Privacy Statement
SimAuthor Privacy Policy
This privacy policy covers http://www.Simauthor.com.
To demonstrate our commitment to our users' privacy, we disclose
the following information.
1. What personal information SimAuthor collects.
2. What personal information third parties collect through this
Web site.
3. What organization collects the information.
4. How SimAuthor uses the information.
5. With whom SimAuthor may share user information.
6. What choices are available to users regarding collection, use
and distribution of the information.
7. What types of security procedures are in place to protect the
loss, misuse or alteration of information under SimAuthor control.
8. How users can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
Information Collection and Use
Information is collected for the purpose of site administration
and to support, improve and obtain feedback on SimAuthor services
and to prevent and detect breaches of SimAuthor network security,
the law or contract.
A user must provide clickstream information
(internet protocol address, internet service provider, platform
type, date/time stamp, operating system), http protocol
information (last url requested and browser type), state
management mechanisms (data allowing a user to be tracked
consistently), unique identifiers (login id or other id), and any
search terms (search text).
It is optional for the user to provide transaction
information (account transactions), user's name, user's birth date,
user's login information, user's gender (male or female), user's
employer, user's job title, user's home contact information,
user's business contact information, business/organization name,
department/division of business/organization and contact
information for the business/organization.
We encourage users to provide optional information
so we can provide a more personalized experience on our site. We
use this information to complete the current transaction and to
contact by email, regular mail, or telephone; to enhance our site
and product offerings; to maintain and secure our site and to
understand (in aggregate) the interests of web site visitors and
your interests. We retain different elements of this information
for different periods of time.
If particular elements of this optional
information are necessary to supply a particular service (eg. an
e-mail address for electronic news updates) then this service is
available only to those users who provide this information. This
will not affect your ability to use other parts of the site.
Where does SimAuthor collect information?
We collect information from several areas. Technical data is
collected throughout the site. Optional contact data is collected
from specific forms which each state the purpose(s) for which
information is being obtained. These include opportunities to
register with SimAuthor in order to receive ongoing news and
announcements by email from us; to apply for employment with us;
to submit a form or e-mail requesting information, or to complete
a questionnaire.
What is SimAuthor's policy on Direct
Mailings?
We will use the information we collect from the web site for a
direct mailing, such as a Newsletter, only if you expressly give
us prior permission. If you decide you no longer want to receive
such mailings, you can remove yourself by sending an e-mail to the
address provided at the time.
You have the right to ask us at any time not to
contact you for the purposes of direct marketing. To exercise this
right please email us at
info@simauthor.com
How does SimAuthor manage and track online
advertising and site usage?
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you
visit our web site. These companies may use information about your
visits to this and other web sites in order to provide
advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. Unless
otherwise notified, they do not use names, addresses, email
addresses or telephone numbers. These third-party advertising
companies do not link online actions to an identifiable person.
Profiles
SimAuthor uses User Group data to create a profile of our users. A
profile is stored information that we keep on individual users
that details their viewing preferences. Consequently, collected
information is tied to the user's personal information. This
profile is used to tailor a user's visit to our Web site, to
improve the content of the site for the user and to direct
pertinent marketing promotions to them.
Communications from the Site
When customers provide us contact information for User Group 1
(user participation is voluntary and users can opt-out by
following the directions in our 'Choice' section) we use the
information to contact the user to deliver sales and product
information that will be useful to them.
Sharing Information
Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need
to disclose personal information when required by law when we have
a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a
current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served
on our Web site.
Personally Identifiable Information
Personal information is used by SimAuthor for other companies in
the world-wide QinetiQ group. In addition it may be used by
SimAuthor within a consortium or other business grouping. It may
be shared, under full contractual control, with other companies
who act as data processors for us. In any case where the other
company involved is located outside the United State or European
Union the SimAuthor contact details in this policy may be used for
all data protection purposes.
Employment and vacancy application information is
held by SimAuthor Solutions for up to 6 months for use in our
recruitment and development process.
Data Security
SimAuthor has physical security in our facilities to protect
against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information. Our
company uses secure encryption technology (secure socket
connection) for all sensitive financial or health data transmitted
on our site.
Visitors Under 18 Years of Age
SimAuthor does not knowingly collect personally identifiable
information online from a minor under 18 since our site is not
directed at minors.
Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating
Personal Information
If a user's personal information changes (such as zip code, phone,
email or postal address) they can change contact, and other
information online. If a user wishes to correct/update information
or no longer desires our service, they can notify us of these
changes by contacting us using any of the information in the
Contact section of this policy.
Changes to the Privacy Statement
The information you submit to us is controlled by the privacy
policy in effect at the time you submit it. If we significantly
change our policy, we will post a notice in a conspicuous place on
our website notifying visitors of policy changes.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to the
SimAuthor Website by email to
info@simauthor.com or by mail
to:
SimAuthor Inc.
c/o The Website
5775 Flatiron Parkway, Suite 120
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
Links
This privacy policy only covers the SimAuthor Website. Other links
within this site to other websites are not covered by this policy.
Please be aware that we [SimAuthor] are not responsible for the
privacy practices of such other sites, nor are we responsible for
the content of such other sites. We encourage our users to be
aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements
of each and every web site that collects personal information.
This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by
this Web site.
Contact with SimAuthor
Emails and other electronic communication with SimAuthor may be
monitored. Calls to SimAuthor may be recorded for business
continuity, quality control, regulatory and/or monitoring
purposes.
Resolving Privacy Policy Disputes
If you think we have not followed our privacy policy in some way,
it can be resolved by contacting:
The SimAuthor Data Protection Manager
c/o The Website
5775 Flatiron Parkway, Suite 120
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
E-mail:
info@simauthor.com
Phone: 303.545.2132
