Vector Data Services, Inc.

European Union Safe Harbor Privacy Policy

 

Vector Data Services, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of security with respect to the Personal Information it collects and processes from its clients, employees, shareholders, business partners and vendors. Vector Data Services makes every effort to collect, use and disclose Personal Information in a manner consistent with the laws of the countries in which it does business.

 

Site Security Details

Vector Data Services strives to keep our client's personal information safe and secure from any unauthorized modification, viewing, or circulation. Any Personal Information sent to the Vector Data Services web site by any individual participating in our online survey process is encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layering). All Personal Information sent to Vector Data Services is held in a secure database.

 

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SAFE HARBOR

Vector Data Services, Inc. complies with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries and Switzerland. Vector Data Services, Inc. has certified that it adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement. If there is any conflict between the policies in this privacy policy and the Principles, the Principles shall govern. This privacy policy outlines our general policy and practices for implementing the Principles, including the types of information we gather, how we use it and the notice and choice affected individuals have regarding our use of and their ability to correct that information. This privacy policy applies to all personal information received by Vector Data Services, Inc. whether in electronic, paper or verbal format.To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, and to view Vector Data Services, Inc.'s certification, please visit http://www.export.gov/safeharbor/

 

Definitions

"Personal Information" or "Information" means information that (1) is transferred from the EU to the United States; (2) is recorded in any form; (3) is about, or pertains to a specific individual; and (4) can be linked to that individual. "Sensitive Personal Information" means personal information that reveals race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership or that concerns an individual's health.

 

Principles

 

Notice

Vector Data Services, Inc. shall inform an individual of the purpose for which it collects and uses the Personal Information and the types of non-agent third parties to which Vector Data Services, Inc. discloses or may disclose that Information. Vector Data Services, Inc. shall provide the individual with the choice and means for limiting the use and disclosure of their Personal Information. Notice will be provided in clear and conspicuous language when individuals are first asked to provide Personal Information to Vector Data Services, Inc., or as soon as practicable thereafter, and in any event before Vector Data Services, Inc. uses or discloses the Information for a purpose other than for which it was originally collected.

 

Choice

Vector Data Services, Inc. will offer individuals the opportunity to choose (opt out) whether their Personal Information is (1) to be disclosed to a third party or (2) to be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by the individual. For Sensitive Personal Information, Vector Data Services, Inc. will give individuals the opportunity to affirmatively or explicitly (opt out) consent to the disclosure of the information for a purpose other than the purpose for which it was originally collected or subsequently authorized by the individual. Vector Data Services, Inc. shall treat Sensitive Personal Information received from an individual the same as the individual would treat and identify it as Sensitive Personal Information.

 

Onward Transfers

Prior to disclosing Personal Information to a third party, Vector Data Services, Inc. shall notify the individual of such disclosure and allow the individual the choice (opt out) of such disclosure. Vector Data Services, Inc. shall ensure that any third party for which Personal Information may be disclosed subscribes to the Principles or are subject to law providing the same level of privacy protection as is required by the Principles and agree in writing to provide an adequate level of privacy protection.

 

Data Security

Vector Data Services, Inc. shall take reasonable steps to protect the Information from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. Vector Data Services, Inc. has put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the Information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration or destruction. Vector Data Services, Inc. cannot guarantee the security of Information on or transmitted via the Internet.

 

Data Integrity

Vector Data Services, Inc. shall only process Personal Information in a way that is compatible with and relevant for the purpose for which it was collected or authorized by the individual. To the extent necessary for those purposes, Vector Data Services, Inc. shall take reasonable steps to ensure that Personal Information is accurate, complete, current and reliable for its intended use.

 

Access

Vector Data Services, Inc. shall allow an individual access to their Personal Information and allow the individual to correct, amend or delete inaccurate information, except where the burden or expense of providing access would be disproportionate to the risks to the privacy of the individual in the case in question or where the rights of persons other than the individual would be violated.

 

Enforcement

Vector Data Services, Inc. uses a self-assessment approach to assure compliance with this privacy policy and periodically verifies that the policy is accurate, comprehensive for the information intended to be covered, prominently displayed, completely implemented and accessible and in conformity with the Principles. We encourage interested persons to raise any concerns using the contact information provided and we will investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of Personal Information in accordance with the Principles.

 

If a complaint or dispute cannot be resolved through our internal process, we agree to dispute resolution using (an independent resource mechanism) as a third party resolution provider.

 

Amendments

This privacy policy may be amended from time to time consistent with the requirements of the Safe Harbor. We will post any revised policy on this website.

 

Information Subject to Other Policies

Vector Data Services, Inc. is committed to following the Principles for all Personal Information within the scope of the Safe Harbor Agreement. However, certain information may be subject to policies of Vector Data Services, Inc. that may differ in some respects from the general policies set forth in this privacy policy.

 

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Individuals who have concerns or questions regarding the use or disclosure of their Personal Information should contact Vector Data Services directly at the address given below. Vector Data Services will make every reasonable effort to resolve disputes that may arise over the use, accuracy, or disclosure of Personal Information. If disputes cannot be resolved between Vector Data Services and the individual, Vector Data Services has agreed to participate in the dispute resolution procedures of the panel established by the European data protection authorities to resolve disputes pursuant to the Safe Harbor Principles.

 

Vector Data Services Privacy Inquiries

One Tower Bridge, Suite 1111

100 West Front Street

West Conshohocken, PA 19428

USA

Info@vds450.com

 

All inquiries should include the individual's name, address, and other relevant contact information (phone number, e-mail address).

 

CHANGES TO THIS SAFE HARBOR PRIVACY POLICY

The practices described in this Policy are current Personal data protection policies as of March 22, 2012. Vector Data Services reserves the right to modify or amend this Policy at any time consistent with the requirements of the Safe Harbor Principles. Appropriate public notice will be given concerning such amendments.

 

SUPPORT & CONTACT

Vector Data Services, Inc.

One Tower Bridge, Suite 1111

100 Front Street

West Conshohocken, PA 19428

Phone: (610) 341-9451

Fax: (610) 341-9455

Email: info@vds450.com

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