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IAG Research Privacy Policy
Updated: April 5, 2004
This privacy policy is applicable to the www.IAGR.net site (the "Site"), which is operated by
IAG Research, Inc. (hereinafter "IAG", "we", "our", or "us"). This privacy policy shall be prominently published on the Site. The purpose of this privacy policy is to disclose to you what information we may collect, how we may collect it, with whom we may share it, and certain other matters related to such information, including the choices you have regarding our collection of information and our use and disclosure to other parties of information we may have collected from you.
Please read the following to learn more about our data collection policies and practices.
Types of Information Collected
The following are the types of information we collect:
Information You Provide Us
When you subscribe to the IAG Mailing List, we collect some personal information, including your name, e-mail address, organization, job title, zip code, telephone number or other information that may be collected on the Site.
Site Usage Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect a log file which contains your IP address, browser type, domain name, click-stream data and the time of your visit. This information is used to measure and analyze Site usage and performance.
E-mail Communications
We keep a record of what e-mails you opt to, and opt not to, receive from IAG Research. You may opt in or out of receiving e-mail from IAG Research at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the e-mails you receive from IAG Research. We also keep a record of what e-mails we send you from the Site.
How Information Is Collected
We collect information from you in several different areas on the Site, including those described below:
E-mail Communications
We may offer free newsletters to share information with you about the Site. You may receive a newsletter by registering for a particular newsletter on the Site. You may opt in or out of receiving e-mail from IAG Research at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the newsletters you receive from IAG Research. When you open an HTML-formatted e-mail (a message that includes graphics) from the Site, we include a Web Beacon (an electronic image known as a "single-pixel GIF") that will send us a confirmation that you opened the e-mail, if your computer supports such capabilities.
IP Addresses and Click-stream Data
We collect IP addresses and/or click-stream data for purposes of system administration. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you access the Internet. Our computers identify your computer by its IP address. When you request Web pages from the Site, our computers log your IP address.
Click-stream data is information collected by our computers when you request Web pages from the Site. Click-stream data may include such information as the page served, the time, the source of the request, the type of browser making the request, the preceding page view and other such non-personal information. This data helps us measure and analyze Site usage and performance.
Cookies
The TrendReporter (https://tr.iagr.net/) is an online data-reporting tool that allows our Clients access to our ad performance database. As with many Web sites, this portion of the Site uses standard technology called "cookies," which are small data files that are transferred to your computer when you allow your browser to accept cookies. Cookies automatically identify your Web browser to the TrendReporter whenever you visit the TrendReporter, and make using the TrendReporter easier for you by saving your passwords and preferences and determining the compatibility of our software with your computer. Cookies are not tied to your personally identifiable information. Many improvements and updates to the TrendReporter are based on data obtained from cookies. If you are a Client and do not want information collected through the use of cookies, you generally can opt out of providing this information by turning the cookies off in your browser; however, your access to the TrendReporter will be modified if you have disabled the use of cookies.
Links to Other Web Sites
You should be aware that when you are on the Site you could be directed to other Web sites beyond our control. For example, if you "click" on a link, the "click" may take you off the Site onto a different Web site. These other Web sites may send their own cookies to you, independently collect data or solicit personal information and may or may not have their own published privacy policies. If you visit a Web site that is linked to our Site, you should consult that Web site's privacy policy before providing any personal information.
How Information Is Used
IAG Research may use personal information in a number of ways, including:
To send you newsletters, promotional messages, product announcements, and other communications from IAG Research that may be of interest to you. You may opt in or out of receiving e-mail from IAG Research at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the newsletters or e-mails you receive from IAG Research.
To contact you by e-mail or phone for the purpose of discussing business opportunities.
With Whom Information Is Shared
At times, we may share either aggregate information or your personally identifiable information with others for various purposes. The following outlines the ways in which your information may be shared with others:
Business Transitions
In the event IAG Research, Inc. goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, your personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred. You will be notified via e-mail prior to a change of ownership or control of your personal information. If as a result of the business transition, your personally identifiable information will be used in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection, you will be given a choice consistent with the "Notification of Changes" section below.
IAG Research may also share personal information in the following additional ways:
Although IAG Research takes precautions to protect your personal information using password protection, and a firewall to maintain a secure site, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed secure and IAG Research has no control over the Internet in general. IAG Research cannot guarantee the safety of any information you transmit, and your use of the Site is at your own risk. If you partake (or IAG Research reasonably suspects that you are partaking) in any illegal or potentially illegal activity, IAG Research may disclose your personally identifiable information without a subpoena, warrant, or other court order, to the extent it feels necessary to inform, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies or other appropriate authorities.
To enforce or apply any agreements and protect the rights, property, or safety of IAG Research, its Clients, or others.
Notification of Changes and Your Acceptance of the Privacy Policy
If we make any material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice on the Site notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post the notice, we will also e-mail users who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices.
Correcting/Updating Personal Information
If your personally identifiable information changes (such as your zip code), or if you no longer desire to access our Site, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the e-mails you receive from IAG Research and resubscribing with your updated information. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the privacy practices of this Site, you can contact us by e-mail at privacy@iagr.net or by postal mail at IAG Research, P.O. Box 358, New York, NY, 10159.
