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Mettler-Toledo (the “Company” or “METTLER TOLEDO”) operates an Internet site
(the “Site”) intended for business, professional and academic visitors and
their organizations (the Site visitor and his or her organization hereinafter
referred to, collectively, as the “User”). Portions of this Site are available
to all Users; access to certain portions is restricted to Users who register or
otherwise qualify for such access. This Site is not intended for general public
consumers.
The individual using this Site acknowledges and agrees that he or she is doing
so in a business, professional, or academic capacity, and that the individual
and the business, professional, or academic organization on whose behalf the
individual is using this Site are subject to the Mettler-Toledo Terms and
Conditions of Use (the "Terms and Conditions"), and accept them in full, as
they may be modified by METTLER TOLEDO from time-to-time and posted on this
Site. The terms “you,” “visitor”, or “User” refer to both the individual
visitor to the Site and his or her organization.
This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) describes the type of information that the
Company collects (or may collect) from Users, what the Company does with this
information, and how Users can update and control the use of information
provided by using the Site. The Terms and Conditions incorporate this Policy by
reference. This Policy may change from time to time, so Users are advised to
check it frequently.
By visiting the Site, Users accept and consent to the practices described in
this Policy.
The information that the Company receives from and about Users helps it to
personalize and continually improve the Site and services provided on or
through the Site. Users acknowledge and agree that the Company owns all
information collected on or through the Site.
Types of information gathered by the Company include:
Information Users Give the Company
The Company receives and stores any information that Users enter on the Site or
send to the Company in any other way. Examples of information collected by the
Company include: information provided by Users when they search, contribute
submissions, post, participate in a forum, or questionnaire, or communicate
with customer service. For example, Users provide information when they search
for information or for a product; provide personal or company information to
establish an account; communicate with the Company by phone, e-mail, or
otherwise; complete a questionnaire; and participate in discussion boards. As a
result of those actions, Users might supply the Company with information such
as the User’s name, address, phone number and other contact information; the
User’s e-mail; the User’s profession and interests related thereto; the User’s
employer; the User’s professional licensing information and credentials;
fulfillment of continuing education requirements; credit information; e-mail
addresses that User wishes to send a greeting card to; fields of interest; the
content of e-mails to the Company; and financial and personal information,
including identifying account numbers.
A User can choose not to provide certain information, but then the Company
might not allow the User to take advantage of many of the Site’s features. The
Company uses (or may use) the information provided by Users for purposes such
as responding to Users’ requests, customizing the Site, improving the Site’s
services, and communicating with Users.
Users should be aware that when they voluntarily disclose personally
identifiable information on the Interactive Areas of the Site, such as the
website’s guestbook, information disclosed by the Users can be collected and
used by third parties and may result in unsolicited messages from third
parties. Such activities are beyond the Company’s control and the Company is
not responsible for such activities or the discoverability of any User’s
identity.
Automatic Information
The Company receives and stores certain types of information whenever Users
interact with the Company and the Site. For example, the Site uses (or may use)
"cookies" and/or comparable technologies, and the Company obtains certain types
of information when a Web browser accesses the Site. Examples of the
information that the Company collects and analyzes include the Internet
protocol (“IP”) address used to connect Users’ computers to the Internet;
e-mail addresses; computer and connection information such as browser types and
versions, operating systems, and platforms; the full Uniform Resource Locators
(“URL”) clickstream to, through, and from the Site, including dates and times;
and cookie numbers. It is not possible for a User to delete all traces of his
or her activity on the Site, including any messages posted to Interactive Areas
of the Site. A number of companies offer utilities designed to help users visit
Web sites anonymously. Although the Company may not be able to provide Users
with a personalized experience at the Site if the Site cannot identify them, it
does not prohibit Users from using these tools.
Cookies and Comparable Technologies
Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that the Company transfers to Users’
computer hard drives through their Web browsers to enable the Company’s systems
to recognize Users’ browsers. Cookies allow Users to take full advantage of
some of the Site’s features. New information technologies are always being
developed and the Company may use such technologies for information collection
purposes. Use of these new technologies is contemplated by and consistent with
the terms of this Policy.
E-mail Communications
To assist the Company, the Company may receive a confirmation when a User opens
e-mail from the Company if the User’s computer supports such capabilities. The
Company may also compare the Company’s customer list to lists received from
other companies, and use such other lists to supplement the Company’s own
information.
