Introduction
HTLC Network A.G., in Switzerland is strongly committed
to each visitors right to privacy.
This privacy statement applies to HTLC Network
A.G., in Switzerland and any of its affiliates which
control and make use of visitor information collected
via this site.
If you as a visitor choose to register or submit
information to this Website, you agree to the use
of such data in accordance with this privacy statement.
Please note that this site contains links to other
sites, including sites maintained by other member
firms and affiliates of HTLC Network A.G., which
may not be governed by this privacy statement.
If you have any questions regarding this privacy
statement or do not feel that your concerns have
been addressed, please direct your questions to
Webmaster Services using Contact us.
Information Collection
As a visitor, you do not have to submit any personal
information in order to use the Web site. The site
collects only personally identifiable information
that is specifically and voluntarily provided by
visitors. Such information may consist of, but is
not limited to, your name, current job title, company
address, email address and telephone and fax numbers.
We do not usually seek sensitive information (e.g.,
data relating to race or ethnic origin, religious
beliefs, criminal record, physical or mental health,
or sexual orientation) from visitors. We will, where
necessary, obtain visitors’ explicit consent
to collect and use such information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
To ensure that our Web site is well managed and
to facilitate improved navigation within the site,
we or our service provider(s) may use cookies (small
text files stored in a user’s browser) or
Web beacons (electronic images that allow the Web
site to count visitors who have accessed a particular
page and to access certain cookies) to collect aggregate
data. We may use such devices to track information
on our systems and identify categories of visitors
by items such as IP address, domain, browser type
and pages visited. This information is reported
to our Webmasters who use the information to analyze
the number of visitors to different areas of the
site and to make sure that our Web site is serving
as a useful, effective information source.
Neither cookies nor Web beacons collect personal
information such as your name or email address.
Cookies can be rejected , however, under specific
circumstances, visitors may be denied access to
some parts of our site if their browsers reject
cookies.
To ensure that our Web site is well managed, we
or our service provider may track information on
our systems and identify categories of visitors
by items such as domain, company IP address and
browser type. Our internal webmasters use this information
to analyse the number of visitors to different areas
of our site to make sure that our Web site is serving
as a useful and effective information source
Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes.
For example, when you register with the Web site
to gain access to premium content or request future
communications about HTLC Network areas of interest,
such as specific HTLC Network publications or marketing
campaigns, we may use the information you submit
to create a personal profile to customise our response
to further requests or inquiries. We may also use
the information to personalise your Web site experience.
And, when you choose to register online for a HTLC
Network-hosted event, we will use the information
you submit to respond to you. We may on occasion
share your details with fellow delegates of the
event to which you have registered . You have the
right to unsubscribe from this service as part of
the registration process. In addition, the web masters
may, where necessary, use your information for various
site related tasks.
We will ensure that our marketing activities comply
with applicable law, and implement procedures to
obtain necessary consents before sending you email
containing information about HTLC Network service
offerings. You may at any time request that we discontinue
sending you such materials.
Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
Although we may provide visitors’ information
to service providers that handle information on
our behalf, we will usually not share the information
with third parties or other HTLC Network entities for
secondary or unrelated purposes unless otherwise
disclosed at the point of collection.
Personal information may be transmitted internationally
through the HTLC Network worldwide organisation
or to third parties for the purposes identified
above. This may include transfer to countries without
data protection rules similar to those in effect
in your country of residence. By providing information
to HTLC Network A.G., in Switzerland, through this
Web site, you are consenting to such transfers.
Where appropriate, personal information may be
disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other
government agencies, or third parties where necessary
or desirable to comply with legal or regulatory
obligations or requests or for the purposes identified
above.
Access to Information
We are dedicated to providing reasonable access
to visitors who wish to review the personal information
retained when they register with our Web site and
correct any inaccuracies it may contain. Visitors
who choose to register may access their user profile,
correct and update their details, or unsubscribe
at any time. Visitors who have any problem accessing
their profiles, or would like to request a copy
of their personal information should contact Webmaster
Services using the Contact Us link. In all cases
we will treat requests to access information or
change information in accordance with applicable
legal requirements.
Information Security
We have in place reasonable commercial standards
of technology and operational security to protect
all information provided by visitors from loss,
misuse, alteration or destruction.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
HTLC Network A.G., in Switzerland, reserves the
right to modify or amend this privacy statement
at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained
herein creates or is intended to create a contract
or agreement between HTLC Network A.G. and any user
visiting the Web site or providing identifying information
of any kind.
Children's Privacy Protection
HTLC Network A.G., in Switzerland, understands the
importance of protecting children's privacy in the
interactive online world. The Web site covered by
this privacy policy is not designed for or intentionally
targeted at children 13 years of age or younger.
It is not our policy to intentionally collect or
maintain information about anyone under the age
of 13.
Visitors' Questions
If you have any questions or concerns regarding
your privacy while using this Web site, please direct
them to Webmaster Services using the Contact us
link.