsletters in order to count how many e-mail messages have been opened.

Ads for Seifel.com

When you view an ad for Seifel.com on other sites, our third-party advertising company may place or recognize a unique cookie on your browser. Seifel.com and our advertising company may also use Web beacons (invisible images often referred to as pixel tags or clear GIFs) to note which website pages you visit after viewing our ads. The information that is collected through the use of these images is not personally identifiable and is used only to track response to our advertising efforts.

Security

The personally identifiable information we collect about you is stored in limited-access servers. We will maintain safeguards to protect the security of these servers and your personally identifiable information.

Review and Correction

You may review and update the personally identifiable information/registration information that you have provided to us by by clicking the "Update Profile" link in our e-mail communications, after which you will receive an e-mail message with instructions.

Policy Modifications

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes here, so be sure to check back periodically.

Transfer to U.S. or Other Countries

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Seifel.com or its service providers has facilities, and by subscribing to our services, you consent to the transfer of information outside of your country.

Comments and Questions

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This policy was last updated on April 23, 2010.

Since 1990, Seifel Consulting has completed more than 800 consulting assignments for public and private sector clients, listening closely to client needs and responding diligently and cost effectively. Dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with clients, most of our work is repeat business from our growing client base. Across California, Seifel has advised more than 20 counties and 70 cities on a broad range of economic studies. While much of our consulting work is focused on California communities, our team has advised on projects throughout the United States.

Public Sector

California Cities and Towns
Our geographic specialization includes the greater San Francisco Bay Area; the Sacramento region; Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas, including Nevada; and Southern California.

California Counties & Other Public Sector
Our public clients include city and county governments, successor agencies to redevelopment agencies, housing authorities, school districts, rent control boards, and other entities concerned with development.

California Counties

Other Public Sector

Private Sector

Our private clients include developers and property owners; investors, financial institutions and advisors; corporations; law firms; non-profits and foundations; and other real estate professionals.

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Visiting Seifel Consulting

From within San Francisco (public transit)
From the Montgomery Muni/BART Station, head southwest on Market Street, turn right onto Montgomery Street, walk 4 blocks, and turn left onto California Street. We are at 580 California Street.

From San Francisco Ferry Building (on foot)
From Ferry Building, cross the Embarcadero, head southwest on Market Street, turn right onto Drumm Street, make a quick left onto California Street and follow to 580 California.

From the North Bay (by car)
Take US-101 South. Continue on US-101 to Lombard Street. Turn right on Van Ness Avenue. Turn left on Broadway Street. Continue onto Robert C Levy Tunnel and continue onto Broadway. Turn right onto Columbus Avenue. Make a slight right onto Montgomery Street, turn right onto California Street and our building is on the right.
    
From the East Bay (by car)
Take the Bay Bridge (I-80 West) toward San Francisco. Take Fremont Street Exit and continue onto Freont. Cross Market Street, continuing onto Front Street. Turn left at California. Our building is just before Kearny Street.

From the Peninsula (by car)
Take US-101 North toward San Francisco. From US-101 North take I-280 toward the Port of San Francisco. From I-280, exit at King Street. Turn left onto 3rd Street. Cross Market Street, continuing onto Kearny Street. Our building is at the intersection of Kearny and California Street.

Nearby parking is available at 444 Stockton Street, 333 Post Street, 733 Kearny Street, and 123 O'Farrell Street.

5214F Diamond Hts Blvd., #221
San Francisco CA 94131

415-618-0700
415-618-0707 (fax)
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Acme Breads, Berkeley

Beautifull, San Francisco and Emeryville

Brentwood Fruits

Cowgirl Creamery Cheeses, Petaluma

Dates from the Inland Empire

Dirty Girl Produce, Santa Cruz County

Grace Baking, Richmond

Haig’s Delicacies, Hayward

Hess Chardonnay, Monterey County

JE Perry Farms Melons & Strawberries, Fremont

Kara’s Cupcakes, San Francisco Bay Area

Marin Farms Beef & Poultry, Marin County

Marshall Farms Honey, Napa County

Mendocino Brewing Company Ale, Ukiah

Nora’s Patisserie, San Mateo County

Parducci Wine, Mendocino County

Sacramento Almonds

Salinas Grapes

Sconza Candy, Oakdale

Succulents from Chico, Redding, Richmond

Tomatoes & Avocado from the LA Basin

Torani Syrups, South San Francisco

21^st Amendment Brewery, San Francisco
 

Event Services:

Event Management by Wilsonwest, Inc.

Daniel Ripley Catering

O.G.D. Jazz Trio

Music by DJ Von

Lighting Design – Got Light

Invitations and Graphic Design by Ideaworks Advertising

HIA Consulting
 

Special Thanks:

aecKnowledge

SPUR

On September 23, 2010, Seifel celebrated its 20th Anniversary. We were honored to be joined by the following California businesses, individuals, artists, and even ingredients from our clients’ communities as part of our 20th anniversary reception.

Be sure to check out the video and photos from our walking tour and anniversary reception!