Comperio® Privacy Notice

PricewaterhouseCoopers is a privacy conscious global organisation that is committed to protecting your privacy and to keeping your personal information secure. This privacy statement applies to our personal information handling practices relating to PricewaterhouseCooper's Comperio® information service product and web site at http:/www.pwccomperio.com.

1	What personally identifiable information is collected through the Comperio® web site?

PricewaterhouseCoopers collects personally identifiable information consisting of basic contact information such as the users’ name, title, company address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers. PricewaterhouseCoopers uses Cookies, which are described below, to collect additional information that is used only to facilitate Comperio® web site user requests.

2	Are Cookies or Log Files used?

Yes. A Cookie refers to data that is stored on your hard drive to enable Comperio® to customise services to your interests. For example, Cookies are used to store your contact information so that you don’t need to re-enter it on subsequent visits to the Comperio® web site. Cookies facilitate access, authenticate users, and let Comperio® know when you last visited the Comperio® web site so we can provide the proper information to you.

We also use log files to help manage the Comperio® web site. Log files tell Comperio® the domain from where a user originates, so PricewaterhouseCoopers can track a licensee’s general usage and detect attempts at unauthorized access to the Comperio® web site.

3	How is the information used?

We collect information only for the purpose of providing Comperio® related services to Comperio® licensees. PricewaterhouseCoopers will not send unsolicited e-mail to Comperio® licensees.

4	Is information disclosed to third parties?

PricewaterhouseCoopers does not sell or disseminate any personally identifiable information collected through the Comperio® web site to third parties, unless otherwise disclosed at the point of collection. However, in accordance with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ license agreement with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, PricewaterhouseCoopers must provide them with the names of educational institutions who license Comperio®. PricewaterhouseCoopers will disclose personally identifiable information to a third party to the extent such disclosure is required by law, or when investigating potential software license breaches.

5	How long is the information kept ?

Current user information is stored and maintained on the Comperio® web site for the term of your license, thereafter it is archived for record keeping purposes only.

6	Does the Comperio® web site link to other web sites?

Yes, the Comperio® web site does link to other web sites. PricewaterhouseCoopers assumes no responsibility for the information practices of sites that a user accesses through the Comperio® web site.

7	Can I modify my information?

Yes, Comperio® web site users can access, review and correct their information at any time. To modify select Options, Modify Registration. Amend your information and "submit".

8	How secure is my information?

PricewaterhouseCoopers uses generally accepted standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. Only authorized PricewaterhouseCoopers personnel can access personally identifiable information. PricewaterhouseCoopers uses secure socket layer technology to protect user login information and this technology is also required to be used by all of our suppliers.

9	Who controls my information?

PricewaterhouseCoopers controls your personal information and may share it with PricewaterhouseCoopers affiliates, subsidiaries or member firms of the worldwide PricewaterhouseCoopers organisation to facilitate local support of Comperio® licensees.

10	10. Will PricewaterhouseCoopers change this Comperio® Privacy Statement?

PricewaterhouseCoopers reserves the right to modify or amend this statement. To keep users informed of key changes, PricewaterhouseCoopers will notify users via the "What’s New" page on the Comperio® web site for a period of at least 30 days, beginning as of the effective date of the change.

11	Want to contact us?

We welcome your inquiries and comments. Please direct any queries or concerns you have to our Comperio® privacy office through the Comperio® "Feedback" form.

To promote web site user education relating to privacy issues, PricewaterhouseCoopers has developed a global website containing privacy issues, news, case studies and a privacy reference room. Please visit the PricewaterhouseCoopers - Privacy Practice.

 

 

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