ADA International

Introduction

ADA International Trade, Inc. is a privacy conscious global organization. The following privacy statement explains how we protect visitors’ information gathered via this global 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 contains links to other sites, including sites maintained by member firms and affiliates of ADA International Trade, Inc. , 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 Services 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. Please click here for more information on cookies and how to reject them. 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 used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the Web site to gain access to premium content or request future communications about ADA areas of interest, such as specific ADA International Trade, Inc. or member firm publications or marketing campaigns, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the information to personalize your Web site experience. And, when you choose to register online for a ADA International Trade-hosted event, we will use the information you submit to respond to you. In addition, the web masters may, where necessary, use your information for various site related tasks. We will ensure that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary consents before sending you emails containing information about ADA International Trade, Inc. service and product offerings. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials.

Although we may provide visitors’ information to service providers that handle information on our behalf, we will usually not share the information with third parties or other ADA International Trade entities for secondary or unrelated purposes unless otherwise disclosed at the point of collection.

Personal information may be transmitted internationally through the ADA International Trade to third parties for the purposes identified above. This may include transfer to countries without data protection rules similar to those in effect in a visitor’s country of residence. By providing information to ADA International Trade through this Web site, you are consenting to such transfers. Where appropriate, personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or third parties where necessary or desirable to comply with legal or regulatory obligations or requests or for the purposes identified above.

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 Services 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

ADA International Trade, Inc. 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 ADA International Trade and any user visiting the Web site or providing identifying information of any kind.

Children's Privacy Protection

How to configure your Web browser

You can configure your Web browser to alert you before accepting cookies if you are using Netscape 3.0 or above, or Microsoft's Internet Explorer 3.0 or above. If you select this option, you will receive a warning every time a cookie is sent, and have the option of accepting or declining it.

If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape browser versions 4.0 and above, you can elect to turn off all cookies, to allow some, or to be alerted before you accept them.

Netscape Navigator (Windows and Macintosh)
In Version 7.0 Go to the "Edit" menu and select "Preferences." In the left menu panel, click "Privacy and Security," then select the section titled "Cookies" and check one of the boxes labeled to reject some, reject all or warn you before setting incoming cookies. After making your selection, choose "OK."

In Version 4.0 Go to the "Edit" menu and select "Preferences." In the left menu panel, choose "Advanced". On the right panel, find the section titled "Cookies" and check one of the boxes labeled to reject some, reject all or warn you before setting incoming cookies. After making your selection, choose "OK."

In Version 3.0 Go to the "Options menu" and select "Network Preferences." Then select the "Protocols" tab. Locate the section titled "Show an alert" and check the box labeled "Accepting a Cookie." This means you can read each cookie as it comes in, and hit "OK" to allow it, or "Cancel" to reject it. After making your selection, choose "OK."

Internet Explorer (Windows)
In Version 6.0 Go to the "Tools menu" and select "Internet Options." Choose the "Privacy" tab at the top. Go to "Settings." To disable, select "High." Select "OK" to accept the changes.

In Version 5.0 Go to the "Tools menu" and select "Internet Options." Go to the "Security" tab at the top. Choose "Custom level." Scroll down to "Cookies" and check "Disable." Select "OK" to accept the changes.

In Version 4.0 Go to the "View" menu and select "Internet Options." Select the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down the list and find the "Cookies" section. There you can select to accept all, warn before accepting, or reject all. After making your selection, select "OK."

In Version 3.0 Go to the "View" menu and click on "Options." Select the "Advanced" tab. In the "Warnings" section, check the box labeled "Warn" before accepting cookies. This means you can read each cookie as it comes in, and hit "OK" to allow it or "Cancel" to reject it. After making your selection, choose "OK."

Internet Explorer (Macintosh)
In Version 3.0 and later Go to the "Edit" menu and select "Preferences." In the left menu, go to "Cookies" (you may have to select the small arrow next to "Receiving Files" to see the "Cookies" option). On the right, find the pull-down menu labeled "When receiving cookies" and select "Ask for each cookie." This means you can read each cookie as it comes in, and hit "OK" to allow it or "Cancel" to reject it. After making your selection, choose "OK."