At IMET, we strongly stand by the protection of the privacy of our users. Before utilizing our services you should understand how we use and safeguard your personal information that you submit to us as well as information we may automatically collect about you. (collectively "Personal Information") IMET ("our, we, us") can be accessed worldwide however its primary functions are within the United States and is therefore that Personal Information about you that we collect or that you submit to us may be transferred to, processed in, and held in the United States.
By using our site, (the "Site") service, (the "Service") and its areas (the "Areas") (collectively the "Network") you agree to this Privacy Policy. (the "Policy") Effective: January 1, 2010.
Personal Information
For each visitor to our Site, we automatically recognize certain information including IP address and browser type. This information is purely recorded for statistical and security purposes only and is never used in an attempt to obtain any information about the user.
Other information we collect is used to notify members about updates to our site, and is not shared with other organizations for commercial purposes.
At the time you register for a conference or service, we collect certain information about you including contact information which includes but is not limited to, your full name, local address, and e-mail address as well as any applicable demographic information. We also collect billing information pertaining to services, products, conferences and or events you wish to participate in, this includes but is not limited to, your billing address and credit card information. Sensitive information is not kept on file by IMET after its intended use expires.
If you supply us with your postal address you will only receive the information for which you provided us your address.
Persons who supply us with their telephone numbers will only receive telephone contact from us with information regarding a Service they have engaged in with us if an unlikely need arises.
The information we gather allows us to serve you more efficiently. Prior to engaging with the Network you must certify that you are at least 18 years of age. Individuals who are under 18 are not able to use our Service at this time.
We collect the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail, as well as aggregate information. By supplying us with your e-mail we are able to inform you about updates and Site information. Your e-mail addresses will never be shared to third parties or become part of commercial mailing lists. You will only receive e-mail from us for information you have requested or information that is related to a Service you utilize.
If you do not want to receive e-mail from us in the future, please let us know.
Use of Information
From time to time, we may use customer information for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change at some time in the future we will post the Policy changes to our Site to notify you of these changes and provide you with the ability to opt-out of these new uses. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check back at our Site periodically.
With respect to cookies: we use cookies to store visitor preferences, and record session information. If your browser is not setup to accept cookies, you will not be able to fully use the Site at this time.
Authorized Disclosures
Notwithstanding anything in this Policy to the contrary, we may share any Personal Information we have obtained or you have submitted in response to subpoenas, court orders, legal processes, or to establish, protect, or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims. This holds true as well as to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, fraud, abuse, and situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.
Modifications and Deactivations
If you would like to modify any Personal Information you previously submitted to us you may do so by by contacting us directly. If you had previously requested to receive information about or related to the Site or Services via e-mail or postal communication and no longer wish to receive such communications you may opt-out by contacting us directly. However, please note that regardless of your opt-in, opt-out status we reserve the right to send you administrative messages relating to Services you previously requested.
General
The section headings used herein are for convenience or reference only and do not form a part of this Policy, and no construction or inference shall be derived there from. We may update this Policy from time to time and will inform its Service members of such changes as well as a posted notice for a limited duration.
If you feel that this site is not following its stated Policy, or you have additional questions or concerns, please contact us at Privacy@IMET.com.