The Information We Collect
Wurth USA Inc.'s web server collects general data pertaining to each Site visitor, including, without limitation, the IP address, the domain name, the web page, the length of time spent and the pages accessed while visiting this Site. This information is collected to, among other things, aggregate information from Online and offline sources, facilitate system administration, improve the content of this Site, customize and improve the user experience for Site visitors and customers, and improve customer service generally.
Wurth USA Inc. also collects personally identifiable and transactional information provided by companies and Site visitors that submit Online job applications (category “Career Opportunity Center“) or submit feedback information (category “Contact Us/Feedback)“. This information helps Wurth USA Inc. to respond to inquiries regarding this Site.
Use of the Information Collected
Wurth USA Inc. uses the information that is collected from Site visitors and customers to, among other things, better serve customers and improve the content of this Site. Wurth USA Inc. may also use the information collected to notify Site visitors of changes to this Site, to notify Site visitors of new products, and for any other legitimate and lawful business purpose of Wurth USA Inc. Wurth USA Inc. may choose to share information with other companies within the Wurth Group organization. Wurth USA Inc. treats your data confidentially and, where applicable, in accordance with the rules of the Federal Data Protection Act in effect.
Security and Posts to Site
Wurth USA Inc. Site security is a priority. Wurth USA Inc. reviews and updates the security methods implemented to protect information transmitted via this Site, including measures to secure and protect all personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, and alteration. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to or from this Site any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, profane or other material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under the law. Any material, information or idea you transmit or post on this Site by any means will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary and may be removed, at any time, by Wurth USA Inc.
Cookies and Other Technology Information
A cookie is a small file stored on your computer by a web site to give you a unique ID (each, a “Cookie“). Wurth USA Inc. uses Cookies to track new visitors to this Site and recognize past customers so that Wurth USA Inc. may present more personalized content. Cookies are used to assist Wurth USA Inc. in customizing Site information. Cookies used by this Site do not contain any personally identifiable information. Wurth USA Inc. cannot identify a customer unless that information is provided voluntarily. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you configure your computer to block or erase cookies you will not be able to use this Site.
Links
This Site may be linked to other sites that are not owned, maintained or operated by Wurth USA Inc. and not subject to the same Privacy and other Policies. Wurth USA Inc. is not responsible of the content of those sites or the use of any information collected from you by those sites. The inclusion of any link to such sites does not imply any recommendation or sponsorship of such sites and Wurth USA Inc. disclaims any liability for links: (i) from another website to this Site, and (ii) to another website from this Site.
Policy Updates
Wurth USA Inc. may update this policy from time to time. Please check the Site periodically for updates. Policy updates shall be effective the date the change is posted on the Site. Notice of any material changes in the manner in which Wurth USA Inc. handles personally identifiable information under this policy will be provided on the Site.
Other
Wurth USA may be required by law, regulation, litigation and/or requests from governmental authorities to disclose various personal information of visitors to this Site.
This Privacy Policy is effective 09/01/2004.
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