Information from Other Sources
To improve, enhance, or expand the Site and services offered on or through the
Site, (for example, providing better information), the Company might receive
information about Users and/or their organizations from other sources and add
it to the Company’s account information. The Company also sometimes receives
updated delivery and address information from its shippers or other sources so
that the Company can correct its records and deliver purchases and
communications more easily. The Company may also receive reports from parties
that provide information received from or about Users of the Site or potential
users of the Site. The Company may collect information on or through the Site
directly, or it may rely on agents or independent contractors to collect and/or
analyze such information.
Information about Users is an important part of the Company’s business. The
Company shares customer information with its affiliates and with non-related
distributors as described below. Additionally, the Company may sell information
it has compiled to third parties.
Business Partners that the Company Does Not Control
The Company works closely with other businesses, which include the Company’s
business partners such as distributors, suppliers and service providers. The
Company may share customer information with these businesses. In addition, the
Company may provide third parties with aggregate statistics and non-identifying
information about Users, trends, transactions, or other activities.
Users acknowledge and agree that in instances where any information considered
to be confidential is made available through public disclosure or otherwise,
the Company will not be liable for any claim arising from or in connection with
the disclosure of such information. Other companies that advertise or link on
the Site may use cookies or collect other information about Users when Users go
to their site. The Company does not control the collection or use of
information by these companies. Users should contact these companies directly
if they have any questions about the collection or use of information about
them.
Agents or Contractors
The Company and its affiliates may employ other companies and individuals to
perform functions on the Company’s behalf, including with respect to User
information. Examples include providing services, providing or collecting
information, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information
from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, and
providing customer service.
Promotional Offers
The Company may send offers to selected groups of Users on its own behalf and
on behalf of other businesses.
Business Transfers
As the Company continues to develop its business and the Site, the Company
might sell or buy other companies or assets. In such transactions, customer
information generally is one of the transferred business assets. Also, in the
event that substantially all of the Company’s stock or assets were acquired,
User information would, of course, be one of the transferred assets.
Protection of the Company and Others
We may exchange information with other companies and organizations for fraud
protection and credit risk reduction. In addition, we can release account and
other personal information when we have a good faith belief that the release is
appropriate to comply with law; enforce or apply our Terms and Conditions, or
agreements; protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company; or protect
the rights, property, or safety of the Site, Users, or others.
With Users’ Consent
Users have the opportunity not to disclose personal information on the Site.
When personal information is provided the User consents to the Company’s use of
the information as provided in this Policy.
The Company may protect the security of certain Users’ information during
transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (“SSL”) software, which encrypts
certain information input by Users.
It is important for Users to protect against unauthorized access to passwords
and to computers. Users should be sure to sign off when they are finished using
a shared computer.
The Company may give Users access to information about their accounts for the
limited purpose of viewing and, in certain cases, updating that information.
This includes viewing and updating information about your personal data,
personalization preferences, and any subscriptions or communities.
Users may choose not to provide information, though that might prevent the User
from taking advantage of some Site features.
Users can add or update certain account information as described in Section 4
above. When Users update information, the Company usually keeps a copy of prior
versions of the account information for its records.
The "help" portion of the toolbar on most browsers describes how to prevent the
browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify Users when a
new cookie is received, or how to disable cookies altogether. If a User does
not use cookies, some features of the Site may become unavailable.
The Site, and the products, services and information on the site, are not
intended for children. If a User is under 16, the User should not use the Site.
If Users choose to visit the Site, the visit and any dispute over privacy is
subject to this Policy and the Terms and Conditions, including limitations on
damages, arbitration of disputes, and application of the law of Switzerland
without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. If a User has any concern
about privacy at the Site, please send a thorough description to
webmaster@mt.com. The Site and the Company’s business change constantly. This
Policy and the Terms and Conditions will change also, and use of information
that the Company gathers now is subject to the Policy in effect at the time of
use. Users should check the Site frequently to see recent changes.
IF A USER IS AN INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT IN A MEMBER STATE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE COMPANY MAY COLLECT, USE, DISCLOSE,
AND TRANSFER THE USER’S PERSONAL DATA AS DESCRIBED IN THIS POLICY, OR ANY
AMENDMENTS HERETO. THE USER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT THE
COMPANY MAY TRANSFER THE USER’S PERSONAL DATA OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
INCLUDING TO THE UNITED STATES, FOR PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THIS POLICY. THE
USER MAY ONLY USE THE SITE IF THE USER CONSENTS TO THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY.
THE UNITED STATES HAS NOT BEEN DEEMED TO PROVIDE “ADEQUATE” DATA PROTECTIONS
COMPARABLE TO THOSE MANDATED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION.
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