The Stanwood Group understands that your privacy is important to you. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personally identifiable information as you use this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we protect and use information that we gather from you. By using this website, you consent to the terms described in the most recent version of this Privacy Policy. You should also read our Terms of Use to understand the general rules about your use of this website, and any additional terms that may apply when you access particular services or materials on certain areas of this website. “We,” “our” means The Stanwood Group and its affiliates. “You,” “your,” “visitor,” or “user” means the individual accessing this site.
PERSONAL AND NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION
Our Privacy Policy identifies how we treat your personal and non-personal information.
WHAT IS NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION AND HOW IS IT COLLECTED AND USED?
Non-personal information is information that cannot identify you. If you visit this website to read information, such as details about one of our services, we may collect certain non-personal information about you from your computer’s web browser. Because non-personal information cannot identify you or be tied to you in any way, there are no restrictions on how we can use or share non-personal information.
WHAT IS PERSONAL INFORMATION AND HOW IS IT COLLECTED?
Personal information identifies you as an individual, such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, or fax number. We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways:
- When you send us an application or other form.
- When you conduct a transaction with us or our affiliates.
- When we collect information to support a transaction, such as credit card information.
- On this website, you may send us personal information, elect to receive specific information, purchase access to our products or services, or participate in an activity.
ARE COOKIES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGIES USED TO COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Yes, we may use cookies and related technologies, such as web beacons, to collect information on our website. Cookies are text files placed on your hard disk by a web page server to simplify your online experience. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie.
Web beacons are small graphic images used to monitor and collect certain information about website visitors or email recipients, such as browser type, IP address, and the time the web beacon was viewed.
Third-party vendors may also use cookies on our website to track anonymous usage statistics. This information is shared externally only on an anonymous, aggregated basis.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them. If you choose to decline cookies, some features of the website may not function properly.
HOW DOES THE STANWOOD GROUP USE PERSONAL INFORMATION?
The Stanwood Group may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide you with access to our website, products, or services.
- To respond to your requests.
- To bill you for products or services purchased.
- To provide ongoing service and support.
- To contact you with information that may interest you.
- For recordkeeping and analytical purposes.
- To research, develop, and improve programs, products, services, and content.
Personal information collected online may be combined with information provided through other sources. We may also de-identify your personal information for analytical purposes, treating it as non-personal information.
DOES THE STANWOOD GROUP SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH OTHERS?
We do not share your personal information with unrelated third parties without your permission, except as outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may share your personal information with service providers to perform services on our behalf. These third parties are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
We may disclose your personal information:
- In response to legal requirements such as a court order or subpoena.
- To protect our rights or property or the health and safety of others.
HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION USED FOR COMMUNICATIONS?
We may contact you via email, mail, or phone to provide information about products, services, or content that may interest you. If you contact us through an online form, we may respond via email. We cannot guarantee that email communications will be secure from unauthorized interception.
HOW IS PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURED?
We implement generally accepted standards of technology and operational security to protect personal information from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Despite these precautions, we cannot guarantee unauthorized persons will not gain access to your information.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
This site may contain links to other websites. The Stanwood Group is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS
This site may provide public forums or discussions. Any information posted publicly may be collected and used by others. Please avoid posting sensitive information.
HOW CAN USERS ACCESS, CHANGE, AND/OR DELETE PERSONAL INFORMATION?
You may access, correct, update, or delete personal information you have provided by contacting us at info@thestanwoodgroup.com.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Stanwood Group does not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The Stanwood Group reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted in this section, and significant changes may be highlighted on our homepage.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our website practices, please contact us at info@thestanwoodgroup.com.