Security & Privacy
USERS AND VISITORS to www.procuri.com are able to visit many areas of the web site without specifically revealing who they are or otherwise providing information about themselves. However, we collect domain names (but not email addresses) of all visitors to our web site to measure the number of visits, pages visited, average time spent on the web site, etc. We also collect e-mail addresses of those who send us e-mail messages so we can respond, if requested, and also to be able to improve the functionality of our web site. There are interactive services on the web site which require identification and other information to facilitate the interactive function of our service. Users will have to register and provide the requested information in order to utilize these interactive portions of the Procuri web site.
If you choose to provide us with personal information on the web site, for example, by registering with us, by participating in an online auction or by sending us an e-mail, you thereby agree to share that information with Procuri and any subsidiaries, affiliates and business partners. We use personal identifiable information about you to improve our marketing and promotional efforts, to statistically analyze web site usage, to improve our content and to customize our web site's services, content and layout. We may also use your personal information to inform you of new services, changes or promotions. If you do not want us to send this type of information, please send us an e-mail requesting that this kind of information not be sent.
If you choose to utilize our web site by taking part in an auction either as a buyer or supplier, we will collect information about buying and selling behavior. We may also collect other Users' comments about you. In addition, if you conduct an auction on our web site, we use your address and billing information to bill you and provide associated support.
Procuri understands the importance of privacy and confidentiality to our customers as well as to visitors to our web site. Both buyers and suppliers will have to register on the web site and thereby provide information in order to conduct a successful auction. This information will include general identification information and credit information. Users may also be required to provide information, which could be considered proprietary. Procuri will not give, sell or otherwise disseminate such personal or confidential information, except as outlined above, in a manner in which the Users can be identified except as required by law or as necessary to conduct business on the Procuri web site. Personal data about specific persons or companies is only provided to governmental agencies as required by law or regulation. Procuri will use anonymized information gleaned from registrations and from auctions conducted on our web site to provide better service to our customers. Procuri may also analyze the information including performing a trend analysis to better serve its customers. The information may also be used to comply with government regulations in all of the states, provinces and countries in which we do business.
As Procuri collects and makes use of the information about its customers and the auctions conducted on its web site, we reserve the right to contract with other vendors to assist with this process. Procuri will only contract with vendors with the agreement that they will maintain the confidentiality of the information and they will be restricted from using the information for any reason other than providing a service to Procuri customers. Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of those conducting auctions on our web site will be collected in the event Users have to be contacted.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files, which a web site can send to a user's browser for storage on the hard drive. Cookies can make use of the web easier by saving status and preferences of Users with regard to a web site. However, by using cookies, information is potentially collected without the express knowledge of users. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies but users can change the setting to refuse cookies or to be alerted when cookies are being sent. Procuri makes use of cookies to keep track of customer status as a logged on registered User of the Procuri web site. Cookies may also be used to track information regarding a User's past history in order to provide better and more efficient services and functionality to that User. While refusal to accept cookies will not prevent the use of portions of the Procuri web site, cookies must be accepted in order to logon the web site and ultimately conduct auctions either as a buyer or as a supplier.
Personal Information Related to Children
We do not intend to collect personal information from children who identify themselves as being under 18 years of age. Children should not provide personal information on this web site, and should ask their parents to submit a request on their behalf if they want to receive information related to this web site.
Security and Integrity of Information
Procuri treats information and data obtained from its operations as assets, which must be protected against loss or unauthorized access. Information security techniques are employed to protect confidential information from unauthorized access both inside and outside the Company. Access to customer information is limited to those Procuri employees who have a legitimate businessneed for the information. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and to ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. All of our on-line systems are protected by firewalls as well as 128 bit digital certificates for encryption. For more information on our security please see our security statement. Procuri accepts no responsibility for breach of its security or any consequential damages with regard to any information obtained from its operations absent negligence on its part.
Procuri, Inc. has certified its compliance with the Safe Harbor privacy principles of the Safe Harbor Program administered by the U. S. Department of Commerce. These principles may be found at: http://www.export.gov/safeharbor.
Other Information Collectors
Except as otherwise expressly discussed in this Privacy Policy, this document only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from Users. Our web site may include links to the web sites of our business partners or others. To the extent that you disclose your information to other parties, whether they are buyers or suppliers on our system or other sites through the Internet, you are subject to the privacy customs and policies of that third party. We are not sure whether these third parties have privacy policies similar to ours. Therefore, Procuri cannot be responsible for the content or the privacy practices employed by any third parties.
Acceptance
Use of the Procuri web site signifies that you have read, that you comprehend and that you accept all provisions of the Procuri Privacy Policy. Procuri, Inc. intends to be an industry leader with regard to privacy on its web site. We also intend to monitor and comply with new privacy requirements as they are promulgated. Procuri reserves the right at its discretion to add to, modify, change or withdraw portions of its Privacy Policy without notice. Procuri recommends reviewing the Policy on a regular basis for changes.
Reviewing and Changing Your Personal Information
You have a right to access and correct your personal information as provided in the registration. You can review, update, or delete your personal information by sending us an email or by notifying us in writing at:
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Procuri Inc.
15 Piedmont Cnt NE STE 1100
Atlanta, GA 30305-1573
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Phone: 404.720.1200
Fax: 404.720.1220
Toll Free: 1.877.360.1600 |
Contacting Procuri
If you should wish to contact Procuri with regard to this Privacy Policy, the web site or your experience on the web site, you may contact:
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Procuri Inc.
15 Piedmont Cnt NE STE 1100
Atlanta, GA 30305-1573
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Phone: 404.720.1200
Fax: 404.720.1220
Toll Free: 1.877.360.1600 |
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