Koch&Halstenberg PRIVACY POLICY
Koch&Halstenberg respects your privacy and is committed to protect the personal information that you share with us. Generally, you can browse through our
web sites without giving us any information about yourself. When we do need your personal information to provide services that you request or when you choose to provide us with your personal information, this policy
describes how we collect and use your personal information.
This privacy statement applies to all web sites and domains owned by Koch&Halstenberg.
Information Collection
Personal information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, a first and last name, email address, a
home, postal or other physical address, other contact information, title, birth date, gender, occupation, industry, personal interests, other information when needed to provide a service you requested.
When you browse our web sites, you do so anonymously. We don't collect personal information about any individual web site user, except when knowingly provided
by such individual. We do log your IP address (the Internet address of your computer) to give us an idea of which part of our web site you visit and how long you spend there, but we do not link your IP address to
any personal information. Anonymous (non-personal) data is aggregated for reporting about web site usability, performance, and effectiveness. It is used to improve the customer experience, usability and site content.
Koch&Halstenberg collects personal information when you use certain products or services, when you register to receive an evaluation license for one of
our products, when you ask to be included in an email or other mailing list, or when you submit your information to Koch&Halstenberg for any other reason. Koch&Halstenberg only uses such information if it
has been collected in accordance with acceptable privacy practices consistent with this Policy and applicable laws.
Notice
When personal information is collected, we will inform you at the point of collection the purpose for the collection. Koch&Halstenberg does not intend to
transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent.
We will always give you the opportunity to "opt out" of receiving direct marketing or market research information. This means we assume you have
given us your consent to collect and use your information in accordance with this Policy unless you take affirmative action to indicate that you do not consent, for instance by clicking or checking the appropriate
option or box at the point of collection.
How We Use Information Collected
Koch&Halstenberg uses information for several general purposes: to fulfill your requests for certain products and services, to keep you up to date on the
latest product announcements, software updates, special offers or other information we think you'd like to hear about from us.
Your Ability to Review and Delete Your Account and Information
You may request deletion of any of your personal information held by us by sending an email to info@epc.de.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Your personal information is never shared outside Koch&Halstenberg
without your permission, except under conditions explained below. Inside Koch&Halstenberg , data is stored in controlled servers with limited access. Your information may be stored and processed in the Federal Republic of Germany or any other country where Koch&Halstenberg , its subsidiaries, affiliates or agents are located.
Koch&Halstenberg
may send your personal information to other companies or people under any of the following circumstances: when we have your consent to share the information; we need to share your information to provide the product or service you have requested; or we need to send the information to companies who work on behalf of Koch&Halstenberg to provide a product or service to you (we will only provide those companies the information they need to deliver the service, and they are prohibited from using that information for any other purpose). We will also disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, or in urgent circumstances, to protect personal safety, the public or our web sites.
Data Security
Koch&Halstenberg
safeguards the security of the data you send us with physical, electronic, and managerial procedures. In certain areas of our web sites, Koch&Halstenberg uses industry-standard encryption to enhance the security of data transmissions. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure the security of the information you transmit to us, and so we urge you to take every precaution to protect your personal data when you are on the Internet. Change your passwords often, use a combination of letters and numbers, and make sure you use a secure browser.
Third Party Sites
Koch&Halstenberg 's web site contains links to other sites. Koch&Halstenberg
does not share your personal information with those web sites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to learn about the privacy policies of those companies.
Questions or Suggestions
If you have questions or concerns about our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please email us at info@epc.de.
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