Aris Global Privacy Policy

Last Revised: September 5, 2011

See also the Aris Global.com Website Terms of Use

This is a privacy policy for Aris Global.  Aris Global had created this privacy policy in order to demonstrate its firm commitment to privacy.  The following information discloses Aris Global’s information gathering and dissemination practices for www.arisglobal.com and other internet website owned by Aris Global.

Aris Global encourages you to contact Aris Global if you have any questions about this privacy policy.  You may contact Aris Global at +1 203-588-3000, by email at info@arisglobal.com, or by mail at the following address:

2777 Summer Street
Stamford, CT 06905
USA

Data Collection

Aris Global ("Aris Global" or "we") respects your preferences concerning the collection and use of your personal information ("data"). Our goal is to deliver content targeted to the industry you work in, the products you use, the role you play in your organization, and your specific preferences. In order to provide you with relevant information, fulfill your specific requests, and enhance your experience across our website, we will at times request data from you. This policy lets you know how we collect data, why we collect it, and what choices you have concerning its use.

This is the privacy policy for the arisglobal.com website. This policy describes the broadest potential use of data throughout the arisglobal.com web sites. Parts of the site may make far less use of data than we have outlined in the policy. Please note that Aris Global maintains the same privacy practices described in this policy for data we collect off-line; accordingly, references below to website "users" also apply to individuals from whom we collect data off-line.

In general, you can visit the Aris Global website without providing personal information.  However, there are times when Aris Global will request personal information.  Personal information is information that individually identifies you, such as your name, telephone number, physical address or email address.  We may also gather personal information in connection with any contests Aris Global may offer.

Safe Harbor Compliance

Aris Global complies with the U.S.- EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.- Swiss Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries and Switzerland. Aris Global has certified that it adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement. To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, and to view Aris Global’s certification, please visit http://www.export.gov/safeharbor/

1. Types of data collection

Aris Global collects data related to our users through the following methods:

• Automated means such as communications protocols and HTTP cookies
• Registration screens and online forms
• Sales inquiries and transactions
• Customer communications
• Offline communications and interactions

Depending upon the method of collection and use, the data collected may include information about the user from forms, registrations and transactions (such as name, title, address, company, phone number and e-mail address), information about use of the arisglobal.com web site (such as electronic communications protocols, web pages visited and cookies).

Opt-Out Policy
If, at any time, you change your mind about receiving information from Aris Global or about sharing your information with third parties, please send Aris Global a request specifying your new choice. Simply send your request to info@arisglobal.com.

Cookies: Aris Global uses "Remember Me" cookies to enhance your experience while visiting our web site. "Remember Me" cookie enables us to automatically fill out your personal information into forms on arisglobal.com web site such as registration, document request or contact us.

A "Remember Me" cookie remains on your hard drive for an extended period of time and may contain a reference to your personal information, such as your name and address. "Remember Me" cookie does NOT contain reference to your credit card number / financial information.

A "Remember Me" cookie will be placed on your computer only if you opt in to it. The "Remember Me" cookie is removed when you uncheck the "Remember Me" checkbox on any of the forms.

2. The Data We Collect and How We Use It

Aris Global collects data from users for the following purposes:

As a result of your registration for/attendance at an Aris Global conference or event. Those existing customers or registered arisglobal.com users who sign up for a conference or event may be contacted prior to the event to see if any meetings, special demonstrations or other customer facilitation may be provided. This contact is in addition to any contact that may be required to confirm payment or provide logistical information and updates related to the conference. Attendees of such events may also be contacted after the event to see if any further information is required or follow up is appropriate. This information will be used by Aris Global, possibly shared with its affiliates, but will not be released to other third parties. To help assure respect of your data, we maintain control of the data.

To respond to user inquiries and requests for information. This data includes registrations for events, newsletters and specific requests for further information.

As a result of your participation in interactive discussions and public forums. There are parts of the web site that permit you to participate in interactive discussions. All of these are moderated; Aris Global may control the content that users post.

To provide future service and support.  Information collected for this purpose is both contact data and information related to products and service/support requested. This information is also used to provide service, product update, and similar notices.

To engage in transactions or communications.  Name, address, phone and email information may be collected and stored as part of the transaction history. The majority of the data collected under this category is business contact information. Aris Global may need to share some of this data (address, payment) with delivery services, credit card clearing houses and other similarly situated third parties that are required to accomplish the transaction.

As a result of product information download. Users who download product data sheets may be contacted to confirm certain information about their request.

To better tailor marketing to user needs. We may use information from purchases and requirements to provide you with timely and pertinent notices of product releases and service developments that address your needs and requirements.

To better respond to requests for service or quotes for product purchase.  Aris Global will pass contact information to the appropriate Aris Global sales person, consultant, or affiliate for follow-up related to Aris Global or affiliated products or services.

As a result of legal requirements. Aris Global may be required to provide data to comply with legally mandated reporting, disclosure or other legal process requirements.

3. Security

Aris Global is concerned with the security of the data we have collected and has in place reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to that information. These measures include policies, procedures, and technical elements relating to data access controls. In addition, Aris Global uses standard security protocols and mechanisms to exchange the transmission of sensitive data such as credit card details.

In the event that individual personal data is acquired, or is reasonably believed to have been acquired, by an unauthorized person and applicable law requires notification, Aris Global will notify the affected individual of the breach by email or fax or, if Aris Global is unable to contact the individual by email or fax, then by U.S. mail. Notice will be given promptly, consistent with the legitimate needs of law enforcement and any measures necessary for Aris Global or law enforcement to determine the scope of the breach and to assure or restore the integrity of the data system. Aris Global may delay notification if Aris Global or a law enforcement agency determines that the notification will impede a criminal investigation, unless and until Aris Global or the agency determines that notification will not compromise the investigation.

4. Policy Updates

If we are going to use your data in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection, we will notify you via email. You will have a choice as to whether or not we use your data in this different manner. In addition, if we make any material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user data already stored in our database, we will notify you by email or post a prominent notice on this web site notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post the notice we will also email users who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices.

We may update this policy from time to time to describe how new site features affect our use of your data and to let you know of new control and preference features that we provide you.

5.  Links to Other Sites

The Aris Global site may contain links to other web sites for news and other information. Aris Global is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites.

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