Privacy Practices:
Standard Data recognizes privacy and security as being a concern for most individuals accessing the Internet. We want to make you comfortable with our privacy practices and the security measures we take to protect your personal information. This statement discloses the privacy guidelines for U.S. Standard Data consumer Web sites. Information submitted solely in a business capacity is not covered by these guidelines. By using our Web site, you consent to the collection and use of your information by Standard Data as set forth in the policy currently in effect. If we decide to change our policy, such changes will be posted here on the Web site, so please check back periodically to ensure you have the most current policy.
What information is Collected?
When a visitor asks for a price quote or more information, Standard Data may collect personally identifiable information, including name, title, company, address, e-mail address, and phone numbers. We do not require this information to obtain access to any part of our public site, but do require it if you wish to obtain a quote or arrange for one of our services. We may also ask you for and collect information at other times. including by way of example, when you complete surveys or other questionnaires; or when you send an e-mail to Standard Data. Wherever Standard Data collects personal information we try to include a link to this Privacy Policy on that page.
Our web server logs may collect the domain names of visitors to our Web sites. This information, if collected, is aggregated to measure number of visits, average time spent on a Standard Data Web site, pages viewed, etc. We use this information to measure the use of our sites and to improve the content of our sites.
What about Cookies?
When you come into our site, our server may attach a small text file to your hard drive -- a cookie. Your unique cookie tells us that it's you whenever you re-enter our site, so we can recall where you've previously been on our site. Cookies help us deliver a better Web site experience to our users.
Generally, we use cookies to:
- Remind us of who you are and to access your account information (stored on our computers) in order to deliver to you a better and more personalized experience.
- Determine the effectiveness of our e-commerce relationships. Standard Data's e-commerce partners and affiliate program may use cookies to identify the sites from which a user enters our site. Users linking to the Standard Data site from one of our e-commerce partner or affiliate sites may be given a unique cookie. This cookie identifies from which site the user linked to Standard Data. This information is used to determine the effectiveness of our relationships and to administrate our affiliate program. This information may also be used to help target advertisements based on user interests and behavior.
- Measure traffic patterns, and which areas of the Standard Data site you have visited, and your visiting patterns. This information collected by using a cookie is sometimes called "clickstream." We use this information to understand how our users navigate our site, and to determine common traffic patterns, including what site the user came from. We use this information to make site navigation and product recommendations, and to help redesign our site in order to make your experience on our site more efficient and enjoyable. We may also use this information to better personalize the content that you and other users will see. This helps Standard Data deliver you the content you want, in order for you to make better purchasing decisions.
You also have choices with respect to cookies. By modifying your browser preferences, you have the choice to accept all cookies, to be notified when a cookie is set, or to reject all cookies. If you choose to reject all cookies you will be unable to use those services or engage in activities that require the placement of cookies.
Who is collecting the information?
When you are on a Standard Data site and are asked for personal information, you are sharing that information with Standard Data Corporation and its related companies. The Standard Data Web site may also contain various links to third-party Web sites. These sites may provide additional information, goods, services and/or promotions. These sites are owned and operated independently of Standard Data, and have their own separate privacy and data collection practices. Any information you provide to these Web sites will be governed under the terms of their privacy policy, if any. Standard Data has no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the independent actions or policies of these independent sites, and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites.
How is my information used? Privacy Practices:
Standard Data's primary goal in collecting personal information is to help us deliver a better Web site experience to our visitors. This information may also be used to provide you with a customized experience on our site, which includes interactive communications, and other services.
The Standard Data site may from time to time also contain optional surveys and questionnaires asking for information, as well as several opportunities for visitors to ask questions. We use the information you provide to help us design and build better products, to customize your browsing experience, and to provide advice and recommendations. Taking part in any of these segments is always optional.
With whom does Standard Data share my information?
Except as outlined in this policy or on our Web site, Standard Data never provides your personal information to third parties without your consent. Standard Data shares the information you provide with Standard Data-related companies.
Standard Data may also share your personal information with third-party business partners so that they may provide services to Standard Data that are consistent with the terms of this Privacy Policy, and this Web site (e.g. database management). Standard Data takes great pride in utilizing only reputable business partners.
Standard Data may also disclose personal information in special cases when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating this site's Terms of Use or may be violating Standard Data's or others’ rights or causing injury to or interference with Standard Data's or others’ property. Standard Data may also disclose or access personal information when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.
Standard Data may also disclose aggregated user statistics in order to describe our Web site to prospective business partners, advertisers, and other third parties, and for other lawful purposes.
What choices do I have regarding collection, use and distribution of my information?
Standard Data or its business partners may, from time to time, send you e-mail or direct mail regarding our products and services. If you do not want to receive such information, simply tell us when you give us your information, or follow the directions contained on it to remove your name from our mailing list.
If you ever have questions regarding an e-mail you receive from Standard Data or one our business partners, or want to be removed from a mailing list, please contact us at privacy@standarddata.com.
What Security measures does Standard Data use to protect my information from loss, misuse or alteration?
When you provide personal information, your transactions are encrypted for security. Encryption scrambles the information in your purchase, including your credit card number, so this information can only be viewed by Standard Data.
Standard Data uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology, the highest level of security on the Internet. The SSL protocol provides server authentication, data integrity, and privacy on the Web. This security measure helps ensure that no impostors, eavesdroppers, or vandals get your personal information. SSL not only encrypts your information transmitted, but also verifies the identity of the server and that the original message arrives safely at its destination.
However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, Standard Data cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or from our Web site, and therefore you use our site at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, we use our best effort to ensure its security on our systems.
As a global company Standard Data has sites and users both in the United States and abroad. When you give Standard Data information, that information may be sent electronically to servers outside of the country where you originally entered the information. In addition, that information may be used, stored and processed outside of the country where you entered that information. Whenever Standard Data handles personal information, regardless of where this occurs, it takes steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with the relevant Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy.
How can I correct or change my personal information?
If you would like to review, correct or change any personal information you have provided, or remove your name from our mailing list, please e-mail us at privacy@standarddata.com. If you have established a "user profile" on a Standard Data Web site, you may change the information you provided at anytime by visiting that portion of the Web site and resubmitting your information.
What about my child's privacy?
This site is intended for use by persons over the age of 18. Standard Data does not seek to collect information from or about children. No information should be submitted to or posted on this Web site by users under 18 years of age. If we discover that a child under the age of 18 has submitted information to this Web site, we delete the information as soon as we discover it and do not use it for any other purpose. Standard Data encourages parents to take an active role in their children's use of the Internet, and to inform them of the potential dangers of providing information about themselves over the Internet.
Additional Information.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to privacy@standarddata.com. You may also contact us by U.S. mail at:
Privacy Administrator
Standard Data Corporation
26 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