Updated: April 5, 2004
This privacy policy is applicable to the www.IAGR.net site (the "Site"), which is operated by
IAG Research, Inc. (hereinafter "IAG", "we", "our", or "us"). This privacy policy shall be prominently published on the Site. The purpose of this privacy policy is to disclose to you what information we may collect, how we may collect it, with whom we may share it, and certain other matters related to such information, including the choices you have regarding our collection of information and our use and disclosure to other parties of information we may have collected from you.
Please read the following to learn more about our data collection policies and practices.
Types of Information Collected
The following are the types of information we collect:
Information You Provide Us
When you subscribe to the IAG Mailing List, we collect some personal information, including your name, e-mail address, organization, job title, zip code, telephone number or other information that may be collected on the Site.
Site Usage Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect a log file which contains your IP address, browser type, domain name, click-stream data and the time of your visit. This information is used to measure and analyze Site usage and performance.
E-mail Communications
We keep a record of what e-mails you opt to, and opt not to, receive from IAG Research. You may opt in or out of receiving e-mail from IAG Research at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the e-mails you receive from IAG Research. We also keep a record of what e-mails we send you from the Site.
How Information Is Collected
We collect information from you in several different areas on the Site, including those described below:
E-mail Communications
We may offer free newsletters to share information with you about the Site. You may receive a newsletter by registering for a particular newsletter on the Site. You may opt in or out of receiving e-mail from IAG Research at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the newsletters you receive from IAG Research. When you open an HTML-formatted e-mail (a message that includes graphics) from the Site, we include a Web Beacon (an electronic image known as a "single-pixel GIF") that will send us a confirmation that you opened the e-mail, if your computer supports such capabilities.
IP Addresses and Click-stream Data
We collect IP addresses and/or click-stream data for purposes of system administration. An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you access the Internet. Our computers identify your computer by its IP address. When you request Web pages from the Site, our computers log your IP address.
Click-stream data is information collected by our computers when you request Web pages from the Site. Click-stream data may include such information as the page served, the time, the source of the request, the type of browser making the request, the preceding page view and other such non-personal information. This data helps us measure and analyze Site usage and performance.
Cookies
The TrendReporter (https://tr.iagr.net/) is an online data-reporting tool that allows our Clients access to our ad performance database. As with many Web sites, this portion of the Site uses standard technology called "cookies," which are small data files that are transferred to your computer when you allow your browser to accept cookies. Cookies automatically identify your Web browser to the TrendReporter whenever you visit the TrendReporter, and make using the TrendReporter easier for you by saving your passwords and preferences and determining the compatibility of our software with your computer. Cookies are not tied to your personally identifiable information. Many improvements and updates to the TrendReporter are based on data obtained from cookies. If you are a Client and do not want information collected through the use of cookies, you generally can opt out of providing this information by turning the cookies off in your browser; however, your access to the TrendReporter will be modified if you have disabled the use of cookies.
Links to Other Web Sites
You should be aware that when you are on the Site you could be directed to other Web sites beyond our control. For example, if you "click" on a link, the "click" may take you off the Site onto a different Web site. These other Web sites may send their own cookies to you, independently collect data or solicit personal information and may or may not have their own published privacy policies. If you visit a Web site that is linked to our Site, you should consult that Web site's privacy policy before providing any personal information.
How Information Is Used
IAG Research may use personal information in a number of ways, including:
To send you newsletters, promotional messages, product announcements, and other communications from IAG Research that may be of interest to you. You may opt in or out of receiving e-mail from IAG Research at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the newsletters or e-mails you receive from IAG Research.
To contact you by e-mail or phone for the purpose of discussing business opportunities.
With Whom Information Is Shared
At times, we may share either aggregate information or your personally identifiable information with others for various purposes. The following outlines the ways in which your information may be shared with others:
Business Transitions
In the event IAG Research, Inc. goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, your personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred. You will be notified via e-mail prior to a change of ownership or control of your personal information. If as a result of the business transition, your personally identifiable information will be used in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection, you will be given a choice consistent with the "Notification of Changes" section below.
IAG Research may also share personal information in the following additional ways:
Although IAG Research takes precautions to protect your personal information using password protection, and a firewall to maintain a secure site, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed secure and IAG Research has no control over the Internet in general. IAG Research cannot guarantee the safety of any information you transmit, and your use of the Site is at your own risk. If you partake (or IAG Research reasonably suspects that you are partaking) in any illegal or potentially illegal activity, IAG Research may disclose your personally identifiable information without a subpoena, warrant, or other court order, to the extent it feels necessary to inform, and cooperate with, law enforcement agencies or other appropriate authorities.
To enforce or apply any agreements and protect the rights, property, or safety of IAG Research, its Clients, or others.
Notification of Changes and Your Acceptance of the Privacy Policy
If we make any material changes in our privacy practices that do not affect user information already stored in our database, we will post a prominent notice on the Site notifying users of the change. In some cases where we post the notice, we will also e-mail users who have opted to receive communications from us, notifying them of the changes in our privacy practices.
Correcting/Updating Personal Information
If your personally identifiable information changes (such as your zip code), or if you no longer desire to access our Site, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" link on the Site or at the bottom of the e-mails you receive from IAG Research and resubscribing with your updated information. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the privacy practices of this Site, you can contact us by e-mail at privacy@iagr.net or by postal mail at IAG Research, P.O. Box 358, New York, NY, 10159.
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