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Our
Privacy Policy |
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The Value Link is a privacy conscious organization. The following privacy statement explains
how we protect visitors’ information gathered via this
Web site.
If you as a visitor choose to register or submit
information to this Web site, you agree to the use of
such data in accordance with this privacy statement.
Please note that this site may contain links to other
sites, including sites maintained by partners and
affiliates of The Value Link, 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
using the Contact Us link.
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 our cookies nor Web beacons collect any
personal information such as your name or email address.
Further, most browsers permit individuals to decline
cookies. However, under specific
circumstances, visitors may be denied access to some
parts of our site if their browsers are set to decline
cookies.
Information Use
Personal information is for purposes of
The Value Link internal use only. We ensure
that our marketing activities comply with applicable
law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary
consents before sending you emails containing
newsletters or information about our service offerings.
You may at any time request that we discontinue sending
you such materials.
Disclosure of Information to
Third Parties
We never share visitors’ information with any
external parties, including partners or member
affiliates.
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 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
The Value Link 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 The Value
Link and any user visiting the Web site or providing
identifying information of any kind.
Children's Privacy
Protection
The Value Link 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
15 years of age or younger. It is not our policy to
intentionally collect or maintain information about
anyone under the age of 15.
Visitors' Questions
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your
privacy while using this Web site, please direct them to
Webmaster using the Contact Us link. |