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Thank you for visiting the TECHMECCA (TECHMECCA) Web site. Your privacy is very important to us. We want to make your experience on the Internet as enjoyable and rewarding as possible, and we want you to use the Internet's vast array of information, tools, and opportunities with complete confidence. In addition to reviewing this TECHMECCA Privacy Policy (Privacy Policy), please read our Terms of Use . Your use of the TECHMECCA Web site constitutes your agreement with the terms and conditions of the Terms of Use and your acceptance of this Privacy Policy, as either may be amended or modified from time to time without notice.
We have created this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy and security. This Privacy Policy describes how TECHMECCA collects information from all users of TECHMECCA's Web site and the information and services provided therein (the Services). TECHMECCA currently provides Services to those users who access our Services (i.e., the general public) (Users). This Privacy Policy also describes what we do with the information we collect, and the choices Users have concerning the collection and use of such information. TECHMECCA requests that you read this Privacy Policy carefully.
The following is a summary of the various ways we treat the information we collect about you or that you provide to us while using our Web site. If you have concerns or questions about any aspect of this policy, you may contact us using the TECHMECCA contact information provided below, or by clicking here to send us an email.
This Privacy Policy only applies to the information collected on the TECHMECCA Web site, and does not cover information collected on Web sites linked to or from the TECHMECCA Web site. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy does not cover any information that we collect through other methods or sources.
I. NOTICE/AWARENESS :
A. WHAT INFORMATION IS COLLECTED FROM USERS BY TECHMECCA:
Each time you visit any Web site owned, maintained, or published by TECHMECCA, TECHMECCA, or its agents, may capture the following non-personal information (collectively, the Non-Personal Information):
- the domain name of the Internet Service Provider (e.g., msn.com) from which your Internet connection originated;
- the type of top-level domain (e.g., commercial, organization, or educational) from which your Internet connection originated;
- the type (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and version (e.g., Netscape 7.1) of the web browser you are using;
- the type of operating system (e.g., Windows XP) you are using;
- the country (e.g., United States or Canada ), State/Province (e.g., Texas or Ontario ), and city (e.g., Chicago , IL ) from which your Internet connection originated according to your Internet Protocol Address (IP Address);
- the addresses of Web sites (including, but not limited to, referring search engines) you visited immediately before, and after, coming to the TECHMECCA Web site;
- the screen resolution of your monitor;
- your IP Address; and
- the paths taken as you move from one page of TECHMECCA's Web site to another page (click stream activity).
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Non-Personal Information does not permit TECHMECCA, or its agents, to ascertain any User's name or email address, or permit TECHMECCA to identify any User as a specific individual. TECHMECCA does not collect personal information (as defined below) from Users unless they choose to voluntarily provide such information to TECHMECCA via email or using the TECHMECCA Web site. "Personal information" includes information that enables TECHMECCA to identify a User as a specific individual including, but not limited to, the User's name or email address.
B. HOW TECHMECCA USES YOUR INFORMATION:
The information that TECHMECCA collects from or about Users from its Web site may be used by TECHMECCA (or its agents) to enhance Users' use of this Web site in the following ways:
- Arrange the Web site in the most user-friendly way
- Optimize Users' browsing experience of this Web site
- Insure the security and integrity of the Services
- Continually develop new and improved Services
- Respond to Users' comments, question or suggestions
We may use your IP Address to help diagnose problems with our server, gather broad demographic information, and administer the TECHMECCA Web site.
When TECHMECCA receives an email from you, we may use your email address to thank you for your comment and/or reply to your question (if applicable). We may also store the email we received from you, and any reply from us, in case we correspond further. Unless you have expressly requested TECHMECCA to do so, we will not use your email address to send you any unsolicited message or information beyond our initial reply. Additionally, we will not share your email address with or sell it to anyone else (unless otherwise provided herein) for such use.
