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ESCO Group PRIVACY POLICY

ESCO Group is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and visitors. This statement details the steps we take to protect personal information provided on our websites. It describes the types of personal information that we collect, the purposes for which we use such information, and the choices our users have regarding our use of it. The steps we take to protect personal information and how it can be reviewed and corrected are also covered here. By accessing our websites, users are consenting to the information collection and use practices described in this privacy statement.

I. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

In the course of a visit to theescogroup.com and any of our sub-domains, we collect a variety of information directly from visitors and customers. Anyone can visit our site without entering any personal information. On certain pages, users may be asked for personal information to provide a service or carry out a transaction that they have requested. The personal information we collect from a user in any of these circumstances may include:

  • contact details, such as a user’s name, company/organization name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, and physical address;
  • information about the user’s company/organization and role;
    country of residence;
  • email marketing preferences;
  • information used to customize and facilitate the use of our websites;
  • inquiries about and for our services;
  • information that assists us in identifying the services that best meet visitors’ needs;
  • event and service registration information;
  • feedback from users about our websites and about our products and services in general;
  • the content of a testimonial, rating, review or comment, or other user-generated content that may be posted publicly on our sites.

We also collect and securely store information about our customers from sources other than our websites.

II. INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE

Web Server Log Files
As is common with websites providing e-commerce services, a record of all visits to ESCO Group’s site is stored on our web servers. These log files include data that is not associated with any visitor’s identity that is not used to associate with personally identifiable information provided by any visitors to our sites. Information collected in these logs includes details such as a visitor’s IP address, browser type, referring page and time of visit. We also collect information about visits to our sites, including what pages are viewed, the number of bytes transferred, the links clicked, the materials accessed, and other actions taken within ESCO Group’s sites/subdomains.

2. Cookies

Many of the advanced functions available to users of our sites require the use of files called cookies, which store a small digital record of user preferences and recent activity on our visitor’s computers. While cookies are not required in order to browse our site, they are an integral part of the browsing.

3. Email Addresses

When customers register an account with a ESCO Group site, we gather the email address and password provided. Passwords are stored in an encrypted format for the protection of our customers. Email addresses provided to us for the purposes of creating an account or subscribing to a newsletter are securely stored on our servers.

4. Employment Applications

In connection with an employment application or inquiry, visitors may provide us with information about themselves, such as a résumé or curriculum vitae. We may use this information for the purpose of employment consideration. We will retain the information for future consideration unless directed not to do so.

II. HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION

We use our subscriber’s personal information to deliver information and communicate in a permission-based manner, facilitating the use of our websites, and so forth. In order to offer a more consistent experience in interactions with ESCO Group, information collected by our websites may be combined with the information we collect by other means.

Web Server Log Files
We use the information collected in our server logs to analyze how visitors use our site, to improve the efficiency of our systems and to enhance the quality of the user experience on our sites. This data is useful in analyzing the performance of the hardware and software that run our sites, as well as supporting the analysis of site security.

2. Cookies and Tracking Pixels

We may use session cookies to store elements of user profiles, to facilitate movement around our site and other information useful in administering the session. We may also use this information to make our website easier to use by eliminating the need for customers to repeatedly enter the same information or by customizing our site to their particular preference or interests. Our sites also may contain electronic images known as tracking pixels that allow us to count the number of users who have visited those pages. We may include tracking pixels in promotional email messages or newsletters in order to determine whether messages have been opened and acted upon.

We use Google Analytics, Google AdWords Conversion tracker, and other Google services that place cookies on browsers visiting our websites. These cookies are set and read by Google, and they are used to increase the effectiveness of our websites for our visitors. To opt out of Google tracking, please visit this page.