In the event that you request information or other services from TECHMECCA, TECHMECCA may use your email address, or such other information as you provide to us, in order to provide you with the information or other services you requested until you ask us to stop, or until such information or service is no longer available from TECHMECCA. TECHMECCA will not use your email address, or such other information that you elect to provide to us, to send you any unsolicited message or information, unless such unsolicited message or information is part of the service you are requesting.
TECHMECCA maintains a strict "No-Spam" policy that means that we do not sell, rent, or otherwise give your e-mail address to any third-party for commercial use, without your consent or as permitted by this Privacy Policy.
While your personal information is protected as described herein, we reserve the right to use aggregated anonymous data about our Users as a group for any business purpose, such as analyzing usage trends.
The Non-Personal Information TECHMECCA collects about its Users does not, without more, allow TECHMECCA to ascertain any User's personal information. However, if both TECHMECCA and your Internet Services Provider (ISP) are ordered to disclose certain information pursuant to a governmental or judicial order, your personal information may be discoverable by combining the Non-Personal Information TECHMECCA collects, such as your IP Address, with the personal information (e.g., your name and the static IP Address assigned to you) maintained by your ISP.
C. HOW TECHMECCA COLLECTS YOUR INFORMATION:
"Cookies"
TECHMECCA may, from time to time, use cookie technology for tracking usage of Non-Public Services, and as part of our Web site's statistical reporting as it relates to use of the Web site by Users.
A cookie is a small data file that is transmitted by a Web site and saved on your hard disk by your computer's browser. The cookie can hold data a Web site may need to compile Web site statistical data, such as which pages are visited, the internet provider's domain name (e.g. 'msn.com,' or 'tamu.edu') and country that our Users come from (United States or Canada), the addresses of Web sites visited immediately before, and after, coming to TECHMECCA's Web site. The information contained in the cookies may also enable us to trace each User's click stream activity (i.e., the paths taken by Users of our Web site as they move from page to page). None of the information derived from a cookie is associated with you as an individual. The information derived from a cookie is measured anonymously and only in aggregate. Cookies do not capture any User's individual email address or any other personal information about the respective User.
To prevent cookies from being placed on your computer, you may configure your browser to reject all cookies. Alternatively, you may configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is set. You may check the "Help" menu of your browser to determine how to change your cookie preferences.
Web Server Log Files
In addition to using cookies, TECHMECCA may use standard web server log files to help us count the number of Users that visit our Web site, and to evaluate our Web site's technical capacity. We may use this information to (i) estimate how many people visit our Web site or portions thereof, (ii) help us arrange the pages in the most user-friendly way, (iii) keep the Web site browser-friendly, and (iv) make our pages more useful to our Users. We record information on Web site traffic, but not information on individual Users of our Web site, so no information about you in particular will be kept or used.
Single-Pixel Gifs
TECHMECCA may use single-pixel gif images, sometimes referred to as web bugs or web beacons, to count web page accesses and gather some general statistical information. TECHMECCA does not gather personal information through the use of these images.
D. WITH WHOM DOES TECHMECCA SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ITS USERS?
TECHMECCA only shares personal information we might collect or obtain about its Users with third parties under the limited circumstances set forth herein.
E. SHARING OF INFORMATION WITH AGENTS AND OTHER THIRD PARTIES
TECHMECCA may share information within internal business units of TECHMECCA, and with individuals, who need access to your information in order to address any request you might have. TECHMECCA may employ other companies and individuals to perform services on behalf of TECHMECCA, including, but not limited to, Web site administration and hosting, network and database design, and data analysis. Such companies and individuals may have access to personal information about you necessary to perform their services, but will not be permitted to use it for any other purpose.
In the event a third party acquires all or substantially all of our assets, your personal information, aggregated information, and any other information that TECHMECCA has collected as a result of the TECHMECCA Web site may be transferred to such third party as part of our business assets. Additionally, in the event any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding is brought by or against TECHMECCA, all of your personal information may be considered one of our assets and may be sold or transferred to third parties.
TECHMECCA may also, from time to time, share information we collect or that is provided by you, to our accountants, attorneys and auditors, or otherwise as permitted by law. We reserve the right to share any personal information we obtain about Users with third parties if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary or desirable in order to: (a) conform with the requirements of the law or to comply with legal process served upon us; (b) protect or defend our legal rights or property, the TECHMECCA Web site, or other Users; or (c) investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, or violations of the Terms of Use of the TECHMECCA Web site. In those instances, the information is provided only for that purpose. TECHMECCA assumes no liability for any actions or policies of third parties.
II. CHOICE:
A. WHAT YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM TECHMECCA
In the event that you elect to receive them, TECHMECCA may periodically send you email messages informing you of, among other things, industry events or updates, new features to the TECHMECCA Web site, or new products offered by TECHMECCA. You may elect to stop receiving such email messages at any time by contacting TECHMECCA using TECHMECCA's contact information provided herein, and expressing your desire not to receive further email messages of that nature.
In the event you do not explicitly choose to receive informational emails from TECHMECCA, the only email messages you will receive from TECHMECCA will be in response to email or other inquiries that we receive from you.
Please note that whenever you submit any information to us in connection with any of the Services, you consent to TECHMECCA's processing of the submitted information as necessary to provide the Services in which you are participating.
III. ACCESS:
A. UPDATING OR CORRECTING ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION
Using the contact information for TECHMECCA provided below, you may request access to or copies of any personal information about you that TECHMECCA obtains or collects. TECHMECCA will attempt to respond to your request within a reasonable period of time after we have received your request, and disclose to you what personal information about you (if any) that TECHMECCA possesses. You may contest the accuracy or completeness of any personal information that TECHMECCA obtains or collects. You may request that TECHMECCA modify or correct any personal information by contacting us using the contact information for IBAT provided below. Alternatively, you may request that we modify or correct any personal information by following the instructions in any email(s) you receive from us, or by sending us a reply stating your request. Upon TECHMECCA's receipt of your request to modify or correct any personal information, TECHMECCA will investigate your claim and respond to your request within a reasonable period of time after we have received your request. If circumstances so warrant and your request to modify or correct any personal information is reasonable, TECHMECCA will modify or correct your personal information in accordance with your instructions. You acknowledge that TECHMECCA shall have no obligation to modify or correct any of your personal information (even if erroneous) if such a modification or correction by TECHMECCA would conflict with a governmental or judicial order, or impede a governmental, judicial, or civil proceeding or investigation (whether existing or anticipated). You further acknowledge that TECHMECCA reserves the right to require that you provide proof of identity, in form and substance acceptable to TECHMECCA in TECHMECCA's absolute discretion, prior to making any corrections or modifications to any personal information.
IV. SECURITY:
Any personal information obtained or collected by TECHMECCA will be maintained internally or with third-party agents of TECHMECCA (e.g., Internet Service Providers). The TECHMECCA Web site, and network and systems related thereto, has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under TECHMECCA's control. The security measures may include, but are not limited to, technologies and policies such as limited access data-centers, firewall technology, secure certificate authentication, and limitations of administrative access to systems. While TECHMECCA takes reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and security of our Web site, and network and systems related thereto, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will prevent third-party hackers from illegally obtaining any information, including, but not limited to, your personal information.
V. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND REDRESS:
TECHMECCA reserves the right to revise, amend, or modify this Privacy Policy, our Terms of Use, and our other policies and agreements at any time and in any manner without notice.
If you have any questions, comments, criticisms, or complaints about this Privacy Policy and/or the way it affects you, please feel free to email us or write to us at the following address:
TechMecca
1700 Rio Grande St., Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78701
Attention: Julie Courtney
Email: jcourtney@ibat.org
VI. CHILDREN AND PARENTS:
The TECHMECCA Web site is not intended for use by children. TECHMECCA does not use the TECHMECCA Web site or the Services to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13. No person under the age of 13 is allowed to provide any personal information in connection with the TECHMECCA Web site. Minors between the ages of 13 and 17 must get the permission of their parent(s) or legal guardians(s) before accessing this Web site.
Last updated: February 16, 2007.
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