We may use Google AdWords remarketing to market our sites across the web, which places a cookie on browsers visiting our sites. Google reads these cookies and may serve ads on other sites based on pages and products viewed on our sites. You may opt out of this advertising program by visiting Google’s opt out page. If you are concerned about 3rd party cookies served by other networks, you should also visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

3. Email Addresses

Email addresses provided to us for the purpose of communicating or inquiries are used in the course of communications regarding services and will be added to our email marketing list- with the option to opt out at any time. Email addresses provided to us by those opting in to our newsletters and marketing communications are used to inform participants of sales, promotions, events and activities we feel might be of interest to our subscribers. It is the policy of de Novo Alternative Marketing, LLC not to sell, rent, lease or otherwise distribute email addresses of our customers or subscribers to any third parties for any purpose.

With our customers’ permission, we may use their personal information gathered via our website to inform them of products or services available from de Novo. When collecting information that might be used to contact subscribers about our products and services, we will always provide the opportunity to opt-out of receiving such communications. Moreover, each e-mail communication we send includes an unsubscribe link allowing customers to stop delivery of that type of communication. If they elect to unsubscribe, we will remove them from the relevant list immediately.

4. Data Storage/Data Retention

Records of online customer communications are securely stored on our servers and platform, and accessible to members of ESCO Group’s employees. We will retain records of those communications unless requested otherwise by the contact. We consider our contacts, whether they are active clients or not, an active contact in the course of doing business, unless otherwise requested.

5. Credit Card Information

Credit card information collected from customers is used to process payment for invoices and will not be stored by ESCO Group. We accept credit cards via our secure payment system.

6. Our Use of Web Analytics

ESCO Group uses industry standard web analytics to track web visits. Users may opt out of web analytics by installing the following tools on their computer. Please visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout for more information.

III. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Except as described below, personal information provided to ESCO Group through our website will not be shared outside of ESCO Group without permission. ESCO Group contracts with other companies to provide services on our behalf, such as hosting websites, sending out information, processing transactions, and analyzing our websites. We provide these companies with only those elements of our customers’ personal information they need to deliver those services. These companies and their employees are prohibited from using that personal information for any other purpose.

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements or with legal process served on us, to protect and defend our rights or property, or in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of any individual.

1. Security

ESCO Group is committed to protecting the security of the non-public personal information shared with us by our contacts. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to help protect that nonpublic personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our payment processing systems, as well as those of our partners in payment processing, are PCI compliant, using industry-standard Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive customer data both in transit and in storage. This technology is designed to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing your personal information in the course of a transaction.

2. Reviewing Personal Information

Contacts may request to review and correct any personal information collected via our websites, or request EXCO Group to stop using it by calling or emailing us. We may take steps to verify the identity of the person making the request before providing any access to personal information. Contacts can help us to maintain the accuracy of their information by notifying us of any change to their mailing address, phone number, or email address.

3. Children’s Online Privacy

EXCO Group is committed to protecting the online privacy of children. Our websites and online marketing activities are designed and intended for a general audience, and are not meant to market directly to children. To protect the privacy of children, ESCO Group’s websites and mobile applications do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13 without prior parental consent. If you believe we may have collected information from your child without your consent, please call or email us to inform us of this collection, and we will work to correct the situation in a timely manner.

IV. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

As part of the Service, we may provide links to or compatibility with other websites or applications. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by those websites or the information or content they contain. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by us through the Site and the Service. Therefore, this Privacy Policy does not apply to your use of a third party website accessed by selecting a link on our Site or via our Service. To the extent that you access or use the Service through or on another website or application, then the privacy policy of that other website or application will apply to your access or use of that site or application. We encourage our users to read the privacy statements of other websites before proceeding to use them.

V. COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

ESCO Group’s procedures and policies meet the general spirit of GDPR. In the event of a security breach of our contact’s private data, all reporting protocols will be met. Data collection will be considered valid until a contact requests to be removed from communications, have their data deleted or otherwise requests clarification on data use.

Should a contact residing in the EU at the time submit their information, ESCO Group will follow GDPR requirements as they pertain to all policies stated within this statement.

VI. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

The Company reserves the right to change this policy and our Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of significant changes to our Privacy Policy by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account or by placing a prominent notice on our site. Significant changes will go into effect 30 days following such notification. Non-material changes or clarifications will take effect immediately. You should periodically check the Site and this privacy page for updates.

VII. CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, please contact us.

Last Updated: This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 24,2023.